BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 21, 2020

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Seaspan 2019 profit up 77.3pc to US$368 million as revenue rises 3.6pc Move to ban scrubbers afoot because they pump pollutants into the sea White House opens China trade deal surveillance unit in USTR office SITC orders 2,400-TEU feeder vessel from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Reefer cargo diverted from China ports as virus restricts movement DP World delists from Nasdaq Dubai to fit acquisitions into network GS Express oversaw incinerator plant revival project in Malaysia Hapag-Lloyd, HHLA extend collaboration on hinterland links, pollution White gloves style, Schenker goes upmarket with its La Conciergerie Engine trouble gets Russia's new mega icebreaker stuck in sea trials Cathay flies 151,964 tonnes of cargo and mail in January, down 8.9pc LATAM Cargo's launch services from US to Panama, Bogota and Cali IATA meets at 14th World Cargo Symposium March 10-12 in Istanbul Dreamlifts no longer acting as a GSA for Antonov Airlines

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
GAC awarded as top handler of dry bulk vessels at Tuticorin Restructuring of ZEAMARINE Group ongoing Import of veg. oils declines by 6 pc in Jan. 2020 E-invoicing a step towards improving ease of doing business & reporting for GST Finance Commission constitutes high-level expert group on agriculture exports Govt focusing on 12 or 13 sectors with competitive edge to export more, says Piyush Goyal Govt of Odisha approves eight investment proposals worth INR 1,609 cr. Eminent trainer & consultant Shashi Kallada to conduct Hazchem & IMDG Code Training Seminar during CTL BHP 2020

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Consistency at the top New transload hub for US short line railroad Hamburg Süd becomes more Mediterranean Railfreight services to move cars between Germany and Spain Csafe Global names Patrick Schafer CEO Quadient sets its sights on the German-speaking market Volga-Dnepr Group: hygienically clean charters from China HMM shortly before friendly takeover Green light for trains to haul heavy duty loads in Italy Prague logistics centre gains new certification Hutchison Port appoints non-executive director Korean Air starts double service to Budapest Port of Hamburg back on track New managing director for Miebach Consulting New hopper car model certified Siemens supports the expansion of Kumming Airport "Curiosity of the Day" Two more converted MD-83 for Mexican cargo carrier

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Atlas Air trims fleet and implements cost cuts in bid to stem losses Against the odds: DSV hits new high as K+N goes back to the future China starts getting its logistics back on the move - but in a low gear Maersk group sails into the red and warns that Q1 20 will be 'really weak' HNA Group bankrupt? Swissport sale may be back on the agenda Maersk doubles US warehouse footprint with Performance Team takeover Road freight still the mode most vulnerable to crime - parking must be safer AF-KLM blames overcapacity for poor cargo results - and warns of 2020 costs Gefco appoints Alan Fawzy as its new finance director for the UK

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Ray Fitzgerald returns to Crowley as COO Crowley Maritime Corp. reports that Ray Fitzgerald will rejoin the company March 1 as chief operating officer. Fitzgerald, who began his career with Crowley, most recently served as president and chief operating Work Plan increases USACE Vicksburg District funding for FY 2020 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reports that its Work Plan for the 2020 fiscal year includes $102 million in funding for its civil works program, the largest amount ABS to class Pacific Gas 99,000 cu.m VLEC duo Two of the largest Very Large Ethane Carriers ever ordered are now under construction to ABS class for Pacific Gas (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited at China's Jiangnan Shipyard. The two 99,000 cu.m KVH supports seafarer wellbeing with free VoIP calls to ISWAN hotline Seafarers on any vessel with KVH VSAT service can now place free VoIP calls to the ISWAN SeafarerHelp hotline while at sea. The confidential 24-hour hotline is an initiative by ISWAN (the Pilots seek action on unsafe "trapdoor" arrangements The American Pilots' Association has written state pilotage authorities calling them to take action on the use of dangerous "trapdoor" pilot-access arrangements. The letter follows the December 30, 2019 incident in which

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
GoodBulk pays out higher dividend for fourth quarter as capes deliver Chief executive John Michael Radziwill sees 'coiled spring' effect later in the year after coronavirus is brought under control Go private, 5G smart port hopefuls told 5G will cut container port costs, but uneven access and vulnerability to hacking are causes for concern Ten crew kidnapped in West Africa pirate attack The hijack of the product tanker Alpine Penelope brings the total number of crew kidnapped to 64 over six separate... German official pitches for EU Maritime Co-ordinator to raise sector's profile Germany's federal maritime co-ordinator wants to establish an EU position with an office that will help co-ordinate related activities in... Coronavirus: Chinese owners seek sulphur cap reprieve CSOA vice-chairman Zhang Shouguo says the advice also factors in the possible shortage of low-sulphur fuel supply amid the impact... Maersk sets sights on recovery after lowering expectations over coronavirus A return to normal factory production levels in China will not be felt by carriers until the second quarter Polemis company leaves American Club as P&I providers confirm firmer pricing 'The reduction in rates seen over recent years has been arrested and reversed, as planned, this being an important step... Ukraine eyes four further port concessions following Qatari tie-up Infrastructure minister outlines vision to make Ukraine a global transport hub at Qatari Maritime and Logistics Summit Sembmarine flags ups and downs from coronavirus outbreak The outbreak has no immediate impact on ground operations but discussion is under way to mitigate supply chain disruption, Sembmarine... Carnival cruiseships trial on-time arrival system Hamburg Vessel Co-ordination Centre and Wärtsilä have successfully trialled an ECDIS-based system designed to improve efficiency Greek owners sound alarm on looming compliance crisis Flag states and class urged to recognise force majeure and extend validity of certificates wherever applicable The Interview: Claes Berglund Claes Berglund took over as president of the European Community Shipowners' Associations last October. His in-tray includes the aftermath of... Daily Briefing Free to read: P&I renewal round sees 7.5% 'going rate' fail to stick \| Venezuela crude exports going 'dark' as... Maersk warns of uncertain outlook for 2020 Lower costs help Maersk report better earnings in 2019 despite lower revenues and liftings Seaspan shrugs off coronavirus impact Chief executive Bing Chen says Seaspan's business model, which focuses on long-term charters, should insulate the company from any short-term... Maersk doubles its US warehouse holdings with $545m purchase The deal accords with new directions outlined by Maersk chief executive Søren Skou late last year: 'We need to grow in...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Rail blockade forces Halifax ship diversions Big ships, alliances limit growth of 'free flow' drayage on West Coast DCLI to leave Chicago cooperative chassis pool Maersk evolution on track despite slowing non-ocean growth: Skou Lufthansa speeds booking connectivity with digital forwarder API Mongla expansion to boost Bangladesh container capacity 10 percent Water scarcity driving Panama Canal effort to ensure full drafts Coronavirus-hit China volumes may not rebound until Q2: Maersk

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
'Big Three' expect coronavirus impact to reach $555m Bouchard settles one lawsuit, but effort to sell barge continues Hunter Group secures financing for newbuildings Floating storage talks just 'noise' in tanker markets, says Alphatanker Diana loses capesize sale, finds higher rate for panamax Jellicoe Tankers chiefs jump ship to Navig8 in management buyout Staff exodus and losses prompts closure of Star Bulk logistics arm Jefferies lowers dry bulk outlook amid 'confluence of short-term events' Trafigura seen severing ties with Rosneft Trading amid sanctions fallout Owners turning to eastern European crew as virus spreads GEV brings in Clarksons Platou to raise cash for CNG project Maersk cancels 50 boxship sailings, expects market recovery from next quarter Gard and North report renewal gains as loyalty stays high Norwegian newcomer takes kamsarmax from BW Dry Cargo Claus-Peter Offen bullish on big boxships, but bearish on smaller vessels Shipyards jostle as lines mull $2.4bn mega-ship orders Shipyards jostle as lines mull $2.4bn mega-ship orders Adam Polemis and Rodolphe Saade on the move in P&I renewal shake-up Maersk still paying ex-CFO Stausholm two years after he quit 'Handful' of Scorpio Tankers retrofits delayed in China Ghost ship 'owner' emerges as locals warned away from wreck Heidmar pools hit by first defections since Signal deal Low-carbon fuels are inevitable, so which will you likely choose? Shell gives bullish forecast on LNG demand as gas prices tank Ferry sinks yacht after confused master steered the wrong way Sovcomflot turns to MR tankers as clear-out gathers pace Pirates abduct 10 crew from Oceangold tanker in violent attack Coronavirus may spark huge damages claims, warn lawyers Clarksons buys Spanish broker Martankers to boost tanker and gas reach South East Asian shipyards get busy as vessels avoid China Shanghai police step in to help close sale of handysize bulker Navigare Capital fund splashes the cash in boxship move Maersk turns red as it adjusts capacity to protect margins North Sea dam plan forgets to mention the ships Alfred Hartmann calls for level field to give chance to compete Tanker owners and brokers cry foul play on charterers that 'fix and fail' Star Bulk shifts commercial arm to Singapore from Geneva UK Diamond Princess repatriation flight set to leave Tokyo Friday Star Bulk defies weak markets to fix capes at $20,000 per day

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Atlas Air offers optimistic outlook despite 4Q operating loss Atlas Air had a difficult year in 2019, but has made some tactical decisions to turn around its financial performance. DEA targets nation's meth 'transportation hubs' The Justice Department said eight U.S. cities account for 75% of the methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration. CargoMetrics data reveals depth of China cargo collapse Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus. FMC implements OTI oversight rule changes The 2018 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act clarified and enhanced the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's authority over licensed ocean transportation intermediaries. State Department bans exports to 13 weapons proliferators The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation ordered the revocation of export licenses linked to violators of the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act. Maersk holds out hope for V-shaped coronavirus recovery Outlook of world's largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Kuwait to begin producing LSFO from Q3; ends HSFO bunker supply LSFO volumes from Kuwait would be a sizable addition to Middle Eastern supply. Brazil's Petrobras extends binding-bid period for refinery sales CEO of Brazilian major cites "more interest than expected" during Q4 earnings call. Product futures retreat, weigh on complex after weaker-than-expected US stock draws Container lines implement surcharges amid slowdown on COVID-19, Lunar holidays "There have been hiccups since the beginning of this month," a shipowner said Thursday. Big oil 'missing the point' on renewable energy returns "The biggest block on these companies moving into renewables is the so-called profitability gap," Lewis said. India's Jan gasoil imports hits record high on firm domestic refinery demand The record high gasoil inflow into India over January reflects the country's strong appetite for the middle distillate. Harvest Energy Marine appoints Martin Olesen as senior trader Olesen has 15 years operational experience and previously worked at V-Marine Fuels. Shanghai bunker fuel prices drop to parity with S Korea and Japan for the first time "Due to the drop in vessels calling at the ports, no matter how we drastically lower prices, demand remains poor," a supplier said. LSFOs accounted for 80% of Portuguese refiner Galp's total Q4 fuel oil output As for other products, middle distillates -- diesel and jet -- accounted for 47% of production, and gasoline for 23%

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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:

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Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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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