BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 23, 2020

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Baltic index rises to its highest in over a week CMA CGM Group shows marked recovery in volumes transported in shipping & logistics activities in Q3 Information made available on dangers associated with carriage of certain solid bulk cargoes MOL launches web application to improve operational efficiency onboard & on shore MSC wins 'Best Shipping Line - Asia-Africa' award WCI at new high Clarifications regarding availment of exemption on temporary import of durable containers India to export hand sanitiser bottle dispensers: MSME Ministry Rising steel & other metal prices impacting engineering exports Silk exports dip Felixstowe port seen likely facing congestion throughout Dec.-Jan. HAROPA recognised as 'Best Green Seaport' Acquisition of retail & wholesale and logistics & warehousing undertaking of Future Group approved by CCI Loan agreement inked for proposed NCR rapid transit project Forex reserves swell to new high Global merchandise trade currently on rebound driven by increase in export orders India could have suffered negative consequences after joining RCEP trade deal, says EAM Moody's raises India's growth forecast for FY 2021-22 Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System accepted as component of World Wide Radio Navigation System More than 77 pc respondents expect economic recovery & business revival within 12 months: Survey

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Stress test for supply chains More measures against greenhouse gas Positive forecast boosts intermodal traffic Pharma.Aero welcomes new members POLB's recovery continues Growing LNG network for trucks in Belgium 40 airline partners to fight Covid-19 Selected as vaccine distributor in Turkey In memoriam - Günther Adami New service between Milan and the USA 250 cool liners to transport flowers Valenciaport feels the breeze Grab the airport Important freight route in UK secured Port Nola head wins C. Alvin Bertel award Harder Logistics builds in Neu-Ulm Customs infractions even at smaller US airport "Curiosity of the Day" Trucks return to Scandlines

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Peak season and port congestion surcharges spread to Asian tradelanes On the wires: Ceva Logistics slashes debt, makes money in Q3 Ocean carriers 'really kicking us while we are down', say forwarders Wave of Asian imports engulfs more US ports, driving up costs Delays inevitable at UK ports, as inspection facilities won't be Brexit-ready Governments must back common rules for demurrage and detention fees Latin America's cherry season starts to bite as capacity pours in Stéphane Raison to lead port merger of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris Against the odds: Biden on trade? Ask Donald Trump

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Vigor wins $8.5 million MSC contract Vigor Marine Shipyard LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $8,562,943 firm-fixed-price contract for a 50-calendar day shipyard availability for the mid-term availability on the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). The contract Conrad delivers asphalt barge duo to Parker Towing Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard (OTC Pink: CNRD) reports that it has delivered two 30,000 bbl asphalt barges to Parker Towing of Tuscaloosa, Ala. "We are pleased to announce the delivery CBP cracks down on exports of stolen vehicles U.S. Customs and Border Protection is putting a crimp in a growing export market involving transnational criminal organizations: stealing vehicles and shipping them to overseas markets. In response, CBP officers are conducting Environmentalists slam MEPC decision on Arctic HFO ban A ban on the on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic just approved byIMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) has been slammed by the Clean Arctic Resolve Marine repositions Alaska response tug to Kodiak Resolve Marine has repositioned its Alaska-based response tug Makushin Bay from Dutch Harbor to Kodiak, where it will respond to a growing need to provide local vessel operators and owners with rapid Golden Ray: Cutting continues New photographs have been released giving an indication of the progress being made in cutting the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray into sections. The cuts are being made by

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
CMA CGM boosted by recovery in shipping and logistics volumes CMA CGM has seen higher volumes in the third quarter of this year than it did last year. Combined with... Time to chase the devil from the IMO A diluted, tepid brew of short-term efficiency measures was served up at the IMO with the promise of carbon-free jam... IMO approves HFO ban in Arctic Sea Environmental groups blast the new rules on restrictions of HFO use and carriage in the Arctic Sea, which come into... The week in charts: Pandemic impact on secondhand bulker and recycling markets revealed The coronavirus pandemic has impacted on transactions in both the secondhand bulker and the ship recycling markets, new data shows... Forwarders call for action on detention and demurrage Forwarders have been hit by heavy fees for the use of containers, even though this is often out of their... Shipping's proposed $5bn research fund endures IMO scrutiny IMO members are considering an industry proposal for a research and development fund and administering organisation. But issues surrounding a... Hafnia sees consolidation as future of product tanker market Product tanker markets in the fourth quarter of the year have continued to suffer a slump and increased cases of... Is video analytics the answer to safer ships and safer seas? Video Analytics can be used to detect or even predict unsafe situations, spot unintentional operator errors, or avoid accidents by... European container freight rates continue upward surge Asia-Europe rates have not seen the same pricing pressure as those on the transpacific during the peak season. But with... Post-Brexit freight trade set for bumpy ride The Brexit transition period ends on December 31, but many forwarders have yet to make arrangements for how they will... Daily Briefing Free to read: Governments split on market-based measures for emissions \| German owners back new IMO line on greenhouse gases... Rainmaking conquers start-up challenge in Singapore In Asia, infrastructure must be put in place first before start-ups can be attracted, but this is not necessarily a... DSIC wins shuttle tanker order from Chinese owner The newbuilding, which is the first suezmax shuttle tanker ordered by a Chinese owner, will serve an offshore oil project... Zhuhai completes $270m buyout of rival port Buyer hopes the deal will expand its cargo volume and market share in handing pulp, steel, logs and engineering equipment Avenir LNG chief executive resigns The new company is focused on small-scale LNG projects and recently carried out Malaysia's first bunkering operation. The budding LNG player... Golar LNG and B&V team up on floating ammonia research 'The next step is to plan for a net zero-carbon energy mix,' said Golar LNG's chief executive. Meanwhile, the replacement...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
FMC to investigate carriers' role in port congestion Strong Q3 demand drives up CMA CGM profitability New York trucking, ferry pioneer Arthur Imperatore dies Carriers levy congestion surcharges on Chinese reefer imports Port Tampa Bay attracts US-Mexico service Investors back Loadsmart's digital multimodal strategy

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Iran reportedly seizes Panama-flagged tanker over fuel smuggling IMO approves Arctic heavy fuel oil ban 'with loopholes' A 'rotation' is underway, and the turn favours shipping stocks at last Denmark's Ministry of Defence keeps pushing on Gulf of Guinea anti-piracy CMA CGM unveils tenfold increase in profit as volumes surge Hafnia eyes more sales of old product tankers China commodities row and Brazil iron ore woes drag on capesize bulker rates Iran reportedly seizes Panama-flagged tanker over fuel smuggling IMO approves Arctic heavy fuel oil ban 'with loopholes' A 'rotation' is underway, and the turn favours shipping stocks at last Denmark's Ministry of Defence keeps pushing on Gulf of Guinea anti-piracy CMA CGM unveils tenfold increase in profit as volumes surge Hafnia eyes more sales of old product tankers China commodities row and Brazil iron ore woes drag on capesize bulker rates Carnival returns to unsecured debt market with $2bn offering Concordia seeks new CFO as Ola Helgesson quits Transocean trims bulker fleet with sale to Chinese buyer Greek owner loses $10m battle with bank after tanker abandoned in Yemen With the wind in his sails, Biden can shape the future of US energy Soren Skou says Maersk in talks to ship Pfizer and other vaccines Navig8 seals deal with Roswell Tankers to build aframax pool Veteran analyst Fyhr plots another act in shipping as bank embraces sector American Shipping sees strong headwinds in Jones Act tanker market Chembulk trims loss but faces competition from product tankers Saipem alleges charter breach in $44.3m row with Solstad Awilco LNG clinches three-month charter at $80,000 per day in rising market MPC Container Ships poised for windfall on pending charters of 40 boxships Hafnia still talking consolidation as profit rises Crystal unclear: how Covid-19 affected forecasts Spliethoff faces legal fight over 'free and clear' ship France turns away livestock ship with undeclared crew members Palmali bulker to go under the hammer in Greek e-auction 'Ships cheaper at stock exchange' as Flex LNG starts $31m buyback As tanker owners bide their time, eschewing scrapping and slow steaming may prolong market woes Eugenides family makes comeback in dry bulk shipping with supramax buy Hoegh LNG reveals plans for move into ammonia and hydrogen shipping KPMG seeks buyers for Xihe Holdings chemical tanker foursome Canada and Singapore's top hydrographers get top posts at IHO Nuclear cargo transportation vessel to be scrapped in Scotland Braemar brings back tanker broker Chesney from Eastern Pacific

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine distribution could start in mid-December, official says The adviser overseeing Operation Warp Speed said distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccines could begin as soon as Dec. 11. Lufthansa rotates chiefs at cargo division, subsidiary airlines Lufthansa Airlines has added a new CFO, and played musical chairs with a number of other leadership positions.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Oil prices rise on vaccine bullishness despite COVID-19 surge Front-month NYMEX WTI hits highest settled price since Sept. 2. Spain calls for hydrogen project registration following Eur1.5 billion pledge Ministry opens month-long call for expressions of interest Spain to dedicate Eur1.5 billion to hydrogen through 2023 Energy, industrial companies outline investment plans Spanish energy group Cepsa sees flat 2021 output amid OPEC+ cuts Upstream in Algeria, Abu Dhabi seen affected Capex could be tightened after reductions in 2020 Downstream unlikely to recover in H1 2021: Bonacasa WAF gasoil imports soar to record high on higher demand: Kpler Refined product consumption back to pre-pandemic levels Largest supplier Saudi Arabia Shell, partners, begin construction of Netherlands bio-LNG plant Increasing bio-LNG consumption in bunker space. FEATURE: Container shipping bottlenecks will support record freight rates into 2021 Capacity bottlenecks may cause distribution delays Switch in buying habits has favored containers Higher freight rate environment could become new normal ARA fuel oil stocks drop 3% on week to 1.302 mil mt: Insights Global HSFO tightness may ease on arrivals from Baltics. Weekly Black Sea gasoil exports hit 12-month low on lower Russian refinery rates Run rates may rise in December Turkey predicted to be largest recipient Green hydrogen costs need to fall over 50% to be viable: S&P Global Ratings Three reasons why steep decline 'possible by 2030' Simultaneous support for CCS to boost volumes Pipeline transport ahead of liquefaction Bunkerworld Index: Bunker price rises lose steam amid rising coronavirus infections Backwardated Singapore market stimulates sell-side competition ARA market looks to increasing flows of HSFO from Baltics USGC may see higher demand ahead of Thanksgiving FEATURE: Ukraine eyes hydrogen to future-proof energy assets Spare nuclear capacity to be used for hydrogen production Energoatom, Naftogaz join forces to develop sector Germany could be outlet for hydrogen piped via gas network Crude contango narrows as market eyes OPEC+ quota extension, Asia demand rebound Potential OPEC+ extension supports near-term crude Asia oil demand exceeds expectations Money managers cut oil shorts in wake of vaccine news Petredec signs deal for LPG dual-fuel engines for fleet Under the agreement, each vessel will be powered by individual MAN B&W 6G60ME-LGIP dual-fuel engines, capable of running on LPG. SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks slip to 22 mil barrels on higher fuel oil exports Fuel oil imports in the week ended Nov. 18 fell 17.66% on the week to 745,978 mt, according to the Enterprise Singapore data. India to push LNG as cleaner transport fuel, reduce reliance on diesel India is committed under the Paris Accord to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity of its Gross Domestic Product by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030. Japan's domestic clean product shipments fall in Sep on weak gasoline demand: JFCSA** Shipments fell primarily due to the slow recovery of domestic gasoline demand.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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