BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 23, 2017

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US antitrust regulators raid Box Club meeting in San Francisco CMA CGM to increase rates east-west, north-south worldwide in April US declares it is not bound by World Trade Organisation rulings China's SITC pays US$13 million for two 2,474-TEU containerships APL to launch new CS5 to boost intra-Asia service network Port of Oakland February box volumes fall 7pc to 174,906 TEU US east coast ports feel benefit of expanded Panama Canal: ACP DHL ships hobbyist drones for Shenzhen Youkeshu Technologies CP okays United Steelworkers tentative contract terms on intermodal staff Supply chain graduate programme to be offered by MIT St Lawrence Seaway looks back on 3.4pc decline in 2016 as locks reopen Additional rail service between Antwerp and German hinterland Marine navigation accident seminar in Singapore tomorrow March 24 AirBridgeCargo saw a 47 per cent increase in charter flights in 2016 Heathrow air cargo facility to be equipped with Siemens' advanced handling

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MARCH 22, 2017
APL extends cargo assurance for protection against cargo-in-transit risks HMM signs strategic cooperation agreement with 2M Alliance IWAI raises INR 340 cr. through infrastructure bonds Key honours conferred at Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping's 38th Convocation MOL announces name change of wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe Shipping confidence holds steady despite industry & political pressures Toshiba JSW Power Systems moves critical ODC package as coastal cargo through Kamarajar Port TT Club to collaborate in major supply chain safety campaign New RoRo terminal in Assam seen boosting cargo & passenger transportation in North-East Adani Enterprises acquires Adani Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd You ask.. We answer...

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E-commerce giant landing in Malaysia Laurels for US shortline railroad More funds for digital freight contract platform Airmed acquires Air Medical Container storage in Middlesbrough on a roll Ceva extends consent time More competitive in eastbound traffic Fedex to link TNT hub Liège Power of attorney for Sommerfeldt and Ackermann Reinforcements for "Orange giant" in Germany Contract renewal marks 40 year partnership Marshall Islands Registry almost top of the ladder IEA hires new head of business development VD Gulf makes debut in India's market Intermodal transport remains strong Name change for MOL's European subsidiary

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MARCH 22, 2017
CMPort wins Sri Lanka's Hambantota port contract China's Fuzhou and Malaysia's Malacca ports sign co-operation agreement Banks could pursue Triyards for Ezra debt Funding changes set to change the tanker landscape, says Euronav's Rodgers Moore Stephens flags going-concern uncertainties with FSL Trust Three seafarers missing after tanker explodes in Yellow Sea Scrap prices up as fewer ships head for demolition London P&I advises members to check Vietnam sand export permits

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MARCH 22, 2017
Investors get nervous as DoJ subpoenas CEOs of major carriers at the Box Club Banker queries delay completion of Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger Kerry Logistics sells stake in Asia Airfreight Terminal to build M&A war chest FedEx still paying the price for its acquisition of 'under-invested' TNT Brazil hit by massive contaminated meat scandal Hi-tech: the future of consumer electronics supply chains

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MARCH 22, 2017
VIDEO: First CityWide Ferry boat heads for NYC Central Gulf sale attracts $274.8 million in high bids Liberian Registry passes 150 million gt mark Ardent rights and refloats vessel grounded in Gota River ABS to CMA delegates: Cyber risk won't go away Damen to build fisheries research vessel for Germany Construction underway on CityWide Ferry Brooklyn homeport Schottel to supply Rudderpropellers for Rotortug sextet Shipping confidence "holding steady" Fine, probation in Alaska pollution case

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MARCH 22, 2017
US cracks down on ballast water management extensions CMA 2017: Stringent requirements for granting extensions puts programme under question post 2018 Alliance contract arrangements behind Box Club raids Third-party statements more likely cause than price fixing concerns for subpoenas on liner executives Maersk offers concessions over Hamburg Süd deal in bid for EU clearance European Commission extends approval deadline to April 10, as Maersk offers to withdraw from trades in which it would have a large market share Diana Containerships lines up Kalani Investments securities deal Agreement with DryShips' capital-raiser could raise proceeds of up to $150m for boxship owner Western Bulk raises $18m for general purposes Norway-based dry bulk operator is now well-positioned for future Time charters gather pace as VLCC owners take cover The vagaries of the spot market have become more pronounced, says broker Barbarians at the gate? Industry viewpoint: Digital disruption in breakbulk logistics is a force that needs to be managed Shipping confidence cools Charterers, brokers and managers see potential trouble ahead VLGC spot rates' 20% rise looks to be a spike Rally could be over before it has begun properly, experts warn Tropical low forces Port of Dampier to clear vessels Port authority 'activates cyclone response procedures' across all ports BG Freight launches Liverpool-Cork feeder service First direct link to start on Monday Panamax rates slip as owners wait for grain exports Average time charter rate drops below $8,900 per day Auditor highlights material uncertainty in FSL Trust's results The group and trust's current liabilities exceed current assets by a significant amount New Djibouti feeder line to serve Africa trade Service will start with a 1,000 teu ship between Djibouti and Berbera HSH Nordbank sets deadline for Rickmers Maritime Troubled trust has until April 15 to come up with an acceptable restructuring plan Triyards reveals financial impact of Ezra bankruptcy filing Group liable for up to $38.5m the event of a default by Ezra Inland Waterways Authority of India raises $52m from bond issue Proceeds from the sale will be used to finance the authority's infrastructure initiatives Time is running out for dry bulk buy-in Investors still have time, but prices suggest the market bottom has passed Shipping billionaires 2017: winners and losers Kuehne, Kuok, Fredriksen, Ofer and Arison all increase their wealth, while MSC's Aponte sees slight decline in fortune Cyprus takes over New York A moment to celebrate before making its case as premier business destination Maritime jobs at risk during Fourth Industrial Revolution CMA 2017: Seafarers, middlemen and even analysts could be among the casualties

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MARCH 22, 2017
Global container trade growth accelerates Countries ban Brazilian meat imports after contamination US judge allows Hanjin creditor to sell container interests VIDEO: Alphliner's Tan sees capacity-demand balance in 2019 FedEx Freight LTL pricing up despite flat demand EU delays Maersk-Hamburg Sud decision to weigh concessions Thessaloniki port privatization moves forward Shippers fear disruption from new alliance rollout Rates soar on space-constrained Europe-Asia trade Impact of Belt and Road big but hard to quantify JNPT free trade zone draws US interest

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MARCH 22, 2017
Pangaea aiming to ride market resurgence New York-listed bulker operator ekes out quarterly profit, reversing loss from last year. Commodores ponder the price of safety Shipping's financial backers rarely consider service element in cold assessments of company performance. Bernhard Schulte targets LNG growth Global shipmanager is aiming to manage more newbuildings coming down the line. Anti-corruption effort in Argentina 'not over' Challenges not over in port where shipowners faced with cash demands from inspectors, MACN vice chairman says. Fortunes favour shipping billionaires Latest Forbes list shows leading figures are generally better off than they were a year ago. ABG Shipyard escapes delisting Bombay exchange says struggling shipyard regains compliance with rules. USCG to 'push' ballast rule compliance US Coast Guard plans new effort to get owners to meet US ballast rules. Diana Containerships raising up to $150m in securities sale Greek owner wins backing from Kalani Investments, which has previously pumped money into DryShips. Western Bulk secures $18m cash boost Norwegian dry cargo specialist completes its second fundraising move in the past year. DSME may chop yard workers' pay 20% Move to show willingness to share pain, after white-collar hit. Westshore warns of OSV reactivation risk Broker says owners should not take too many ships out of layup too soon, despite healthier market. Essar Shipping prepares for fleet renewal Board meeting to rubber-stamp policy of buying new and selling old. James Fisher buys turbine repairer UK shipping group boosts windfarm operations with deal for Rotos 360. MOL puts $900m on the shelf Japanese owner registers to sell bonds in a two-year window. Former RS Platou investors net $42m for stock A 4.1% slice of Clarksons has been released to the market following end of lock-in period. Havila Shipping sells out repair issue Restructuring continues for Norwegian owner as shares over-subscribed.

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MARCH 22, 2017
GPA commissions new STS crane The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) commissioned the first of four new neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Savannah's Garden City... Roland Umschlag launches Wilhelmshaven-Hamburg shuttle The Port of Hamburg has announced a new container shuttle that has launchedfrom Eurogate Container Terminal in Wilhelmshaven and the Euroko... BG Freight to launch Cork-Liverpool loop BG Freight Line, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, will begin a new weekly container service on March 27 between Cork and Liverpool, Peel P... DP World sets focus on expanded Panama Canal DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with Panama President Juan Carlos Varela to explore logistics and industrial p... Multiple chassis lessors up rates amid higher costs Major North American chassis lessors TRAC Intermodal, Flexi-Van Leasing and Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) have recently announced increas... FedEx misses on Q3 FY2017 earnings despite higher revenues FedEx Corp. grew its net income 10.8 percent to $562 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017, which ended Feb. 28, according ... DSL to start new feeder service in April Djibouti Shipping Lines (DSL), a new ocean carrier based out of Africa, will launch a container shuttle service in April, according to mari... North American freight market shows continued growth in February The North American freight market showed continued growth in February 2017, with volumes registering the third year-over-year increase in a... ATA: Truck tonnage index steady in February Domestic truck tonnage was relatively stable in February 2017, slipping just 0.1 percent compared with the previous month, following a revi...

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MARCH 22, 2017
Heating oil stocks on US East Coast drop after last week's snowstorm: EIA Stocks of high sulfur heating oil on the East Coast declined 2.9% to 6.05 million barrels Citgo brought second-ever cargo of Ghanaian crude into US Gulf Coast: trade The cargo was a February 6-7 equity cargo by UK oil company Tullow. US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks highest in five weeks The build was enough to offset draws on both the Atlantic and West coasts. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A REFINERY NEWS: Moscow plant completes key stage of primary processing upgrade External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude nears 4-month lows after US crude stock build TANKERS: US shale output won't trigger surge for crude tankers - ConocoPhillips official "You really don't see a significant area of ton-mile growth where the capital is flowing going forward," Scott said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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DATABASE

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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