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BRIEFS

February 5, 2020

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Hong Kong's GDP in 2019 contracted for the first time in a decade Sea freight rates set to rise with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak OOCL's China offices remain closed until next week due to virus outbreak Ocean liners withdraw 1.3m TEU of capacity from Asia trades in Q1 US lifts sanctions on Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as usual Montreal Port Authority's Sylvie Vachon to retire after a 30-year career Blue Dart loses US$4.65 million in Q3 on back of restructuring initiative Airfreight rates forecast to dive deeper in January, after lacklustre peak season LA's Yates Electrospace to unveil widebody drone at Farnborough Oman Air cargo services get facelift at Muscat International Airport

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
MSC adds over 5,000 Star Cool CA units to further expand reefer fleet Sanjam Sahi Gupta invited to ICS task force on workforce diversity DBGT handles record over 6 lakh TEUs in 2019 Exporters having AEO status permitted to pay THC directly to Terminal Operators from Feb. 5 First banana container train sent to JNPT for exports JNPT Chairman reviews work at JNPT-SEZ 'The National Logistics Policy will also boost the logistics park sector' 100 more airports to be made operational by FY24, says Economic Survey Blue Dart enhances 'Domestic Priority Dutiable' service to deliver shipments of high value across India First air cargo terminal in Madhya Pradesh to be operational soon Lufthansa Cargo publishes special flight schedule for freighters to & from China (mainland) New transport policy soon: Nitin Gadkari Pharmaceutical exports register highest-ever growth in Q3 Proposed National Logistics Policy aims big Railways focused on developing cold chain infrastructure Export bodies urge govt to look into effect of Coronavirus on trade India expected to clock GDP growth of 5.6 pc in FY 21, says Fitch Avashya Foundation distributes water wheels to 150 women farmers in Karjat Coronavirus impact on China's economy seen limited & temporary

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Developing on the rails Duisport's 2019 results predominantly stable 100 new wagons to support DCRail's growth in UK Vietjet Cargo prepares for Malaysia market entry 99.9% accuracy in the warehouse New rail-served facilities generate 62,300 carloads Kuehne + Nagel remains committed to Bremen Chinese and American ports under pressure Looking forward to new terminal in South Carolina Ports Supply chain software for fashion designer EMO Trans inaugurates branch in Thailand Port Botany railfreight connections on track Fully collapsible airstable wins authorisation Gateway Basel Nord slows down "Curiosity of the Day" Swissport chooses Lödige in Frankfurt All-in-one website for Swiss truck drivers Corona virus may trap containers in ports Aero Africa appoints Jade Da Costa as its new CCO Africa

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Flexport axes 50 jobs 'in path to profitability' Forwarders warned of shortage of cargo space once China factories reopen No clear path ahead for Atlas Air dispute with its pilots, but it may speed up Toll Group confirms its systems were targeted by ransomware hackers Smoother sailing for owners of smaller containerships as charter rates rise Surging South-east Asian flows a boost for operators like DB Schenker Paycargo's Lionel van der Walt joins board of Smart Supply Chain Alliance Brett Bissell takes over as CEO at US parcel carrier LaserShip Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9bn to settle bribery claims When Boeing flew off course ... and staff lost trust

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
All American Marine books tour boat order Seward, Alaska, based Major Marine Tours has awarded Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) a contract to build two sister vessels. The 87 foot by 32 foot Teknicraft-design aluminum catamarans, PSV in pioneering condition-based class project ABS and Dubai-headquartered P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) have agreed to a condition-based class (CBC) pilot project using the platform supply vessel (PSV), DMS Courageous. The vessel will become the first to utilize American Commercial Lines set to file for Chapter 11 Jeffersonville, Ind., headquartered American Commercial Lines Inc., one of America's largest barge transportation companies, reports that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a substantial majority of its term Towboat grounding closes Gulf Intracoastal Waterway The Coast Guard was yesterday responding to a report of a towing vessel that ran aground on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 99, near Berwick, La. Watchstanders at Vessel Traffic HII to acquire Kongsberg's Hydroid UUV subsidiary Kongsberg Maritime AS has signed an agreement to sell its underwater technology company Hydroid, Inc. for $350 million to shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII). The agreement provides that, as of closing, OMSA expands Board of Directors The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), today announced the nominated slate of its Board of Directors for 2020 - 2021. The slate is led by incoming Chairman, Minor "Tony" Cheramie, III and

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Shipping faces mandatory 40% emissions cut from the EU Regulatory changes planned by the European Union would force almost 12,000 ships to improve carbon intensity by at least 40%... VLCCs lead tanker earnings freefall as coronavirus cuts crude demand growth VLCCs are leading falls, but smaller tanker sizes see comparable earnings drops on routes unconnected with Asia Iran calls for review of tanker safety after Sanchi report The fire and thick smoke that engulfed the tanker within minutes would have made it impossible for any crew member... Baltic Exchange starts daily container freight indices Indices give a daily price for 40 ft containers on a dozen key routes based on data from 1,200 global... Will coronavirus infect the global economy? China's rise in importance in the global economy means that the impact from coronavirus could be felt worldwide Owners warned not to use virus to avoid China port calls Time charters require charterers to nominate a safe port for the vessel, but that typically covers the physical characteristics of... Hapag-Lloyd pledges better services and transparent invoicing Faster booking responses, timely and correct bills of lading and accurate invoices are top the list of improvements to customer... Coronavirus: US exporters call for extension to free time AgTC asks lines to extend concessions until the supply chain returns to normal Coronavirus: Crew-change headache on horizon as ports tighten controls Vessels on tight schedules, such as container liners, have warned of possible delays to schedules if crew members get infected... Last Word: Robotic shipping Armada aims to have a fleet of 15 unmanned surface vessels for offshore data acquisition and intervention operations Coronavirus: Shippers could face price rises High tech, consumer goods and semi-finished products most likely to be affected by factory closures Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting \| Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led... Coronavirus: Liner carriers waive container use charges In addition to the waiver on box fees, Maersk has announced more blank sailings in anticipation of further decline in... Indian shipping firms given relief as government removes VLSFO import tax The tax cut is expected to mainly help Indian shipping companies cope with IMO 2020 compliance MOL appoints new head of chemical tanker unit Top management change has been timed to follow MOL Chemical tankers making its first forays into tank terminal business Wariness pervades the Middle East as nations weigh support for US policies 'We haven't joined maximum pressure, it's well known, but we have joined the IMSC in terms of the Strait of Hormuz,'... Golden Ray wreck may be removed before hurricane season The hurricane season typically extends from June 1 to November 30 in the region around the wrecked ship

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Flexport lays off 50 in organizational restructuring LTL truckers DHE, Peninsula partner on West Coast Baltic Exchange begins publishing Freightos rate index Haven using TMS data to enhance freight invoice accuracy Savannah expands with 2030 goal of 9 million TEU Chittagong threatens penalties on overstaying FCL containers Coronavirus heightens urgency for post-CNY China-Europe rail bookings Headhaul Pacific shippers subsidize backhaul $1.6 billion annually PMSA warns of LA-LB cargo diversion from clean truck fee

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Navios Maritime Holdings 'happy' with not using scrubbers Parker: shipping has rare chance to lead others in reform VLCC earnings collapse by 32% as virus hits China's oil demand Bulkers 'lingering' in Far East, Pacific basin amid very low rates Baltic Capesize Index falls to new historic low Tsunami survivor Yamanishi Shipbuilding files for court protection Brazilian yard EAS files for bankruptcy protection Baltic Exchange steps up boxship drive with first daily index Australia clarifies restrictions on ships from China, 'no quarantine' Yang Ming in major reshuffle after $46m sale-and-leaseback loss NYK orders second in series of world's biggest LNG car carriers Authorities reveal raid of Maersk director's house in Brazilian probe Noble cleared to appeal ruling in bulker cargo damage row JMU quits merchant shipbuilding at Maizuru yard CMA CGM reveals coronavirus crew and office restrictions Capsized livestock ship accused of having 'secret decks' Michael Webber's ability to pick winners may have its limits International Seaways poised to pounce after series of shrewd financial moves and asset plays International Seaways nears a 'prexit' to shed most of its private equity overhang Michael Webber's Manhattan transfer brings new-found flexibility and accessibility Michael Webber's green scorecard designed to outlast laggards Offshore vessel owner Simon Mokster aims for 70% emissions cut by 2030 Sovcomflot turns fleet-renewal attention to suezmaxes, with two sold so far Total sees LNG as part of the marine fuelling mix by 2050 Western Bulk CEO: 'We're starting 2020 with a clean slate' Published 4 February 2020 7:09 GMT Qatargas supplies LNG commissioning cargo to India's Mundra terminal Russian LNG exports surge with Europe the key destination Princess cruiseship quarantined as coronavirus cruise havoc continues Coronavirus boosts tonne miles as Korean jet fuel heads to US Global Ship Lease takes step toward paying off $415m in debt

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Federal judge orders owners of 'chameleon carriers' to forfeit $1.3 million A federal judge recently ordered Zach and Garrett Barber to forfeit more than $1.3 million in funds they derived in an elaborate 11-year "chameleon carrier"... Canadian fuel haulers' losses mount in ugly dispute between union, refinery Dedicated carriers serving the Co-op Refinery in Saskatchewan struck in the middle as a labor dispute cuts off their livelihood. BREAKING: United Airlines pulls plug on Hong Kong service Airlines continue to react to the spread of the coronavirus by cutting more flights. Etihad Airways selling aircraft in $1 billion deal Abu Dahbi-based combination airline Etihad is selling its Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s but plans to lease back the Boeing widebodies. Manhattan Associates sees revenue record in 2019, expects repeat in 2020 Manhattan Associates says demand for cloud-based supply chain services remains robust and led to a record peak season. YRC's fourth quarter EPS less bad than forecast; rest of picture looks dark YRC posts weak fourth-quarter, hampered by bad economy Under-21 driver proposals get pushback at U.S. Senate hearing Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill. Asia-Europe container rates fall amid coronavirus threat Big one-day drop comes on heels of more restrictions for vessel calls, and concerns about slower demand. Coronavirus uncertainty trumps opportunity for air cargo carriers The coronavirus could present a silver lining for freighter operators, but any boost in business may be weeks or months away, depending on how long... New platform meets shipping industries' first track-and-trace standards INTTRA by E2open on Tuesday announced a new technology platform, compliant with the new Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Interface Standard for Track and Trace... Cummins reports weak Q4 results amid uncertainty over coronavirus Engine maker Cummins already was predicting a difficult 2020 before the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, where Cummins' manufacturing operations are shuttered. Digitization promises to level the supply chain playing field Supply chain digitization is helping drive trust and security while lowering obstacles to moving goods. Freight Futures daily curve: 2/4 February National Freight Futures open the month higher on Monday, driven by strength in South and West regions. BNSF lowers capital expenditures budget slightly for 2020 The railroad is reducing its capital expenditures budget for this year, but it will allocate more funding toward replacing and upgrading network infrastructure. Commentary: Panama Canal story shows success can follow epic failure What 'The Path Between the Seas' teaches us about leadership and the need for a backup plan US countervailing duty assessments to consider currency subsidies "The Trump administration is taking action to level the playing field for American businesses and workers," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said. Winter storms increasing volatility in western markets (with forecast video) Reefer rejections increasing in Salt Lake City market. Online Haul of Fame: Preston 151 Known on northeastern highways for its iconic orange and white trucks, Preston 151 was founded in 1932 in the Chesapeake Bay area of the United... Trump praises Texas steel mill project during USMCA signing ceremony President Donald Trump singled out a new steel mill project in Texas during the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact last Wednesday.... Freightos gets Baltic Exchange nod for container rate indices Eight-year-old company working with storied shipping group to make indices available for financial products For whom the Connecticut truckload tolls + oil falls, coronavirus spreads - WTT?!? The tolls in Connecticut may have a special place for the semis that drive their roads. Artificial intelligence is critical in today's workflow solutions Having the data and not reacting is worse than not having the data at all, according to EBE Technologies CEO. Impinj introduces future-proofed RAIN RFID reader for logistics operations The new Impinj R700 reader is designed for enterprise-grade RAIN RFID deployment, processing tags faster and with greater accuracy. Seattle startup launches partial truckload service FreightWeb scores $3 million in seed funding; patent pending on new pallet technology American Commercial Lines announces restructuring deal Change in equity control looming. Today's Pickup: Spartan Motors to focus on commercial, last-mile delivery business Spartan Motors has sold its emergency vehicle manufacturing division so it can focus on growth opportunities in commercial and last-mile vehicle development. Plus, Connecticut plans... Eaton reports lower Q4 sales and earnings Power management company Eaton Corp. missed analyst estimates in the fourth quarter, partially because of weakness in the automotive sector and a $50 million warranty... Fuel-saving TruckWings will be option on Agility Fuel conversions (with video) Startup XStream Trucking is in early talks with two major truck manufacturers about its aerodynamic drag-reducing TruckWings, but its first distribution deal makes them optional... Emerge scores $20M to expand digital freight marketplace Emerge, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based digital freight marketplace, announced Tuesday it has closed a $20 million Series A financing led by NewRoad Capital Partners, a growth... Mack Trucks boss cheers electrification infrastructure proposal Despite the first labor strike in 35 years and volatile orders for new trucks, Martin Weissburg says his current role as president of Mack Trucks...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
FUTURES 4: Crude extends decline amid lack of OPEC+ consensus Crude futures settled lower Tuesday after OPEC and its allies ended the first half of a two-day technical committee meeting with no pronouncements on new production cuts. Coronavirus quarantine leaves global shipping market reeling The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced several countries to resort to stringent quarantine checks in their battle to contain the spread and the measures are starting to have a knock-on effect on the global commodities shipping market. Low sulfur bunker prices slip back below gasoil in Asia on coronavirus fears Prices of IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels slipped back to a discount below ultra low sulfur gasoil in Asia, on concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on regional bunker demand, amid a firming gasoil market. Northwest European 0.5% marine fuel slumps to 5-month low Pricing for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe has fallen sharply in the first month of the new IMO 2020 sulfur limit, offsetting huge price gains in December and hitting its lowest level in five months. West Med VLSFO bunkers fall to 5-month lows on sinking oil complex Delivered bunker assessments for 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at Gibraltar and Malta hit their lowest points in five months Monday, on the back of falling international prices. Cargo shortages hampers VLSFO availability at Piraeus: sources Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil is tight at the port of Piraeus in Greece as the market waits for fresh arrivals of cargoes, with local production insufficient to meet demand, according to market sources. Hapag-Lloyd refuels ship with 'used cooking oil' biofuel as it targets CO2 emission cuts B20 fuel comprises 80% LSFO and 20% of biodiesel derived from cooking oils and fats used previously in the food service/ catering industries. January fuel oil barge volumes rise on month in Platts MOC trade Some 38,000 mt of the newly compliant 0.5% marine fuel traded in the MOC during January.

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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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