BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 4, 2020

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Box rates up, but concerns still there to recoup costs of IMO 2020 Mega-ships ease through Elbe after fairway widening Yilport's 2020-2050 business plan targets organic growth Florida ports aiming to be greener with the use of alternative fuels Researchers take in Eskimo views to plan safer Arctic shipping routes India sneers at Amazon's US$1b investment as resentment grows Ghana ports braced for more cargo volumes in 2020 UPS to airlift 2 million masks and protective gear to Wuhan Lufthansa makes changes to China freighter schedules due to coronavirus American and Delta stop flights to China, widening virus disruption

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
DCSA establishes track & trace standards for global container shipping industry IWAI & ASSOCHAM organising interaction on augmenting trade potential through inland waterways & coastal shipping on Feb. 7 in Mumbai Rice exports fall in first 8 months due to US sanctions on Iran ChPT issues clarification on reports about medical waste from China being brought to Chennai BUDGET 2020-21 REACTIONs GST at INR 1.1 lakh crore for the 3rd month in a row in Jan.; domestic GST up by 11.5 pc India's crude steel output up, says World Steel Association Indian economy not in recession, says IMF M. Ajit Kumar takes charge as Chairman of CBIC

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First trains run along new motorway U-Freight sets up e-commerce hub in South Korea Four airlines launch trans-Atlantic cargo JV Changes in Finnlines' management Full steam ahead for On-Dock Rail in Melbourne ONE sticks to its course in Q3 of its FY Swiss serves Slovenia Clean Intralogistics Net welcomes new member Orbis Europe appoints new senior commercial director Telemetry increases road safety for CN's trucks Baltic Exchange under pressure "Curiosity of the Day" Torwegge expands to Poland New names for the international maritime hall of fame PTC in operation across 98% of required Class 1 routes Ship registry begins next phase of development AEI: another conversion for Airwork

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Transatlantic 'revolution' as AF-KLM, Delta and Virgin cargo businesses link up Toll Group shuts down systems and goes manual after cyber attack US east coast ports jockey for potential multibillion dollar offshore wind business Industry welcomes new India budget boosting transport and logistics infrastructure Malaysia's PTP signs up for Portchain terminal and berth optimisation software Platts monthly commentary: container trades at a low ebb More blank voyages as ONE expects a slide back into the red On the wires: Under fire Toll reels from cyber attack

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
USS Fitzgerald is back at sea After nearly two years of repairs and modernization, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is back at sea. The ship received extensive damage in a June 17, 2017 collision with the USCG and states in VIDA discussions Following a December 4, 2019, conference call with representatives from U.S. states and territories, the U.S. Coast Guard has established a working group to address issues related to the Vessel Incidental Discharge Singapore confirms crew member coronavirus case The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says that, on January 29 2020, there was a confirmed case of a crew member with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection working onboard a CoCo Yachts wins first order from new Chinese customer China's Xiamen Passenger and Tourist Transportation Group has signed a contract for a 43 meter x 10.8 meter Coastal Cruiser 350 aluminum high speed ferry. Designed by Gorinchem, Netherlands, based CoCo Yachts, Shipbuilding subsidies: Japan seeks WTO talks with South Korea Japan has reportedly requested talks with South Korea over that country's alleged subsidies to its shipbuilding industry. The talks would be held under the dispute settlement process of the World Trade Organization. BC Ferries back at Remontowa for further LNG-fueled ferry Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. of Gdansk, Poland, a contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vessel. It will be identical to the three Salish Class vessels

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Shipping minister hears UK industry concerns over EU trade deal deadline Addressing 800 guests attending the chamber's annual dinner, including The Princess Royal, Sir Michael reminded the government of the importance... Ground-breaking maritime summit in Qatar National and international speakers will focus on the critical expectations for maritime and logistics in the transition to decarbonisation UK loses European Maritime Safety Agency voice Britain's finally did get Brexit done last Friday, but most potential headaches for shipping and ports have simply been deferred... From the Newsdesk: Sanctions, coronavirus and decarbonisation The inside track on the stories shaping shipping this week Solutions on the road to future fuels Zero-carbon fuels may not be available today, but owners can still take steps to prepare for the future Coronavirus: Australia to quarantine vessels from China Fears are emerging of a breakdown in the supply chain as ports increase restrictions on visitors from China Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led demand downturn Falling oil demand and the return of 26 very large crude carriers to the crude tanker market are likely to... Coronavirus: Chinese ports waive storage fees Most ports have decided to waive their storage fees for loaded containers covering the period between January 24 and February... Coronavirus: Lawyers warn of shipping contract issues Singapore's border ban on recent travellers to China and Hong Kong's tightening of its borders with mainland China are cited... Hapag-Lloyd trials biofuel blend Hapag-Lloyd aims to have reduced CO2 emissions by 50% from 2008 levels by year end The week in charts: Coronavirus impacts Yangtze River port calls, idle box shipping capacity The impact of the coronavirus on Yangtze river shipping movements has been revealed in figures from Lloyd's List Intelligence that... Daily Briefing Free to read: Should shipowners be investing in zero-carbon fuel production? \| Baltic Capesize Index drops to all-time low\| Refiners... Ex-Sembmarine official charged in Brazil over rig contracts Sete Brasil entered into newbuild drillship contracts valued at $5.6bn with Sembmarine, but it remains unclear to date whether and... Spread of coronavirus threatens tanker market Full-year global demand growth for dirty tankers could be affected by about 0.5% in its scenario, Braemar ACM said Exxon's LNG talks with Papua New Guinea stall ExxonMobil and its PNG LNG partners may be forced to review the option of dropping P'nyang from the equation, though... Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting While the removal of the sanctions may come as welcome news to Cosco, the message is less positive for the...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Shippers fear growing supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus Technology helping shippers take freight payment into their own hands APM Terminals to launch NY-NJ appointment system 03 Feb 2020 Savannah regaining China poultry exports after ban lifted ArcBest balances LTL, TL freight to keep ABF rolling Australian shippers welcome court ban on strikes at DP World terminals

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Crewing and shipmanagement in China challenged by coronavirus Live blog: Coronavirus fears cause headaches for shipping Elephant in the room: Eastern Pacific Shipping reveals carbon footprint Eletson Corp's tanker fleet shrinks with sale of panamaxes BC Ferries heads to Poland for $70m LNG ropax Australia to quarantine crew coming from China with coronavirus symptoms UK court overturns Noble cargo damage ruling in rare appeal Payment delay pushes Samsung Heavy to higher loss Angus Campbell calls on shipowners to innovate for LNG Richard Fulford-Smith says transparency is key to opening up LNG to all LNG fuelling advocates urge shipowners to come onboard Japan in second bid to resolve DSME subsidy row with South Korea Oskar Wehr exits boxship sector with sale of feeder vessel Tufton Oceanic sells ships for the first time and buys tanker Diana Shipping capesize believed to be headed for recycling Berge Bulk in fleet renewal with capesize purchase and effort to sell older ship Two more burnt bodies found after UAE tanker fire Yang Ming declares general average on grounded Songa boxship Newbuilding spending down 8% to $72.4bn in 2019 Singapore bars seafarers with China exposure

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
NYK Lines takes $144 million charge for Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary Nippon Cargo Airlines' parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings. Virgin Atlantic linkage with Delta, Air France-KLM adds cargo capacity, convenience Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM together offer extensive trans-Atlantic route network and service capabilities. ATA joins Walmart in California sleeper berth rehearing request CRST, U.S. Xpress also support petition to review decision awarding $54.6 million to drivers. Hawaiian Air Cargo adds more inter-island freighter flights Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its short-haul cargo operations this month and expects its new 787s to add long-haul cargo capacity next year. C.A.T. acquires Penner International in big boost for fleet and Canadian network C.A.T.'s purchase of Manitoba truckload carrier will rev up east-west moves in Canada and cross-border freight with Western U.S. while expanding tractor count by 50%. Mature industries require disciplined leadership John Lyboldt is President of the Truckload Carriers Association, the only trade association focused entirely on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. Ag shippers want more container 'free time' during coronavirus outbreak "As long as there continues to be a lack of cargo and documentation handling in the ports due to the virus, our exporters and importers... Nominations open for Shipper of Choice 2020 Nominate your Shipper of Choice right here. Regional Rail to acquire Carolina Coastal Railway The acquisition will expand Regional Rail's short line operations into North Carolina. Dry bulk shipping rates poised to hit a new all-time low Dry bulk rates were already terrible - then came the coronavirus, and they're getting even worse. Slowing Chinese demand due to coronavirus hits oil prices World's second largest oil consumer taking extended holiday to deal with virus, keeping businesses shuttered. Today's pickup: Amazon taking more logistics work in-house; steer clear of the ATL Is Amazon moving more logistics work in-house; everyone is moving to Atlanta but trucks should leave Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9 billion to settle bribery claims Airbus will pay penalties in France, the U.S. and U.K. for using go-betweens to bribe airlines and governments to buy Airbus products. US orders vessel crew restrictions in wake of coronavirus Ships recently in China considered a "hazardous condition" Freight Futures daily curve: 2/3 Trucking Freight Futures are mostly lower as the spot month contracts rolled from January 2020 to February 2020. Why are truck orders a cyclical, seasonal and lagging demand indicator? Why are Class 8 orders a deeply cyclical, lagging indicator of truck demand? Teamsters Canada Rail Conference ratifies collective agreement Members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement with Canadian National. The collective agreement will last through July 2022. Stormy weather from coast to coast this week (with forecast video) Reefer rejections, protect from freeze issues out west. ITC investigates illegal seafood imports The U.S. International Trade Commission, in response to a recent request from the House Ways and Means Committee, will investigate the integrity of the country's... Saia fourth-quarter EPS comes in light, operating income falls nearly 18% Saia's q4 EPS comes in light. Operating income, operating ratio hit by higher expenses on multiple fronts Samsara integrates with McLeod's LoadMaster platform to streamline fleet dispatching The integration will help users share data seamlessly and immediately across both Samsara and McLeod platforms. The impact of coronavirus on China-centered supply chains The Wuhan coronavirus has forced several Chinese cities into a state of lockdown, severely affecting manufacturing hubs and constricting global supply chains. Container lines cut sailings on coronavirus impact Asia-Europe trade sees five sailings cancelled due to coronavirus as global shipping companies remain on lockdown for another week. Your policy & procedure manual: Is it creating unnecessary risk? Companies may be creating unnecessary risk in their operations if they have an out-of-date policy and procedure manual, or worse, aren't following it. Four more state legislatures introduce train crew bills Lawmakers in Missouri, New York, Virginia and Wyoming introduce legislation to require freight trains to have a minimum crew size.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020
India's move to make bunker fuel duty-free set to cut shipping costs: trade "This move will cut fuel costs for those importing directly," said an oil ministry official. TENDER DATA: Argentina's PAE offers 36,000 cu m of VLSFO AE is the largest privately-owned integrated energy company in Argentina. It is owned 50:50 by BP and Bridas Corp. PAE offered an identical cargo in December for delivery between February 1 and 5. FUTURES 5: Oil declines extend on coronavirus fears as more airlines cancel flights Oil futures again settled lower Monday amid demand concerns as more airlines canceled flights to China in a bid to contain coronavirus outbreak. FEATURE: Shipping gauging impact of coronavirus on scrubber installations "I would say it is still early to gauge the impact of the virus," a bunker trader said. Bunker fuel quality issues surge as VLSFO use gathers pace: sources "It's a disaster waiting to happen because the thing is, a lot of this fuel [VLSFO] hasn't been burnt and consumed yet," a shipowner 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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