BRIEFS

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19 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Qatar keeping some LNG tankers idle Qatar, the world's biggest producer of liquefied natural gas, is idling at least eight tankers in the Gulf of Oman, as prices for year-end delivery exceed those for next month by 20 per cent, the widest margin since October. MPA, DNV ink pact on maritime, clean tech research The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be working with DNV's Clean Technology Centre (CTC) on research in maritime environment and clean technologies.

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Maersk sells priority loading on ships of choice Shantou CT handles its largest box ships ever Jiangsu trade value up 49.4pc, surpasses pre-downturn level Ningbo port container throughput up 42pc in April Kerry Logistics plans to sets up logistics facility in Xiamen Singapore gives box ships another two-year break on dues MSC slashes capacity on St Petersburg service Maersk sells stake in UK food outlets to Wal-Mart NYK supports victims of earthquake in Qinghai province Hong Kong Airlines starts Moscow Sheremetyevo service Freight moves from sea to air as ship capacity tightens IATA reports 26pc global air cargo surge in first quarter American Airlines to launch Chicago-Beijing daily service Atlas Air launches Qingdao-New Orleans chartered cargo service Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of IL-76TD-90VD

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CMA CGM observes own Environment Days 50 pc rise in coffee exports during Jan.-May m.v. Felicitas Rickmers makes history at ABGKCT KPCHAA urges manual noting/processing of export documents at Mundra Custom House ...seeks closer rapport with Customs Administration Vehicle shortage pushes up truck rentals in May Rly network thrown open to private operators Eurozone crisis seen shrinking apparel market US focusing on economic aspects to cement India ties Fieo sees room for optimism FTAs with two more nations implemented NMDC doubles ore export prices Prices of natural gas doubled PSUs stake sale on course despite market volatility-FinMin official Inflation rate falls

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JUNE 2, 2010
SDV settles in Mayotte, "the island of fragrances" The French logistics service provider SDV (a brand of Bollor' Logistics) opened a new agency in Koungou in Mayotte, which will become a French overseas department in 2011. This cha... DB Schenker inaugurates forwarding terminal in Zagreb The Croatian subsidiary of DB Schenker Logistics recently moved into a new forwarding facility in Zagreb. The terminal has 2,500 sqm of storage space, with a bonded warehouse ... Wallenborn Group opens new office at Frankfurt airport The Wallenborn Group, a Luxembourg-based air-cargo trucking organization, has opened a new office at Frankfurt airport to spearhead its growth in Germany and support its strat... Russian Railways reports growing freight business The volume of goods transported on Russia's rail network in the first five months of 2010 was 483.4 million t, representing a 12.9% increase over the same period last year. Accordi...

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JUNE 3, 2010
Austal books order for two cats for Guadeloupe operator OMSA slams Obama drilling moratorium CSL to fit CSNOx exhaust gas scrubber in Great Lakes vessel Problems plague latest BP effort to stem Gulf leak Crew retakes hijacked ships Jindal worried by deepwater drilling moratorium

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JUNE 3, 2010
Bellingham Port Commission trims list of director applicants Deputy Under Secretary O'Neill named top woman in International Trade Mitsui joins with Hoegh LNG in launch of new regasification vessel Willamette River access limited while Rose Festival Fleet in town Horizon Lines names directors at annual shareholders meeting

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JUNE 3, 2010
World Maritime University facing cash crisis WMU at risk of closure as funding forecast to shrink to $6m by the end of 2010 HSH Nordbank moves $11bn of problem loans World Maritime University to host ballast water convention Class reaches a turning point South Africa ports backlog could last another six weeks Three-week long strike set to leave box terminals heavily congested weill into the... South Africa ports facing disruption Chronic oversupply threatens Asia-Europe box rates recovery HSBC warns of sluggish recovery as additional capacity floods into the sector HSBC gives bleak outlook for boxes CSBC seeks higher price for Evergreen boxship order Shipbuilder says proposed price of $10,000 per teu is not enough to cover cost of... Why lines are prepared to order new ships and...

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JUNE 3, 2010
Danaos nears finance rescue EMBATTLED boxship owner Danaos Corporation is close to bridging its financing gap, but has suffered a massive loss in its first quarter Cyclone threatens Oman, India CYCLONE Phet has changed course and is moving towards Oman, but it is still likely to curve towards Pakistan and India, the Indian Meteorological Department said today Ship freed but captain killed THE HIJACKED general cargo ship QSM Dubai was reportedly freed today by soldiers from Somalia's Puntland region after the ship's captain was killed by pirates Finland-Caribbean odd couple ONE REGION is plunged into darkness by 1500 in the winter, while the other is bathed in sunshine while tourists sip rum cokctails on the beach most of the year round Honduras plans cruise port DEVELOPERS have confirmed plans for Banana Coast at Trujillo Bay, Honduras's first mainland cruise port French shipping fund launched FRENCH fund manager Ace Management has launched a fund to invest in small companies in the maritime and marine sectors Seanergy posts slim profits RAPIDLY expanding Seanergy barely posted profits today as its first-quarter charter rates plunged

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JUNE 3, 2010
CP Rail May See $1 Billion In New Revenue CG/LA Names Top 100 Infrastructure Projects Transportation Firms Hailed as IT Innovators TSA Nominee Set for June 10 Hearing Ceres Expands Baltimore Ro-Ro Terminal Rail Labor Chief Sorrow to Retire Dynamex Sees Same-Day Demand, Profits Increase OSHA Slaps $1.3 Million Fine on Halter Marine CMA CGM Adds Durban Call APM Sells Stake in Zeebrugge Terminal Two Ships Hijacked by Somali Pirates Raymond Re-elected as Horizon Lines Chairman Extra Slow Steaming Absorbs 100 Ships Air France-KLM Cargo Traffic Up 8.7 Percent

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JUNE 3, 2010
MTFL beings new dimension to forecasting Transatlantic up, led by westbound bounce Dunkirk to change hands SCA Transforest changes from Hamburg to Rotterdam Merchant bank acquires Maersk Canada intermodal affiliate

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JUNE 3, 2010
GC Rieber to cash in on subsea sale Sven Rong-led offshore outfit sells subsea support vessel to compatriot Oslo-listed owner in smoking hot S&P deal. Who are shipping's top power players? TradeWinds takes a look at the industry's high profile entrepreneurs and very private owners to uncover who are really the most powerful players. OSV exodus from Gulf on the horizon Analyst says US drilling ban could be extended beyond six months as floating assets retreat from the Gulf. Colombian coal mine strike looming Dry-bulk analyst says Colombian thermal coal exports could come under pressure as miners plan wage war. Daewoo Mangalia eyes $83m Eastern European shipyard venture lead by Korean powerhouse closes in on loan backed by Romanian government. Seanergy suffers in first quarter Greek bulker player sees time charter rates fall as profit slashed back. Tallink numbers resurgent Estonian ferry operator posts big jump in third quarter passenger figures. QSM Dubai captain killed Somali pirates murdered Dubai cargoship's master as Puntland troops mounted rescue operation. Sovcomflot signs ice pact Russian owner and Korean yard Daewoo to bid for ice-breaking vessel contract for Sakhalin-1 field. Denmark's Danena sells last vessel Aarhus-based group offloads remaining chemical tanker to Argentinian owner. 'Don't default due to ban' Hornbeck vows to fight any attempts to ditch term deals following US drilling memorandum. STX Pan Ocean orders boxships Korean owner contracts two containerships for $50m to boost box business. Austal bags Caribbean contract Australian shipbuilder wins repeat business from Guadeloupe owner for high-speed ro-pax and passengership. Scorpio a buy at Fearnley Fonds Historically low ship values and an improving demand picture lead to positive rating for newly-listed product tanker outfit. Happy year for Happy Day Greece's Excel Maritime charters out panamax to European player for $27,000 per day. Cape indexes at year high SSY says both its Atlantic and Pacific Capesize Indexes have risen to levels not seen since December. Tanker rushes to aid tug in trouble A tanker is dashing to help over 20 seafarers stuck in the path of a cyclone off Oman. Final fling boosts Western India Big fourth quarter result boosts annual profit for India's biggest shiprepair yard. Ningbo books bulker trio Shanghai-listed owner orders three shallow draft handysize bulkers at China Shipping Industry. Hanjin wins $158m coal deal boost South Korean shipowner agrees second 15-year consecutive voyage contract with Korea Midland Power. Labuan Ferry loses island monopoly Malaysian owner will have exclusive ro-ro deal scrapped due to customer dissatisfaction. Vistamar detained over safety faults Italian-flagged cruise ship detained in Irish port over International Safety Management code deficiencies. AAUS ups Asia Oz capacity Asia Australia US liner group to add a further string between Asia and Australia for the peak season.

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JUNE 3, 2010
Widdows: Surge in big ship use "amazing" New feeder links Rotterdam, Sweden IATA: Consumer demand rising DHL deeds Ohio airport to local authority Delta boosts LAX/Midwest capacity Maersk sells Canada drayage business NAFTA trade soars in March U.S. proposes Panamanian pepper import rule Descartes records lower profit UTi Worldwide profit up 3 percent FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Charleston touts transload export option Moody's extends strong rating for Tampa port LBC Tank Terminals relocates to Belgium

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JUNE 3, 2010
Pirates killed when crew freed their vessel The crew on the 4,800-DWT dry cargo vessel Rim, built 1973, have succeeded to free their vessel from the pirates that hijacked it off Somalia in February this year No newbuildings for Viking Line There will be no order from Viking Line for a newbuilding for the Turku''land'Stockholm route in this stage. Viking Line has announced that in so far none of Herning Shipping shows red figures Danish Herning Shipping had a terrible year in 2009 and ended with a loss of EUR 16.2 million (DKK 120.5 million), compared to a profit of EUR 6 First M'rsk tanker switches to Bro-name The A P Møller-Mærsk owned tanker Nibe M'rsk is the first unit to switch name to fit in the Brostr'm fleet. The Nibe Mærsk is now sailing under the Scandinavian co-operation aims to boost green shipping A three-year long co-operation project with 16 partners in Sweden, Norway and Denmark has received EUR 1.43 million in EU funding to develop marine environment technology, Green Danena sells its last vessel The Danena Group, Aarhus, has sold its very last vessel ' the chemical tanker Anna Johanne. The buyer is the Uruguayan operator Agencia Maritima Dodero, Montevideo, which has taken over the

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JUNE 3, 2010
Extra slow steaming here to stay Sailing at 17 to 19 knots to benefit the environment and lessen the impact of potentially high fuel oil prices. Stockpile report sends crude futures higher 'Supportive' numbers give early trading gain. Prices bounce in major ports Markets head higher after cargo values increase. Residual fuel 'not about to go away' Chemoil executive says fuel oil likely to remain a key element of global bunker market. Investigations underway into explosion at bunker storage tank Iranian supplier says no serious disruption to bunker operations. Singapore's stocks of fuel oil at 18-week low Onshore distillate stocks hit 13-month low. Hong Kong sees 'rising' bunker demand Prices up across all key ports on Thursday. MPA, DNV ink R&D agreement Begin several initiatives to 'protect and safeguard' marine environment. Canadian firm to test CSNOx technology on Great Lakes First deployment of CSNOx technology in a freshwater environment, Ecospec says. South Korea refineries at 'full capacity' in June Players still concerned about 'insufficient' supply for the spot market. Firms win 'in principle' approval for Singapore license Chinese firm and Singapore-based trading firm must now meet pre-requisites of Singapore's bunker standards.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

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%)

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

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%

The Goulette

-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads

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

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

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

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› 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

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