BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 17, 2020

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Trump boasts trade pact with China, but some say it's too little, too late Port of NY and NJ posts record volume for container and rail in November Shipping industry needs to responsibly protect environment Carriers want rates to stick post-CNY to recover higher marine fuel costs Five tips on how to handle your shipments during the CNY period Puerto Aguadulce starts operations with biggest box ship call in Colombia DSV Panalpina's new Middle East office opens in Oman US eases airspace restrictions for airlines flying over the Middle East SF Airlines' fleet to exceed 60 in 2020 India changes rules to allow US airlines to carry out own ground handling

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JANUARY 16, 2020
International shipyards group inks MoU for development of Bangladesh shipbuilding initiative MOL pledges support for those affected by bushfires in Australia PIL launches new pendulum service connecting Subcontinent to US West Coast THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020 JNPT & Norway talk opportunities for mutual cooperation Dec. exports yet again decline marginally due to global & domestic factors; protectionism & liquidity concerns further add to the woes of the sector: FIEO Highlights on economy & foreign trade India-China trade down in 2019 due to slowdown No imports in 'Others' category without HSN code: Goyal Phase 1 trade deal signed, requires China to purchase $200 bn worth US goods & services over two years

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282,000 orders in first year of operation First full services plan of The Alliance with new member Globaltruck announces partnership with Sber Logistics Nicolas Sartini leaves Ceva Logistics Street Scooter to be deployed for deliveries in Munich Record number of connections to China Upgrades for Stockholm Norvik underway Universal Logistics appoints new CEO DSV builds in duisport Ukrzaliznytsia to invest in 40 new locomotives First A380 to donate spare parts BDP International selects Four Kites Cargo-Partner uses HHLA's CO2-neutral transport solution "Curiosity of the Day" New site manager for the seaport Emden Difficult year for air freight north of the Alps CLH Group introduces sustainable newbuilding

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JANUARY 16, 2020
'More secure' Bangladesh to appeal to EC to relax 'high-risk' status of its air cargo US truck and load matching shifts gears as Transplace acquires Lanehub Demand for multipurpose vessels grows as lines lose interest in project cargo PUDO points mushroom in bid to cut delivery costs as e-commerce booms U-Freight launches online logistics solution to aid Malaysian start-ups China offers muted response to US trade deal Maersk chief warns that EU's antitrust policy 'benefits China and the US' All change at the top as Ceva Logistics enters phase two of restructure M&A radar: XPO Logistics break-up shows the way, FedEx next? On the wires: Ceva loads the C-suite amid rumours of job cuts

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JANUARY 16, 2020
Port NOLA sets new box record The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) moved more containers in 2019 than at any time in its history, totaling 648,538 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 10% compared to one year ago. Galveston: Search for missing fishermen suspended The Coast Guard reports that the search for two fishermen missing from the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride has been suspended. The vessel capsized Tuesday after a collision with the Odfjell chemical With ZEVs needed by 2030, ammonia-fueled tanker project gets underway To meet IMO's 2050 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction target, commercially viable deep-sea Zero-Emission Vessels (ZEVs) will need be in operation by 2030 -just ten years from now. In response, shipowner MISC ICS releases guidelines on avoiding age discrimination on board ship Under the ILO Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), flag states must ensure that regulations respect the fundamental right to be free from age discrimination, which can affect the physical and emotional health of Eastern delivers first of two 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., has delivered the first of two 80-foot 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs, the M/V C.D. White, to Bisso Offshore, LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso & Rivertrace scrubber washwater monitor gains DNV GL certification U.K. based Rivertrace Limited has received a statement of compliance from DNV GL for its exhaust scrubber washwater monitor - SMART ESM. Any washwater used by wet scrubber systems to remove pollutants Todd Busch takes helm at Tidewater Transportation and Terminals Todd Busch is to take over as President, Chief Executive Officer and board member at Vancouver, Wash., headquartered Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, effective January 16, 2020. Busch will succeed Bob Curcio who

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JANUARY 16, 2020
P&O Ferries switches North Sea ratings from Portuguese to ITF contract Filipinos 'P&O sees the recent general election result as an opportunity to profit from doubling down on seafarer exploitation on international... VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study A new study suggests VLSFO blends lead to higher black carbon emissions, which has prompted a proposal to ban the... Djibouti rejects court ruling over Doraleh terminal Horn of Africa nation's government declares: 'This ruling comes as no surprise. It is merely the outcome of the iniquitous... Contships buys two feeders and lines up further deals The latest acquisitions, which were signed late last year, take the operation to more than 40 feeder vessels and means... Dry bulk market sheds more value There may be better times on the horizon following the signing of the much-anticipated phase 1 of the US-China trade... Yilport sets out expansion plans Robert Yildirim focuses on second phase of acquisition activity with up to two new terminals a year Sartini out as CMA CGM shuffles CEVA management Nicolas Sartini will step down from the logistics operator after less than a year in the top job The Alliance expands services with new member Current members Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming have welcomed HMM 'as a new core member', after the expansion... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipowners remain confident over PIL payments \| Call for improved security in Singapore Straits amid crime spike... Search continues after fatal tanker collision off Texas Search and rescue efforts remain the top priority as the US Coast Guard looks for the remaining two crew members... Bay Area council bans coal operations at port The city council's decision comes as US coal producers face declining domestic demand and seek export markets as a way... Tankers and LNG carriers will gain most from trade-war truce The immediate restoration of imports would induce long-haul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand for all shipping... LNG rail transport opposition could crimp US exports Energy Transport Solutions, a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy, hopes to liquefy Pennsylvania natural gas and send it by rail...

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JANUARY 16, 2020
Court grants CTA preliminary injunction in California AB5 case Warehouse hours eyed in NY-NJ extended gate survey XPO mulls downsizing to unlock LTL value GlobalTranz targets managed transportation market with Cerasis buy Arviem taking inventory burden off Austrian shippers India pushes rail overhaul to nudge JNPT shippers away from trucking CMA CGM unveils networking service for customers

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JANUARY 16, 2020
Safe Bulkers leases back eight vessels for refinancing DNB Asset Management backs away from Golden Ocean Panamax rates tick up amid down dry bulk market US could send tanker rates plunging 'at the drop of a hat' Diana Shipping fixes kamsarmax to Aquavita at firmer rate Grimaldi Group confirms car carrier was not seized in Libya Strong suezmax rates continue for Nordic American Tankers Evergreen sales bring scrap tally to a dozen boxships in a year Atlantic Lloyd acquires its largest boxship with Maersk charter New Fortress Energy linked to order for small LNG carriers LPG carrier held for three months in Indonesia over territory 'violations' Heidmar's Sigma aframax pool deal spooks shipowners Cosco pays out for terminating charters over US sanctions fear Fintech disrupters will fill ship finance gap - you can bank on it International Chamber of Shipping tackles ageism onboard ships NYK Line breezes into wind sector with Van Oord and Northern Offshore tie-up 'Dynamic and intelligent' David Loosley a good fit for Bimco Iran money troubles put Eastmed bulkers at anchor Wah Kwong and Stone Shipping take plunge in C Transport Maritime pool Bunker barge bottlenecks cause VLSFO to rocket in price at ports Shipping will weather the storm over IMO 2020 marine fuel switch UK raises concern over parametric rolling after CMA CGM box loss Captain fined after ship's cook shot ox and served it to crew Scrubber users 'gloating' now, but not if high-sulphur fuel supplies dry up US set to enforce IMO 2020 using global 'magic pipe' model Reed Smith adds eight lawyers as it opens new office in Brussels Pilot averted general cargoship smash after master's drinking spree Lundqvist linked to Sumitomo Heavy newbuilding tanker order Greece's Transmed Shipping disposes of oldest bulker Nicolas Saverys says rejig will relaunch Exmar after challenging years Genting Hong Kong in $900m sale and lease-back deal with Chinese lessors Ezion offloads anchor handler to Astro Offshore Shipping is Trafigura's chief polluter as CO2 emissions jump 26%

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JANUARY 16, 2020
DAT load board glitch could cost small-business truckers thousands Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the spot market began reporting problems logging in to the DAT load board to find freight. Border-region officials, trucking associations praise passage of USMCA A wide range of officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as trucking associations on Thursday praised the new trade deal among... The big pivot: XPO Logistics' next decade won't look like its first With an impending breakup of the company, XPO Logistics' will look like a far different company as the century's 2nd decade dawns. Handing down preliminary injunction, judge says AB5 'runs off the road' The order will stay in place until the CTA case action is concluded. Haul of Fame: Jevic Transportation Jevic Transportation was founded in 1981 in Delano, New Jersey by Karen and Harry Muhlschlegel. The Jevic name was a combination of the names of... Swissport opening its first Australian air cargo terminal The global ground handling company has leased warehouse space at Melbourne Airport. CSX's fourth-quarter profit dips on lower revenue Net earnings fell 8.5% in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared with the same period a year ago. GlobalTranz acquires 3PL Cerasis as part of continued expansion GlobalTranz, already among the largest brokerages in the nation, grew a bit more with the acquisition of 3PL Cerasis. Mirrorless trucks gain heavy favor in NHTSA proposal Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year. New maintenance hangar at Cincinnati airport to support major cargo carriers Atlas Air and DHL operate at CVG, and it's the site of Amazon's Air Hub. Transportation stocks were blistering hot this week, but freight data warrants no change in pricing power (with video) Outbound volumes and rejections were horizontal this week. Target's poor earnings are not enough for us to believe the retail sector is in danger of... Technical problems hit DAT load board; no time estimate on full service return DAT has sent out tweets indicating no ETA on a full return to service. American shippers praise Senate passage of USMCA Overwhelming approval of U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act paves new trade pact's way to President Trump's desk for signature. Colorado trucking company to cease operations after 39 years, employees say Family-owned H.H. Williams Trucking of Greeley, Colorado, told employees on Thursday it will close its doors by the end of January. Commentary: Modernizing Africa's logistics capacity, one startup at a time Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/16 National Trucking Freight Futures fall again on Wednesday under the weight of weakness in the East. Settling into TFTEA drawback "We are seeing drawback for commodities/products where we did not see it before," said Michael Cerny, chief legal officer for duty drawback specialist Charter Brokerage. Major Midwest weekend winter storm still on track (with forecast video) Increasing demand for reefers (climate-controlled trailers) in areas where big winter storm is heading. Bulkloads.com carrier app adds load alerts, messaging options Enhancements to the Bulkloads app are designed to improve the communication and speed of finding loads and negotiating rates for bulk carriers. Magna shutting off costly partnership with Lyft Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020. Bulkmatic, Bulk FR8 launch joint venture focused on dry bulk brokerage, capacity Bulkmatic and Bulk FR8 have joined forces to offer dry bulk brokerage and capacity solutions FMC clears final rules for OTI oversight The rules will clarify licensing and financial responsibilities of ocean transportation intermediaries and streamline the hearing procedures related to denial, suspension and revocations of licenses. Commentary: Positive Train Control costs Alaska Railroad... does it add value? Darren Prokop explains why Positive Train Control - a positive safety measure for "Lower 48" railroads - doesn't make sense for the Alaska Railroad. Today's Pickup: Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 WEF projects 36% growth in last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030; Tesla vehicle registrations in California halves in Q4 '19; Bendix signs on Geotab as telematics... Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities. Commentary: AB-5 does more harm than good Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California's AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors. Safe and secure parking lots are the need of the hour Incentivizing logistics yard spaces and zoned industrial capacities to rent out their vacant spots for truckers could help increase supply. US rail volumes trend lower amid trade tailwinds U.S. carloads and intermodal units are down year to date from the same period in 2019. Tranco Global offers customs house broker expertise Chattanooga-based Tranco Global brings customs expertise in house. Netradyne analyzes 1 billion minutes, 500 million miles of driver video The computer vision startup crunches road and highway data to improve safety and power development of autonomous vehicles. Toyota invests $394 million in flying taxi startup Joby Aviation California-based electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation has raised $590 million in its Series C financing round. Air Cargo 2020 brings together diverse freight interests Representatives from airlines, logistics companies, truckers and airport authorities will attend Air Cargo 2020 in late January. DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy Report to address market competition and sealift capacity. What is the global container index? A global container index offers a big-picture perspective on the worldwide supply/demand balance.

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JANUARY 16, 2020
Spot value for USGC-loading cargoes hit record low The story is similar in Asia, the second largest market for US-sourced cargoes, where the price of delivered gas has also declined significantly. Piracy incidents spike around Singapore in 2019: ReCAAP In Singapore Straits alone there was an over four-fold increase in actual incidents. Brent, Forties differentials slide as IMO 2020 displaces crude demand "The higher sulfur level makes [Brent] less attractive in an IMO world," one trader said. Wessels Marine highlights savings of LNG as marine fuel The LNG retro-fitted container feeder Wes Amelie saved Eur2,750/day, Wessels Marine said.

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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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