BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 25, 2017

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PIL could be next in line for acquisitive mega-carriers As carriers consolidate, can major terminals be far behind? MOL to raise Northeast Asia to Australia rates by US$300/TEU in September Trump scores win as Chinese let US rice into China for first time HSBC and GT Nexus work to boost access to funding for supply chain firms Westports Q2 volumes fall by 11pc, profits down 7pc Chittagong fights congestion as backlog extends to 12-day wait MAB Kargo to boost revenue using bellyhold of new aircraft Air France-KLM starts new sorting system for parcel delivery Qatar Airways launches Doha to Skopje, Macedonia service

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JULY 24, 2017
BSM commences managementof ultra-large containerships Mark Bromley is new BIFA National Chairman MOL Ship Management Co. gets latest international certification for environment & energy management systems Peel Ports commences second phase of Liverpool2 Port of Rotterdam registers impressivebox throughput rise in H1 SCFI rates down Vessels to increasingly resemble floating computers in digital age Vivek Johri is new Chief Commissioner, JN Custom House India projected to import less edible oils this year Connectivity to Mundra impacted due to heavy rains in Gujarat Ferry terminals to come up at 18 locations on NW-1 Parliamentary panel against new ports in 100 km vicinity of Major Ports Shipping industry experts urge fast tracking of maritime growth & bringing water mode closer to industries V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for Excellence in Cost Management Bengaluru Airport starts bonded trucking services from catchment area Kochi-Palakkad Hi-tech Industrial Corridor proposed Ministry gives "in-principle" approval for converting 51,300 km of state roads into National Highways Govt considering changing financial year Govt taking measures to improve balance of trade

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JULY 24, 2017
Salvage form plots steady course despite talk of its demise Mermaid Maritime wins subsea contracts worth USD4.6 million Singapore invests in satellite tech to boost search and rescue capabilities Arbitrators dismiss DSME's claims against Songa Offshore Funding arranged for HMM's VLCC orders 10 years on, Rickmers Maritime reaches end of the road Polaris idling more elderly converted ore carriers in Labuan

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JULY 24, 2017
More attacks on truck drivers revive supply chain fears by UK shippers IRU quashes complaints about audit that cleared executives of malpractice Impressive transatlantic growth for US imports, but outlook not so bullish Gulf carriers add capacity as Cambodian air cargo exports soar Amazon's Whole Foods deal: the winners and losers Struggling 'Uber of shipping' retreats to San Francisco 'My successor has to be different, or better' - DP-DHL CEO Frank Appel

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JULY 24, 2017
New study details economic impact of U.S. waterways industry More red ink at Vard, but order backlog edges upward Todd E. Prophet, Harley Marine CFO, passes away VIDEO: Silver Ships to commission multi-mission patrol boat EU backs project aimed at building FRP vessels over 50 m Clarksons says number of active shipyards is lowest in years Fosen Yard and Hantong Shipbuilding sign LOI Port of Corpus Christi to get a Suezmax-capable oil dock Senate bill ups funding for Corps of Engineers waterways work Royston repowers two Lake Windermere passenger vessels

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JULY 24, 2017
Handysize bulker earnings reach two-month high on Pacific strength Further rate gain is expected with dwindling prompt tonnage Scorpio Bulkers reinstates bank loan repayments US-listed owner agrees move amid first signs that worst is over for dry bulk sector Opec unveils Nigeria's voluntary oil output cap Crude tankers feel pressure but some see tonne-miles supported by US exports Newbuilding deliveries and weak US-Asia arbitrage flows thwart VLGC owners Middle East-Asia earnings drop to $7,000 per day US rolls out green ship incentive programme Programme is designed to reward companies, operators and vessels that demonstrate 'highest commitment' to quality and safety AIG fined for sanctions violations Insurance giant pays the price for deals in Iran, Cuba and Sudan despite guidance programme and exclusion clauses in some... Scorpio Bulkers cuts net loss as revenues rise Time charter equivalent earnings rise as global demand across all bulk sectors improves amid shrinking vessel supply, company says Somali piracy-terrorism link 'historically weak' Experts cite lack of historical evidence behind alleged terrorism connections Ocean freight prices remaining steady on transatlantic trade Headhaul westbound demand growth expected to taper off as the year progresses, but rates to stay relatively firm, Drewry analysis... Leaking pipe on Polaris VLOC sends two seafarers to hospital Filipino seafarers suffer burns as hot oil spurts from leaking pipe HMM to close its LA container terminal after taking an interest in Long Beach site Container line consolidation continues to shake up port operations as South Korean line decides to close its LA terminal leased... Torm buys Comec tanker quartet Deal signed with four options attached as consolidation grips the product tanker market Ultra large containerships look set to dominate Asia-northern Europe trade Vessels of 18,000 teu and greater will represent more than 60% of total capacity within 18 months, says SeaIntel Liberty Prrudencia crew sent home Long-running dispute over unpaid wages resolved and remaining crew repatriated Höegh LNG wins $230m FSRU financing Company's eighth unit will be delivered at the beginning of 2018 Keppel/Sembcorp merger would make them more competitive, DBS analysts say Downturn creates case for global shipyard consolidation Fuel hikes may pitch Greek ferries back into the red Study says new environmental requirements also threaten nation's much-diminished fleet Malaysia Westports' profit dented by lower transhipment volumes Port Klang terminal operator's cargo volumes were affected by the alliance reshuffle Jinhui Shipping hits $24m fundraising target from rights issue A final result is expected to be released on or about Tuesday Daily Briefing Tanjung Pelepas port launches $7.4m suit against Rising Star MMC subsidiary claims over pollution caused by Trident Star oil spill

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JULY 24, 2017
NY-NJ port importers flock to Lehigh Valley Carriers call the shots in active charter market US soybean exports poised for rebound Rotterdam port asks for support to match rivals' subsidies Deadly dock accident sparks wildcat JNPT trucker strike Japan studies Chittagong relief as congestion worsens Intra-Asia volume forecast to hit nearly 30 million TEU in 2017 PIL shrugs off takeover target speculation Flood of giant vessels to keep Asia-Europe rates under pressure

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JULY 24, 2017
Helix's North Sea utilisation hits 100% Rebound in activity for Well Enhancer and Seawell help keep offshore company's earnings on target. Vard reports loss, but order backlog rises Shipbuilder's losses continue into 2017, but CEO sees momentum in new orders. Robert Bugbee: Bank deal shows worst is over for dry bulk Executives explain debt repayment move as analysts debate when Scorpio Bulkers will pay a dividend. Kinder Morgan tankers see earnings surge Securities filing shows 22% jump in earnings during second quarter as newbuildings hit the water. Bahri profit halved due to lower tanker rates Saudi shipowner also blames increased bunker costs for lower earnings in the first half. DryShips wins round in Marshall Islands suit But diversified shipowner still required to answer claims in shareholder derivative lawsuit. Nakilat makes less but focuses on growth First-half profit of Qatari LNG carrier owner declines hot on the heels of FSRU partnership with Hoegh LNG. Teekay Offshore takes rate cut on FPSO MLP sees Queiroz Galvao Exploracao e Producao revise terms of Brazilian charter. Port of Antwerp invests $10m in Brazil Belgian key port confirms its commitment to Latin American with latest Porto do Acu move. Scorpio Bulkers clears the way for dividend payments Development comes as owner reports a deeper than projected second quarter loss. Big salvage operation set for Lomar boxship Eleven tugs and barges will help refloat the Kea Trader, two weeks after its grounding in the South Pacific. Korean yards remain on track for strong second quarter Latest projections continue to suggest operating profitability for major shipbuilders in second quarter. Songa says DSME 'dark cloud' now gone Norwegian owner is satisfied with the outcome of arbitration involving two rigs built in South Korea. Torm takes MR resale series at Chinese yard Danish owner buys four firm vessels and pouches options for a further quartet. Clarksons charts continued fall in global shipyard capacity World's largest shipbroker says two thirds of active yards have closed since 2009 with more running low on business. Lenders file petition against ABG Shipyard Indian shipbuilder clarifies that the matter is sub-judice and another hearing will follow. Chinese shipyard orders take a tumble New vessel contracting has slumped by almost one third in the first half of 2017. Hoegh LNG hooks $230m for FSRU newbuilding Oslo-listed owner says cash has come from both banks and export credit agencies. Zhoushan Zhongtian arrests ESI boxship Shipyard holds ship in Singapore claiming owner has failed to settle repair bill. Baja bins burned ferry Caribbean Fantasy sold for recycling. Polaris says no explosion on VLOC South Korean bulker owner says vessel suffered from high pressure oil leak. First Petronas LNG cargo delivered to Thailand LNG Contract with PTT of Thailand kicks off.

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JULY 24, 2017
Georgia Ports Authority posts record throughput for FY2017 The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) reported a 6.7 increase in TEUs in fiscal year 2017 compared to the year prior. The 3.85 million TEUs han... Bahri profits sink over 50% in first half 2017 Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, recorded a net profit of 533 million Saudi riyal (U.S. $142 million)for the first six... Shyp downsizes, suspends operations on the U.S East Coast Shipping start-up Shyp is suspending operations in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles in order to "refocus on San Francisco, business custom... Port of Rotterdam container volumes jump 9.3% in 2017 The Port of Rotterdam saw container volumes increase 9.3 percent in TEUs and 10.4 percent in metric tons during the first six months of 201... St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes up 20% in 2017 Total cargo shipments through the St. Lawrence Seaway are up 20 percent this year, according to the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. T... Swissport adds new warehouse at Chicago O'Hare Swissport Cargo USA opened a new warehouse at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Thursday. The 138,000-square-foot facility has a... Italian citizen sentenced to 37-month prison term for counterfeit Apple products Italian national Rosario La Marca, 54, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison, as well as one additional year of supervised release, for... Milaha Maritime commences new Qatar-Oman cargo loops Qatar-based shipping and logistic company Milaha Maritime has initiated a new Qatar-Oman cargo service, according to a recent tweet by the ... Senate committee approves Army Corps of Engineers funding bill The Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the FY2018 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S.1609) , in a near-unanimous ...

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JULY 24, 2017
Saudis to cap exports in show of commitment to OPEC/non-OPEC deal Crude oil futures rose Monday after OPEC officials met in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Saudi Arabia energy minister Khalid al-Falih committed to capping his country's exports to 6.6 million b/d in August. European LSFO Med-north spread hits parity; lowest in six months The spread was last assessed lower on January 24 at minus $0.50/mt. External: Wired Bunkering Oil exports now key metric for the market, Falih acknowledges "It is only a matter of time before inventories return to normal levels," Falih said. Malaysia's PTP files lawsuit over Trident bunker spill Law suit filed against RSS, the registered owner of the vessel, and a Protection and Indemnity Association. FUTURES: Oil trades sideways awaiting clarity from producer meeting Singapore's new maritime, aeronautical search and rescue system to be fully operational in 2018 The adoption of MEOSAR is an initiative under the international satellite-based Cospas-Sarsat program. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: India's retail fuel race attracts global attention Since the BJP-led government came to power, New Delhi has taken some concrete steps to align domestic fuel pricing with market forces. INTERVIEW: Oman minister blasts OPEC/non-OPEC messaging, calls for Libya, Nigeria cuts - Oman oil minister says it is time Libya, Nigeria cut output - Non-compliant members need to be dealt with- Longer/deeper cut unnecessary but will join if others insist - Cuts' impact below expectation, but finances have improved

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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

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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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