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BRIEFS
December 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World to hand over Mina Zayed ops
    DP World Ltd will hand over the management of Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed port operations to Abu Dhabi Terminals in January and the Dubai-based company said it didn't reach a binding accord to manage the new Khalifa Port.
  • M'sian hauliers seek ministry help on charge
    The Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) has urged the Transport Ministry to intervene in the move by the Malaysia Container Depot Association (MCDA) to impose a RM5 (S$2.10) fee for every container that is returned to or taken from their depots.

Sched Netweb site
  • Forwarders find Asia-Europe rate decline slowing
  • ANZDA to levy US$550/TEU bunker surcharge from February
  • NYK takes slots on Evergreen's Adriatic feeder loops
  • PIL adds Vancouver call to China Transpacific service
  • Maersk Line, Safmarine change China, Africa port calls on FEW3
  • MSC ups Europe-S Africa capacity with 8,000-TEU ships
  • MSC to deploy Ivory Coast-to-Sierra Leone feeder in February
  • GAC offers to help clients cope with new EU customs rules
  • US Clean Ports Act and 100pc cargo screening bills fade away
  • Finland's Cargotec sells 150 tractors to Cincinnati's Parsec
  • 12 trainees die in crash of world's biggest freighter
  • Nigerian airlines grounded 'minutes' until debt payment arranged
  • Asia Pacific air cargo results up 10.6pc in first 11 months
  • FedEx Express offers later pick-up for E China-US shipments

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases its 'Top Ten' list for 2010

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • VLCC rates head south
    South Korean oil company deluged with offers from owners, which pushed rates down by ten Worldscale points
  • Clutch of product tanker sales over holiday break
    Number of deals finalised in traditionally slow season
  • Warning over Venezuela drugs law
    Protection and indemnity clubs have expressed concern about legislation that increases the evidential burden and potential penalties imposed on shipowners and their crews
  • Maersk to give two week's grace on EU customs surcharge
    Cargo declaration data fee will begin on January 15 rather than the start of the month
  • Panamax earnings set to drop further
    Bulkers carrying coal from Australia set to see earnings decline as coal mines in the region are thrown into disarray amid exceptionally heavy rainfalls
  • Somali pirates head further south
    Unsuccessful attacks on two vessels in the Mozambique Channel, some 950 miles south of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
  • Hamburg Süd joins Evergreen and Simatech service
    Move to expand German line's presence in the trade between China and India
  • COSCO Shipping plans $323m rights issue
    New funds will go towards paying for 20 specialised vessels
  • Qatar Navigation wins $330m oilfield services contract
    Two contracts signed with energy giant Qatar Petroleum
  • Torus to offer German shipowners war cover
    Cologne insurer to join market leader Allianz in offering specialist cover
  • MSC Chitra salvage will continue till April 2011
    Owner MSC requires more time to release the remaining containers off boxship
  • Yangzijiang wins order for eight bulk carriers
    Hua Yang International Marine inks deal for two panamax and six handysize vessels
  • DSME targets $11bn in new orders for 2011
    Goal is similar to this year's level as offshore vessel proportion remains high
  • Dalian Port has change of heart
    Chinese port axes boxship purchase plan in favour of investment in container port

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Toyota exports slip again
    VEHICLE carrier exports by Toyota, Japan's leading automaker, declined for the third straight month in November, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Rouen exports fall 60%
    GRAIN exports from Rouen reportedly fell 60% in the week through yesterday, with shipments dropping to Algeria and other buyers in Africa
  • Smits of Rotterdam calls for port 'urgency'
    HANS SMITS, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, warned today its continued growth would depend on adopting "a sense of urgency" to improve accessibility and other problems
  • China's rare-earth cut weighed in context
    CHINA'S decision to cut the quota of rare earth minerals to be shipped aboard will have only slight impact on freight rates, a shipbroking leader told Fairplay today
  • Hamburg Süd, Evergreen, Simatech add route
    HAMBURG Süd said it is expanding its presence in the trade between Asia and India/Pakistan by joining Taiwan's Evergreen Line and Middle East feeder Simatech a new service
  • US funds box facilities
    TWO MAJOR US rail corridors have received a combined $139M in federal money to help cut transit times along the international supply chain
  • China steps up imports of vehicle parts
    CHINA has decided to promote shipments of key auto components and technologies into the country over the next five years, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Tougher Spanish ship inspections outlined
  • NY & NJ to raise bridge
  • DSME seeks order diversity
  • Power giant buys half of Shanghai Time
  • NOL's boss sells part of stake
  • Yangzijiang wins big bulker deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Q&A: Top Rail and Intermodal Stories of 2010
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Up 17 Percent
  • Evergreen, Simatech to Launch India-China Service
  • Marad to Host Great Lakes Meetings
  • Port Rotterdam Reports Record Cargo Volume
  • Global Air Cargo Growth Slowed in November
  • EU Customs Fee and Rules Begin Jan. 1

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Evergreen and Simatech to co-operate in China/India trade
  • Rotterdam recovery complete
  • PANYNJ opts to raise Bayonne Bridge
  • DP World withdraws from Mina Zayed
  • Maersk to delay its CDD charge

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Clarkson shares hit all time high level
    Shares in London-listed shipbroker have almost reached their all-time peak, more than tripling in value in two years.
  • Further trading for elderly Greek VLCC
    Navigators Tankers Management ship dodges demolition with sale to Singaporean interests for further trading.
  • Novorossiysk buys Primorsk for $2bn
    Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport gets go-ahead to buy the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk for $2bn to create a firm that will dominate Russian oil exports to the West.
  • Abu Dhabi raids DP World port
    Five-year service contract hits the bricks as DP World relinquishes Mina Zayed terminal operation.
  • ONGC takes Vantage driller
    Indian energy giant puts final signature on $1bn contract tied to drillship controlled by Vantage Drilling and Nobu Su.
  • Mystery buyer gets bargain bulker deal
    Cosco knocks price of Chinese built supramaxes down to around $25m in year end sale.
  • Bank chief joins Seadrill board
    John Fredriksen recruits retiring Nordea shipping chief Carl Erik Steen to replace Kjell E Jacobsen on drilling company's board.
  • Solstad ups stake in Nor Offshore
    Oslo-listed owner tops off holding in Nortrans venture as partnership closes in on $5m offshore deal.
  • Germany takes on the pirate menace
    Berlin talks between government and industry over measures to counter threat from Somali piracy.
  • Coscol turns eyes to newbuilding cash
    Chinese heavylift and general cargo specialist Cosco Shipping Co Ltd plans to raise $330m through a rights issue to fund new deliveries.
  • China Nav books eight
    Swire Group's deep sea shipping arm puts pen to paper on potential 16 ships in deal worth $600m.
  • Widdows sells NOL stock
    Neptune Orient Lines chief executive has sold a chunk of company stock at just shy of 52 week high.
  • China shipyard boom roars ahead
    Biggest shipbuilding nation consolidates position as newbuilding deals outpace deliveries.
  • Crewmen killed in winter blast
    Captain and engineer die as wild waves hammer Greek tanker controlled by Arcadia Shipmanagement.
  • Heroin and cocaine seized in drug bust
    Three Royal Caribbean crew charged with smuggling drugs into US port after Enchantment of the Seas cruise.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • ACL expects to order ships in 2011
  • Intra-Hawaii carrier seeks 24% rate hike
  • NOAA to survey high-traffic coastal waters
  • TSA probes OHL subsidiary for security breaches
  • MarAd meetings for Great Lakes fleet study
  • Port plans to raise Bayonne Bridge, roadway

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 30, 2010
  • Rotterdam still seeing fuel oil glut
    No clear trend Thursday as some markets rise with cargo gains, others eye softening crude.
  • Crude drops despite decreases in US oil inventories
    Crude futures on Thursday traded just below the $90 level.
  • Florida: Fuel spilled during ship to barge transfer
    Ten barrels fall into the water, cleanup procedures go ahead but no impact caused to shipping.
  • Durban supply still limited
    Reports say Durban suppliers may offer IFO again early next week.
  • New Year price rise expected in Russian Far East
    Railway freight charges to push up bunker prices.
  • Expert panel highlights most important ISO 8217 changes
    Latest revision has contributed to getting the industry to talk about quality issues, helping to raise awareness.
  • Fuel oil cargo 'rejected' in dispute over sulphur content
    Pakistan State Oil says cargo came from Middle East supplier.
  • Petrobras pressing ahead with refinery building programme
    Work begins on Premium II refinery.
  • Management changes at PMC
    Juan Pablo Veas will lead the commercial and operational Team.
  • Order placed for eight 'fuel efficient' multipurpose vessels
    Fuel savings will be achieved through hull and rudder design, propeller nozzles and low resistance paints.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks up 2.9%
    But arbitrage volumes set to remain low.
  • IFO prices firm at key ports
    Demand at key Asian ports below average.
  • Hijacked bunker tanker returns to owner
    IBCO orders another bunker tanker, due for delivery by the end of January 2011.
  • Port delays prop up demand for MDO
    Prices surge $60 on the back of tight supplies at Australian port.
  • Cruise lines face final Antarctic season as IMO fuel rule looms
    Larger cruise companies will be embarking on their final journey to Antarctica as area faces more stringent environmental regulation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
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%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
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%.
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
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
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
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
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
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%
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