BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 26, 2019

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Global trade tensions drag down HPH Trust H1 net profit by 26pc to US$30m DP World's Q2 box traffic up 1.6pc, despite dip in M-East East cargo Global fleet grows to 22.7 million TEU as big ship demand rises FMC keeps tabs on low-sulphur fuel surcharges Genoa port handles record 241,466 TEU in June West Virginia may sell unprofitable Heartland Intermodal Gateway Malaysia stands to benefit from increased ASEAN-China trade Amazon to construct major cargo complex at Lakeland Linder airport Airlines to manage capacity tightly to boost H2 peak season rates Geodis expands at Schiphol to cope with growing demand

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JULY 25, 2019
'Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet' is the World Maritime theme for 2020 NYK establishes 'MarCoPay', an electronic money platform business Skeiron Logistics successfully completes coastal movement of one of India's largest windmill blades Transworld Group launches WhatsApp service for customers KPSAA elects office-bearers for 2019-21 Rotterdam port handles more cargo in H1 thanks to containers India ranked 52nd in Global Innovation Index 2019 Iron ore prices seen rising 15-20 pc in FY21 after expiry of mining leases Perspective Plan for Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor completed Trade-restrictive measures continue at historically high level, says report

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JULY 25, 2019
Failure of WGA aircraft caused 'our business to suffer', Flexport tells court Kuehne + Nagel can boost overland services with acquisition of Jöbstl More trade war tariffs could mean 'double-digit' import declines at US ports Strong second quarter, as UPS reports profit growth in all divisions Flexport head-hunts IT specialist James Chen from Amazon Grayling out, Shapps in - but is the new transport minister any sharper? Metro Shipping puts staff development on the freight front line Supply chain radar: The Panalpina air freight fiasco - 'who pays for it'?

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JULY 25, 2019
Carlyle Group to be majority owner of new merged Vigor and MHI Ship Repair The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management have reached announced a definitive agreement to acquire and merge Portland, Ore., headquartered Vigor Industrial LLC and Norfolk, Va., based Fast underwater stern tube seal replacement avoids need to drydock Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that last month one of its diver/technician teams carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 192 meter RO/RO vessel in Rotterdam. The vessel was suffering Austal and Cerberus said to be eyeing acquisition of former HHIC Philippines yard Nikkei Asian Review reports that a consortium of U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management and Australian shipbuilder Austal is in exclusive talks to acquire the strategically located Cebu, Philippines, shipyard formerly West of England P&I strengthens its fixed premium team The West of England P&I Club reports that Tom Davies has joined its fixed premium P&I underwriting team. Davies joins the club from Lodestar where he serviced European, Middle East and South Island Tug & Barge puts second new ATB tug into operation Island Tug and Barge Ltd.'s second new ATB push tug Island Regent entered service at the end of June pushing the double hulled refined petroleum products barge, ITB Reliant. The vessel was Kirby to spend $20 million on BWTS America's largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) expects to spend approximately $20 million this year on ballast water treatments for it coastal fleet. That's good news for ballast water management

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JULY 25, 2019
New UK prime minister pledges to prioritise free ports 'Let us begin work now to create free ports that will drive growth from thousands of high-skilled jobs in left-behind... Royal Navy will escort UK shipping through Strait of Hormuz The offer of naval escorts, if requested, is a significant escalation in aid to British shipping Kirby Corp lowers outlook Reduced oilfield exploration and production activity has meant a 'more pronounced than expected' downturn in Kirby's distribution and services, a... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the bulk bull run could last to 2021 Dry bulk spot markets are verging upon the strongest levels witnessed in a decade, while capesize bulker earnings have soared... One dead at Bangladeshi ship-recycling yard NGO Shipbreaking Platform reports one worker died while helping to cut up a former Evergreen-owned containership Red ensign is a symbol of peace and prosperity - not a target 'The red ensign that adorns Britain's ships evokes peace and prosperity. We must protect that reputation,' says the chief executive... Iran tells UN that seized Stena Bulk vessel was in a collision 'We can confirm that we are not aware of, and nor is there any evidence of a collision involving Stena... Eagle Bulk to purchase six ultramax ships Major shareholders Oaktree and Golden Tree have agreed to buy $69.1m of Eagle Bulk's $100m convertible notes offering, which will... Yard Talk \| The rise of state power in shipbuilding Policy-driven consolidation has made states an increasingly important participant in the market Low-sulphur transition target for November, says SSA president The SSA has appealed for support for information on fuel specifications and available quantities to mitigate disruptions in the shift... Viewpoint: Towards the self-parking ship You can have all the electronics, clever sensors and automatic aids you like, but you will, from time to time... Daily Briefing British flag tankers facing six-figure extra hit on war risk premiums \| GasLog halts Hormuz passages \| UK-flagged tankers tracked... Costamare doubles profits for second quarter of the year A majority of the shorter spot charters clinched by the company were at sharply higher rates than the vessels were... LNG tanker count to surpass VLCCs by 2026, says Clarksons Some $17bn of newbuilding orders have been placed for LNG tankers since the start of 2018, driven by trade expansion... Australia's Prelude FLNG begins first LPG export The cargo is expected to reach Yeosu on August 1, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence's vessel tracking system Vaca Muerta gas field boosts Argentina's LNG export potential Argentinian LNG liquefaction plants have lower shipping costs to reach Asian markets than US Gulf Coast facilities, presenting an overall...

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JULY 25, 2019
Daggett re-elected to third term as head of ILA DOT awards $856 million in infrastructure grants ODFL speeds past weak US LTL market 3PLs: When will US truckload market turn? Rotterdam's record run extends into H1 2019 Enhanced enforcement of ISPM 15 costing US importers millions India digital port platform gains users after government push Catapult-Xeneta pact out the gate with forwarder win

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JULY 25, 2019
Royal Caribbean reflects on Great Recession with 'regret' Chief executive Richard Fain halted newbuild orders in 2008 in response to the worst recession in several decades. Stena Bulk looks to secure release of captive crew Stena Bulk is in direct talks with Iranian authorities as it looks to free the crew of the Stena Impero, held captive since Friday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard seized the 49,638-dwt MR2 tanker (built 2018) while it was sailing international waters in the Strait of Hormuz at the hands of 23 seamen. "Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management continue to hold dialogue with all the governments China's ship financing machine is still going strong under the radar Although big lease financing deals have faded from the headlines, transactions are being done China Minsheng Trust expects 'quiet year' after one-off sale The formerly aggressive buyer is taking a pause to study the market after boss' departure Eagle to scoop Nautical quartet in first sale of scrubber-fitted bulkers Transaction will see second deal of the year between public dry cargo shipowner and private equity seller GasLog Partners sees quarterly profit drop by one third The partnership managed to beat the analysts' earnings target by just $0.01 during an underwhelming quarter. Twin upgrade for shipowners as Wells Fargo ends time on sidelines of LPG market Rising US exports have convinced Wells Fargo Securities to end a near half decade on the sidelines of the LPG market and upgrade stock in VLGC giant Dorian LPG and Navigator Holdings. Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing Hadjipateras hopeful of VLGC recovery as rates reach three-year highs Analyst Mike Webber raised both of the New York-listed shipowners fr Kirby lowers 2019 outlook, posts higher third-quarter profit Kirby Corp has tempered forecasts for the rest of this year as it expects less demand for pressure pumping equipment and maintenance work for various sectors, including oil drilling. The Houston US Jones Act shipowner has lowered its full-year guidance to $2.80 from $3.20 per share but remains "positive" toward the longterm. Kirby sues K Line over spill in Houston Ship Channel "Although the low MOL LNG carrier sets Arctic transit record Novatek says Vladimir Rusanov transited ice-covered part of Northern Sea Route in six days. Electromagnetic Geoservices contract wins help cut loss A big boost in revenue has helped Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) cut its loss for the second quarter 2019. Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal The offshore survey company saw its loss shrink to $2.0m during the past quarter from $6.2m this time last year. Revenue for the period totalled $14.5m - almost double the level seen at this point last year - thanks to $9.3m booked in Royal Caribbean 'elated' with results, beats Wall Street's take Richard Fain-led cruise major sees 10.5% upswing in profit on improved revenue. UK commits to escorting ships through Hormuz Vessels will be protected individually or in groups, ministry of defence says. New PB Tankers boss fights to untie hands to free arrested ships Italian tanker owner working to implement a restructuring plan Gordon Dadds secures price cut on Ince & Co deal The pricetag for Ince & Co's takeover has shrunk again by around £6m, according to a Gordon Dadds report. Judge orders Petrobras to refuel Iranian bulkers Supreme Court president Dias Toffoli rules that two vessels must be bunkered by Petrobras. Major investors Oaktree and GoldenTree provide $70m lift to Eagle Bulk offering Eagle Bulk Shipping's two largest shareholders are injecting almost $70m into a notes offering which will support a six-ship ultramax swoop. Eagle Bulk Shipping in six-strong ultramax swoop backed by notes issue Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market Oaktree Capital Management and GoldenTree Asset Management are both putting cash into the new convertible, the ship NYK goes cashless with new crew app Japanese owner teams with Accenture, Citi and TDG for new venture. Hyundai Heavy posts strong quarterly numbers under new guise Hyundai Heavy Industries has banked stronger than forecast earnings in its first quarter under a new umbrella. HHI seeks Chinese okay for mega-merger Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger The Seoul-listed company today wheeled out a second quarter profit under the new name of Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, which reflects its pending merger with DS Iran: Grace 1 to be released 'soon' National security committee head says legal and diplomatic efforts have begun to free VLCC. Star Bulk fleet sale nets Delphin quick buck it cannot yet cash in Private New York owner is already $15m up on May deal, but has to hold on to shares for a while Panamax rates surge to year high as scrubber retrofits boost demand CMB ship takes classic boxship charter market to new level as scrapping also cuts into supply MMA Offshore seals $13m subsea takeover Australian OSV owner buys compatriot Neptune Marine Services. Hapag-Lloyd eyes opportunities as Hamburg opens up Biggest boxships will be able to berth as $868m dredging project begins. Contact made with Turkish crew's captors Shipowner Kadioglu Maritime continuing attempts to free 10 men from Paksoy-1 in Nigeria. Fujairah troubles send bunker prices soaring in Singapore Prompt delivery of bunkers comes at a premium in Asia's busiest bunkering port Crew safety must come first amid UK-Iran tanker standoff Middle East Gulf may become a no-go zone for operators of vessels with British interests because the government has too much on its plate and too few resources to offer protection Japan P&I Club buoyed by investment income to post profit Positive news from the last P&I mutual to post earnings for 2018 as it announces a small gain despite tough market Kristian Jebsens Rederi logs loss but has positive outlook Losses in 2018 sent Norwegian shipowner Kristian Jebsens Rederi into negative equity, according to a newly released annual report. The privately-owned, Bergen-based company logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 17m ($2m) last year, against a NOK 15m loss in 2017. Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels The result means Jebsens had a negative book equity of NOK 16m at the end of 2018. Controlling Subsea 7 launches $200m buyback Repurchase launched as company says cable-laying demand to increase in double digits. Deutsche Bank provisions rise as loss hits $3.45bn Restructuring charges wipe €3.4bn off the bank's bottom line. Hyundai Glovis trims tanker and bulker fleets as profit surges South Korean car carrier operator also in line to win fresh business shipping car kits to India Brazil caught in standoff between US and Iran Bunker dispute could potentially damage a long-standing commercial relationship Trade tensions continue to weigh on HPH Trust results Terminal operator expects US bound cargo volumes to remain volatile in second half of 2019

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JULY 25, 2019
Representing the whole spectrum of ports Chris Connor, the new president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, is enthusiastic about advocating for the varied needs of its members. Tanker rates adrift as Iran tensions simmer Rates are not as volatile as one might expect - at least not yet. Bill to revive US shipbuilding, shipping Legislators have reintroduced federal legislation aimed at reinvigorating U.S. shipyards and merchant marine. Commentary: Tariff war dramatically changing US supply chains Producers of U.S. agriculture and forest products for Asian markets are not only witnessing changes to container shipping volumes but also vessel routings. E-comm keeps CBP leaders awake at night Customs and Border Protection will ramp up technology to give the agency's frontline officers better insight into which small package imports to target. House Dem optimistic on USMCA passage Fall has been cited by some as a realistic timeline for the NAFTA reboot to advance through Congress. New CBP scanning equipment 'game changer' Nonintrusive cargo inspections will allow a look inside 50 trucks an hour instead of seven. Port of Mobile lands reefer warehouse Hiring of ag specialists clears committee

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JULY 25, 2019
Alberta producers push government to approve incremental crude-by-rail scheme Canadian upstream producers are working with the Alberta provincial government on an agreement to allow for production beyond individual curtailment quotas if the output is matched by incremental crude-by-rail volumes. FUTURES 5: RBOB jumps as lower imports stoke supply concerns RBOB futures led the oil complex higher Thursday amid US Atlantic coast gasoline supply concerns. CRUDE MOC: Sour crude spreads move up amid tightening fuel oil supply Premiums for September cash Dubai and September cash Oman rose sharply day on day with tightening fuel oil supplies ahead of IMO 2020. FUTURES: Crude rises on EIA data, geopolitical tensions The draw was concentrated in the US Gulf Coast, and was mainly due to a normalization of operations in the wake of Hurricane Barry. Japan's JXTG seeks around 8% Jul-Sep HSFO price cut on lower oil price The stronger Japanese yen against the US dollar had also prompted the cut in HSFO prices over the July-September. Rare crude fixture reported on Norway-India route: sources "Brazos looks like volumes destined for PES that end up going to India," a trader speculated. Fuel oil blending demand continues to support Australian heavy crudes Japan's Inpex was heard to have sold a September-loading Van Gogh crude cargo to a Western trading house at a premium of around $13/b to Platts Dated Brent. INTERVIEW: Oman expects to discover more gas amid $20 bil of projects with Shell, Total "LNG bunkering, it will be a longish buildup because it is a new concept in the world of shipping." ANALYSIS: North Asian bunker markets revel, then reel on Singapore's tight fuel oil supply "Singapore prices have been very high this month, so some demand has shifted over," a trader said. North Asian refiners increase fuel oil supply on higher crack spread "I am sure refiners are increasing fuel oil supply with the current crack spread," a trade source said. Looming refinery maintenance threatens WAF, N Sea arbitrage east: trade Since Friday, at least 10 vessels -- one Suezmax and the rest VLCCs -- have been put on subjects to load crude in West Africa. LNG Shipping Weekly: Pacific and Atlantic shipping and ballast rates steady In the Atlantic, three to four modern tankers were heard available for loading until early-September.

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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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