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The ro-ro market in 2005

A year of consolidation against the flow


2005 WAS CHARACTERIZED BY RECORD RATE LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE MAJORITY OF THE SHIPPING MARKETS, in great part as a result of the latter's close connection with the booming Chinese economy. The ro-ro market stood out as an exception to this trend, to a certain extent due to the fact that the bulk of its activity is centered on the European continent.

As we have pointed out in the past, ro-ro trades have increasingly re-aligned to 'short sea' routes whose geography often offers a viable land-based alternative. This ultimately has limited any potential freight hikes and consequently operators' ability to operate chartered tonnage at high rates. The resulting climate has proved extremely challenging when attracting investors whose attention was obviously drawn towards other markets, perhaps more volatile and speculative, but substantially more rewarding. In addition, any appetite to invest in newbuilding tonnage to play on the tramp market was further dampened by the yards' soaring newbuilding prices.

The most straightforward conclusion arising from such a backdrop is that the smaller operators were increasingly at pains to maintain their position as outsiders. In fact, despite its relatively small size, the ro-ro market is increasingly concentrated within the hands of a few large-scale operators, endowed with solid financial foundations. This in turn is due to a number of factors. First and foremost is the difficulty for operators to locate suitable tonnage on the charter market to meet the increasing demand of shippers. Amongst the 58 ro-ro vessels presently on order, none is exclusively destined for the tramp market, which implies that this trend will not be reversed anytime soon. For most operators, then, the only real alternative for survival is to either purchase quality second-hand tonnage or to order new vessels.

It should then come as no surprise that throughout the course of the year, both the second-hand market and the newbuilding markets were characterized by price increases of around 15 %. Small operators, constantly striving to improve the quality of the services they offer, face a road that is ever more uphill and are increasingly becoming acquisition targets for their larger competitors. These 'Goliaths', in turn, have acted preemptively and have proceeded to scoop up the best vessels available for purchase, whilst the most courageous have added more units to their orderbooks. Last but not least, is the tendency of the fittest operators to display themselves as logistics companies, investing in dedicated port terminals, in the same manner as the major containership operators or deep-sea car carriers, further raising the stakes against their smaller peers.



To illustrate the above points, we wish to point out the following representative acquisitions and developments:

» The acquisition of Norse Merchant Ferries (NMF) by the A.P. Moller subsidiary Norfolkline. Finalised during the third quarter of the year, this takeover propelled Norfolkline amongst the industry's forerunners, with a portfolio of no less than 16 ro-ro and 3 ro-pax newbuildings from Samsung (the first, 'Maersk Dunkerque', is already delivered). During the course of the year, Norfolkline took delivery of the two former UN vessels, 'UN Akdeniz' and 'UN Karadeniz' renamed 'Maersk Vlaardingen' and 'Maersk Voyager' respectively, which appear to be earmarked in the long term for deployment in a new route between north Spain and north France, which could qualify for Marco Polo funding.

» The purchase by Grimaldi Naples of the 'Dart 2' (1,225 lm ' 15 knots ' built in 1984) at a reported price of 4.7 million ', as well as the 'Norse Mersey' and her sistership 'Massilia' ex 'Linda' (1,950 lm ' 18.5 knots ' built in 1995) for a price of around 20 million ' each. In addition, we should not overlook the increasing stake that Grimaldi has in Finnlines, which bodes well both for the creation of further synergies between the two groups and for further expansion of North / South trades in connection with EU subsidies. Grimaldi's 'Eurostar Network' in the Mediterranean was recognized as the most successful in the Marco Polo program.

» Cobelfret's order of 4 ro-ro from Flensburger (2,600 lm ' 19 knots), with deliveries scheduled between end 2008 and 2009.

» CMA CGM's takeover of Delmas, which gives the former a de facto presence on the West Africa trade lane. Its presence is also ensured on the short sea in the Mediterranean through the former Delmas subsidiary Sudcargos, which came under CMA's complete control after the latter bought out SNCM's stake. It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this player in the ro-ro market in light of its impressive success in the container market.

» Transfennica's complete takeover by the Dutch group Spliethoff, following the latter's purchase of a majority stake in 2002.

» The appetite of DFDS, which ordered a sixth unit of 3,800 lanemeters from Flensburger and chartered two newbuilding units (3,400 lm) for 10 years, ordered at the Chinese yard of Jinling by Nordic Holdings. DFDS's rapid growth on the Baltic trade will no doubt be bolstered by such a preemptive strategy. Additionally, DFDS purchased the Goteborg / Killingholme route launched by Cobelfret only 18 months earlier with the less sophisticated 'Britta Oden', 'Anna Oden', and 'Eva Oden' (1,600 lm ' 15 knots) against DFDS.

» The likely purchase of P&O by the DP World group of Dubai, marking the departure of one of the Goliaths of the sector.

» Nordana's purchase of the 'Roxane Delmas' and 'Romain Delmas' (28,000 dwt ' 3,500 lm ' built in 1979 and 1981, respectively) and their deployment on the transatlantic route, which makes Nordana (together with Grimaldi's ACL) one of the few players operating with large ro-ro vessels alongside the many PCTC units on this trade lane.

» Seatruck's order for 4 newbuildings (1,800 lm ' 22 knots) from Spain's Astilleros de Huelva, two of which are destined to replace its older tonnage on the Irish Sea. The further development of this shipowner will be interesting to follow given the fact that the Clipper group, of which Seatruck is part of, has a true tramp owner spirit.

» K-Line intense chartering activity via its European short sea subsidiary (KESS ' the result of the buyout of its original partner Harms). K-Line is amongst the few long-term shipowners attempting to strengthen their synergies by developing a feedering network in the Mediterranean as well as in the Caribbean and in the Far East.

» UECC's interesting decision to charter the 'Transgard' (1,500 lm) for a period of 10 years on the basis of a conversion of the unit into a speedy PCTC of 1,200 car equivalent units (ceu) capable of doing 20 knots. It can be compared to the earlier conversion of the 'Sochi' and 'Novorossiysk' sisterships (2,200 lm), bought in 2004 by Eidsiva and converted into 1,970 ceu PCTCs and operated by WWL. These actions are symptomatic of the market's virtually chronic lack of supply of vessels in this segment.

» Spain's Acciona Trasmediterranea turned out to be equally active on the chartering side after having captured a substantial slice of the tenders of CAT and GEFCO.

» The Louis Dreyfus group, a newcomer in this market but with a presence spanning different fronts (as tonnage provider for Airbus through its joint venture with Hoegh), has been very dynamic through its subsidiary LD Lines both on the sale and purchase side as well as in chartering. Also of significance is its association with Grimaldi Naples on the 'Motorways of the Seas' in the Mediterranean, which gives both groups the role of innovators.

Amongst the year's disappointments or unfortunate developments, we point out the following:

» The closing down of Scandline's Rostock / Helsinki route, partly due to the ferocious competition of the land-based alternative.

» The cessation of operations at Channel Freight Ferries, whose courage to set up a trade in such a competitive sector must be admired nonetheless.

» Dartline's decision to abandon its service departing from Dunkirk because it was unable to find a suitable vessel in the market and to reposition itself on the Zeebrugge / Immingham axis in partnership with DFDS. This situation will not be risk free for the future'

» Suardiaz, very dynamic in the past, whose present actions remain secret. We would not be surprised if in the near future it became a target for 'external growth specialists' given the potential interest that the more modern and sophisticated units of its fleet could spark.

» The gradual retrenchment of SOL from the North Europe / Mediterranean lane, with two of its units going to Stora Enso. The line's operation will be continued with conventional tonnage at the expense of ro-ro, further limiting the range of action of the ro-ro concept.
» Seawheel abandoning the ro-ro concept and switching to mixed operations based on container and conventional shipping.

On the shipowning side, we point out the following:

» The in-house divorce of the Visentini group, with the shipbuilding and tramp shipowning sides each going their own separate ways.

» Stena RoRo's decision to break with the past and directly operate one of its vessels on behalf of Stora Enso. This shipowner, who this year ordered two ro-pax vessels (3,000 lm ' ice class 1A), historically chartered out tonnage on the tramp market and to its sister company Stena Line.

The landscape is no doubt changing, but the price being paid is the volume of chartering activity. The ro-ro market remains characterized by its narrow geographic penetration, a weak fleet renewal rate, and numerous land-based alternatives to the maritime solution ' all factors that can only lead to a lackluster rate environment. Increases in trade volumes are rarely generated by new routes, rather they are linked to incremental increases of volumes on already existing routes, which goes hand-in-hand with a boost in the capacity and the speed of the vessels deployed. The historic peaks in the charter rates remain the product of extra-economic phenomena, such as military interventions in global hot-spots. The ro-ro concept endures in these niches, but the latter's number is consistently shrinking.

We believe that the rise in the second-hand sale prices of vessels, which was stronger throughout the course of the year when compared to charter rates, heralds a potential structural comeback of charter rates during the year 2006. The risk, however, is that the gap will widen even further between those vessels capable of complying to the often rigid requirements of specific trades, and those that will become obsolete and whose age will inevitably lead them to be scrapped in the very near future. In a global context of enduringly high oil prices, the interest will naturally shift to highperformance vessels sophisticated but at the same time endowed with state-of-the-art fuel-efficiency systems that will allow the ro-ro concept to endure.

Shipping and Shipbuilding Markets in 2005

I N D E X

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
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%
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
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
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%
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%
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
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
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
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%
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%
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%)
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%
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%)
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%)
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
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
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
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
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
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
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
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
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
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
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
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
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
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
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.
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
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
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
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
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
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
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
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
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
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
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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)
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Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
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
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
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
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
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
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
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