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BRIEFS

October 5, 2020

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OCTOBER 4, 2020
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations Mansukh Mandaviya launches Diamond Jubilee celebrations of SCI MOL establishes Offshore Technical Division DGTR recommends increasing import duty on Phthalic Anhydride imported from South Korea Export of goods to be exempted from the new provision of TCS GST waiver on export freight extended until September 2021 DPT operationalises two mobile harbour cranes to boost cargo handling capability JNPT handles project cargo of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link in record time Rakesh Shrivastava assumes charge as MbPT CVO VOC Port pitched as being ideal for international container transhipment hub APSEZ to levy train access charge from Nov. 1 on container trains arriving at Mundra Port National multimodal transportation plan on the anvil Railways achieves more freight revenue & loading in Sept., reflecting broad trends in economic turnaround Railways considering linking of Kisan trains with seasonal produce Exports up 5.27 pc year-on-year in September

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Rates through the roof First Airbus solution for freight in A350 cabin Shipping agent despatches train to China David Goh appointed VP Asia Pacific Redelivery of IAI's first P2F B737-700 freighter Heppner ventures into uncharted terrain Rail access for customers without private sidings Ship managing unit with two stakeholders Another cyber victim M&M launches Austrian affiliate Clipper Group chooses CEO USA: safe rail-shipping practices honoured From Dubai to a second point in Mexico Chapman Freeborn strengthens humanitarian efforts Laurels for Europa Worldwide "Curiosity of the Day" New 40 t truck to supply stonemasons ICS publishes updated corona guidance 90 years ago today: the end of British airship plans

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Slack season? Not on shipping lanes, where high demand still holds sway Cyber-attack victim CMA CGM struggling to restore bookings, say customers UK ports welcome £200m fund to help them deal with post-Brexit red tape CH Robinson says digital brokerage offers truckers better deal than contracts India's container crisis could last a further three months, say forwarders Greenbriar Equity invests $500m in Uber Freight to boost logistics platform 'Where have all the pallets gone? On shelves in warehouses, every one' Industry veteran (and favourite) David Lara retires - 48 years to the day Supply chain radar: The ocean freight competition rub - hello Herfindahl, my old friend

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Chouest to build Damen-designed ASD tugs Damen Shipyards Group reports that it has been has been awarded a contract to design a new offshore terminal tug for Edison Chouest Offshore. Damen says that Chouest will initially build two Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has unveiled a hydrogen hybrid design offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), the Ulstein J102, that can operate Costa Cruises to bring third ship back into operation Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand is to put a third ship back into service: its flagship LNG-fueled Costa Smeralda. Delivered at the end of last year by Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard, the Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $59.8 million America's largest provider of dredging services, Oakbrook, Ill., headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major awards totaling $59.8 million. The awarded work includes: Atchafalaya USCG's ninth National Security Cutter completes acceptance trials Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758) has successfully completed two days of acceptance sea trials in the CDC extends cruise ship "No Sail" order Retests conducted on 12 members of the crew of the TUI Cruises operated Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus came back negative on Tuesday, according

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Trafigura flags financial consequences of regional carbon measures The shipping industry can't afford to not be aligned on decarbonisation - there will be financial consequences that will ultimately... US restocking cycle to boost container demand Container shipping could continue to benefit from high import levels in to major consuming economies even during the traditional fourth-quarter... The week in charts: Asia-Europe freight rates at new high; greener ships on order Ahead of China's Golden Week, freight rates were largely unchanged on east-west trades but reached a four year high on... Walls in the Channel? Illegal, immoral, impractical, impossible The only thing that could make the demand for a 'wall' in the English Channel anymore risible would have been... Aegean signs with Cosco Heavy for aframax tankers The latest aframax newbuildings to be built for Aegean Shipping at the Yangzhou yard continue a string of orders that... Economic Outlook: Weak oil demand and lower spending hit seaborne trade Coronavirus-related travel restrictions and a decline in household spending are the main factors behind a decrease in global seaborne trade... StealthGas adds to Japanese-built LPG fleet Greece-based owner says that the move is part of a partial fleet renewal after the phasing out of 13 older... Norway pioneers 'flexible' fuel cell technology to cut emissions by 40% The system, which provides flexibility in terms of fuel use, will first be tested at the Sustainable Energy catapult centre... Euronav returns $200m to shareholders The Belgian oil tanker owner has spent $100m on share buybacks in just over three months and another $100m on... Thome and Carsten Rehder to form joint venture Singapore shipmanager Thome Group will form a joint venture with German shipowner Carsten Rehder to manage its fleet of mainly... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trafigura wants to add $300 per tonne of CO2 to its bunker bill, here's why Commodities trader Trafigura is calling for 'drastic' measures to speed up the decarbonisation of shipping through a bunker levy charge... Ports are enabling the supply chains of the future Resilience will need to be at the forefront of everyone's minds over the next 12 months, as new border arrangements... Cyber attack: IMO restores some access, though key systems still offline The IMO said while some email systems and virtual meetings access has been restored, other key processes remain offline to... WSC reshapes board as it marks milestone Senior leaders from majority of top 10 container lines will now have a voice in shaping policy at the organisation UK offers funding to ports as EU exit looms UK government launches fund to ensure customs facilities are in place as country prepares for new European trading regime VLGC supply-demand balance recovery 'a year away' The key to short term supply-demand balance, however, will be crew repatriations. This involves diverting vessels to ports that enable... Centrica agrees long-term LNG supply contract Shenergy is expected to receive the contracted cargoes via either of its two terminals at Yangshan or Wuhaogou Call for tighter controls after virus outbreak on bulker Western Australia has called for stricter rules on ships entering the country as it investigates a coronavirus outbreak on a... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping's cyber defences fail attack test \| China port congestion not linked to Australian trade spat \|... 7

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
New Gerald Desmond Bridge will expedite LA-LB truck flow Minority stake sale reveals Uber Freight's logistics provider ambitions Recovery close for ro-ro market: Grimaldi Group COVID-19 quarantine for Chinese ships vexes Indian port flow Big wind projects blow through the US East Coast US-China uncoupling charts new future for container shipping

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Baltic Dirty Tanker Index hits record low with persistent oversupply Negative returns are reported on several US and Mediterranean trading routes Scorpio Bulkers continues to build wind warchest with second kamsarmax sale Latest deal has added $5m more in liquidity for pricey WTIV programme Capesize spot rates have risen by almost 50% over the past four days Rates for capesize bulkers get a nice boost from China's need for more iron ore Longshoreman sues after allegedly catching Covid-19 on boxship He seeks lost wages, medical expenses and other damages Scott Borgerson resigns as CargoMetrics chief executive to avoid being a 'distraction' Borgerson's rumoured links with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell have led to him parting ways with the company he founded Not all gloom and doom for VLCCs as US exports remain resilient Vessel earnings in the US Gulf outperform other regions with long-haul shipments to China Dee4 Capital Partners secures cash for two more tanker buys Carsten Mortensen-led venture finances sixth vessel and locks in funds for fleet growth Cobas Asset Management joins sell-off of Golar LNG shares While BW Group buys up stock, investor reveals culling its position by more than 500,000 shares Major Golar LNG shareholder Cobas joins sell-off While BW Group buys up stock, Spanish investor Cobas Asset Management culled its position by more than 500,000 shares Vroon claims world first with 'biosafe' offshore vessel class approval Dutch owner says RINA has certified that VOS Champagne meets new crew safety standards during Covid-19 pandemic Bunker quality concerns emerge amid aviation slump Using jet fuel components to produce marine fuel could create flash-point issues Lebanon seeks to arrest shipowner and captain after Beirut port blast Interpol asked to issue international warrants for two Russian citizens following August's tragedy Ionic Shipping lands profitable period charter for aframax newbuilding ExxonMobil paying total of $27.5m over charter period as spot rates slump IMO meetings to carry on despite cyber-attack Maritime regulator says its cyber defences were all in order and it acted to adopt security measures ahead of other UN agencies Share discount and VLCC sale convinced Hungary's HOLD to buy into ADS Crude HOLD Asset Management explains why it has become the second-biggest investor in the Oslo-listed tanker company Scotline celebrates first 40 years with pioneering hybrid order at Bodewes UK shipowner adds to multipurpose fleet with fourth ship in series at Dutch yard Columbia steps up crew welfare drive with 'cradle-to-grave' benefits package Shipmanager contributing to life insurance and investment pot to ensure happy seafarers after Covid-19 trauma Norwegian prime minister launches Odfjell's flexible fuel cell project Chemical tanker owner working with Wartsila and others to develop pilot system using green ammonia, LNG and other fuels SSL Endeavour Cyprus and Greece wins Lloyd's approval Company becomes first Cyprus-based specialist marine broker to achieve registration at historic insurance market Thome and Carsten Rehder form new bulker and boxship management venture Thome Germany will handle Rehder fleet and look to expand with new additions Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Solstad may have to buy $122m offshore vessel after charter axed Lease terms leave Norwegian owner with potentially huge outlay unless it finds new work for Normand Maximus DNV GL roped in to help restart Singapore's cruise industry Cruise operators hope protocols can be put in place ahead of the lucrative December school holiday peak. Castor Maritime snaps up another panamax as fleet doubles in four months Cypriot owner adds third bulker since June following equity offerings UK Chamber of Shipping recommendations lay out roadmap for cruise restart Framework aims to set safe path for operations as country remains off the cruise map Total's bunker arm targets global reach on LNG fuel supply Managing director Jerome Leprince-Ringuet says the transition to LNG fuelling is already underway Total Marine Fuels Global Solution is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Singapore's Consort Bunkers bulks up with product tanker buys Bunker tanker player adds ships to its Singapore and Middle East bunkering fleets Genco and Cosco bulkers in separate groundings off US coast Suezmaxes hit multi-year lows as tankers continue languishing Time charter equivalent rates for a ship on the Black Sea-Mediterranean route fell below zero A Keppel-South Korean yard merger could be a game-changer, says analyst Synergies from such a deal could help in the battle against lower cost Chinese shipyards

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Long Beach bridge, decade in the making, opens Monday The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010. FreightWaves Flashback: Which South Atlantic port is really No. 1? 1971: Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston duke it out for Southeastern port crown. CMA CGM hires driver of digitization strategy Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn't mention this week's ransomware attack. National Airlines expands 747 freighter fleet by 150% National Airlines - not National the car rental company - is adding three 747s to its freighter fleet at a time when shippers are desperate...

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
INTERVIEW: Singapore's Equatorial Marine boosts storage, digitalizes bunkering services The company plans to to bring its storage capability to up to approximately 1 million cu m, Choong said. External: Global Risk Management INTERVIEW: Bunker supplier Monjasa keeps up growth momentum through challenging 2020 "2020 has developed positively so far and we have recorded higher volumes in each month of 2020 compared to 2019," Molholt said. Indian government extends tax waiver on freight in relief for exporters The waiver will be applicable to both air and ocean export freight, India's finance ministry said. Singapore HSFO swap trades on Platts MOC rises 37% in September The rise came on the back of the doubling of 180 CST HSFO physical trades during the MOC process to 200,000 mt. Scrubber bet could pay off in post-COVID world: Vortexa "There is a possibility that this fuel spread could widen if we look at a post-COVID environment," Huang said. Shippers look for alternatives after CMA CGM suspends e-bookings on ransomware attack "There are problems with e-booking," an Indian-based NVOCC 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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