BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 12, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate drops 4.4pc to US$791/TEU, off 8.7pc to USWC Shippers differ on how transpacific rate talks are going in 2018 Drewry helps small shippers in block buying to win lower rates Firefighting continues on Maersk Honam, surviving seafarers land in India Big shippers warn of east to west coast import shift if ILA dock talks stall DHL Group 2017 profits up 7.2pc to US$4.5 billion as sales rise 5.4pc ICTSI 2017 profit up 1pc, but revenues rise 10pc to US$1.2 billion Mexican shippers mirror American shift from western to eastern ports 'K' Line launches new Philippines complex with seafarer's accommodation Egyptair Cargo to boost freighter fleet with network expansion First phase of Navi Mumbai airport to be completed in Dec 2019: official Five-man Brazilian gang steals US$5m in cash due to fly on Lufthansa freighter

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MARCH 11, 2018
CMA CGM Group upgrades offering between Indian Subcontinent & Europe by enhancing its EPIC 1 & EPIC 2 services Govt highlights Financial Assistance Policy for shipyards IWAI planning freight village in Varanasi Maersk Honam's evacuated crew on land; firefighting at sea initiated Seaways Shipping executes export shipment to Bangladesh Unfolding the contrariety of the rules for the Carriage of Goods by Sea Govt extends period & scope of Coastal Berth Scheme Industry solution on gates urged JNPT achieves all-time high throughput JNPT enhancing road connectivity Sanjay Bhatia holds first interactive meeting with stakeholders since taking charge as DPT Chairman Projects being undertaken to connect the North-East to South-East Asian countries Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce invites memoranda on 'Impact of Chinese Goods on Indian Industry' Eminent players associated with cargo & logistics to grace Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable as speakers/panelists in Gandhidham on March 17

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"Powering towards our target" Fleet rejuvenation for Elsen First global centre of excellence in Malaysia Confitarma and Ass Armatori agree to cooperate Europe's first digital points go into service Veteran CEO leaving Transnautica Delta Cargo now offering Bluetooth tracking on ULDs Seko Logistics' new team for Mexico Ensuring horse breeders get offspring More efficient main engine on MOL newbuild Tiger grants to improve freight network and facilities 8% more freight at Iranian airports Schmitz Cargobull and Klein go separate ways Simulation reveals importance of hinterland links Renault Trucks growing fast in Europe Netherlands connects with new Silk Road French orchestra on tour with ANA Cargo

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MARCH 9, 2018
Safety must come before cost in firefighting, say insurers Maersk Honam fire: One confirmed dead as blaze said to be under control Torm predicts product tanker demand to outpace supply growth HMM clinches loan for five VLCC newbuildings Trade war fears rise as Trump pulls tariff trigger US steel tariffs to hurt South Korea most Korea Line Corporation enters real estate market Korean banks explain decisions for STX O&S, Sungdong

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MARCH 9, 2018
Seasonal slump in demand keeps Asia-Europe container spot rates soft Lufthansa Cargo set to 'fine' customers who won't use e-air waybills APM Terminals unveils investment plan to become port services integrator Analysis: K+N needs to find some courage and a new corporate plan UK ban on Bangladesh air freight ends: but nothing changes Calais after Brexit 'could be 10 times worse than Irish border' Why Cosco, not Maersk, may be the one to beat in door-to-door integrated logistics

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MARCH 9, 2018
Northern Lights delivers 55,000th generator to Damen VT Halter Marine starts construction of first LNG bunkering ATB Vane Brothers unveils new Launch Division JDP aims to push marine battery development and safety Bollinger Shipyards makes two promotions Seacon bulker reports engine room flooding

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MARCH 9, 2018
OSG, International Seaways report 2017 earnings: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways, Torm, Navigator Holdings Globus eyes fleet renewal in recovery year Bulker owner reduces losses as market gives a 'glimmer of hope' Will the real Wilbur Ross stand up? Having made fortunes in steel investments before entering shipping, Ross now advocates tariffs on steel imports Low rates undercut booming transpacific volumes APL's Nicolas Sartini forecasts a good year on the transpacific, but low rates and hinterland issues still dominate US trades AMA Capital Partners walks away from Lloyd Fonds US investors end groundbreaking German foray for undisclosed sum Specialist firefighting units tackle fatal blaze on Maersk vessel Firefighting efforts are being led by Ardent, jointly owned by Maersk's Svitzer Salvage and Crowley's Titan Salvage, as well as... Maritime sector urged to snuff out counterfeit goods Call for carriers and forwarders to sign up to best practices on knowing customers in order to identify shippers of... Call for new German government to ratify Hong Kong convention Europe-only regulations insufficient to guarantee safety and environment, Hartmann argues The Interview: Anoop Sharma Shipping Corporation of India's boss Anoop Kumar Sharma wants to attract more business, while establishing a greater presence in Southeast... Reshoring movement raises questions about fresh liner tonnage SLPA chairman says carriers must take into account inevitable labour shift from Asia to western markets as automation takes hold Irish Continental Group shrugs off Brexit uncertainty European ferry and containership operator storms ahead to post 42% profit spike South Korean banks' financial exposure to SSME and STX O&S at $4.3bn Local banks in Tongyeong and Jinhae - home cities to SSME and STX O&S - might be affected by the... Maersk Honam crew may have been overcome by toxic fumes Ship was carrying flammable liquids and solids, says local media report Sweden leads the shipping decarbonisation charge New report urges Sweden to promote its achievements abroad Japan's NS United appoints new president Kazuo Tanimizu is the company's new representative director and president, replacing Toru Obata, effective from March 8 International Seaways starts fleet renewal Timely sale and purchase transactions increase fleet capacity by 40% while lowering average age to 9.5 years New Trans-Pacific Partnership deal signed without US TPP11 deal will facilitate greater flows of finished goods, grains, oil and gas between signatories by bringing down trade barriers Globus eyes fleet renewal in recovery year: bulker results round-up Latest reporting: Globus Maritime, GoodBulk, Seanergy and Norden Maersk completes oil and gas division sale to Total Shipping conglomerate reaps $5.6bn accounting gain from deal China criticises US for imposing steel and aluminium tariffs The US decision, which comes into effect in two weeks, has provoked widespread condemnation also from the likes of Japan... Aegean cuts dividend after fourth-quarter loss Bunker supplier defends its controversial move to acquire waste management business HEC

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MARCH 9, 2018
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks Experts: US imports to decline later this year if trade war starts Now outward-focused, carriers have small shippers in sights Virginia-Georgia map future as dominant East Coast 'gateway' DP World Nhava Sheva tops rivals in efficiency at JNPT Flexport flights lock in space on busy trans-Pacific route

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MARCH 9, 2018
Globus Maritime narrows losses for the fourth quarter Supramax specialist sees higher revenue on improved rates as market moves out of 'twilight zone' and company looks at fleet renewals. Scorpio Tankers puts pair on sales block with major brokers President expects move to provide evidence that Scorpio shares being undervalued in rising asset market. Smit and Ardent tackle Maersk blaze Specialist firefighting vessels arrive at site of fire on Maersk Honam. Diana Shipping inks in panamax charter with Glencore Potential 18-month deal comes at a time Diana believes the market has reached balance. Brodosplit completes last steel gate for Venice lagoons Croatian shipyard finishes $86m job to protect Italian city from rising sea levels. Evercore ISI places outperform tag on tanker owner Torm Promise of continued growth and a projected jump in profitability have led Evercore ISI to take up coverage of Torm with an outperform rating. Analyst Jon Chappell has placed a $13.00 per share target price on the company, which added a US listing in December to its long established position on the Nasdaq Copenhagen. Torm looks to US listing for next act in tanker consolidation story As TradeWi BMW suing car carriers over collusion Car maker wants damages in South Africa from MOL, K Line and others. Court approves Skaramangas liquidation Athens hearing says Greek state and Piraeus Bank can sell off yard assets. Midsize LPG trio find additional time-charter cover Shell books two 35,000-cbm gas carriers, while Indian Oil extends another for a year. Newbuild cancellations sink to lowest level in over a decade BRS says significant fall comes at the same time as orders recover to 10-year average levels. Harmstorf sells last ship to MPCC German owner offloads 2005-built feeder to ever-expanding Oslo-listed partner. Vietnamese cargoship sinks after collision Pumping fails to save Viet Thuan vessel following smash. Turkish government selling off cargoship Public auction called for veteran Aries at Istanbul. Six metres of water in bulker engine room Crew safe after Seacon vessel flooded off Finland. ICG: "Maersk crew affected by toxic fumes" Indian Coast Guard continues search for four men from boxship, including Indian cook.

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MARCH 9, 2018
NEWS FLASH: ILA, USMX to resume contract talks The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master ... GE expands pilot port data project to Long Beach GE Transportation is expanding a pilot data project that seeks to digitize and harmonize disparate supply chain data flows to increase visi... Trump signs off on steep steel, aluminum tariffs "Section 232" tariffs on March 23 are set to hit steel and aluminum imports under a broad range of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subhead... APL CEO: New transpacific loop could attract air shippers APL's new Eagle Express X (EEX) service will be fast enough that it may be attractive to U.S. importers who have traditionally used airfrei... FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 18 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... Commerce finds subsidies in Chinese steel fitting imports The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that Chinese exporters of forged steel fittings to the United States receive counterva... U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum to enter force in 15 days Global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum will take effect March 23, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday ... IATA: Airfreight volumes flying high in January Global airfreight volumes rose 8 percent in January 2018 compared with the same month the previous year, according to the latest data from ... Port of NY/NJ box growth continues in January The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 585,864 TEUs in January 2018, surpassing the previous monthly record set in January 2017 by 13....

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MARCH 9, 2018
Iraq's SOMO adopts new crude OSP calculation strategies Iraq has adopted several new strategies to calculate its monthly crude official selling prices for Asia and the Platts Oman and Dubai assessments will likely remain the most suitable benchmark for pricing Basrah grades, a senior executive at State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday. CERAWEEK: Bullish on Alaska oil and gas potential, Murkowski fears steel tariff impact on momentum Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said Friday the benefits of the once-in-a-generation legislation that allowed increased oil and gas drilling in her home state could be muted by sweeping tariffs on imported steel that she fears will make LNG and pipeline projects too costly to build. Oil rises as risks ease from inflation, trade war, Korea A stock market rally lifted oil futures Friday after monthly US jobs data showed a large pick-up in hiring and modest wage growth, a "Goldilocks" combination well-received on Wall Street. African bunker fuel hubs brace for more competition post 2020 The African bunker fuel markets could struggle with the implementation of the International Maritime Organizations' 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels in 2020 due to extensive competition from Mediterranean ports and the question of marine fuel quality, according to analysts and trading sources. RMK 500 availability in Rotterdam tightens as product shifts east Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel supplies have tightened in Northwest Europe in recent weeks as parcels were being shipped to Asia, sources said. Low sulfur bunker fuels most viable for IMO 2020 rule: Eni exec In the first five years or so, scrubbers demand will be limited to only around 45 million mt/year, Trani said. FUTURES: Crude up on softened tariff stance, positive sentiments "There is a broad improvement in risk appetite now as a result of easing political tensions," Janu Chan, senior economist at St George bank, said. Total closes Maersk deal to become second biggest North Sea producer Brings Total's projected output to 500,000 boe/d by 2020.

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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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