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BRIEFS

September 28, 2018

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Shippers slam liner companies' fuel surcharges UK freight forwarders up in arms over sulphur surcharge Container lines co-operate to boost Med-US East Coast services AmFELS builds box ships for Matson and LNG-fueled vessels for Pasha Box volume at Rotterdam up 6pc but total throughput dips 2pc Hutchison Ports Pakistan sets new box handling record India's state ports loose out to cheaper private ports on transshipments APAC airlines post 4.2pc rise in cargo traffic in August FTA welcomes UK government's Brexit 'no-deal notice' for aviation Swissport leases 36,000 sq ft cargo warehouse at London Heathrow

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Bahri celebrates Saudi National Day in Mumbai Lines in strategic cooperation to enhance Mediterranean-US East Coast service More action needed with regard to cyber security in shipping, shows survey Senior appointments at Britannia Maritime Consultants First consignment of non-basmati rice to be shipped to China today Mumbai Port observing Swachhata Hi Seva programme Abu Dhabi Ports showcases KIZAD Logistics City at FIATA World Congress in New Delhi Tariff hike to support domestic manufacturing: FIEO President

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Debt burden entails risks Aurizon to enhance rail monitoring Arpin picks move coordinator New baby for World Fuel Services Kazakhstan and China plan e-commerce trade Fercam steps up trade fair business Swissport snaps up Apron Stuttgart Final bow for two Swiss logisticians Ukrainian Railways to revamp locomotive fleet Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Meerane RWI container handling index marking time Belgians to exit Asia First flying B777 making final touchdown "Curiosity of the Day" Watco expands to Queensland Arkas enlarging West African offering Kerry promotes Kenny Europa goes north

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Fairplay to cease publication Fledgling project carrier dship secures more MPP resales Taiwan Navigation unfazed by US-China trade war After decades of pioneering spirit, IM Skaugen overwhelmed by two setbacks IRISL transfers vessels to Chinese ally ECSA challenges NGOs' claim that EU has adequate ship recycling capacity Sanoyas Shipbuilding ends three-year order drought

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Felixstowe box congestion spreads to Southampton, just in time for Xmas rush Cargo-friendly Brescia Airport unveils ambitions to become major Italian hub THE and Ocean alliances team up for Mediterranean-US east coast service Pharma the star performer for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half H&M interim profits hit by blip in supply chain from new logistics system Cheap labour still diverting Indian logistics players from new technology Dachser makes changes at the top as it strengthens Asia network Retire, 'Yoda' is to, while Jansen Stafford takes over at Cathay Pacific cargo

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module NYK containership gets next generation bridge World Maritime Day: Mercy Ships recognizes role of maritime volunteers VIDEO: High Speed Transfers order second Damen Fast Crew Supplier ABB technologies will help Nobiskrug superyacht meet IMO Tier III Barillec to equip LNG hybrid dredge

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
US ports continue rapid volume growth Greater volume of traffic caused by strong consumer demand and the upcoming holiday season, says ports spokesperson Capital places aframax order with Daehan Company signs with South Korean yard for scrubber-equipped vessels for delivery on cusp of 2020 emissions deadline Pacific Basin CEO joins Ardmore board Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner joins US-listed chemical and product tanker company's board of directors Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners revealed IMC founder Frank Tsao honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and the pivotal role... Engine operation in a low-sulphur environment Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's... NovaAlgoma and Döhle unveil new MPP and mini-grabber pool The joint venture, which is expected to start next month, will comprise 26 vessels, including 13 MPP vessels and 13... IM Skaugen successor facing liquidation Third generation owner Morits Skaugen pens bitter letter to shareholders, hitting out at former allies BIMCO fast-tracks sulphur cap compliance clause There are still several unknowns to factor into the transition to low-sulphur marine fuels, says BIMCO Owners demand 2050 GHG strategy clarity Containership and ferry owners question how the 2008 baseline used in the preliminary strategy can be measured Viewpoint: Costing compliance The shipping industry, in its compulsory requirements for environmental compliance, is facing a dramatic across-the-board increase in operational costs Atlantic Basin faces compliant fuel shortages in 2020 Fearnleys' analyst believes that tanker trade driven by arbitrage could even out regional imbalances in HFO and compliant fuels post-2020 Zim and MSC join forces on India-Mediterranean trade The vessel-sharing agreement between Zim and Mediterranean Shipping Co will start from the second half of October Owners will face higher P&I costs after soft 2019, Gallagher warns With hull cover now rising at Lloyd's, prospects grow for a marine insurance double whammy in the medium term Daily Briefing Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability \| Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping \| Dirty... IMO rules 'fantastic' for LNG demand LNG carrier owners are riding on the back of expectations of greater demand for LNG in coming years because of... Qatar reveals plans to boost LNG capacity to 110m tonnes a year The new mega plant will produce about 32m tonnes per annum of LNG

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Detention re-enters US truck driver work rules debate Low-sulfur fuel prices won't be clear to BCOs until early to mid-2019 Ocean reefer rate increases forecast to keep outpacing dry prices Europe's busiest ports search for answers to barge congestion Fearing no-deal Brexit, Europe shippers add buffer stocks

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Aegean president to leave, Mercuria man joins board Aegean Marine's COO Kostas Polydakis will fulfill the remaining duties of departing president Jonathan McIlroy. Mackey confirms Scorpio scrubber programme More than 100 vessels to see modifications, but company is acting with "heavy heart," COO maintains. ICBC Leasing wins $17m ruling against Chinese shipowner Higher bunker prices and weak spot market pushes Sea Tank into slump Market picks up as Nord/LB moves to offload MPP fleet Interest in German bank's decision to sell loans on 40 ships may signal light at end of the tunnel for smaller multipurpose vessels Singapore 'needs more company headquarters' Shipping banks bemoan lack of clarity on green standards Sohmen-Pao: shipping is brilliant if you don't mind poor returns Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO 'We've only just listed. We're comfortable where we are,' Wade says FSRU decision is just a bump in the road for Gunvor juggernaut Bangladesh gas import project is left in limbo, but trader has plenty more irons in the fire, including a growing interest in owning ships Confidence is a fragile thing in these uncertain times Despite slowly improving fundamentals in dry bulk and container sectors, overall confidence in the business outlook remains paper-thin after a decade of setbacks Massive debt and oversupply 'will cripple OSV owners for years' The vast majority of Norwegian offshore shipowners are saddled with too much debt, while all of them face a market with too many vessels, Norwegian analyst says Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone Outgoing IUMI president warns against 'unthinkable' loss scenarios Shippers react as more container lines talk fuel surcharges Shippers blast implementation from 2019 and call for wider use of scrubbers MSC fixes bargain rate neopanamax trio Bargain basement relet signals hefty loss for rival carrier IRISL containership quartet emerges under Turkish control Istanbul Denizcilik said to own and manage Iranian liner company's largest boxships Gastech forum notches up notable firsts in Barcelona First KC-1 LNG newbuilds set to undergo repairs Designer, shipyard and charterer start legal action over technical issues found on first vessels fitted with new South Korean-designed containment system Owners bid for EDP's LNG carrier charter H-Energy may enter shipping market for next LNG deal Gail eyes next move as it assesses LNG ship needs MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Would-be partners concoct pioneering plan using converted LNG carrier and existing powership to supply gas to Mozambique As nightmare fades, sector can dare to dream of better times Dragon star helms maiden voyage of model aframax Theo Paphitis is building on his shipping credentials with his appointment as chancellor of one of the UK's leading maritime training centres Zissimatos-led Swiss Carriers linked to Maersk tanker Shipowner said to have bought Chinese-built vessel in second acquisition since his re-emergence Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale Eyal Ofer-led company buys final six ships from Callimanopulos fleet, closing book on potentially market-moving disposal Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Newbuilding order is second deal for Greek shipowner's Capital Maritime this year Faerder shifts suezmax order to Daehan Turid Sorensen-led company's Chevron-backed deal is potentially worth $248m, but casts doubt on earlier order Neda and Premuda take cut in LR2 charter rates Opec 2020 vision bodes well for tanker owners The oil cartel's medium-term forecast shows a spike in crude trades due to the IMO 2020 rules, boosting tanker owners when scrapping activity is expected to stay strong Marinakis and NYK Line lock new VLCCs into charters Teekay LNG Partners exits suezmax sector with tanker sales Capital VLCC released by South Korean court Greek owner threatens significant counterclaim for 'wrongful arrest', while SK Shipping pursues charter dispute in High Court in London Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels Sea Gate Navigation buys third Japanese cape in nine months Stefanou brothers' firm emerges as second busiest secondhand capesize buyer in Greece this year Carnival beats estimates, but profit estimates slump High fuel prices and a strong dollar sink fourth-quarter estimate, dampening share price. Low in sulphur but high in price? ASBA speaker says complaint fuel should be in ample supply, but tanker panelists take aim at cost and quality issues. dship Carriers adds two more newbuildings German owner will take delivery of MPP Eco Traders in 2019. Ardmore beefs up boardroom with CEO pair Pacific Basin's Mats Berglund and Carisbrooke's Helen Tveitan de Jong join the board. Malaviya Twenty fetches $1.1m at auction Crew likely to recover unpaid wages after PSV sold in UK. Qingdao Port International gets a new president Scorpio will say 'yes' to scrubbers Emanuele Lauro-led group is about to make a major bet on sulphur-compliance technology after some publicly stated misgivings only three months ago. Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea Probe continues into alleged unauthorised departure of Russian ship. Tanker market will reach balance in 2020, BTIG analyst says Euronav the top pick in Greg Lewis' first basket of tanker stocks. SCI mulls investment in $551m FSRU project Indian owner could take a piece of MOL and Swan Energy's LNG action. DCC Bulk Transport liquidated in Singapore Bulker operating arm of DCC Maritime and Greece's Halkias group being wound up. Zim and MSC strengthen alliance Liner duo team up on Mediterranean to Indian sub-continent trade. Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency. VLGC spot rates jump on rising volumes Hunter keeps optional VLCC trio in its sights Oslo-listed tanker newcomer gives itself an extra month to decide on DSME newbuildings. PSV rates spike as utilisation peaks North Sea numbers averaging their highest level for four years. Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Eidesvik stretches Equinor PSV deals Norwegian owner keeps supply ships with oil major through to 2020. Uljanik Plovidba wins debt discount on MRs Credit Suisse and other lenders agree to refinancing of tankers after months of talks. Qatar to expand LNG production facilities Wood Mackenzie: Economies of scale make what is already the most competitive new LNG project worldwide even cheaper Alliances consolidate Med-US East Coast services Yang Ming says industry initiative will result in "increased service quality and efficiency". Bumi Armada names new chief financial officer Savy ends two year stint as top finance executive at Malaysian FPSO specialist. India winds down Iranian crude imports Indian refiners have not placed orders for Iranian crude for November as US sanctions loom. Knutsen Offshore to charter two suezmaxes Norwegian tanker owner will order two ships for the deal with Equinor.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Products settle at four-week highs amid strong demand A robust demand outlook and a bullish decline refinery utilization supported products futures, which settled at four-week highs on Thursday ARA fuel oil stocks build 21% on week, but tight October expected Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 21% to 1.372 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, but the backwardation on the 3.5% sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge curve remains pronounced ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise to 6-month high on difficult barge transport Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 0.8% on the week to 2.911 million mt in the week ended September 26 Interview: Pemex's CEO expects FID for four new fields in 2019 Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to make a final investment decision (FID) and begin development of its Ixachi, Pokche, Xikin, and Suuk discoveries in 2019 Ecuador's Napo July crude exports fall 25% on month; Oriente up 17% Exports of Ecuadorean heavy-sour Napo crude fell 25% in July to around 4 million barrels, down from 5.4 million barrels in June Iran sanctions could spur oil to $100/b: Standard Chartered's Horsnell Sanctions against Iran could contribute to a "nasty gap" in the market at year-end, with oil prices potentially reaching $100/b TRADER NOTE: Bunker supplier Aegean appoints new CEO McIlroy will be replaced by Kostas Polydakis, previously the company's chief operating officer. Tanker owner Union Maritime orders scrubbers for up to 16 vessels Union Maritime has ordered scrubbers for up to 16 of its vessels Gibraltar bunker operations in Aug at lowest since March: Port Authority The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 463 in August, the lowest since March and down from 504 in July FUTURES: Crude shrugs off US stockbuild, rising on supply concerns TRADER NOTE: Trefoil Trading bunker trader leaves, new operator joins External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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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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