BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 9, 2020

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Blaze on Cosco mega box ship off India put under control Continuing volume slide in south-bound Asia-Oceania trade Coal exports to China look good as Beijing looks less green US DOT seeks public input on National Freight Strategic Plan Kenya's Mombasa port hits record box throughput of 1.4 million TEU in 2019 Tesla borrows US$1.4 billion from Chinese for Shanghai factory ACI's Arctic Shipping Summit is in Montreal from March 11-12 Damco anticipates air cargo sector to pick up in second half 2020 Saudia launches ambitious logistics services for Saudi Arabian airports Norway's Widereo airline chooses e-cargoware's cloud-based cargo platform

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JANUARY 8, 2020
GAC India handles massive project cargo in Cochin Jewellery exhibition hosted onboard cruise vessel Shippers' body issues advice for importers & exporters facing demands for surcharges post-IMO 2020 Chief Secretary emphasises on capacity enhancement at Paradip Port JNPT achieves new high of 5.10 m TEUs in 2019 JNPT adds high-performance tug to fleet Truck rentals on trunk routes up in Jan. Commerce Dept mulls introducing compulsory licencing for 'others' imports Middle East tensions could impact India's exports to Iran: FIEO

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More trains between Duisburg and Lübeck Port of Dunkirk looks back on a successful 2019 Air freight demand down "only" 1.1% in November Wisetech Global acquires Swiss company Sisa David F. Adam of USMX named person of the year Atlas Air deal brings B747 back to EL AL One rola train per hour on the Brenner axis Hupac introduces "train radar" Beverage logistics: Hillebrand takes over Royal IRU announces advocacy leadership changes New terminal at LHG operational Roll Group enlarges its fleet New trailer to transport crane weights and crane parts Kale Logistics Solutions and Trade-Van sign MoU "Curiosity of the Day" New hands at the helm of DAL/JTE Finnair grows cargo business by almost 10%

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JANUARY 8, 2020
Rising low-sulphur fuel costs begin to bite shipping lines in Asia Seko Logistics expands cross-border e-commerce with Air-City acquisition Chittagong port ready for a business boost as connectivity expands El Al ready for take-off into a competitive freighter market Annual global air freight volumes decline, but pressures are easing Misdeclared lithium battery cargo caused Cosco Pacific fire 2019 the 'calm before the storm' for conventional reefer shipping, says analyst Raluca Marian appointed new general delegate of the IRU at the EU On the wires: Living the dream no more as WiseTech hits another low Supply chain radar: AusPost (et al) - save postal services by killing snail mail On the wires: Here's why DHL Supply Chain divestments make good sense Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics sinks (again) outside trading hours

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JANUARY 8, 2020
Two more Hamburg fireboats to be Schottel equipped Following the delivery of what was then hailed as Europe's most modern fireboat, the Branddirektor Westphal, last year (see earlier story), the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has ordered two more firefighting vessels. Finnlines orders environmentally RoPax duo at Chinese shipyard Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Grimaldi Group member Finnlines has ordered two environmentally friendly Superstar 5,100 lane-meter RoPax vessels from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Expected to be CIT leads $56 million financing for two tankers New York, N.Y., headquartered CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business led the arrangement of $56 million in financing toward the acquisition of two large commercial shipping tankers, Gladding-Hearn will build new class of launch for Maryland pilots The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Called the "Baltimore Class" after the pilots' base of operations at the Bouchard ordered to compensate fired whistleblower A whistleblower investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that Bouchard Transportation Company Inc., B. No. 272 Corp - a petroleum barge company based

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JANUARY 8, 2020
Greek owners take top S&P spot in 2019 Greek buyers outspent their rivals in all three mainstream market sectors, splashing out a total of $3.2bn on 234 units Nordic American sees 'bonanza' in tankers market Herbjorn Hansson's company has booked one of its 23 suezmax tankers for a time charter equivalent of more than $100,000... Dunkirk switches on cold ironing CMA CGM vessel becomes the first to use shore power at French port Star Bulk set to benefit from scrubber advantage Petros Pappas-led outfit on track for strong cash generation thanks to recent acquisitions and improving dry bulk fundamentals, and early... Empire gains 'soft' Norwegian listing for product tanker outfit Empire Product Tankers has been listed on the new 'Family & Friends' platform in Norway, described by Oslo Børs as... Hiscox adopts Concirrus marine hull analytics platform The platform will include a new predictive pricing module, which Concirrus says will enable Hiscox to analyse existing portfolios in... Finnlines orders new ro-pax vessels New hybrid ferries will be larger and more efficient than current fleet Daily Briefing Free to read: Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions \| US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks... Yang Ming enhances Taiwan to Japan network Weekly service will take effect from January 26, with port rotation being Kaohsiung - Osaka - Kobe - Hakata Asia to Indian subcontinent box trade set for recovery Exports from China to the Indian subcontinent rose in November 2019, reversing an earlier decline Qatar and Kuwait agree new contract to supply the Al-Zour LNG project When fully operational, Al-Zour is expected to produce 22m tonnes of natural gas a year and will have a storage... Enterprise dispatches first ethylene cargo from its new export terminal The shipment, which is destined for Asia, is believed to be chartered by Marubeni Tasik Subsea wins award in legal tussle with Fugro Fugro and Tasik Subsea are still pursuing claims and counter-claims against each other in relation to the termination of a... Misdeclared lithium batteries caused fire on Cosco boxship Burnt-out batteries were reportedly found in a container operated by Wan Hai, which was loaded at China's Nanshan port and...

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JANUARY 8, 2020
DAT brings $68 billion in data to rate forecasting TradeLens members seek approval to exchange US blockchain data Trucker classification effort ripe for national expansion New era dawns for Universal Postal Union Carriers face jump in pilot fees at China's YICT THE Alliance to roll out HMM mega-ships in revised Asia-Europe network

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JANUARY 8, 2020
UBS raises 2020 outlook on Carnival Allseas accuses McDermott of failing to pay seven-figure bill Diana Shipping charters panamax to Phaethon After rocket attack, Trump again threatens Iran with sanctions GasLog FSRU venture wins new partners, seeks one more Capesize routes to China showing signs of life again Cargill benefits from long-term IMO 2020 planning as prices spike Mystery illness kills contractor during Petrobras FPSO transport Grimaldi inks order for more Superstar ropax newbuilds for Finnlines Thenamaris fetches top dollar for Muntajat charter of midsize LPG carrier How Dimosthenis Bakopoulos' crackdown spoiled the looters' $100m party Container freight rates soar as lines cash in on rush to beat Chinese New Year VLCC owners braving Strait of Hormuz as tensions simmer Decade ahead presents profound challenges and major change NITC VLCC's reappearance suggests Iran 'will not interfere' in Hormuz Stamatis Molaris' Empire linked to MR tanker spin-off in Oslo Dynagas Arc7 LNG ship goes in for containment system repairs Armator Shipping launches as new d'Amato-backed bulker operator New $380m debt package promises boost for International Seaways Clarksons Platou: Frontline's VLCCs make it a 'Very Large Cash Company' DECADE AHEAD: Marine insurance sector strives for sustainable profitability Shandong Shipping quietly becomes VLCC owner with Euronav buy DECADE AHEAD: Shipyard and technology sectors prepare for regulatory and digital change Dalian Success adds to bulker orderbook in China Scrubbers result in two-tier market for containerships Tasik's termination tussle with Fugro far from over

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JANUARY 8, 2020
Freight services company owner faces fraud charges Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege. Air freight volume drops again in November, but at slower pace The November decline was one of the smallest in 2019. Wabtec buys Iowa locomotive builder and repairer Wabtec says the $29 million acquisition of RELCO will expand its freight services offerings. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/8 Trucking Freight Futures quietly post mixed results for second consecutive day on Tuesday. Lytx reports 'largest-ever' investment in video telematics Video telematics provider Lytx Inc. receives new financial backing from private equity group in a deal that values the company at more than $2.5 billion. Saia's CFO leaves for top executive job at Americold Saia's CFO leaves after just 8 months to return to reefer warehousing firm Americold Shippers should expect LTL rate increases in 2020 Recon Logistics President expects LTL rate increases in the new year. Will AK Steel be a steal or a raw iron deal for Cliffs? Is this a golden opportunity for a vertical integration, or is it a defensive move to bail out a troubled customer? Trump threatens more economic sanctions against Iran "As long as I'm president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," President Trump said in a televised address to the... Snowstorms keep trucking across Northwestern US (with forecast video) Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest. Today's Pickup: Trucker 'in agony' over fatal Indiana crash Michigan semi driver charged in deadly pileup pens heartfelt note as authorities continue investigation into suspected case of distracted driving that claimed three lives. Railroads want price-fixing lawsuits at one venue A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads' request to move legal proceedings on... Air cargo slump does not stop Liege The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes. Atlas Air lands El Al as new customer El Al is hiring Atlas Air to provide a large freighter and fly it on a key route between Europe and Tel Aviv. E-commerce returns give truckers boost Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months. Greenbrier's quarterly revenue dips on lower deliveries Railcar manufacturer says deliveries fell off from a record sequential quarter. Drilling Deep: How long does relief from AB5 last in California? The "New Year's Eve surprise" may have been a first step toward getting the California trucking industry out from under the AB5 legislation that will... Data analytics, digital twins and the idea of supply chain disruption Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations. Mexico train robberies rose 13% in third-quarter 2019 During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by... Trucking Math: Why a 'Mile' isn't necessarily a 'Paid Mile' The trucking world can be confusing at times and no where else is this more obvious than the trucking world's use of the term mile. How are diesel prices determined? Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices... BR Williams' Thomas Bardwell: Unexpected pressures will test carriers A host of issues, from regulations to overcapacity, are coming together to place unanticipated stresses on carriers just as 2020 begins. CES 2020: Kenworth collaborates with Dana on medium-duty electric truck Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks. Politics scuppers St. Louis airport privatization Airport reports increasing cargo activity FAA bans US airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq. CES 2020: Ivanka Trump talks the future of work (with video) The first daughter's speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions. New North American trade pact nears finish in US Senate Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration. Seko acquires forwarder, e-commerce firm Air-City to expand NYC, China operations Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China Nine 'Marine Highway' projects win federal grants The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine "marine highway" projects. Airline trade group monitoring Middle East tensions IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.

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JANUARY 8, 2020
Zhoushan LSMGO-LSFO spread narrows to record low as LSFO prices rise The price spread between Zhoushan-delivered low sulfur marine gasoil and low sulfur bunker fuel narrowed to $5/mt Wednesday, the narrowest the spread has been since S&P Global Platts started assessing the low sulfur bunker fuel grade on July 1. FUTURES 8: Crude slides more than 4% as Trump comments, US crude build mollify supply concerns The oil complex settled sharply lower Wednesday as the market shed supply risk premiums amid toned down US rhetoric toward Iran and US crude and product builds. US warns of maritime threats to Middle East shipping The US-Iran standoff has sent oil prices soaring to touch $70/b on Monday for the first time since September. Freight netback for Urals FOB Primorsk in 2020 The flat rate will be adjusted using the Worldscale rate published in the Platts Dirty Tankerwire for a 100kt Aframax Baltic to UKC route. SHIPPING: Owners may avoid Persian Gulf; war risk premia spikes Some of the owners are not prepared for their ships to dock at ports in the Persian Gulf, while others are adopting a "wait and watch" attitude. S Korea ready to release strategic oil reserves if crude supply disrupted The government will consider releasing its strategic oil reserves in case the country faces disruptions in crude supplies from the Persian Gulf, a Ministry official said. China's LNG-fueled VLCC could be big win for future natgas demand The order shows that the largest cargo ships are able to run economically on gas. Singapore 10/500 ppm gasoil spread narrows on ample ULSD supply, firm 500 ppm demand 500 ppm should have more advantage over 10 ppm, if it's going into the fuel oil side to make 0.5% sulfur marine fuel, because of its density, a source 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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