BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 31, 2017

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US Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle okays Maersk scheme with caveat Containership charter market shows signs of firming US rail lobby: 42pc of carloads, 35pc of revenue linked to foreign trade Kerry Logistics wins contract with UK homeware retail major Lakeland Newly dredged Suez Canal Terminal welcomes 18,300-TEU Maren Maersk Freightos raises US$25 million, solidifying position as global freight digitiser Global idle box fleet rises to 1.4 million TEU in February Zim nominates Glickman as new CEO to replace outgoing Rafi Danieli Iran recognises the Indian Register of Shipping classification society Automated docks: MacGregor starts virtual reality training in Norway Ocean Alliance makes Singapore SE Asia hub as CMA CGM-PSA link up Changi February air cargo volume up 7.9pc to 146,870 tonnes Cathay Pacific codeshares with Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines China Southern Airlines in discussions to sell stake to American Airlines US ban on in-flight electronics sparks Emirates alert to monitor US demand

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MARCH 30, 2017
Allcargo Logistics wins 'Best Risk Management Practice' award CMA CGM & PSA launch Phase 2 of container terminal joint venture in Singapore LCL Logistix ships machinery from India to Kenya MOL Safety Conference 2017 held in Mumbai & 3 other locations Multipurpose shipping seen showing signs of recovery India now an exporter of steel JNPT enthusiastically observing Swachchta Pakhvada Report sees stable outlook for Indian ports sector Govt negotiating multiple free trade agreements Adani Group becomes member of Global Energy Interconnection Development & Cooperation Organization

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One more shuttle - two a week Is it a peak season now? New vehicle for Swiss recycling company Joining the club Better times ahead for multipurpose shipping JF Hillebrand recruits CFO More support for pharma industry New report turns spotlight on combined transport Major investment in overland transport network Brazil Express starting in April Johnson in charge of ambitious targets in Clydeport New intra-Africa routes for Air Côte d'Ivoire New JV offers services to Iran and Maghreb Manufacturer invests in freight car operator Head of Warsaw office appointed HHLA bounces back Saudia now flying to Multan

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MARCH 30, 2017
Van Oord launches new generation TSHD EU transport ministers back IMO over emissions in Valletta Declaration HSH Nordbank adds billions to shipping loss buffer Marine syndicates put on notice as Lloyd's gets tough Cruise growth brings Fincantieri back into profit Shipowners need to get more cyber aware, says UK P&I Club CSBC Corp deteriorates to red ink GIIGNL sees fewest LNG orders in six years Singamas reports full box order book ahead of China's new paint regulations MOL invests in Malaysian logistics firm PKT Legal risks of autonomous shipping highlighted Gothenburg to use contaminated dredged material to build new freight terminal DSME's auditor expressed 'qualified opinion', wider loss shown South Korean shipbuilders eye HMM's VLCC orders

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MARCH 30, 2017
Yang Ming losses continue to mount after 2016 revenue slump Logistics the star performer as Li & Fung predicts a tough road ahead DB Schenker reports air and ocean freight growth but revenues down Domino's gets a taste for robot deliveries Shift happens: shipping after Hanjin Ex-Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich invited to join Panalpina board Catching a chill? The impact of Brexit on the UK food supply chain

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MARCH 30, 2017
Price cut prompts owner to take newbuild, not cancel it U.S. Marine Management gets $31. million MSC contract mod T&T Marine Salvage receives new USCG certification Why waterways are the most efficient way to move cargo More than 7,000 KVH mini-VSAT systems shipped Alfa Laval sees growing interest in high flow capacity BWTS Mapping a path to 3D printing marine and offshore parts AkzoNobel and Maersk Line partner on sustainability Linking Post-Panamax boxes to Heartland via river

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MARCH 30, 2017
Your future will be shaped by logistics giants The traditional shipping model will become a relic of history, investors should be looking at the world of tomorrow not the world of yesterday Cosco Shipping Holdings net loss fell to $1.4bn Core container business saw losses of Yuan6.9bn in difficult global market Rising US oil exports are intriguing subplot to tanker consolidation New trade patterns emerge as owners strengthen fleets China Merchants Energy Shipping recurring profit falls amid challenging market Chinese owner casts doubt on general consensus that markets will see tankers head south while dry bulkers rise Worst is behind us, says box maker Singamas Chairman Teo Siong Seng paints a rosy outlook for 2017 as appetite for new containers grows Capesize gains from Brazil demand But splitting of cargoes may reduce pressure Europe agrees maritime strategy to 2020 So-called Valletta Declaration to target EU competitiveness, digitalisation and decarbonisation Arcadia waves goodbye to first tanker Greek owner sells 18-year-old aframax to Chinese buyer for strong price Neptune Lines expands services to UK and Ireland Greece-based car carrier specialist wins new contract Michael Parker sets out case for UK flag against Brexit backdrop The first non-executive chairman of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency explains why he sees opportunities for the UK Ship Register as Britain prepares to leave the EU Show me the Money: Hitting rock bottom After the carnage seen in the 2016 results, the outlook for listed container companies may be about to change, writes Alastair Hill The Baltic means business The iconic British institution is looking to communication as a defence against Uberisation China ports giants plot a course through box line consolidation Cosco Shipping Ports goes for port-carrier partnership, while China Merchants Port emphasises the Port-Park-City model Shipping could escape from EU emissions trading, says DNV GL Sulphur cap edges closer as shipping tries to preserve sovereignty of its CO2 rules Pakistan's first dedicated coal terminal to begin operations in April Infrastructure projects fuel demand for coal-hungry cement works MOL buys stake in Malaysian logistics firm Move to help ramp up operations in the nation and Asian region Maersk expects 2%-4% container volume growth in 2017 Container shipping giant sees room for more consolidation amid vessel oversupply and views digitalisation as an opportunity TEN raises $100m from public stock offering Proceeds may be applied to vessel acquisitions or strategic investments Port monopolies and cabotage laws harming Australia's grain trade Businesses face increased shipping costs due to such factors, says Productivity Commission Fincantieri swings to net profit for 2016 Contributions from cruiseship building business and lower net finance costs boosted the bottom line Courage Marine narrows losses in 2016 Impairment losses halved as company disposed of dry bulk vessels DSME bailout plan unlikely to impact overall Korean banking sector Only the policy banks have the biggest exposure, says Fitch Middle East coal market to provide boost for bulkers Cement plant utilisation, UAE energy policy and Egypt are driving coal demand International Seaways slips into fourth-quarter loss Impairments and weaker vessel earnings hit OSG's international spin-off

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MARCH 30, 2017
Mexican rail agency faces early test with anticompetitive report Berard Transportation handles 'anything big and heavy' Brazilian beef ban eased as stranded shipments clog Santos Shipping loans slam HSH Nordbank pretax profit UK ports seek exemption from EU port services regulation DP World Nhava Sheva taps new tech for truck gates Scope of carrier alliance changes comes into view Singamas: Carriers, lessors rushing to order containers

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MARCH 30, 2017
Eagle Bulk sees wide loss on vessel writedowns Supramax and ultramax vessel owner sees top line growth thanks to better freight rates. KNOT Offshore poised to buy shuttle tanker Mitsubishi UFJ provides $100m loan refnancing, allowing tanker owner to pursue dropdown from parent. Fourteen Ukrainian seafarers go home Panama Maritime Authority steps in as vessel owner nowhere to be found. ITF arrests GOL vessel off Aberdeen Union aims to help Indian crew members that it alleges have been abandoned and unpaid for months. Containership collision caught on video Hyde Shipping's Jan Caribe involved in smashup with small vessel off Nicaragua. Exmar profit trebles despite revenue slump Antwerp-based energy fleet owner's profit gains on Wah Kwong deal and a termination fee. Solvang exercises two gasship options Oslo-listed gas carrier owner will bring its ethylene-capable fleet to nine over next two years. Norden showcases fuel bill reduction Danish owner reveals efficiency project has aided both owned and chartered tonnage. Tsakos raises $100m in new share offering Tanker owner's new preferred shares shift from fixed to floating dividend over 10 years. Euroseas proceeds with building of bulker Greek owner will take delivery of kamsarmax from Jiangsu Yangzijiang at a discount. Malaysia checks N Korean coal carrier Kum Ya briefly prevented from entering Penang in sanctions case. Don't delay: Hasselhoff cruise filling fast It's time to watch some bays with TV's most popular actor. Moundreas back in buying mode Greek veteran notches up first capesize buys in two years. Yamal's Sabetta unveils its secrets Russian president Vladimir Putin in live link with LNG carrier bridge. Banks extend $500m DSME refund guarantees Six Korean lenders backing restructuring yard's new orders this year. Evergreen Marine plots $264m bond issue Taiwanese line wants cash to redeem other debt and boost finances. Beating Torm takeover a highlight for Erling Hojsgaard Departing Norden vice-chairman says resisting bid from then Panayotides-backed rival one of his high points. Teenage crewman killed in fall on boxship Belgian authorities say new MSC recruit fell 16 metres in cargo hold. Saga ups dividend as annual earnings rise London-listed company delivers strong result for 2016 and increases payout to shareholders. NS United launches stock split Investors in bulker owner receiving one share for every 10. HSH shipping provisions hit $2.15bn German lender blames "difficult" market for huge loan losses, with $9.7bn of its book classed as non-performing. Aker spends $24.9m to acquire Reinertsen Kjell Inge Rokke-led company takes over troubled compatriot oil services provider. S&P adopts stable stance on DNB Bank Ratings agency voices more positive view on Nordic lender despite weak shipping and offshore markets. CDB Leasing misses full-year forecasts Profit rises less than expected during a year in which the Hong Kong-listed firm grew its shipping business. Cleaned-up bulker back in New Zealand Korean vessel allowed into port after tube worms removed from hull.

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MARCH 30, 2017
COSCO Shipping records $1.4b loss in 2016 China's COSCO Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd. recorded a 9.9 billion yuan (U.S. $1.44 billion) loss for 2016, fueled by weak freight rates and ... Liebherr supplies Latin America with new container equipment Liebherr Maritime said itdelivered new equipment units to Caribbean and Mexican ports in March. Three new ship-to-shore container cranes w... MOL acquires stake in Malaysian logistics company Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has purchased a 20.9 percent share in Malaysia's PKT Logistics Group, the company said in ... Yusen merges Turkish subsidiary with Inci Lojistik Yusen Logistics has merged its Turkey division with Inci Holding subsidiary Inci Lojistik to form a new joint venture company, the third-pa... Commentary: Canada's two tracks on trade This year will be a uniquely pivotal period for companies that do business in or through Canada. Two geopolitical events are shaping the po... Commerce ups U.S. Q4 2016 GDP estimate United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 2.1 percent during fourth qu... Yang Ming losses double in tumultuous 2016 Troubled ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport saw its losses more than double during a tumultuous 2016, according to the company's late... Kerry Logistics opens new office in Poland Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has opened a new office in Warsaw, Poland, the company said Thursday. In its efforts to expand in Europe, the... APMT Mobile to gain new business APMT Mobile is expecting a significant boost in containerized cargo volumes from Walmart's import distribution center being constructed in ...

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MARCH 30, 2017
Crude futures rally on Libyan outages even as Asian maintenance accelerates NYMEX May light sweet crude settled 84 cents higher at $50.35/b, while ICE May Brent rose 54 cents to settle at $52.96/b. Closed arbitrage to Singapore weighs on Rotterdam barge liquidity FOB Rotterdam high sulfur fuel oil barge liquidity has fallen away significantly in March due chiefly due to a closed arbitrage to Singapore and weak bunker demand in the ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. Piraeus bunker fuel availability tight on high demand: suppliers Availability of bunker fuel at Piraeus, Greece, is expected to be tight for several days because of high demand External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A ANALYSIS: Adoption of new ISO 8217 marine fuel standards set to be slow Ship operators should adopt the new standards as they will give "better protection." External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES 2: Crude steady on US product stock draws Crude oil futures held on to overnight gains from a smaller-than-expected build in US crude stocks.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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