BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 31, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 4.8pc to US$963/TEU, soars 37.6pc to USWC OOIL revenues rise nearly 24pc to US$1.41b in Q2 2017 AADA increases China and HK to Australia rate US$300/TEU September 1 Intra-Asia volume forecast to hit 30m TEU in 2017 with new services: Drewry 'Premier league' lines get better charter rates despite tight supply TS Line's 1,800-TEU TS Bangkok christened LA-Long Beach clean air plan is slammed by merchant shipping association and union Questions raised over move by DP World to take full control of Brazil's Embraport Nestle partners Kuehne + Nagel for food supply distribution in the Netherlands Lloyd's Register to oversee tests of Coldharbour's BWTS to gain US type approval China Eastern to acquire 10pc of Air France-KLM Air freight rates on east-west trades to rise further in July: Drewry forecasts Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo traffic rises 8.7pc to 866,713 tonnes due to Far East trade

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JULY 30, 2017
Baltic Dry Index falls 9 points Hyundai Merchant Marine registers significant improvement in US volumes OOCL registers impressive gains in volumes, revenue in Q2 & H1 Total Transport Systems' IPO gets overwhelming investor backing, oversubscribed 130 times Haldia Dock Complex highlights facilities for Nepal cargo JNPT takes delivery of 6 new eRTGCs Permission for bringing goods meant for export by import/domestic freight containers FIEO compliments Finance Ministry for allowing higher Duty Drawback on self-certification Govt working on digital route to speed up land acquisition GST & demonetisation to boost India's economy, says review GST seen incentivising investments in SEZs Issues related to Bond/Letter of Undertaking for exports without payment of integrated tax BRICS appreciates GST implementation

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JULY 28, 2017
DIS predicts year-end market recovery after Q2 net loss Nor Lines gives Samskip comprehensive Norway coverage Newbuildings slump hits BV's bottom line Wolfe on Wall Street, Trump's SEC, and related-party deals Class tackles technology head-on New series of Dunkirkmax bulkers launched Vietnam's growing appetite for coal to fuel Handymax demand Teekay Offshore eyes up to four shuttle tanker newbuildings at Samsung HI Asian shipbuilding federation gets a seat at the IMO table Sembmarine's net profit down 31.9% in first half China National Building Material acquires Luhai Group

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JULY 28, 2017
Freight rates on the rise and box carriers get ready to reap the rewards IAG Cargo yields creep up as specialist cargoes drive increased revenue UPS eyes expansion in China as improving markets continue to deliver profits Express operators have invested millions to support US battle against smugglers European cold chains are ripe for transformation, says Easyfresh Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin plan transatlantic joint-venture Amazon plows ahead with spending despite profit plunge Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as its vice-president George Schutte Crane Worldwide's new VP energy solutions China-US trade relations: keeping the lipstick off the pig

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JULY 28, 2017
Austal Philippines hands over fast cat to South Korea's Seaspovill Bath Iron Works gets $11.3 million mod to DDG 51 lead yard contract European Commission moves to improve seafarers' welfare Norfolk Dredging wins $50.3 million Delaware River contract Exmar takes delivery of world's first FLNG barge ABS class for both units of U.S.-built liquefied gas ATB Losses on two Leevac leftovers push Gulf Island into red ink

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JULY 28, 2017
A new blueprint for private equity investments in shipping Alternative asset manager gains substantial control of Teekay Offshore at a low entry cost New accounting standard will deter ordering activities, says Pacific Basin chief Smaller dry bulker sectors are facing a brighter outlook with improving market equilibrium, according to Mats Berglund Capital Product Partners secures $460m loan amid tighter profits HSH Nordbank and ING Capital lead six-year credit facility Barge congestion easing at Rotterdam and Antwerp Delays down from six days to two, but situation is 'very volatile', says European intermodal operator Contargo Kugs das blog Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist D'Amico's Fiori sees 'proper' product tanker rebound months away Milan-listed product tanker specialist slumps into second-quarter loss Vale says Samarco will not restart this year News is bearish for capesize market that was relying on iron ore and pellet volumes Bank loans are available for top containership owners, says Costamare executive Greek owner says very long-term chartering is still not the market norm Transpacific GRI gains traction as Asia-Europe falters Spot rates on eastbound Asia-US services surge, but Asia-Europe lines fail in latest benchmark bid Pacific Basin first-half loss narrows amid market recovery Handysize specialist continues its hunt for secondhand supramax ships DryShips appoints two new directors Current president and chief financial officer Kandylidis becomes director Containerships should take the lead in using LNG fuel, says Poten & Partners Most LNG-fuelled vessels in service are ro-pax ferries and platform service vessels K Line's best-laid plans: A price in yen Why K Line disposed of heavylifter SAL, and where it leaves the company's medium-term plans Indian consulate names companies on seafarer mistreatment Consulate cautions on accepting employment Sembcorp Marine imposes wage freeze as profit falls 32% Singapore shipbuilder says niche markets in LNG carrier and cruiseship repairs have held up well Daily Briefing A tale of two capesize markets Secondhand prices remain resilient despite short-term freight earnings softness Fortescue ships 170m tonnes of iron ore in 12 months to June Australian miner manages to cut production costs

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JULY 28, 2017
Asia-Europe spot rates tick up on growing demand ILWU vote promises five years of US West Coast labor peace Trans-Pac spot spike signals peak season in gear Spiking traffic helps drive OOCL's double-digit pricing power gain Matson to add US-flag route between Hawaii, Marshall Islands New Orleans port moves closer to wharves-for-railroad swap APMT Mumbai monsoon recovery almost complete Hitachi Transport System starts fiscal year strong Air France-KLM cargo turnaround on track IAG cargo, revenues grow

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JULY 28, 2017
Mitsui Engineering forecast flips from black to red Japanese shipbuilder delivers downside guidance for fiscal year. BW LPG puts older ships into joint venture Oslo-listed company had previously been reported looking at selling one of the units. Capital Product charters MR at lower rate Diversified shipowner also seeking employment for eight tankers, but sees signs of recovery. Teo Shipping reported to unload oldest ship Ziad Nakhleh-led shipowner sells panamax bulker as values hold steady. Basile Aloy linked to bulker number four Ebe reported to have purchased a panamax bulker to add to its three trading ships. Noble accused of gender discrimination One-time head of US oil chartering department files complaint at the Connecticut district court. Capital Product Partners nets $460m refinancing deal Evangelos Marinakis-backed owner claims major milestone with refinancing package. d'Amico chief sees 'ample support' for products tanker rates Marco Fiori sticking to his belief the products tanker market is about to turn for the better. Yangzhou Dayang declares bankruptcy OOIL pushes up volumes and revenue Tung family-controlled company reports improved numbers shortly after $6.3bn deal with Cosco. Modec redraws first half profit forecast Pacific Basin looks to grow $1bn bulker fleet Hong Kong-listed owner seeks further additions with worst of the bulker trough in the past. Fincantieri deal for STX France thwarted French president Emmanuel Macron decides to temporarily nationalise yard in order to strike better deal. Namura slashes quarterly loss by 80% Japanese shipbuilder reduces red ink as it pushes up its revenue for the first quarter. Scorpio Bulkers tipped for fixed dividend Morgan Stanley predicts style of dividend likely for bulker owner but timing still uncertain.

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JULY 28, 2017
NEWSFLASH: ILWU likely to approve 3-year contract extension The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents dockworkers up and down the U.S. West Coast, appears to be closing... HMM denies reports of $9b growth funding request Recent reports that South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is asking for almost $9 billion in funding over the next five ... OOIL revenues rise nearly 24% in Q2 2017 Orient Overseas International Ltd. (OOIL), parent of Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL, recorded a revenues boost of 23.8 percent year... No relief from barge congestion in North Europe Shippers are becoming increasingly frustrated and feel "powerless" over the barge congestion occurring in northern Europe, according to a r... Manhatten Associates earnings steady in Q2 2017 Software and supply chain solutions providerManhattan Associates reported totalrevenues of $154.1 million for the second quarter of 2017, w... IAG Cargo reports strong Q2 revenue growth IAG Cargo reported commercial revenue of 260 million euros (U.S. $304 million) for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 7.6 percent c... SCFI rises 10.5% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) increased 10.5 percent from last Friday's reading of 837.42 to... NAFTA trade totals $98.2b in May Photo: Ronnie Chua / Shutterstock Trucks continued to be the most common method of transportation for moving NAFTA freight to and from both ... Airlines to fight EC cartel fines The airlines who were fined a total of $904 million by the European Commission (EC) in March for price fixing cartel operations are appeali...

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JULY 28, 2017
FEATURE: Surveying companies find opportunities, risks in Mexico's new open market For seven decades, the state oil and natural gas company was the only operator in Mexico authorized to do exploration, including surveying through seismic, magnetic and other techniques. Crude futures post largest weekly increases in 2017, prompt ICE Brent backwardated September ICE Brent settled $1.03 higher at $52.52/b Friday, eclipsing the October contract by 30 cents/b. Rotterdam's 380 CST bunker fuel above $300/mt on firm crude Rotterdam 380 CST bunker fuel at Rotterdam rose above $300/mt Friday on firming crude. External: Wired Bunkering ARA fuel oil inventories reach four-month high, despite lower exports Fuel oil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region rose by 84,000 mt to 1,171,000 in the week ending July 27, according to data from PJK Consulting. World Fuel Services reports Q2 bunker sales down 18% on year Marine fuel sales dropped to 1.79 billion gallons in the three months to June 30, from 2.17 billion gallons a year earlier. INTERVIEW: Bunker supplier Bomin sees 2020 contract talks start early "The big deal for us as suppliers is that we're not going to have the luxury of a rehearsal." Singapore Aug ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term inked at premiums of $2-$2.25/mt to MOPS Indicating weakening demand for bunker fuel in Singapore. Taiwan's CPC halts bunkering operations at Suao, Hualien ports on typhoon But bunkering operations unaffected at Kaoshiung. External: Global Risk Management

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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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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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