BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 6, 2020

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Economic pain, supply chain chaos from coronavirus to get worse in coming quarters Guangzhou Port attracts two new carriers to serve Southeast Asia Surge in number of void April sailings with sharp demand drop Box ship's schedule reliability continues to fall: Sea-Intelligence Demand drops, cargo backlogs emerge flaming warnings of 'mega congestion' Box shipping heading towards harder fall than in 2009 financial crisis Texan ports enhance infrastructure with record cargo volume Hapag-Lloyd appoints Hans Schaefer as senior managing director for Asia Air cargo volumes fall fast, but Asia shows signs of recovery John Menzies cuts 17,500 jobs globally and seeks UK government support GEODIS to fly millions of coronavirus masks from China to France

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APRIL 2, 2020
Appeal from FFFAI Chairman AV Vijaykumar regarding effects of Covid-19 on CBs & logistics industry Call for fair & equal demurrage & detention charging during current crisis Outlook for domestic ship-breaking industry turns negative with volatile scrap prices & falling rupee: ICRA Edible oil demand seen declining during March-April Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 extended for one year & other immediate relief measures announced India a net importer of copper so far this fiscal RBI extends period of realisation of value of exports to 15 months from date of export SEZ units engaged in manufacture of drugs, pharmaceuticals, hospital equipment working JN Port handles over 5 mn TEUs for second consecutive year Major Ports asked not to levy penalties/ charges/fees on port users for delays Maersk flags off first intercontinental train from Europe to Asia Virus containment measures seen significantly impacting GDP of many major economies in the short term Exim Integrated Club helps drivers stranded at Nhava Sheva parking plazas

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Pleasure and pain on the rivers Rhine Valley rail line closed after derailment Cargo at Guadeloupe Port Caraibes keeps flowing Rail-ready sites programme launched Turnpoint braves the crisis Letmeship welcomes GLS to its network An appetite for Philippine air freight Comtrak changes ownership Damco appoints Mike Meierkort as head of Americas Schuon inaugurates new warehouse MSC posts record performance in Liverpool Lithuania: drawing on air cargo know-how 25 years of service for Bremen "Curiosity of the Day" MOL unifies tankship companies Imperial and MEX join forces to leverage Turkish potential New trimodal terminal to reduce truck traffic Silk Way West conquers the Far West

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APRIL 3, 2020
Forwarders accuse $13/kg freighter airlines of 'profiteering' from Covid crisis Carriers cancel low-sulphur surcharges as fuel prices drop - along with demand UK hauliers get together to offer storage for uncollected imports to save D&D Online grocers' tills ring as orders rocket amid pandemic panic, but will it last? DHL 'flaunting' virus guidelines for the wellbeing of its workers, claims union Hero of the Week: Kerry Logistics and Trtl sock it to footsore NHS nurses Port of Tilbury boxes clever to salute the NHS Driver intentionally derailed speeding train to destroy US hospital ship CMA CGM sends Asia-Europe box ships via the Cape M&A radar: Yang Ming - the moral hazard conundrum On the wires: Swissport - Here comes the very expensive weapon of last resort On the wires: WiseTech buyers - supporters or speculators?

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APRIL 3, 2020
Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $1.5 billion contract for construction of LPD 31 Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $1.50 billion fixed-price-incentive modification to a previously awarded contract for the procurement of the detail design and construction Hornbeck Offshore to file for Chapter 11 Covington, La., based Hornbeck Offshore Services (OTCQB:HOSS) plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a Form 8K dated March 31, the company reported that it and certain of its subsidiaries Fatigue seen as factor in accident involving two Kirby Inland Marine towboats The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a March 2019 incident involving two 1968-built Kirby Inland Marine towboats, the Dixie Vandal and the Trinity. At 0408 local time on Navy awards Swiftships $50.1 million for four more landing craft Swiftships LLC, Morgan City, La., has been awarded a $50,144,904 modification to a previously-awarded contract that exercises an option for the construction of four LCU 1700 class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) transportation Laborde named East Coast distributor for Mitsubishi marine engines Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America has named Covington, La., headquartered Laborde Products as the new distributor for the East Coast of the United States for Mitsubishi Marine Engines. Laborde Products was already

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APRIL 3, 2020
Force majeure doesn't get ship operators off the loan repayments hook British-based shipping companies are in principle eligible for government coronavirus support schemes, say lawyers, but unfortunately few seem to have... Bankers go easy on owners as coronavirus bites - at least for now Lenders won't necessarily be more reasonable, but coronavirus should make them more pragmatic, more resigned, and ready to recognise the... The week in charts: More blank sailings, China shows early signs of recovery There was a considerable jump in the number of blank sailings announced on deepsea trades this week, while the Baltic... Chinese lessors warn on rising shipping defaults But bank-backed leasing houses are said to be financially confident as they can tap the inter-bank market for liquidity rather... Singapore exempts maritime from virus-linked suspension Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the suspension would not apply to economic sectors deemed 'strategic' or that 'form part... Antwerp prepares for crisis and beyond Box ports may face changing supply chain needs in a post-coronavirus world The Lloyd's List Podcast: Piracy in a time of coronavirus West African pirates clearly didn't get the memo on social distancing. Undeterred by the global coronavirus pandemic, piracy is still... Norway's shipowners braced for 35% revenue hit and lay-offs Passenger shipping expected to be hit the most, with a 90% drop, as offshore faces even tougher year compared to... Yilport's US investment plans delayed by red tape and coronavirus After losing out in the bidding for Long Beach Container Terminal in southern California, Yildirim Group chairman Robert Yildirim has... Update: Lloyd's List magazine The Lloyd's List magazine will be distributed digitally for the next three months Capacity reductions set to stay New wave of cuts likely as China export demand falls Dynacom confirms orders for seven tankers in China After lengthy talks, a pair of VLCCs at Dalian and five suezmaxes at New Times are going ahead, says Greek... Freight forwarding in the virtual office In the coronavirus lockdown, video conferencing has come to the fore in the relationship building that forwarders rely on Register now for the Lloyd's List Future Fuels Webinar Join shipping and bunker industry experts to discuss how the sector will fuel its future and what businesses can do... MOL renames tanker management arms The Japanese shipping giant reported a $146m extraordinary loss last week after coronavirus hit its bulker and containership business Daily Briefing Free to read: Bahri brings in more VLCCs as Saudi oil cargoes head out \| Capacity crunch risks return of... CDB Leasing orders $188.9m ultramax octet Chinese lessor intends to charter the newbuilds to an independent third party upon delivery Keppel closes some shipyard operations over coronavirus cases There are four known cases. Employees working on the Liza Unity FPSO and the Coral South turret project are said... Southwestern US ports back to normal after coronavirus alert Two dispatch halls had to be closed for cleaning and sanitising on Wednesday night, creating a labour shortage on the...

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APRIL 3, 2020
COVID-19 clouds freight rate forecasting, stimulates demand US truckload shippers should prioritize carrier ties during recession: analysts US importers urged to 'proactively' challenge demurrage charges Maersk speeding, slowing US imports amid COVID-19 Hapag-Lloyd to pass on NY-NJ container charge to customers JOC Rankings: Top 3PLs' revenue growth slowed before coronavirus

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APRIL 3, 2020
Scorpio Bulkers carries out reverse stock split Carnival: 'Our ability to be predictive is uncertain' Deutsche Bank swings axe at 10 of 16 shipowners on size Charter rates fall more slowly than utilisation for Navigator 'When we come out of this, it will be a different world' say Nordic insurers Marinakis management arm scoops $9.3m in Diamond S fees after merger Prime Marine Energy completes first FPSO job After buoyant start to the week, dry bulk markets drift to the close US Supreme Court ruling on Athos 1 could impact on Covid-19 response Rainmaking session pairs five groups with eight start-ups Meet the matchmaker pairing shipping with techno geeks Rainmaking accelerator proves power of partnership Royal Caribbean's top brass takes pay cuts amid virus downturn Tankers can still do well after oil price war truce, analyst says Bonuses up at Clarksons as Case and Woyda return $1.6m to staff George Procopiou's Dynacom Tankers emerges as buyer of NS United VLCC Dof seeks emergency loans and debt freeze as cash position worsens UK Supreme Court ruling will 'give comfort' to banks that have financed scuttled vessels Insurers cannot reclaim $22m payout for scuttled vessel, Supreme Court rules Sell-off for tanker futures as Saudi Arabia shows renewed appetite for supply cut Rajesh Unni seeks synergies between business and philanthropy Singapore shuts down, catching shipping by surprise Norwegian owners face 35% revenue drop as big layoffs loom Bimco edges up membership to nearly 60% of world fleet Larsen says crisis outcome unknowable but tankers can prosper Bergshaven brings in Evergas' McPhail to run B-Gas Coronavirus cluster confirmed at Singapore's Keppel Shipyard Three Torm crew injured in accident in Gulf of Guinea

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APRIL 3, 2020
FreightWaves Flashback: Motor carrier finds private telephone network way of the future We take a look back at the state-of-the-art technology that streamlined trucking in 1961. Roller-coaster ride goes on for crude-tanker stocks Tanker shares fall back as crude-oil prices surge. What comes next? American Trucking Associations: 'The second quarter is going to be terrible' Bob Costello expects many trucking companies to go out of business before the economy recovers from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Airlines continue to rationalize networks amid collapse in travel Airlines are in survival mode and could permanently rid themselves of older aircraft in effort to help financial recovery. Port of LA leader tasked with lifesaving logistics for city Mayor taps Gene Seroka to locate and deliver medical supplies critically needed during coronavirus pandemic. Ocean cargo continues to flow to the Port of Alaska Despite COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Alaska and ocean carriers calling Anchorage insist that ships loaded with containers will continue to arrive on schedule. Delta Air Lines to manufacture face shields Dealing with a crisis requires innovation and Delta Air Lines doing that on several fronts. Now it is switching gears and making face shields for... Pilots raise concern with FAA about protection from coronavirus A pilot' union says airlines need to be held more accountable for protecting cockpit crews from the coronavirus, but at the corporate level all airlines... Damco meets pandemic logistics challenge head-on No one was prepared for the global shipping disruption caused by COVID-19, but Mike Meierkort said Damco's resiliency program is "the closest thing to having...

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APRIL 3, 2020
Sinopec plant supplies first IMO-compliant fuel for bonded bunkering at Guangzhou port Sinopec's Guangzhou Petrochemical refinery in the southern Guangdong province of China has supplied IMO-compliant marine fuel for delivery to ocean-going vessels, the company said on its website Friday. Port of Singapore to stay open for operations amid stricter steps to control coronavirus The Port of Singapore will remain open for operations even though stricter measures have been announced in the country to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said Friday. Brazil's Petrobras sees crude, bunker fuel exports rising in May: CEO Brazilian state-led oil producer and refiner Petrobras expects exports of crude oil and refined products, especially bunker fuel, to grow in May as key trading partner China emerges from a coronavirus-led shutdown, CEO Roberto Castello Branco said. Bunkers market bucks trend of lower ICE LSGO, follows crude up The marine fuel bunkers price bucked the recent trend of tracking ICE LSGO downwards after it followed Brent's upwards Thursday. OIL QUARTERLY: COVID-19 weighs on European fuel oil in unexpected start to year The European marine fuel oil market has seen a turbulent year fundamentally so far, from contending with the monumental change that was IMO 2020 to facing demand destruction on the back of the coronavirus pandemic. OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs on OPEC+ meeting optimism, but US unemployment numbers create headwind Crude oil prices jumped again Friday morning on discussions by global leaders of production cuts, but new bearish US unemployment numbers held prices down from their earlier highs. External: Global Risk Management

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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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