BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 25, 2018

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OOCL blanks 16 sailings on Asia- America run on Chinese New Year lull Asian countries sparkle in Agility's emerging markets rankings ONE to become world's sixth largest container shipping carrier US manufacturers thank Congress for tax relieve bill Wan Hai and Interasia Lines to launch new service 2M alliance drops Southampton on Asia-Europe service CN profit up 156pc due to US tax cut, sales up 2pc on box growth Tanzania suspends registration of foreign vessels after drug seizure Dutch shipowner orders electric inland barges WTO rules insufficient to prevent China distorting market: US US fines lab for flying radioactive material on cargo flight TSA insists on tighter air cargo screening from Mideast Arab states UPS visits Bahrain to hold talks over expanding its cargo operations Kansas City airport has bumper passenger year as cargo declines

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JANUARY 24, 2018
CMA CGM recruits one of the best experts worldwide to accelerate its digital transformation Kerry Indev Logistics to receive 'World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit' in New Delhi Port of Antwerp again achieves record freight volume SIPC Kandla investor conference in Ahmedabad draws enthusiastic response e-commerce driving air cargo growth

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UIRR: directive 92/106 amendment - good proposal US shortline railroad invests in rail/truck facility Qatar Airways Cargo's first five QEP stations Crane Worldwide Logistics' new man in Germany Nola planning second container terminal Hermes slashes delivery times Elvis dissolves cool load network New distributor in China for Konecranes Amsterdam airport sets new personal best in 2017 Chinese launching another freight train to Europe Good year for cargo at port of Helsinki Joint venture in Sri Lanka Rail transport saves 21 million road km Contship Italia holding course and speed From Schmidbauer to Bayern Munich - and back Turkish Cargo lends wings to penguins and lions

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JANUARY 24, 2018
US adds six to North Korea vessel sanctions list Product tanker recovery raises spectre of renewed excess ordering Baku port pulls ahead Computer system aims to make shipping safer Box ships getting scarcer, hire rates firming More VLCC sales keep scrap prices down Wisdom Marine continues fleet expansion with Imabari orders

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JANUARY 24, 2018
E-commerce and pharma piloting strong air freight performance into 2018 Ocean carriers must do their homework before sitting down for contract negotiations Blockchain technology the measure of trust between supply chain partners Contship Italia volumes decline in 2017, but rail freight traffic is on the up Analysis: FedEx still in great shape and busy on all fronts every day The way to avoid common customs traps Transport Intelligence's Total Logistics 2018 - everything you need to know CMA CGM digital push sees Rajesh Krishnamurthy on board as VP of IT

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JANUARY 24, 2018
USCG issues RFP for new fleet of cutter boats-large Royal Caribbean employees get an $80 million surprise bonus Ferry operators opt for Imtra equipment for key projects CMA CGM names Group Senior VP IT and Transformation Yemen conflict prompts new guidance on maritime security

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JANUARY 24, 2018
Scorpio Bulkers eyes consolidation deals Scorpio Bulkers president Robert Bugbee predicts that at least five fleet consolidation deals will take place within a year Shipping investors shift focus to yields from assets in market upturn Newbuildings become undesirable as investors seek stable, long term returns Poseidon expands fleet with nine boxships George Youroukos-led vehicle finds alternatives to Diana Containers units ahead of potential Euroseas merger Shipping gets new guidance on Red Sea threat BIMCO, ICS and Intertanko partner up to prepare shipowners Hamburg shipping out to scupper takeover of HSH Nordbank US investors could call time on big family owners, industry figures warn Western banks here for the long haul in shipping finance Bank lending remains more cost competitive in the long-run than leasing and private equity Transparency International turns spotlight on IMO Non-profit group hiring consultant for two-month project to examine regulator's transparency, accountability and integrity Shipping shows it's getting serious about digital New hires are a step in the right direction as digital transformation comes to the shipping industry BBC's Bryant named as host of Lloyd's List Americas Awards May 23 Houston event will follow Informa KNect 365's Gas Shipping North America conference More scrapping and limited newbuilding to support crude carriers Financing markets favour secondhand over newbuilding deals while scrapping remains high, with weak rates and regulation, Marine Money is told Daily Briefing The decision by CMA CGM to go with LNG for vessels that will be traded on long-haul between Asia and... Nova Marine Carriers targeting dry bulk consolidation and growth Chief executive of 100-vessel family business talks about the company's expansion and why scale matters Wisdom Marine firms up handysizes order Dry bulk owner has ordered around six bulk carriers between October 2016 and January 2017 Contship Italia reports traffic dip in 'challenging year' Italian operator sees 1.3% fall in throughput numbers, as healthy gateway traffic helps mask disappointing transhipment volumes Chinese shipyards facing shrinking backlog and rising costs New orders are expected to remain on an uptrend this year, but backlog will continue to contract Waigaoqiao yard wins court battle with CLdN Bulk Ruling adds $12.8m to shipbuilder's 2017 profit figure HHI sees 52% jump in value of new orders in 2017 Strong order growth attributed to low base the previous year Grounded and breached VLEC underway after refloat and repairs Incidents in the Suez Canal did not result in any pollution or casualties China's policy to cut steel capacity will hurt bulker trades After iron ore imports hit records in 2017, capesize and panamax bulk segments to be affected by move Storm helps break up Sanchi oil slicks Smaller oil oil patches have been found drifting to the southeast of the wreck Teekay to raise up to $115m with sale of convertible notes Group also looking to offer 10m shares in a public offering Costamare beats Wall Street forecasts for fourth quarter Greece-based boxship owner already locking in higher 2018 charter rates

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JANUARY 24, 2018
NY-NJ port grapples with rail delays LA-LB tech's quest: More trucker dual transactions Demurrage-detention regulatory relief for BCOs slow coming MSC adds Europe-Africa ro-ro service Gateway Terminals tops productivity gains at JNPT

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JANUARY 24, 2018
Damen to deliver its first CSD to South Africa Dutch shipbuilder plans to send an on-the-shelf Cutter Section Dredger 250 to Dredging Africa. US sanctions six ships for North Korea ties US government moves also target individuals and businesses as part of ongoing blockade of hermit kingdom. Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos Shipping is back on the radar so it's time to learn from the greats on how to get your money out at the top. Capes are the 'sexy size' in dry bulk revival Despite seasonal pullback, shipowners see capesize supply as tightest for next two years as dry bulk shipping sees ongoing growth. Farstad wants his name off Solstad Farstad Disgruntled Andy Farstad is cutting ties with Solstad Farstad. RCL to give bonuses for hitting earnings targets Miami-based cruise major plans to give 66,000 workers, excluding corporate officers, an extra 5% on top of their salaries as it achieves "Double-Double" goals. CMA CGM looks to IT sector for latest hire Marseilles-based boxship owner poaches digital chief from major Indian digital firm as part of new initiative. Yemen attacks prompt security tips Maritime organisations offer guidelines on security in southern Red Sea. Arntzen: 'Banks treat new customers like lepers' Macquarie advisor lays out how mainstream lenders are getting it wrong in shipping today. Teekay raises $237m in share and note sales Vancouver-based company also raises $125m in convertible offering with debt repayment likely use for new funds. Unknown Chinese lessors waiting in wings Standard Chartered shipping boss says next phase of leasing story is arriving. Hill Dickinson poaches Siiri Duddington Law firm brings in new shipping partner from CJC. Societe Generale in the market for shipping Bank would snap up loan portfolios if right deal arose. More Statoil cash for Subsea 7 Owner wins offshore deal worth up to $150m off Norway. Japan: N Korean and Dominican tanker 'in contact' Cargo transfer may have taken place in East China Sea, government says. Torm banked $100m in 3.5 hours Finance chief says major shareholder was willing to take full book if needed. Ridgebury sees big year for tanker scrapping But CFO Hew Crooks is less positive about the prospect of new tanker companies listing in the US. Cosco yard group secretary Teo dies Executive at shipbuilding company passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Skou: Maersk has beefed up IT security Boss says group can now restore systems faster after cyber attacks. Swissco asks court for more time Singapore owner wants to postpone court refinancing meetings. POSH offloads elderly anchor-handler Singapore owner confirms sale of Salvirile as it renews fleet. MSC launches ro-ro run to West Africa Giant line wants to capture project and break bulk market share. Seatruck Ferries logs 10% volume rise Clipper Group owner says 2017 was another strong year. Hurtigruten buying back ro-paxes Odfjell and others selling leased ships back to Norwegian owner. Croatia: $117m Uljanik guarantee is 'stopgap' Economy minister says yard needs to get on with finding strategic investor. Hyundai Heavy Industries post big rise in orders World's largest shipbuilder sees back log at end of 2017 much healthier than 12 months earlier. Ecoslops plans Suez Canal reception facility French group says such a set up could potential recover up to 40,000t of waste a year.

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JANUARY 24, 2018
Höegh adds calls to Baltimore, Jacksonville HöeghAutoliners will add calls to the ports of Jacksonville, Fla. and Baltimore via the Europe-Oceania roll on/roll off (ro-ro) service in ... Norfolk Southern posts $3.9b net income for Q4 2017 Norfolk Southern Corp. reported a net income of $3.9 billion and diluted earnings per share of $13.79 for the fourth quarter of 2017, accor... CNC Line, APL to commence Asia container loop Ocean carriers CNC Line and APL, both subsidiaries of French ocean carrier CMA CGM, will commence a new Asia container loop starting mid-Fe... CN earnings pick up steam in Q4 2017 Canadian National Railway's (CN) earnings picked up some serious steam in the fourth quarter of 2017, spiking 156 percent to $2.61 billion ... Crowley assists in power restoration on island near Puerto Rico Crowley Maritime Corp.'s liner and logistics teams recently provided supply chain management services for the first of several expected shi... North American rail coalition urges NAFTA negotiators to stay at the table The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Railway Association of Canada (RAC), and Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles (AMF) have sent ... Getting underway as 'ONE' The container shipping landscape, which has seen its share of changes in recent years, is set to shift yet again come April 1, once the Oce... Two men charged with illegal China export scheme The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday that two individuals, Yi-Chi Shih and Kiet Ahn Mai, were arrested on Jan. 19 and subsequently char...

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JANUARY 24, 2018
OPEC will review market in June, but 'highly, highly unlikely' to exit output cuts: Falih OPEC and its allies will review market conditions at their meeting in June, but a production-cut agreement is likely to remain intact through the end of 2018 as scheduled, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Wednesday. Lukoil CEO sees April market balance, warns against overcutting oil output to avoid price hikes The CEO of Russia's second-largest crude producer Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, Wednesday warned against overdoing production cuts, saying these could lead to a sharp rise in oil prices, including due to underinvestment in new projects, and called for considering a gradual end to the OPEC/non-OPEC deal after market rebalancing, which he expects in April. US Treasury sanctions North Korea oil ministry The Trump administration Wednesday sanctioned 16 individuals, six vessels and nine entities, including the North Korean Ministry of Crude Oil Industry. NYMEX crude gets boost from US stock draw Front-month NYMEX crude topped $65/b Wednesday for the first time since December 2014 after Energy Information Administration showed US crude stocks falling for the 10th straight week. External: Wired Bunkering REFINERY NEWS: Malaysia's Petronas to shut 100,000 b/d Melaka CDU in Mar Melaka refinery will likely be shut down in early March for a month-long turnaround, sources said. BP Singapore exits Singapore landed storage for fuel oil: sources The lease at Universal Terminal expired at the end of December and had not been renewed, sources said. S Korea leads Asia's shopping spree for North American crudes for Q1 "The purchase of US crude is part of efforts to diversify crude sources other than the Middle East," a SK Innovation spokesman said. Gulf Petrochem Group changes name to GP Global to reflect expansion The new name reflects the company's international presence in Singapore, Rotterdam, Mumbai and the UAE. FUTURES: Crude falls on profit-taking, inventory build Market has a bullish outlook on crude oil due to events such as the IMF's upward revision of its growth forecast, possible collaboration between OPEC and its allies beyond 2018 and falling crude oil output in Venezuela. Trafigura inks deal to ship on new, approved Cactus II crude pipeline On Monday, Plains said it had sufficient shipper commitments from a just-concluded open season to build Cactus II.

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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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