BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 23, 2018

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Asia-EU rate off 0.2pc to US$584/TEU - Asia/USWC flat at $1,152/ FEU CMA CGM to take a quarter of CEVA to boost logistics role Halifax comes back with return of 10,000 TEU ships to the east coast March volumes at Seattle and Tacoma falls 9.6pc to 302,516 TEU Low sulphur fuel rule may have non-compliant fined or banned Panalpina profit up 33.8pc to US$12.7 million, revenue rises 11pc HIT collaborates with vocational school to nurture young talent Drewry: 2018 southern Africa stands to beat 2013 box record Persian Gulf risks having too many container terminals: Ti Bangladeshi double tracking to double intermodal volume in 2 years DHL moves to bigger warehouse in Ontario, California US pilots blast FAA for even considering single pilot cargo planes DoKaSch provides temp-contro for Etihad pharma shipments Saudia Cargo names Omar Hariri its new chief executive

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APRIL 22, 2018
CMA CGM to acquire stake in CEVA IACS Chairman pinpoints three key themes of the Association's strategy for the future KCHAA elects office-bearers & Managing Committee members for 2018-20 Shipping Professional Network Mumbai holds 25th event Transworld Group sets up Avana Logistek Adani Ports surpasses 0.5-m TEU mark at Hazira in 2017-18 Interasia vessel makes maiden CI3 service call at Chennai International Terminals Krishnapatnam Port clocks record growth of over 25 pc in total cargo handling in FY18 ONE vessel makes maiden call at Adani Kattupalli Port Agility launches new online forwarding platform Shipa Freight FIEO & Cogoport ink MoU to technologically empower exporters in cargo management

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And after the better year? Europe sees clear shift towards e-mobility Fraport developing warehouse for Swissport Orange support for cycle race New warehouse in Sofia Port of Los Angeles emphasises stakeholder engagement MOL transports canned bread for charity Agility launches new platform IAG Cargo celebrates 1,000th HK flight with Qatar Cargo From Amazon to LGI Grimaldi names second of three new PCTCs More boxcars to transport forest products and metals CMA CGM buys cornerstone stake in Ceva Royal Mail Group under new guidance Fedex connects Guangzhou and Memphis Baltic railways push intermodal carriage ECSA on Japan-EU trade agreement

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APRIL 20, 2018
Pakistan reportedly resuming tanker demolitions Korea Eximbank pledges more than USD750 million in shipping loans CMA CGM to buy 25% of global logistics operator CEVA Sungdong begins receivership process SembMarine announces addition to board Keppel O&M remains in the red but sees recovery on the horizon Singapore marine sector roars ahead amid a sea of change Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha in first reorganisation since bailout Versatility, not size, is key for dredgers

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APRIL 20, 2018
CMA CGM's swoop to take nearly 25% of CEVA is 'a banker's dream' Container spot rates hold steady, but carrier hopes price rises will stick are fading Stakeholders put their heads together to solve port of Antwerp barge congestion Air Canada Cargo seeks to get closer to key clients, using the personal touch Flexport has ambitions to become a top-10 forwarder Following shareholder concerns, Atlas Air board will become 30% female

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APRIL 20, 2018
Star Bulk Carriers in 16 vessel swoop Gladding-Hearn starts construction of second cat for Rhode Island Hurtigruten set to convert up to nine existing ships to LNG hybrid Chairman calls for IACS to be a "beacon of light" Cavotec books more orders for e-ferry unmanned mooring systems

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APRIL 20, 2018
Maersk spoiled tuna fish case clarifies Hague-Visby Rules 'Unit' defined as item of cargo rather than boxload, Court of Appeal maintains, in landmark legal case governing carriage of... Star Bulk agrees deal for 16 modern bulkers Greece-based owner in all-share deal to buy 16 bulkers from Augustea and York Capital Owners warn Chinese leasing firms: We don't want fairweather friends Chinese leasing houses are being warned that shipowners need backers who can handle good times and bad at the Capital... Singapore Maritime Week looks to the future of shipping More effort may be needed to attract shipping companies to list in the city state and to keep its market... Gerry Wang sets sights on clean energy logistics First step is to build up a network, complete all the feasibility studies, and then team up with a big... Europe leaves door open for further consolidation Box line concentration only apparent on certain trades, commission says Customers complain of ONE launch chaos Forwarders and NVOCCs struggling to find people to talk to over problems at ONE British ports press government for border money post-Brexit Ports lobby group warns that government cannot settle for just hiring extra border control staff IEA warns of 'disruption' due to 2020 low-sulphur shipping rule IEA head of oil industry worried about a spike in marine fuels in 2020 given little interest in scrubbers MPC Container Ships to get full Oslo Børs listing from next month Münchmeyer Petersen set for move up to main board, with anchor investor CSI offloading small fraction of its stake Between the Lines: The winners are... Operating results are improving, but scale is proving to be an important factor in profitability Academics share Onassis prize for shipping Work in the fields of port economics, and the risks of terrorism in shipping, were recognised this year CMA CGM to take 25% stake in CEVA Logistics The deal is conditional on the successful listing of CEVA on the SIX Swiss Exchange Chinese firms invest $1bn in Abu Dhabi Ports Three new Chinese firms will also inject a further $47m into the Khalifa Free Trade Zone Keppel believes offshore and marine recovery will take time Keppel is using the downturn to streamline operations, build new capabilities and capture new markets

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APRIL 20, 2018
Gulftainer expansion plan for Wilmington port advances CP strike postponed, ratification vote to determine if strike occurs China expands ban on US waste exports Prince Rupert adds Yang Ming for third alliance service Asia-US annual contract talks lag amid inland pressures CMA CGM grows inland footprint with 25 percent stake in CEVA

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APRIL 20, 2018
Seaspan sees another executive depart Departure of general counsel and chief operating officer comes after CFO's steps down. Bourbon gets one-year delay on bond payment French offshore vessel owner's next interest payment of EUR 3.9m ($4.8m) has been deferred by one year as it faces debt of over EUR 1bn. Carnival promotes several executives Miami-based cruise major advances a host of employees amid retirements. Crowley closes deal on three tankers US tanker owner will charter vessels back to SeaRiver Maritime "as a logical extension of our existing petroleum transportation business," the company said. Diana Shipping fixes panamax at better rate New York-listed bulker owner lets out second panamax to the Swiss commodity company in past several weeks. Korea Eximbank pledges $753m for shipping in 2018 State lender to pump more cash into sector in the form of loans and guarantees. Kreuz Subsea forms Brunei joint venture Singapore OSV owner sending Kreuz Challenger to work with SPHI Marine. Star Bulk Carriers swoops for stable of 16 ships Star Bulk Carriers has swept up a mixed fleet of 16 dry cargo vessels in an all shares deal. The ships range from ultramax to newcastlemaxes and have been purchased from Augustea Atlantica and York Capital Management. Augustea chief executive Raffaele Zagari will join the Star Bulk board as part of the deal. Petros Pappas, chief executive of Star Bulk, said the company has bought a high quality China CSSC sees earnings slip State shipbuilder hit by lower revenue in 2017. Arctic Securities warms to tankers with new buy ratings on major owners Opec action likely to turn the tables for tankers in next six to nine months, analysts say. CMA CGM splashes up to $460m on CEVA stake Bonds drop after deal to take stake in logistics company revealed. Deutsche Bank raises Seaspan to buy Analyst likes the look of rising rates and the GCI fleet acquisition. Tonic for tanker owners as Pakistan market re-opens Pre-Ramadan rush of tanker scrapping could be in store after final signatures see demolition resume in Pakistan. Canadian, US professors share Onassis Prize in Shipping Work on ports, piracy and terrorism land $200,000 payouts for academics. Affinity profit inches up despite dip in revenue Richard Fulford-Smith-fronted brokerage reveals profitable 2017 with slightly higher bonus payments. Damaged Bibby bulker heads for scrap Cheshire making final journey to Turkey after cargo overheating incident off Canaries last year. Korean court starts Sungdong receivership Deloitte Anjin will carry out due diligence on restructuring yard. JP Morgan 'more constructive' on crude tanker recovery Analyst Noah Parquette raises estimates for VLCCs in 2019 and 2020 and upgrades Navios MLP. New Bibby Line CEO to 'lead next phase of growth' UK shipowner brings in ex-ITV man John Cresswell to replace Sir Michael Bibby. EMAS Offshore avoids Oslo delisting Restructuring Singapore OSV player reprieved in Norway. Turkey auctioning off cargoship Veteran vessel to be sold after being stuck in Samsun for two years. Keppel Corp eyes smart rigs and smart yards Singapore yard group looks to digitalisation, AI and robotics to give it competitive edge. Panama Canal handles three LNGCs in a day GasLog and Dynagas ships make landmark transit as waterway looks to address 'bottleneck' issues. Indian Oil Corp seals deal for Dhamra LNG terminal State-owned oil company has signed a 20-year deal with facility set to come on line in 2021.

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APRIL 20, 2018
Executive Moves: Jacksonville Port Authority and Roadrunner Transportation Systems The Jacksonville Port Authority has named Beth McCague interim chief financial officer, effective May 7. She has served as an adviser to th... Bourque Logistics expands to Jacksonville Bourque Logistics, a provider of logistics and information technology services to rail shippers and short lines, has opened a new office in... FTR: Tight truck market 'best ever' for operators An extremely tight North American trucking market in early 2018 has created the "best ever" environment for operators, according to freight... Bank loaning Korean shipping industry $753 million The Export-Import Bank of Korea on Friday promised 800 billion won ($753 million) in loans and guarantees to the Korean shipping industry, ... Perdue hopeful for tariff reduction talks with China Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a House hearing Wednesday expressed his hopes that the Trump administration and the Chinese gover... TRAC links up with blockchain group Intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool operator TRAC Intermodal has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA), the co... CMA CGM acquires stake in CEVA CMA CGM announced Friday that it has struck an agreement with CEVA Logistics AG to acquire a nearly 25 percent equity stake in the global l... China extending ban on solid waste imports China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced Thursday that China will ban imports of 32 types of solid waste in its latest move to... Port of Le Havre floats 'ambitious' capex plan HAROPA, which manages the French ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, is considering an aggressive expansion plan at Le Havre in the wake of...

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APRIL 20, 2018
Trump accuses OPEC of 'artificially' boosting oil prices Top OPEC nations and Russia rejected accusations Friday by US President Donald Trump in a tweet that they were fixing prices. Trump seen as getting ahead of 'blame game' for rising oil price Despite President Donald Trump's threat Friday that the US will not accept "artificially very high" oil prices, Washington is not expected to take any real action against OPEC or its budding long-term pact with Russia, analysts said Friday. Crude pares declines amid spat between Trump, OPEC Crude futures were little changed Friday afternoon, but above session lows, as traders digested a war of words between President Donald Trump and OPEC over oil market conditions. OPEC COALITION MAY DECIDE IN JUNE TO START CUTTING QUOTAS IN H2 OR 2019: NOVAK Surplus crude oil stocks over the five-year average fell to 12 million barrels as of April 1. Current level of oil market investment not adequate: Saudi Arabia's Falih Consensus emerging that the current production cut needs to be extended beyond 2018. Dubai crude breaches $70/b for first time since 2014 on global rally, summer demand "Geopolitical risks are keeping prices supported at the moment," Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank,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

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Bari

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Leghorn

Taranto

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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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