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December 11, 2019

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China's port of Qinhuangdao adopts new rule to crackdown on pollution from ships China exports continue to fall in November as US trade war continues Hapag-Lloyd buys 10pc stake in Moroccan terminal CIB to provide US$330m bank funding for new Montreal terminal US President to discuss aging airports, traffic control overhaul with aviation experts Westports sets new record by lifting 10m TEU Textainer to buy LAPCO in US66m deal Five nabbed in US$204m seizure of drug ice in chilli sauce in Australia LATAM ends deal with American and codeshares with Delta Top European airport operators vie for Turkey's Dalaman All-cargo air service links Lanzhou in northwest China and Lahore, Pakistan

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
CSSC & DNV GL sign new strategic cooperation agreement IRClass inks cooperation agreement with leading global maritime e-commerce platform Parliament passes Recycling of Ships Bill DPT adds new Dry Chemical Powder fire tender to fleet JNPT & CONCOR announce weekly scheduled export train from ICD Ludhiana to JN Port Three cruise vessels dock at Mumbai Port for third time this season First phase of Bharatmala Pariyojana targeted for completion by 2021-22 Govt taking steps to create favourable environment for investments, bring back growth: Chief Economic Advisor Partnership announced to encourage MSMEs to explore growth opportunities with digital commerce Rigid land, labour laws & protectionist trade policies hindering investment in India, says World Bank Global growth slowdown projected to end soon

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More train connections for Lübeck Many new responsibilities for Riva Khoshaba Parker at A4A UPS expands global footprint US class I railway expands in Kentucky Congo River's terminal gateway for Kinshasa takes next step Antonov Airlines moves Apache helicopters By train, German cars reach China three weeks earlier CM Logistik improves processes Adriaan den Heijer appointed EVP of Air France-KLM Cargo EU reopens sky to Gabonese carriers Los Angeles and CMP join forces for green policy "Curiosity of the Day" Expanding services along the Kazakh transit corridor New managers for The London P&I Club's Hong Kong office Titan's third LNG bunker barge designed Solar-powered logistics centre in Dubai Air Serbia is back in Istanbul

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
Iceland set to join SECA regions, adding to pressure on carriers burning LSFO DFDS buys Dutch LTL haulage specialist Huisman Group Rising costs see African e-commerce pioneer Jumia retreat as losses mount Air freight: year of the (flying) pig turns into the year of the BSA time bomb Focus the key as FM Logistic eyes new opportunities in Vietnam Robots and drones are the cost-saving future for last-mile deliveries Laid-off Celadon staff lose health insurance and holiday pay M&A radar: Landstar System is still a (recycled) M&A Christmas gift M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - it's all about the money, stupid

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
TTB: What's involved in fitting an ASD tug with Tier 4? A major focus at Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event will be on real-life lessons learned from practical experience. In one important presentation, Bisso Towing's John Davis and Caterpillar Marine VIDEO: Genting plans new series of 2,000 passenger, LNG-fueled cruise ships Genting Hong Kong is planning to build a new series of 88,000 gt, 2,000 passenger, LNG-fueled Universal Class cruise ships that it would operate for hotel brands looking to enter the cruise Carl Bentzel sworn in as Federal Maritime Commissioner A long-time prominent participant in Washington, D.C., maritime policy debates, Carl W. Bentzel, was yesterday sworn in to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring June Crew members snatched from Ugland bulker are free All nine crew members seized from the J.J. Ugland owned bulker Bonita on November 2 (see earlier story) have been released and are safe. J.J. Ugland reports that, late on Friday evening,

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
Plakiotakis urges faith in IMO Greece still wants a pragmatic implementation of the global sulphur cap, but shipping minister portrays the IMO as the sole... Decarbonisation delay 'poses shipping's biggest threat' Shell's vice-president of shipping and maritime Grahaeme Henderson says measures must be taken now to tackle greenhouse gas emissions rather... Has shipping taken its eye off the ball on safety? Despite environmental issues taking precedence, steps are being taken to address some of the safety-related issues afflicting the shipping industry Globus Maritime cites negatives for dry bulk shipping The company posted a small profit increase in the third quarter, thanks to higher freight rates and a gain on... Outlook offers few hopes for box shipping Carriers could find more products to containerise, but only with even lower rates Ocean freight rates recovering on Asia-Oceania trade Average 40ft container prices from Shanghai to Melbourne nearly trebled between May and November IMO 2020 transition faces obstacles to bunkering Notwithstanding the added complexity the regulation presents to its bunker operations, Singapore will remain the preferred destination for refuelling of... Daily Briefing Free to read: DVB quits shipping finance \| MSC listed among Europe's top 10 polluters \| Liquefaction experts join forces... Pipeline operators to develop VLCC-capable terminal off Texas EPP and Enbridge are among eight companies seeking to build VLCC-capable offshore crude oil export terminals off the coasts of... MPA revokes IPP bunker supplier licence The number of bunker operators has been dropping over the years in Singapore. This is the long-term result of its... Freeport LNG starts commercial operations in Texas Freeport's three trains are expected to produce more than 15m tonnes a year of LNG, with a projected fourth train... China Merchants names new president Hu said to be a strong contender for CMG's top seat as current chairman Li Jianhong is reaching his retirement... Top 10 in regulation 2019 Year after year, regulation is becoming an increasingly more important part of this industry. These are the 10 most significant...

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
Baltimore to begin upgrade for 14,000-TEU berth in Q1 Startup offers a path through LA-LB chassis chaos APM Terminals chief: Port data sharing must advance Schenker turns to startup for liner schedule data Airlines losing safety net as forwarders slash contract volumes Carrier demand boosts low-sulfur fuel price in key ports India's private ports begin to feel pinch from trade headwinds SAP to integrate project44 road visibility in North America, Europe

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
Prima Marine tanker spending spree to continue in 2020 Thai shipowner said to have its eye on further VLCC tonnage as well as aframaxes and MRs More shareholders speak out on Brookfield-Teekay Offshore deal More shareholders are speaking out against the Brookfield Business Partners' Teekay Offshore takeover attempt. In a letter to shareholders Monday, North Carolina's Massif Capital argued the Toronto private equity firm was "attempting to abscond with the company in a way they would not do if it were a large-cap company". "They are not doing anything illegal, but we are disappointed in how minorit Euroseas stock falls 20% following split announcement Euroseas' stock has fallen significantly after the boxship owner said Monday that it would execute a 1-for-8 reverse stock split to remain a listed company. The Aristides Pittas-led company's board of directors will implement the split on 18 December to regain compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum $1 listing requirement. The shares, which declined $0.10 to close at $0.40 Tuesday, are s Delay in $50m Bow Jubail appeal Gard has to wait until next year to find out which limitation of liability convention will apply to an 'estimated $50m in claims resulting from a 270-tonne bunker spill in Rotterdam. The ruling will determine how much Gard has to pay out, and is expected to set a legal precedent for the degree to which a tanker must be cargo-free before the bunker convention applies to fuel-'oil spills. Gard edg Brit taps new source of capital for Lloyd's of London syndicate Some of the funds for speciality lines raised in 'innovative' package will find their way to insurer's marine cover Belships adds another two ultramaxes to its fleet Since July, the Oslo-listed owner has added a total of six Japan-built ultramaxes to its fleet, almost all of which will arrive in 2020 Monjasa opens up in Houston to supply LSFO Danish bunker and tanker group establishes new US base with dedicated barge fleet Monte Nero buys third aframax tanker of 2019 Takes another tanker from International Seaways China showcases its shipbuilding power at Marintec Newbuilding contract signing, new ship designs and debates on key topics in shipping all took centre stage at the event Controversial Daewoo founder Kim Woo-choong dies at 82 Tycoon built mighty conglomerate that collapsed under debt burden, leading to jail sentence Malaysia hunts renamed Kunlun Shipping VLCC Maritime authority wants to detain former Ma Tian Zuo after it anchored without permission, then left Hermes Marine arrests Phoenix Tankers VLCC after failed sale The VLCC Phoenix Vanguard has been under arrest at Sikka in India since 28 November Fears ease over fire on car carrier off France Vessel back in service after scare Safety failings on Royal Caribbean cruiseship 'led to seafarer's death' Bahamas investigation into fatality uncovers safety errors on Vision of the Seas Lomar finally gets the go-ahead for Kea Trader wreck removal Local authorities give green light two years after containership hit the rocks in South Pacific Pirates free all nine JJ Ugland bulker crew Hostages safe and well after 35 days in captivity Court refuses use of UK accident report in Norden grounding case Justice Nigel Teare says admission of MAIB findings in arbitration hearing would prejudice future investigations Havila becomes majority shareholder in ferry firm Fjord1 The Saevik family has completed a bid to take control of the ferry operator whose newbuildings caused one of its shipyards to sustain massive losses EU 'to launch full probe' into Hyundai Heavy/DSME merger Sources tell Reuters that investigation will begin next week as concerns remain Derivatives gain edges up profit at Globus Maritime Greek bulker owner sees rates dip in third quarter as spike proves short-lived Oldendorff throws its weight behind Getting to Zero Coalition German bulker owner joins alliance of more than 100 companies in maritime sector Hyundai Mipo adds two more LPG carriers to orderbook Yard on a roll as Asian owner puts pen to paper for gas vessels NYK B&P unloads handymax bulker onto Vietnamese owners Older bulkers still popular with South East Asian buyers Energy majors sing merits of LNG bunkering to wider industry LNG could supply up to 10% of the marine bunkering market as more companies wake up to its potential, according to French energy major Total. Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships Xavier Pfeuty, general manager of LNG at Total, told the CWC World LNG Summit in Rome that his company sees the volume of LNG used for marine bunkers climbing to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2025 and Methane emissions permeate through to LNG growth story Cost and efficiency savings needed from liquefaction to shipping and downstream as demand growth-carbon reduction dilemma intensifies Cheniere locks in 12 newbuilds on long-term charters Company will use additional vessels to service customers under new contract types as it evolves business model Shell linked to Asian shipowner trio for LNG newbuildings Sources point to players in final frame to provide eight ships, which could double as major also pursues existing tonnage Antwerp crane collapses after being hit by APL boxship No injuries reported in incident at DP World terminal on Monday afternoon Royal Caribbean in deadly volcano tragedy Volcanic eruption off New Zealand coast claims lives of cruise passengers Growing Russian Asian exports good for afras, bad for VLs China destination for 77% of the total shipments from Kuzmino this year, says Banchero Costa Singapore revokes licence of bunker supplier over alleged scam Maritime regulator says company has failed to meet the terms and conditions of its licence

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
Landstar ends sour 2019 on high, announces $2 special dividend Landstar's strong cash flow generation and enviable balance sheet allow it to pay large special dividends even in down market years. Canadian carriers court drivers from bankrupt Celadon's Hyndman Transport While trucking companies stand to gain from a competitor's collapse, they lament the loss of an industry stalwart. A. Duie Pyle prospers by staying close to home It's taken nearly a year for someone to publicly acknowledge that their company has benefited from the February bankruptcy and subsequent shutdown of less-than-truckload (LTL)... Should dogs ride shotgun? Transportation lawyer Cassandra Gaines speaks on the pet debate A plaintiff's attorney in the case of a vehicular accident may sic the trucking company for allowing Fido to ride along. Bankrupt Celadon's Mexican carrier Jaguar Transportation reportedly halts services Mexican carrier Jaguar Transportation stopped its trucking services this morning (Dec. 10) and could be shutting down as part of Celadon's Chapter 11 filing Dec.... Union Pacific shuffles sales and marketing groupings The railroad will consolidate business segments to three groups from four to better adapt to market conditions. Truck maker Paccar issues special $2.30-per-share dividend Just in time for the holidays, Paccar declared a special dividend of $2.30 a share for stockholders of record by Dec. 20. Universal Intermodal drivers at LA, Long Beach ports vote to join Teamsters The union drive marks the seventh company at the San Pedro ports to employ workers represented by the Teamsters. Trucking faces 'messy middle' on road to electrification The electrification of commercial trucks is edging closer but the industry first must go through a "messy middle" that sorts out the future of diesel... Q&A: Scorpio's Bugbee on 'Prexit,' 2020 outlook and stock rebound An exclusive interview with Scorpio President Robert Bugbee on shipping stocks and what lies ahead. Cass partners helping enhance industry analysis Cass announces two new partnerships designed to enhance the reporting and data methodology of its Cass Transportation Indexes. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/10 Trucking Freight Futures were quiet on Monday with the LAX to SEA lane in focus. Federal agency approves permit to transport liquefied natural gas via rail The approval comes amid some objection by Congressional Democrats and a wider proposed rulemaking on the same issue. Warehousing employment stalled in 2019. Why? Warehousing employment grew at an 8% CAGR from 2011-8, but slowed to 2.7% this year. Wintry weather to hit several southern states (with forecast video) Rain to snow transition through tonight across parts of the Southeast. Walmart testing driverless grocery delivery Walmart seeks to bolster its online grocery business through autonomous home delivery. US advances new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, calls USMCA "a triumph for workers across America." Why Celadon is filing Chapter 11 instead of Chapter 7 Last Friday, December 6, FreightWaves reported that Celadon intended to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy and now the company has made it official. On the surface,... Volvo Trucks creates electric-powered construction concepts for Europe Volvo Trucks is building on sales of electric trucks for urban transport in Europe with battery-electric concepts for construction and regional distribution. Today's Pickup: Safe parking available through TruckPark, Dock411 collaboration Truck parking reservations are now available through popular facility rating app Dock411, plus, more on the Celadon closure, drone safety a focus of working group... Data cleansing key to optimizing logistics A company's journey to improving freight payments yields broader insights about the value of data quality. Butter in tow, Plus.ai completes cross-country commercial freight run The self-driving truck startup hauled tubs of Land O'Lakes butter from Tulare, California, to Quakertown, Pennsylvania. FreightWaves creates free job board to help impacted Celadon employees (with video) The sudden closure of Celadon has left thousands of lives impacted. To help those employees find work, FreightWaves has created a free job board where... Bentzel sworn in at Federal Maritime Commission Longtime Capitol Hill legislative counsel and policy consultant completes the five-person commission. Grounded no more: The logistics of aircraft maintenance The delay of aircraft components and replacement parts can mean tens of thousands of dollars in losses for airlines waiting to make necessary repairs, which... Germany's €500 million cathode factory to boost European electric battery production German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production. Flexport rolled out Platform 2.0, new services in 2019 The fast growing forwarder Flexport was awarded sixth place in FreightWaves 2020 FreightTech 25 competition. Trucks the 'weakest link' as cargo thefts soar Losses in Europe are estimated to now be costing businesses billions of euros a year. Mobility-as-a-service is easier and cheaper than owning a vehicle Urban spaces are now seeing a trend where commuters are seeing sense in moving away from the concept of owning a vehicle for transit to...

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DECEMBER 10, 2019
External: Global Risk Management LNG tanker loading at Elba as terminal prepares for first export: source The LNG tanker Maran Gas Lindos moored to a jetty at Elba over the weekend and remained docked there on Monday afternoon. INTERVIEW: Idemitsu to boost N America oil products sales from Vancouver -- president "We have a fairly large petroleum wholesale business selling about 4 million kiloliters [25.16 million barrels/year]," Kito said. MSC starts using biofuel blends for bunkering as shipping rules loom In its compliance strategy, MSC will combine the use of EGCS, conventional low-sulfur fuel and biofuels, it said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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