BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 29, 2017

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CIMC profit plunges 73pc to US$78.5 million as sales slide 13pc China Shipping Ports profit falls 43pc to US$247 million, sales up 1.1pc Phase 2 of PSA-CMA CGM's 4 million TEU terminal in Singapore opens OOCL expects alliance membership to deliver competitive advantage South African students protest being schooled in shipping containers Port of Charleston's volume up 11pc in February to a record 175,820 TEU Houston earmarks US$500 million for new box terminal development China-New Zealand free trade talks to be renewed to expand accords Uncertainty over China rail subsidies deters European Silk Road investors Russia's RZD Logistics' 2016 freight volumes rise 5pc to 56 million tonnes PSA and SIT to develop knowledge in advanced port technologies Schenker seeks US court to quash carriers' demand for client information Walmart seeks last-mile work via start-up scheme called 'Store No 8' Vizag Airport in talks with contractor to start on air cargo terminal

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MARCH 28, 2017
Expansion, modernisation & upgradation of infrastructural facilities in shipping industry an ongoing process, says Minister APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes inaugural container train service from Rail Container Terminal, Vadodara JNPT becomes first Major Port to install Radiological Detection Equipment at road & rail gates JSW Jaigarh Port dedicated to the nation Shippers can utilise services of desired CFS under DPD Railways undertakes RoRo service trial runs GST implementation seen expanding Indian economy by an additional 1 pc of GDP JBS Academy launches 3 new courses to bridge skill demand, supply gaps in logistics sector

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A facility with a future Animal waste for powering trucks in cities Better services from USA to Caribbean Massive CO2 reduction with Istria-Railer First motorways of the sea conference in Trieste Three weeks to first business run in Moscow Importance of aviation for Rio highlighted before IBAS E-commerce deliveries from Czechia MD Florin quits GS1 Schweiz CCS gives green light for JV Rail-served terminal in twin ports starts operation LH Cargo - cool centre expansion and media talks New CEO for Greencarrier Freight Services Access to the whole north Continued cargo growth for Asian carriers A veritable "Triumph" for MOL Twice per week between Munich, Budapest and Istanbul

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MARCH 28, 2017
Ocean Rig bankruptcy: another ball in Economou's juggling act Strong gains for Panamax charter container ships Golden Ocean to issue new shares after dry bulk order approval CIMC profit plunges 73% in 2016 Signs that a container shortage may be on the cards Indonesian crackdown delays coal loading Dongbang Transport & Logistics to restructure amid downturn Capacity of CMA CGM-PSA container terminal in Singapore to double Second-hand bulker values appreciate as BDI improves DSME to downsize portfolio, focus on LNG carriers

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MARCH 28, 2017
UK apparel importers 'forgotten' by THE Alliance network planners Virgin Atlantic Cargo expects price pressure on revenue to ease this year Extra capacity will weaken transpacific carrier hands in contract talks Artificial intelligence will transform trucking in a decade, says Otto exec Uniqlo has designs on faster fashion and a larger footprint Vietnam's cold chain sector booming as domestic demand soars UK logistics filling more executive roles as supply of warehouse operatives slows

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MARCH 28, 2017
VIDEO: NASSCO christens, launches eighth ECO tanker GAO reports on Abandoned and Distressed Vessels Carnival reports strong first quarter ABS meetings discuss sulfur cap and EU MRV regs Caustic soda spill leads to costly deck damage Tidewater: Business as usual as waiver expires Economou's Ocean Rig files for bankruptcy LNG bunkering is an idea whose time hasn't come (yet) MARAD advisory warns of Yemen risks to U.S.-flag ships Inmarsat and Blue Maritime Cluster talk digital disruption Kobe Steel puts turbocharger waste heat to work

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MARCH 28, 2017
Shifting sands - the future of trade flows in Asia Global commodity trade flows will be anchored by China and the rest of Asia, but new areas of demand, climate change, technology and geopolitics will go a long way in shaping trade flows of the future J. Lauritzen's dry cargo head leaves Gas division head will temporarily take over role Hansa Treuhand ordered to hand 30 boxships to other managers Banks likely to seek spin-off of non-shipping affiliates Supramax bulkers buoyed by Pacific - for now Fresh enquiries from Indonesia and Australia Genco appoints commercial director of minor bulk fleet Jesper Christensen joins from Clipper Group The first rule of Box Club: you do not talk about Box Club Is now the time for this exclusive group to break cover? Will the US lead the LNG pack? Ten energy thought leaders weigh in Will the US expected to become the third-largest LNG exporter in the next few years, we asked several thought leaders in the industry how likely they thought this was Asia will struggle to create full LNG market hub, warns EIA Asian liquefied natural gas import terminals have limited pipeline interconnectivity World's largest containership delivered to MOL The 20,170 teu MOL Triumph will be deployed in The Alliance's Asia to Europe trade DHT likely to keep shedding older tonnage to stay attractive Tankers just bought by DHT from BW Group could find themselves put up for sale Vale appoints new chief executive New chief comes from paper industry London falls in insurance centre rankings on Brexit fears Uncertainty over exit damages city's position, influential survey finds Baltic Exchange implements changes to dry bulk indices Changes to better reflect market shifts in the global fleet and cargo movements Approval of DSME's rescue package may hinge on National Pension Service National pension fund has a 30% stake in DSME's corporate debt Kongsberg launches digital platform Biggest challenge will be to convince clients that the platform works and adds greater value to operations Cosco Shipping Ports profit hit by lacklustre performance in China Net profit fell 41.5% to $247m CIMC results hit by weakness in maritime-related businesses Botched SinoPacific Offshore takeover also to blame Port of Seattle offers 150 internships to tackle future labour shortfall Port authorities working with local firms and educational institutions to direct interest toward a maritime career

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MARCH 28, 2017
US exporters eye new CN ramp for truck savings US regulators clear 2M pact with HMM Bottom for multipurpose vessel rates spotted Ferromex owner to buy FEC in first US rail acquisition Yokohama port to reward green ships Scotland's Greenock terminal eyes doubled traffic in five years CMA CGM, PSA double capacity at Singapore terminal South Brazilian terminal invests as it bucks recession Adani Ports ratchets up efforts to grab JNPT cargo New signs point to possible container shortage

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MARCH 28, 2017
Top Ships taps Kalani for $10m promissory note New York-listed MR tanker owner adds short-term debt with note issuance. Maersk elects Jim Snabe to chairman role World's largest liner operator picks relative newcomer with technology chops. Tidewater's waiver on $2bn debt runs out New York-listed offshore vessel owner says negotiations still ongoing with its creditors. Genco taps Christensen to head minor bulks Long-serving chartering manager at Clipper Bulk switches to New York-listed owner. Carnival off to a good start in 2017 Cruiseship giant reports bigger profit in the first quarter on the back of higher revenue. OPDR launches new run to UK CMA CGM short-sea company begins new link from southern Spain. Scorpio extends life on $51.7m debt due 2017 New York-listed tanker owner issues longer maturity notes to refinance current notes. Nine feared dead as cargoship sinks Two crew rescued after Vietnamese vessel goes down following collision. Economou's Ocean Rig files for bankruptcy Liquidators are appointed to conduct the restructuring of Greek shipping magnate's drillship company. China Shipping Energy profit jumps 67% World's biggest tanker owner misses forecast, but still ends year $279m in the black. Rand eyes Lakes bulker upturn US owner says cost-cutting and growing demand should boost 2017 result. Lauritzen Bulkers president departs Peter Borup will be replaced by Thomas Woidemann on an interim basis. DSME rescue plan runs into opposition Bondholders and Korean pension fund believe terms of vital debt-swap favour state banks. Three held in US cargoship drugs bust Police arrest Haitians and recover 47kg of cocaine after operation in Miami. Baltic Exchange sets out indices changes London-based shipping exchange is making sure its data reflect the underlying market. Five bidders move for Swissco assets Judicial managers continue to market Singapore owner's anchor-handler, floatel and rig fleet, with final offers due in April. Tanker captain's body found off Trinidad Master had arrived on inter-island vessel at Kingstown last week. GMS makes less but sees opportunities Adu Dhabi owner reports smaller profit in 2016; relies on modern fleet to boost result. MOL gets its hands on biggest boxship Giant MOL Triumph to make debut run for THE Alliance next month.

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MARCH 28, 2017
NEWS FLASH: GMXT to buy FEC Railway Florida East Coast Railway Holdings Corp. (FEC) will be acquired by GMéxico Transportes S.A. de C.V. ("GMXT"), the transportation business ... UPS adds six stations to China-Europe rail service Source: UPS The China-Europe rail service provides FCL and LCL transport in both directions between China and Europe. UPS has added six sta... Tibbett Logistics to upgrade Bucharest Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal Romania-based transport and contract logistics company Tibbett Logistics will be enhancing the open-access Bucharest International Rail Fre... EUROGATE Intermodal extends rail network into Eastern Europe EUROGATE Intermodal (EGIM) has expanded its rail network and bolstered Munich as a rail hub to and from Europe's southern ports, the Balkan... Turvo raises $25m for 'collaborative logistics' platform Silicon Valley-Based Turvo has launched its new "collaborative logistics" platform, allowing shippers, brokers and carriers to work togethe... Virgin Atlantic Cargo grows volumes 1.8 percent in 2016 despite 'challenging' market Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw airfreight volumes rise 1.8 percent in 2016 despite "challenging market environment," the company said in a state... Special Coverage: Port of New Orleans' future growth Source: ED METZ / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM After tremendous growth and success over the last decade, the Port of New Orleans is looking to the futu...

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MARCH 28, 2017
Fujairah bunker hub ready to face challenges of IMO 2020: conference INTERVIEW: Glander International Bunkering targets 10%-15% growth in 2017 Oil complex rises after Libya invokes force majeure at terminal Oil to recover above $60/b this year if output cuts hold: oil trading chiefs With Brent oil prices struggling to remain over $50/b in recent weeks, most market watchers expect OPEC to seek an extension of the current output cuts. Norsepower's hybrid technology forms part of shipping's future: CEO The business case of our technology is better if the target ship runs with a more exotic fuel. Incentive for scrubbers driven by $200/mt price differential: shipowners The bigger the spread between high sulfur fuel oil prices and compliant fuel prices, the better it is for us to invest in scrubbers: Torm Quadrise International posts half-year loss External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES 2: Crude remains higher on Iraq comments ahead of US data Crude oil futures remained higher in mid-afternoon trade in Asia Tuesday.

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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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World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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

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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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