BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 7, 2018

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APL launches premium Shanghai-LA service to help airfreight shippers 3,000th neopanamax transits Panana Canal as popularity grows Box volumes at US Southeast ports on the rise with new Asia services Containers fall from Maersk ship off North Carolina in heavy seas CN hunts for new CEO after abrupt exit by Luc Jobin CMA CGM drops Djibouti northbound call in revised Swahili Express service MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning for car carriers Smart engines in smart ships from HHI-WinGD promise savings for owners HKIA becomes sixth in the world to be certified to handle delicate medical cargo Cathay Pacific links up with Kazakhstan's Air Astana Algerian minister confirms bids submitted for air cargo market tender

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MARCH 6, 2018
CMA CGM revises Swahili Express service rotation CMA CGM unveils its customer centricity strategy HMM to adopt cloud-based next-generation system Maersk Line announces export cargo acceptance at ICD Sachana for Mundra & Pipavav on carrier haulage Maritime women to benefit from new leadership course APM Terminals Mumbai implementing Vehicle Booking System to efficiently handle import evacuations Chennai Port sets new rock phosphate handling record JNPT receives National Sectoral Excellence Award for Best Port of India Govt will extend every support to increase Indian investments in Europe: MoS External Affairs How much has India's foreign trade been impacted due to turmoil in the gems & jewellery sector?

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Bolivia wants to be on track Benelux e-CMR trial highlights massive cost cuts Robots for Geodis warehouse Support for port of Lae in Papua Neuguinea Schaeffler names new board member for logistics New member of Blockchain in Transport Alliance ABC 'fast tracks' motorbikes for world championship Freight exchange handles 1.4 billion t of freight Serve Air incident in Lubumbashi UP upgrades Texan transport infrastructure Role merger at GAC Americas E-classification à la Bureau Veritas CMA CGM creating "garden of Eden" for clients Kuehne + Nagel sets up two innovation centres President of UPS international becomes COO New locomotives for cross-border services HKIA now Iata CEIV Pharma certified

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MARCH 6, 2018
Concern rises among US ports on trade tariffs ESPO pleads with Brexit negotiators to preserve short sea 'fluidity' USD70 million damages win by Loki Owning quashed IMO celebrates 70 years as shipping's guiding beacon DP World strikes deal with Ethiopia after seizure of Djibouti terminal South Gyeongsang in suspense as assessment of struggling yards completed Wah Kwong appoints new CEO

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MARCH 6, 2018
Launch of Ocean Buying Group could be a boost for smaller shippers Online platforms the great disruptor for traditional forwarders GSL takes major impairment hit in 2017, but stays bullish about recovery Oman - perfectly placed to be on the runway to success Chinese giant HNA to axe 100,000 jobs; a quarter of its workforce Chief of Canadian National Luc Jobin in 'abrupt' departure

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MARCH 6, 2018
Navy and USCG release polar icebreaker RFP Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri R-R calls new situational awareness system a "game changer" New Ice Class designs from OSD target arctic development support Alfa Laval adds connectivity to PureSOx New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval Bureau Veritas names new passenger ship and ferry project leader

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MARCH 6, 2018
APL and Hapag-Lloyd warn shippers low-sulphur fuel costs will be passed on APL's Nicolas Sartini warns customers to expect higher rates to cover container carriers' increased fuel bills as Hapag-Lloyd claims costs... Nixon signals new ships for ONE from 2020 Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says the new line has the tonnage it needs for the next two... CSET's stock market woes overshadow $850m fundraising Company faces balancing finance requirements for 16 new tankers on order with undervalued stock Norden presents optimistic outlook for 2018 despite Trump threats Danish owner plans to be "agile" amid signs of optimism in dry bulk and product tanker markets, says chief executive... Eagle Bulk, Norden post best earning in years: bulker results round-up Latest reporting: Norden, Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk Weak spot rates plague Navigator's fourth-quarter results: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: Navigator Holdings, Golar LNG and BW LPG BW LPG to start $15m share buyback programme Company to buy back up to 4m common shares and hold them as Treasury stock Korean banks post 348% net profit surge amid maritime industry recovery Domestic banks posted net profits hitting Won11.2trn in 2017, a 348% increase from the previous year MISC probed by Malaysian anticorruption authorities Shipping firm is fully co-operating with the investigations Cheniere starts 20-year LNG supply contract with GAIL Gas to be supplied from the Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana Trump's trade tariffs threaten US growth agenda IHS Markit economist has harsh words for US president's tactics in light of proposed import duties on steel and aluminium Japan Marine United gets new chief executive New chief executive Chiba Kotaro takes the reins from Mishima Shinjiro from April 1 Women in Latin American maritime sector offered UN course About 50 women will be invited to attend a leadership course at the end of the year LPG long-term shipping outlook positive on growing US exports Tonne-mile growth has been robust over the past five years, says BW LPG chief executive Martin Ackermann Shanghai Salvage awarded Kea Trader recovery contract SSC will have resources on site 30 days before it takes over from Ardent IMO celebrates 70th anniversary Queen Elizabeth visited IMO headquarters on Wednesday Box lines told to focus on service rather than price as market recovers Maersk chief economist says box lines should focus more on meeting the changing needs of customers now that supply and... Euroseas returns to profitable ways as merger talks continue Greek owner now discussing with 'several parties' as it seeks to separate dry bulk and boxship fleets Shares in Asia feel the heat of trade war threat Japan and Hong Kong shares slide on US president Donald Trump's threat of steel and aluminium tariffs

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MARCH 6, 2018
Maersk ship blaze leaves four crew missing off Salalah Sri Lanka Ports: Prepare for alliance-free mega-carriers Trade disputes, trucking crunch threaten fledgling US export gains ONE's Nixon: Profitable container lines bring market stability RoadOne buys Jarvis to boost Northeast US shipper service Hapag-LLoyd joins CargoSphere's digital rate-processing system Lawmakers urge US Army Corps to fund Charleston dredging São Paulo finds officers at fault for boxes lost overboard VIDEO: Fiscal policy, protectionism inject economic uncertainty APM Terminals deploys vehicle booking service to cut JNPT turn times TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure FMC to investigate 'unfair' detention-demurrage claims

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MARCH 6, 2018
Cruise executives see overtourism as an issue Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald calls it the "top" problem in the cruise industry. China Cosco chairman bangs consolidation drum Terminals and other shipping assets set to follow Orient Overseas deal, chairman explains. Gulf Navigation stops at $100m Rights issue completed but Dubai owner decides against public offering. Sterling Global expands with surveyor takeover UK group buys Geoff Waddington & Partners. Norden targets best of both worlds in dry bulk Chief executive spots opening for significant expansion of bulker operating platform. CSET snaps up PetroChina tanker fleet for $82m Cosco company will own 51% of product carrier owner after capital injection. Provisions down as lending rises at DSF Danish lender boosted customer numbers by 10% in 2017. Hafnia Management hops into second spot with growth spurt Danish pool operator has added three new owners this year, Engholm says. Shanghai Salvage confirmed for Kea Trader job Chinese salvor to remove broken boxship from Pacific reef. Grupo TMM boosted by shipping spin-off Transfer of maritime division to bondholders results in big Q4 gain. Frontline fires as DNB Markets turns bullish on tankers Oslo-listed owner sees stock climb as DNB tips VLCC rates to double and resale values to climb accordingly. HHI robots to shape hulls for first time Automated system will work on steel plates at Ulsan yard in Korea. Norden snaps losing streak with further profit set for 2018 Danish owner latest to end a long run of red ink with new forecast set for this year. IEA: gasoil demand spike won't last Energy agency believes post-2020 boost will fade as owners switch to new fuel types. BW LPG to buy back $15m of stock VLGC owner targets up to 2.8% of the company's shares on Oslo market. GTLK Europe plots $100m finance fund Russian-owned vessel leasing company to expand operations in Dublin. Malaysia's MISC embroiled in bribery scandal Shipowner's offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor said to have been raided by authorities. Sardashti takes the helm at NITC Iranian tanker giant's commercial director appointed managing director as Siroos Kianersi leaves after less than two years. Eagle Bulk Shipping ends 2017 in the red Supramax specialist makes further progress on back of updated fleet and streamlined operations. DeepOcean seals more work from Statoil Norwegian owner says contract preparations to start later this year with execution set for 2019/2020. Navigator profit lower as rates still weak Leading player in the midsize gas ship sector, though, beats estimates for the fourth quarter.

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MARCH 6, 2018
Descartes looks for more acquisitions amid strong balance sheet Descartes Systems Group recorded strong financial results in fiscal year 2018, which ended Jan. 31, 2018, with substantial increases in net... FMC to launch detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de... Upcoming elections a cue to negotiate NAFTA quickly, Lighthizer says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during the closing NAFTA Round 7 press conference in Mexico City on Monday voiced the need for ... ITC: U.S. welded pipe producers harmed by imports The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined there is a "reasonable indication" that domestic producers of large diameter p... Executive Moves: UPS and BDP International UPS has appointed Jim Barber to chief operating officer. He most recently served as president of UPS International since 2013, with respon... Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to STB President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of... RoadOne acquires Jarvis Trans RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. Financia... Transpacific contract rate outlook appears foggy Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and other industry experts are divided over what direction contract freight rates in the transpacific trade ... NEWS FLASH: FMC initiates detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...

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MARCH 6, 2018
YPF inks MOU with Statoil as drilling picks up in Argentina shale Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Norway's Statoil have signed a memorandum of understanding to look at opportunities in Argentina's oil and natural gas sector, a company source said Tuesday, as more companies bet on the country's shale for production growth. Chevron raises Permian production outlook as it adds acreage US oil major Chevron raised its outlook for Permian Basin production and reserve growth through 2020 as it reduces costs, adds acreage holdings, and increases well efficiency, company executives said Tuesday on Chevron's 2018 analyst day webcast. CERAWEEK: Russia not joining OPEC, but wants relationship maintained: minister Russia is not seeking to become a member of OPEC, but will continue working closely with the producing group CERAWEEK Permian output may double within five years: Texas regulator Oil production in the Permian Basin could more than double within five years, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said in an interview on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit. CERAWEEK: US regulators now a partner to oil and gas producers: Zinke US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told a major energy conference Tuesday that the Trump administration was actively working to boost oil and natural gas production by easing regulation and opening up more federal lands and waters to drilling. Bunkering resumes at Gibraltar, Algeciras as bad weather eases Bunkering operations have resumed at the ports of Gibraltar and Algeciras in the west Mediterranean following their suspension due to poor weather, spokesmen for the port authorities confirmed Tuesday. Winter weather delays discharging of LPG cargoes in Mohammedia, Morocco Bad weather in the West Mediterranean has delayed discharging of VLGCs carrying butane to Morocco, the largest consumer market for the product in the region, according to market sources. Oil futures nearly flat ahead of weekly US inventory data Oil futures were little changed Tuesday, tracking fluctuations on the US stock markets between positive and negative territory as traders await further signs about the White House's direction on trade policy. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FOB Singapore 10 ppm cash differential flips to negative territory on soft demand There is lacklustre demand for 10 ppm gasoil in the region, due to less demand or there being limited outlets, a trader said Malaysia's MISC probed for alleged power abuse, bribery: report MISC said the company was extending its fullest support and co-operation to the MACC. Dubai crude structure dips into contango in well-supplied spot market The spread between May cash Dubai and same-month Dubai swaps flipped into a contango of 5.5 cents/b Monday, Platts data showed. Brent/Dubai calendar 2020 spread widens to record high as market prices in IMO regulation Demand for distillate-rich grades to make LSFO to meet the new specs set forth by the IMO is also expected to increase, sources said. Tanker voyage marks start of 20 year Cheniere-Gail deal The LNG tanker was scheduled to set sail a ceremony Monday to mark the occasion at Sabine Pass. FUTURES: Crude inches up on positive demand outlook In its latest report, IEA forecast that global oil demand will climb to 104.7 million b/d in 2023 from 97.8 million b/d in 2017 Iran wrestling to bolster oil market share Iran is offering a discount in freight rates to Indian refiners while in China it is selling crude in the local Yuan currency.

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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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