BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 11, 2018

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Maersk pays US$260m for 6 used box ships, some previously owned by Hanjin Toisa sells off commerical fleet of 26 vessels ONE takes delivery of its first newbuild and appoints 5 senior executives US President eases fears of trade war, saying China will ease trade barriers US port throughput growth could be derailed by China tariffs and trade row India's JNPT handles 4.83m TEU in FY2017-18, up 7.4pc HK Maritime and Port Board names new and re-appointed members Port of Richmond holds international trade meet May 9 ABC launches freighter services at cargo-dedicated Rickenbacker airport Cargo demand is off to a good start to the year with volume up 4.4pc in February Airlines play pivotal role in global humanitarian relief efforts

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APRIL 10, 2018
Bahri adds yet another VLCC to fleet Bhavani Foundation organises third annual blood donation camp Cricket comes to the shipping industry with "AVA Premier League" Maersk Line expands service scope on online platform Ministry of Shipping makes use of e-invoice, e-payment & e-Delivery Order mandatory for all stakeholders in maritime trade WinWin Maritime bags NVOCC of the Year award at Gujarat Junction Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 APM Terminals Pipavav installs water ATMs in villages around port Further roll out of e-Way Bill system on April 15 India likely to be impacted by potential trade war, says analysis China initiates WTO dispute complaint against US tariffs on steel, aluminium products

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Upswing in box traffic Work starts on Rwanda/Uganda border road Building work now underway in Stuttgart Norway's rail network goes digital Bigger tank farm for Rheingas Strike adds Air Namibia to client list From British Airways to Cushman & Wakefield Eastern Europe important for Quehenberger More exports via Groveport RZD places large locomotive order Chair swapping completed at Emons Vanuatu's aviation not left behind Cargo volumes surge at major hubs as trade wars threaten Jaxport's public affairs in new hands Londonmetric invests in warehouses Sweden: new shuttle serves Gävle's box terminal Spanish ports register good start to 2018

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APRIL 10, 2018
Forward Maritime signs LOI with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for 20 LNG-fuelled bulkers Norwegian shipowners predict higher 2018 profits Fukuoka Shipbuilding acquires major stake in Usuki Shipyard Insurer warns on ferry fire threat No easy solutions to end IMO climate change negotiation impasse HMM invites tenders for massive container ship order Call for creation of Islamic marine insurance pool West Africa leads global piracy surge China LNG Shipping inks VLEC order for American Ethane Company's ethane shipping deal How new Iran sanctions could affect tankers Keppel builds Sinanju's first dual-fuel bunker tanker Receivership again for STX O&S Declining scrap prices reflect low demand in China SM Line to sign pact with Busan maritime ecosystem

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APRIL 10, 2018
Swissport IPO deferred as CEVA steals its thunder Hyundai Merchant Marine confirms it will place ULCV orders to triple fleet capacity to 1m teu A focus on price, not value, causes freight rate portals and 'digital forwarders' to struggle Q&A with CoLoadX: 'There is a 25-year tech gap between retailers and forwarders' Rising van traffic creating new problems of air pollution and road congestion in UK cities Seaspan names Ryan Courson as new CFO Jerry Kane joins Freight Transport Association as commercial director Amazon and UPS were feuding before Trump Fire in the hold!

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APRIL 10, 2018
BOEM looks to open up offshore wind opportunities in New York Bight Presolicitation out for new NOAA AGOR Variant ships Vard wins order for stern trawler with integrated energy storage system MAN Diesel & Turbo powers world's largest LNG fueled bulker Hyundai Merchant Marine to order 20 new ships ASV and BMT in autonomous navigation research project

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APRIL 10, 2018
EU adds pressure on governments to resist watering down climate targets MEPs are warning of unilateral action backed by the EU unless sufficient progress is made at this week's talks Norwegian owners to get local export credit for domestic newbuilds Foreign shipowners can in principle avail themselves of the cash by setting up a Norwegian limited company CLNG signs LoI for VLEC project China Merchants-Cosco venture plans to build at Hudong-Zhonghau Shipbuilding for AEC requirement Copper trade growth to support small bulk carriers Increased exports from Peru and Chile to 2021 should create demand for handysize and supramax bulk carriers moving copper concentrates... Forward Maritime in deal for up to 20 LNG-powered kamsarmaxes Jiangsu Yangzijiang yard chosen for 'game-changing' bulkers that promise to make LNG fuel a reality for tramp shipping Restis group eyes further tanker orders Greek owner is considering further investments after taking delivery of a pair of suezmaxes from Hyundai Samho Venezuela's crypto drive hampers tanker operations Ship agents are asked to settle in Petros voluntarily even as foreign ships can still pay in US dollars Driving profitability through workplace diversity Lloyd's List talks to Integra Holdings executive director and Wista founder Gina Fyffe about her subtle approach to workplace cultural... What does the future look like for women in maritime? In March, Lloyd's Maritime Academy hosted a webinar on Equal Shipping: Why are women still underrepresented in maritime? It discussed... Anglo's Minas Rio iron ore outage weakens capesize market Halt at iron ore operation in Brazil for pipeline checks leaves some vessels sitting off South Africa, say sources Singapore War Risk Mutual seeks rapid growth in expanding market National war pool to plug coverage gaps with proposed Singapore War Risks Insurance Conditions Wall St Note \| Scorpio Tankers, we have a problem Scorpio must refinance its $350m debt before it lifts the dark cloud over its stock price HMM confirms orders for 20 containerships Twelve out of 20 newbuilds will be over 20,000 teu. The remaining eight will be 14,000 teu Capital access best since 2015, Norwegian owners say There are still opportunities to raise money on the Oslo bond market, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association says Surge in attacks around West Africa swells global piracy levels IMB sounds alarm over hijacking of product tankers from anchorages in the Gulf of Guinea Risk of yuan depreciation ahead of potential tariffs, warns Fitch Proposed tariffs are likely to come into effect at the end of May or early June at the earliest DP World warns off parties from talking to Djibouti on ports DP World has begun a new arbitration against the Djibouti government Seaspan names Courson as chief financial officer after Spivak quits Abrupt departure of one of the remaining executives from Seaspan's previous regime means Sokol has consolidated his grip on company's...

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APRIL 10, 2018
US steel tariffs add uncertainty to breakbulk market recovery Analysis: US rail-owned fleet rebound reflects greater fluidity Krishnapatnam Port emerges as South India hub Seeking differentiation, carriers launch faster, guaranteed services Mega-ships order gives HMM third-largest orderbook

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APRIL 10, 2018
Ocean Alliance starts 'Day Two' with 331 ships CMA CGM, CoscoCS, Evergreen and OOCL embark on 'Day Two Product' with fewer vessels than previously announced. SAAM to invest $85m in infrastructure, fleet Macario Valdes-led company announces spending plan during annual shareholders' meeting. Clarksons taps Spencer as company secretary Appointment comes after long-serving company secretary stepped down last December. Sunstone set to ink expedition cruiseship contract Steel cut for first "Infinity" vessel and now contract for third set for signing. Jiangsu to build LNG-fuelled kamsarmax bulkers Project Forward signs LOI at Chinese yard for up to 20 bulkers to run on LNG. Diana fixes panamax as rates remain weak Rates on Panamaxes have been hit hard to start second quarter, but fixture may put floor in market. Liodden spearheading OBR's shipping push Ex Nor-Shipping director to run ocean industries unit at Oslo region start-up backer. BP takes Subsea 7 ship for up to $150m Seven Oceans chartered for subsea work off Shetland Islands. Agritrade offloads veteran VLCC Hong Kong owner makes a book loss on disposal of storage tanker. Scorpio Tankers finances 'highly sustainable' Deutsche Bank unconcerned about repayments on owner's $2.8bn debt. Arne Fredly's VLCC debut takes shape in Oslo Investor's previously anticipated venture confirmed with $341m order for up to seven tankers. Dof does it again with Nexen charter Norwegian owner places PSV with oil company for 18 months. HMM confirms yard tenders for 20 containerships Korean owner moves quickly to seek offers for 12 vessels above 20,000 teu and eight of 14,000 teu as prices rise. Fukuoka Shipbuilding buys out Usuki Japanese yard takeover creates chemical tanker giant. Fredriksen continues aquaculture push SolstadFarstad and Marine Harvest order five more wellboats and service ships. Subsea 7 inks Nigerian deal worth up to $300m Oslo-listed OSV owner sending ship to West Africa for Mobil contract. Samudera slaps sales tags on three more Tankers up for grabs as owner continues exit from Indonesian market. UPDATE: STX O&S files for receivership South Korean yard placed under court control for the second time in two years. Noble sees increased support for restructuring plan But reports that say founder is pushing creditors for new deal that may cast doubt on its survival. Kotug takes full control at Aussie towage arm Teekay to focus on its core regional ship management, crewing and consultancy businesses.

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APRIL 10, 2018
Canada knocks U.S. lumber levies The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body agreed Monday to establish two dispute panels at Canada's request to examine U.S... CEVA confirms $1.36b IPO plan Global third-party provider CEVA Logistics has confirmed plans for an initial public offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange in an "all primary"... Container shipping outlook 'decidedly mixed' The 2018 outlook for global container carriers is "decidedly mixed," says a report that was released today by AlixPartners. "Although the i... Chinese president vows to cut auto tariffs, open investment regime Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged more openness to foreign investment and lower auto tariffs while China launched a World Tra... U.S. logistics job growth marches on U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 9,800 jobs in March 2018, continuing the rapid growth seen in the previous two mo... U.S. meat exports sizzle in February United States beef, pork and lamb exports in February all increased in volumes and value from 12 months prior, according to data provided b... U.S., Grenada land open skies pact The United States and the tiny Caribbean country of Grenada entered a new open skies air transport agreement today, which the State Departm... Seaspan installs young CFO In an industry that tends to value years of experience to land the most coveted senior management roles, Seaspan Corp. has broken that mold... Executive Moves: Patriot Rail Co. and JAXPORT Patriot Rail Co. has promoted Alín Campián to chief commercial officer of both its short line rail and ports divisions. Campián has more th...

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APRIL 10, 2018
OPEC president says Russia pact to allow more nimble market response Trump will not attend Peru summit: White House ICE June Brent tops $71/b as risk-on rally lifts oil Belief of reduced US-China trade tensions provided boost Tuesday. China may seek extra Iran, Russia crude after Saudi nomination cut for May Sinopec, one of Saudi Aramco's biggest customers, has opted for lower nominations in May in response to the higher-than-expected OSPs. Singapore Q2 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term concludes at discounts of $2.50-$3/mt This is lower than the discounts of 50 cents-$1.50/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments concluded for Q1. Japan's ClassNK releases guidelines for use of drones in class surveys ClassNK's guidelines incorporate the applicable range and procedures for use of drones in class surveys. Compliance to the IMO 2020 rule to be quite high post-2020 despite concerns: MECL MD Some 60% of the bunkers will have to switch from [high sulfur fuel oil] to 0.5% sulfur overnight, Meech said. FUTURES 1: Crude firmer amid attempt to ease trade tensions News emerged that the US is open to forming an international coalition to deal with China on trade issues. Trade spat poses risk to tightening US crude stocks aInventories sit at the lowest level for this time of year since 2014, even though US production has exploded.

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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:

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Leghorn

Taranto

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Carrara

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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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