BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 14, 2020

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US, China prepare to sign initial accord tomorrow to ease trade war Japanese shipping lines see a positive year ahead Tighter capacity drives up container spot rates on major trade lanes Chittagong boosts rail freight connectivity to enhance box volume SEKO expands air freight presence through buy up of Air-City in New York Brazil's Embraer completes air cargo deal to enter drone business with Elroy Air Global airfreight market set for rebound in 2020: IATA Singapore Airlines adds extra weekly flight to Kolkata British Airways suspends dog travel via the cargo hold

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JANUARY 13, 2020
Allcargo partners with Blackstone to develop logistics parks David Loosley appointed Secretary-General & CEO of BIMCO Hapag-Lloyd opens new Quality Service Centre in Mauritius MOL & COSCO name new LNG carrier Port of Rotterdam Authority welcomes European Green Deal Yang Ming launching Taiwan-Japan service Textile imports surge to new high Container traffic up as Major Ports register marginal increase in volume for the first 9 months Environment Minister urged to clear developmental projects at Deendayal Port IAS trainees visit JNPT to understand the functioning of port facilities Prime Minister attends 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust; launches multimodal development projects Cabinet approves capital grant as VGF for setting up North-East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid GSTR-1 deadline to avail waiver of fee extended to Jan. 17 GCCI elects Anil Kumar Jain its new President

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Variegated and dynamic UK: New rail service connects East Midlands Gateway Qatar Airways Cargo launches freighter service to Japan MHP Solution Group continues expansion strategy Britannia opens new office in New York More speed and higher axle load in Lithuania Emirates Skycargo is well poised for the future CMA CGM tidies up its global portfolio USD 500 million for logistics facilities in China Baltic's biggest cargo airport aims even higher Joint efforts to expand intermodal network New regional structure at Leschaco International maritime research fund endorsed "Curiosity of the Day" Vos Logistics completes takeover of SNEL Russian Railways: export cargo volumes on the rise Americold appoints new CCO (No) more conversions in 2020 Signal Maritime and Heidmar join forces

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JANUARY 13, 2020
Yet another 'challenging' year for box carriers balancing demand and capacity More anger in Melbourne docks as Patrick cuts night shifts at short notice Shippers' forum puts forward new criteria for EC liner consortia block exemption Seko Logistics ready to hit acquisition trail in Europe and SE Asia East coast shipping in India grinding to a halt with lack of LSFO Lothar Thoma appointed new forwarding MD at Gebruder Weiss Market Insight Q&A: It's logical - show your people some love in logistics Supply chain radar: CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé and 'the power of deal-making' Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel, defying price estimates, needs a 'catalyst'

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JANUARY 13, 2020
BIMCO names new Secretary General BIMCO reports that, following a thorough executive search, it has appointed David Loosley as its new Secretary General & CEO with effect from June 2020. Loosley joins from the Institute of Marine Panama Canal to adopt measures to ensure water availability and route reliability Due to changing rainfall patterns and historic low water levels at Gatun Lake, the main source of water for the Panama Canal, from February 15, the Panama Canal Authority will adopt measures IRPT appoints Dede Smith as Deputy Director Dede Smith has joined Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) as its new Deputy Director. IRPT is a nationwide trade association for users of the U.S. inland waterway system Before joining Wärtsilä helps short-sea go LNG Four new next-generation 5,800 DWT LO/LO (lift-on, lift-off) short-sea cargo vessels being built at the WuHu Shipyard in China will be among the first-ever of their type to be LNG-fueled. Ordered by VIDEO: Service deal with Alfa Laval adds connectivity to Safe Bulkers scrubbers In June 2018, Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) selected Alfa Laval to retrofit 20 of its vessels with PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber systems. Now the dry bulk operator has signed a long-term Alfa China cites two ships for IMO 2020 violations China cites two ships for IMO 2020 violations The Standard P&I Club says that it has received reports that since 1 January 2020 there have been two separate ships in Chinese waters

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JANUARY 13, 2020
UK ports expect smooth Brexit, as volumes decline after stockpiling spike 'There has been a Brexit effect. If you go and speak to the ro-ro specialists at Immingham and Dover, they've... Iran's flag-shopping fleet drags registries into sanctions net Registries and flag administrations can expect the US authorities to pay close attention to anything that gives off the impression... Russian diluent heads for Venezuela via Gibraltar STS Vessel tracking shows that state-owned Russian oil company Rosneft is supplying diluent via multiple ship-to-ship transfer shipments and voyages in... Box lines benefit from seasonal demand Rates have been buoyant on many head haul routes but there are signs that carriers are struggling to recover increased... US box imports set to stabilise after tariff surges Port throughput figures show impact of tariffs on US imports Carriers 'battle-hardened' for challenging year Container lines will need to find space for an additional 1.5m teu of capacity this year Tax rebate to make China a self-sufficient nation for low-sulphur fuel With the tax removal, China's domestic production of very low sulphur fuel oil is expected to top 15m tonnes this year... BIMCO appoints David Loosley as chief executive David Loosley takes over as head of BIMCO from Angus Frew, who is stepping down for personal reasons after seven... Shippers call for new criteria to assess consortia rules Global Shippers' Forum calls for 'customer-facing' assessment of consortia benefits Maersk looks to greater digitalisation to boost Indian trade Under India's Sagarmala national maritime development plan, port capacity has been increased significantly and the right investments are being made... Letter to the Editor: PIL responds to arrest claims Pacific International Lines chairman Teo Siong Seng confident that vendors continue to support carrier Daily Briefing Free to read: Bunker bills a bitter pill for PIL \| Is shipping at risk from Iran? \| Saudis switch... Indonesia clean energy programme propels Humpuss fleet expansion The Jokowi-led government has come under pressure to substitute imported crude and coal in the transport and power generation sectors... Qingdao reorganises port management Some executive replacements have been recruited from outside of the company Dry bulk market fragile as sulphur cap takes its toll Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan suggests there is a need to either to reduce the cost of freight or increase the... Moves to reduce tensions along Middle East shipping lanes S&P Global Ratings said it would 'closely monitor the potential long-term effect of the geopolitical tension in the region and... ADNOC seals LPG and naptha supply deals with Indonesia The deals are seen as potentially helping the UAE-based group to gain more market presence in one of Southeast Asia's... Training for ballast is still key issue There are dozens of ballast water management system providers. That can cause difficulties for crew members, who have to get...

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JANUARY 13, 2020
Judge delays California trucking decision involving AB5 legislation EPA seeks port input on tougher truck emission plan Technology, mandatory truck slots push LA-LB turn times to near six-year low California's anti-AB5 strategy may not work in NJ: attorney Panama Canal levies fees to mitigate impact of low water levels Carrier customers spell out dislike for EU block exemption Year of the salmon lifts Norway-China air cargo

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JANUARY 13, 2020
MarAd gets 'inadequate' $1bn in government funding for 2020 Mnuchin: US working with China to cut off Iranian oil exports Bouchard hit by feds for retaliating against whistleblower Shipowners should 'keep options open' on fuelling choices Dry bulk shipping could benefit as Europe turns away from coal Pirates release three crew members taken from dredger after Nigerian bloodbath Champion Tankers emerges as buyer of arrested Alpha tanker Christian Berg to oversee new regime at reborn Wilson Offshore T&T Salvage secures Golden Ray wreck removal business IMarEST boss David Loosely takes on Bimco CEO role VLCC scrubber payback time cut to five months as rates boom Mauro Balzarini bounces back with plans for LNG-powered livestock carriers General cargoship sinks off Indonesia but crew safe Drugs gang threatened and robbed Zeaborn officer in raid Moundreas company fetches strong rate for older suezmax Clean tankers hedge their bets in face of Hormuz uncertainty China catches two ships flouting low sulphur rules

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JANUARY 13, 2020
Research panel debates funding sources for truck parking Advocacy groups differ on effectiveness of public and private financing to meet high demand. Warehouse project approval violated California environmental laws, attorney general says Moreno Valley ignored environmental regulations when it greenlighted construction of the World Logistics Center, one of the largest complexes in the country. Why haven't Iran tensions hiked tanker rates (yet)? Tanker rates haven't shot up further on new Iran tensions, yet they remain extremely high. Volcanic eruption shuts down transportation in the Philippines Taal volcano entered "period of intense unrest", shutting down Manila's international airport. Overcapacity will continue to dog container shipping in 2020 The shipping consultants Drewry predicts carriers should be able to return "solid if unspectacular results" in 2020. European airlines report cargo declines for 2019 Three large carrier groups reported similar results. Federal judge extends temporary injunction against AB5 in California It isn't clear how long the temporary order will be in effect but plaintiffs seem happy that it will be replaced with something longer-lasting. CES 2020: Kenworth quietly reveals autonomous truck Kenworth skipped the fanfare in showing its Class 8 autonomous truck for the first time ar CES 2020. Consolidation helps shippers satisfy modern consumers' and retailers' demands To remain competitive in the marketplace, shippers need to adapt. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/13 Trucking Freight Futures recap for the week ending Friday, January 10, 2020: East region strengthens; West and South regions weaken Today's pickup: Testing the last-mile waters; Avoiding the Arctic Few truckers have jumped into the last-mile segment; more firms pledge not to ship across the Arctic Ocean Universal Logistics Holdings names new CEO amid 'soft' environment Universal Logistics Holdings names current head of transportation Tim Phillips as its new CEO. Phillips succeeds former CEO Jeff Rogers who "separated" from the company... Qatar Airways Cargo launching freighter service to Osaka The return flight on the twice-weekly service beginning this week will stop in Hong Kong. LR Electric may launch Mack Trucks' electromobility future Mack Trucks has entered the electric vehicle space with its LR Electric refuse truck, but it may not be done. The engine, with modifications, may... Snowstorms this week to cause more trouble for Northwest truckers (with forecast video) More potential problems for truckers on I-90, US-2 over Northwest mountain passes. FMC adjusts container shipping violation penalties The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is required by the 2015 Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Improvements Act to annually adjust its civil penalty amounts in... What is Total Cost Per Mile for truckload carriers? Chris Henry runs fleet profitability benchmarking and analytics for FreightWaves and facilitates the TCA's TPP program. If you are interested in benchmarking your fleet's performance... Career Tracks: Charter Brokerage, HubTran and OmniTRAX make key hires The Containerization & Intermodal Institute, EROAD and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock announce board appointments. Fostering sustainable supply chains in era of expedited shipping Businesses can leverage technology and incentivize consumers to ensure sustainability within their logistics operations. Are nuclear verdicts out of control? Seth Holm of FreightWaves Freight Intel Group writes about the impact of nuclear verdicts on the trucking industry. Will 2020 be a tipping point for... Amazon Alexa to enable fuel payments at gas stations Amazon has enabled customers to pay digitally at gas stations via Alexa, which can confirm the station location and pump number and activate the pump... Mercury Gate to expand in Europe this year FreightTech 25 entrant has big plans for 2020, says president and CEO.

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JANUARY 13, 2020
MGO-0.5%S spread shrinks in Americas on weather, demand fundamentals: sources The gap between spot prices of MGO and 0.5%S marine fuel bunkers continued to be talked narrow to open the week, as warmer weather in New York played a key role amid weaker supply-demand fundamentals, sources said Monday. EMEA product tanker rates pressured with stable marine fuel prices Clean tanker vessel owners experienced market softening on the back of fundamentals, with Mediterranean owners in particular having enjoyed skyrocketing rates for large parts of December, as new 2020 Worldscale flat rates fail to support indications at firm levels. FUTURES 5: Crude backwardation erodes as oversupply narrative takes hold Prompt-dated NYMEX WTI futures settled at parity Monday as oversupply concerns weighed on front-month crude prices. External: Global Risk Management US still needs Middle East oil, OPEC spare capacity: analysts Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the US is energy-independent and does not need Middle East oil. US sanctions on Iran will boost Middle East energy security: State Department official "We've deprived the regime of tens of billions of dollars that would have otherwise gone to fund proxy wars, terrorism and instability." Singapore oil product swaps assessments to roll over on Feb 17 The balance February swaps will not be published from February 17 onwards. TRADER NOTE: Pavilion Energy commences Europe LNG, gas operations Jose Simon, formerly the head of global gas at Iberdrola, has been appointed managing director of Pavilion Energy for Europe.

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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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