BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 24, 2018

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India braces for dock strike after JNPT truckers walk out Maersk cuts back as bunker soars and US bans Iran trade Panama-flagged car carrier fire in Incheon destroys more than 1,000 cars Seaspan accepts its third of four 10,000-TEU SAVER ships Indonesian president hails CMA CGM's direct calls to USWC MISC profit slips 4pc to US$96 million, sales fall 47.7pc Bohai port develops fully automated container terminal Canadian Coast Guard buys Thordon propeller shaft bearings Long Beach wins top Fitch rating plus big environmental award Eagle Marine to invest US$70 million in LA terminal NASDAQ's Landstar hits 10,000-owner operator truck mark Kerry joins Thai transit system for e-commerce gains Panalpina adds Queretaro to its US-Mexico network Annual flight of the Alaska Copper Salmon begins anew Autonomous chopper drops supplies to marines on the ground Study: More student pilots sign up for a second year

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MAY 23, 2018
HMM expanding research into new technologies to improve business processes Lines need to collaborate on standardised technology solutions, says MSC CIO NYK cautions against cross-border fraudulent letters from criminals spoofing NYK & NYK Group IT Ministry working on package of measures to boost electronics exports Pepper exporters hope govt will scrap MIP soon Djibouti attractive for investors in Horn of Africa but tread carefully, says report Port of Rotterdam Authority's new Pronto application reduces port waiting time by 20 pc, lessens CO2 emissions Reforms showing results on the ground in ex-im trade, says JNCH Chief Commissioner Govt's focus on strengthening logistics facilitation for trade stressed Inspection of Dangerous Goods Containers & Checklist to Compliance India a key contributor to Cathay Group's cargo volumes in April Symbiosis Skills & Open University starts BBA - Port and Terminals Management course in Pune

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Robust enough for Switzerland's steep slopes More vessels for Eurofos Jumbo veteran Hans Gerhard Khan passed away Wagon hire business flourishing Wisetech acquires Turkish company Icao holds last safety management symposium in Kigali Turkey and Poland linked by intermodal rail service Implementing design of 5th generation vessel Up and running - EMS Chartering's new office Kale collaborates with Cybage Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines joins in Geodis redefines inner structure DFW starts runway rehabilitation project Short line railroad looks to set technology standards Ensinger augments logistics facilities

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MAY 23, 2018
Box lines face USD10 billion hit from higher oil prices China Merchants Group takes control of Zhejiang Eastern Shipyard David Galea appointed senior lawyer at Ince & Co OOIL deputy finance chief confident about COSCO Shipping merger Tanker scrap prices weaken amid full yard capacity, Ramadan Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) CEO retires amid ongoing results delay Qatar launches self-sufficiency plan amid quartet blockade, expands ties with Iran Aerial view of cars awaiting shipment abroad

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MAY 23, 2018
Rebranded Tiaca is no 'spent force' and is good for air cargo, says chairman MPC picks up three more discounted boxships as the charter market heats up 'Fear of being first' may be the biggest hurdle for blockchain in logistics Even buskers take bitcoin now, but should you? A note of warning Airlines divided on cross-industry collaboration to boost pharma volumes Travel time key to lower labour costs in distribution centres Tesla Semi: it's climate change, stupid

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MAY 23, 2018
PODCAST: Viega's Paul Switzer: How to eliminate costly "hot work" on pipe installation, speed ship construction Court approves Harvey Gulf Plan of Reorganization Bouchard appoints VP Vessel Compliance and Auditing IMO approves new Inmarsat advance in maritime safety services Havila takes PSV out of lay-up for AGS job Damen and CMM partner on fast crew change solution

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MAY 23, 2018
ForestWave says abducted crew off Nigeria have been released Eleven crew members aboard the general cargo carrier FWN Rapide have been released a month after pirates attacked the vessel... BHP expects well-run bulker firms to take advantage of rate environments Strong seaborne trade demand from China and rising bunker prices point to healthy freight earnings for bulker owners Shell builds LNG bunkering hub in Florida LNG is the best way to meet the regulations, but it will need an industry-wide collaborative effort to build a... Container shipping faces $10bn hit from higher oil prices Further deceleration of vessel speed branded as the 'last resort' for carriers to tackle the surge in fuel prices New dangers ahead for LNG sector as short-termism takes over At KNect365 Energy's Gas Shipping Americas conference, Poten & Partners' global head of business intelligence sounds a warning note Record shale output and scrapping boost Jones Act tanker earnings Daily hire in the US domestic shipping market has doubled on year, lifting the results of OSG and AMSC Ports are part of clean air solution, BPA says New government strategy targets port emissions and discusses extension of ECAs in the UK Shippers advised to lock in sea freight rates now Despite a dimmer outlook for container carriers, box rates could rise later in the year Between the Lines: First-quarter carrier financials fail to impress All but four container carriers have reported negative earnings before interest and tax in the January-March period Hans Gerhard Kahn, developer of heavylift concept, dies at 95 Company pays tribute to man who invented entire shipping division Fight for market share behind poor carrier results Rising bunker and charter costs mean full-year results could be affected if supply side issues are not addressed, says Alphaliner Corpus Christi pushing for channel upgrade funding Port of Corpus Christi's chief commercial officer Jarl Pedersen has not given up hope of completing a channel upgrade by... FMC commissioner open to two carrier alliances However, Mr Maffei doubts whether such a move would gain regulatory approval from Brussels and China, particularly given the latter's... FSL Trust secures $18m to refinance chemical tankers The High Court has granted the company, which reported a sharp year-on-year fall in its first-quarter net profit, an extension... Cheniere gears up for Corpus Christi LNG Expansion Corpus Christi Train 3 is the first new liquefaction capacity in the US since 2015 China to reduce tariffs on imported cars amid trade talks Shares of US carmaker General Motors rose $0.19 to $38.28, while those of Ford were up $0.01 at $11.52 on... OOIL finance executive confident on merger with Cosco All parties are working together with CFIUS to obtain approval 'with the same timeframe'/p> Aegean Marine boosts board amid 'comprehensive' business review The company has received a NYSE notice concerning a breach of filing rules and says it 'cannot predict with certainty'...

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MAY 23, 2018
Montreal congestion, turn times decline with extended gate hours Analysis: Eastern Canada ports battle for mega-ship calls Logistics startup ShipChain hit with cease-and-desist order India scraps cabotage rule, opens domestic freight to foreign ocean carriers Politics could soften demand for US heavy machinery exports About 300,000 Brazil truckers block roads to protest fuel hikes Maersk cites Canada's growth for new service to Europe Huge subsidies keep China-Europe rail network on track

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MAY 23, 2018
Investor takes Aegean stake over 5% US-based private equity firm Towle & Co. owns 2.1 million shares of Aegean Marine Petroleum Network. Creditors okay Harvey Gulf bankruptcy Offshore vessel owner readies to restructure under prepackaged bankruptcy plan. Dorian study: LPG is best IMO 2020 option ABS analysis commissioned by New York-listed Dorian LPG shows LPG as most economical fuel to meeting impending sulphur cap regulations over long term. USMMA scandal: Have lessons been learnt from academy's toughest test? How has the leading US merchant maritime academy dealt with the sexual scandal that engulfed it two years ago? 'Can do better,' suggests a report into the aftermath of widespread claims of sexual misconduct Seaways readies $50m bond offering Diversified tanker owner seeks additional leverage for financing of Gener8 VLCC acquisition. Benetech finds one-year employment on LR1 Greek shipowner Benetech found employment for a long-range-one (LR1) tanker it picked up last year. Market sources say the 75,000-dwt tanker Georgia M (built 2007) will be under hire to Emirates National Oil Co for a year with an option for a second year. The rate is said to be $13,000 per day, which is roughly in-line with one-year charters on panamax-sized tankers. Benetech bought the ship SCI boosted by annual tax gain Indian state owner also saw better results from boxships and bulkers. Oakland coal export ban struck out Judge clears the way for bulkers to head to Asia from US port. Astrup investment firm sees profit jump Executives caution that results for 2018 will be weaker than last year. Pacific Drilling extends creditor mediation Drilling company now has until 4 June to work out a restructuring plan. Malaria suspected after Greek bulker death Second crewman stable after illness reported on Meadway ship in Poland. Teekay director lashes out at non-performing brokers Teekay director of business development, Matthew Blake, has a strong warning for shipbrokers: shape up or ship out. Teekay Tankers sells seven in leaseback deal Blake - who took part in the tanker panel at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum held in Singapore - did not hold back in his criticism of tanker chartering brokers. He says they are claiming credit for driving down spot rates. Blake s Thorco Projects prepares to repel boarders Danish owner says newcomers face cheap but technically demanding entry to sector. Knutsen NYK Offshore returns to profit Ship sales, strong operations and a better market aide Norwegian shipowner. Monjasa switches auditing to DNV GL Danish bunker and tanker player ditches Bureau Veritas for Norwegian rival. The TW+ Quiz Part One How much can you remember of the last three months in the whirlwind world of shipping? Inmarsat loses GMDSS monopoly IMO approves US rival Iridium's system for satellite services. Meet the new boss: Ian El-Mokadem shares his vision for V.Group The shipping newcomer tells TW+ there is more to his plans for private-equity-backed V.Group than securing a stock listing Hope of jump in liner profits 'rapidly diminishing' Alphaliner issues note of caution following difficult start to the year. Tallink aims for Helsinki listing Estonian ro-pax group goes for secondary presence in Finland following review. China and Iran differ on causes of Sanchi tragedy China blames Sanchi while Iran says Chinese register bulker was at fault. American Shipping Company back in black Rising Jones Act tanker rates help Aker-backed company return to profit. U-Ming profit shrinks on JV losses Revenue stable at Taiwanese bulker owner in first quarter. Havila reactivates laid-up PSV for charter Norwegian owner finds term work for ship stacked since February. Sealink International keeps losses in check But Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder sees lower revenue follow asset disposal. Fjord1 profit cut by taxman Changes in estimates reduce earnings for Norwegian ferry group. ISPRL takes first ADNOC crude cargo Indian group has three new underground storage facilities ready for more VLCC cargoes. Korean owner linked to LNG-powered Newcastlemaxes Government also said to be looking to boost infrastructure to promote LNG bunkering. Nordic Shipholding starts 2018 with larger loss But Danish product tanker owner boosted by lending banks amending certain loan covenants. Uber ride hailing app boosting demand for tankers Declining cost of mobility is reportedly raising global oil demand, say Bernstein.

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MAY 23, 2018
Container shipping dynamics may shift Analysts at Danish Ship Finance (DSF) say that "emerging digital business models" may begin to change dynamics in the container shipping in... Water resources bill flows through committee The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, Wednesday morning.The b... Maersk launching Med-Canada loop Maersk Line is expanding its offering to and from Canada with a new dedicated transatlantic container service, the company said in a statem... Customs, trade community communication 'great' National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Board Chairman Geoff Powell said Tuesday that while certain eleme... Mnuchin: China not free of steel, aluminum tariffs The United States has not exempted China from the Trump administration's controversial global tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, acc... On The Surface: Short line strides Short line railroads across the United States offer affordable and flexible options for shippers, yet they are still struggling to overcome... Senate panel aims to block easing of ZTE sanctions The Senate Banking Committee Tuesday overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 t... CBP exploring 'known shipper' e-commerce concept U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is exploring a sort of "known shipper" approach for according trade-processing benefits to e-comme... 'Canada's pilotage regime is stuck in the 1970s' Canada's maritime industry welcomed the government's recently released recommendations to modernize the country's 45-year-old rules for pil...

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MAY 23, 2018
China-US trade truce could boost bilateral energy trade China and the US agreed this weekend to put a halt to their trade dispute after the former agreed to buy more US goods US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks reach their lowest in 2018 US residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended May 18 fell to their lowest levels so far this year Durban to get more bunker demand as Cape Town prices soar: sources Bunkering demand at South Africa's port of Durban is likely to rise as prices at Cape Town are extremely high Bunker supplier Aegean says 'cannot predict' when will file 2017 results "The company is pleased to have the continued support of its lenders and other stakeholders." SINGAPORE BUNKER MOC: Bunker fuel deliveries done for 30,930 mt during Mar 20-Apr 23 Glencore was the single largest seller of bunker fuel. Gunvor's ClearOcean Tankers orders six scrubber-ready tankers ahead of IMO 2020 rule The six contracted vessels will be delivered in the first half of 2019, well ahead of the IMO's global sulfur cap rule. FUTURES: Crude lower amid profit-taking, bearish US gasoline data API reported a build of 980,000 barrels of gasoline, contrary to analysts expectation of a decline of 1.38 million barrels.

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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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