BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 22, 2018

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Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4 DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce Air cargo security and screening market reports published

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MARCH 21, 2018
APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

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Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu All the facts and figures at a glance MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India Nolinor - where it's seriously cold... And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary Named: FSC business development manager Gruber investing in new vehicles APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon Meeting the minister one year before Brexit Handover at Hutchison US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

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MARCH 21, 2018
Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping China Merchants Port appoints chairman Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter Orders dry up at US yards SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

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MARCH 21, 2018
Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking' Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear? United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

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MARCH 21, 2018
Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active" Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

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MARCH 21, 2018
Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was... Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m... Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy' Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise... Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU... China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong... Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy? Price might be the only issue but timing is everything STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions? The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender... Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds Mercator sells panamax to repay debts Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

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MARCH 21, 2018
Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

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MARCH 21, 2018
Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East. Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced. Great Eastern nets modern VLGC Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator. Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL. DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps. Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner. Tidewater brings on two new executives Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team. Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100 Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century. Capsized vessel is under tow VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel. International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process. Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm. AHTS rates spikes in North Sea Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%. Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise. Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila. 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia. Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax. Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea. Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe. Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt. Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams. Cargill backing baby-cape series in China Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet. GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog. Otto Marine goes under court management Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities. PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months. CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation. Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry." Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says. Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now. Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran. ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender. GC Rieber staff lose court case against company 17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary. Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis. Cargo ship capsized in English Channel The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel. Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle. Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

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MARCH 21, 2018
NWSA ups box volumes in February The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick... Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi... ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017 The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2... PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f... FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018 FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco... Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"... Commerce says steel flange imports dumped The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on... Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

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MARCH 21, 2018
Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies. US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019 The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020. Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability. FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said. Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO said.

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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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