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BRIEFS

April 18, 2012

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OOCL to increase rates US$500/TEU on Asia-Australia route from May 1 Hong Kong up 7.1pc in March to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.8pc Kuehne + Nagel 2011 net profit rises 12.2pc to record US$660 million Patriarch Maersk McKinney Moller at 98, leaving vast shipping empire USAC wins US$150 million loan facility to deploy nine 13,000-TEUers Zepol market intelligence finds US imports up 2.6pc in first quarter Ningbo-Zhoushan port's quarterly box volume soars 223pc to 89,357 TEU Hapag-Lloyd launches ADX service to link Adriatic ports with Egypt Malaysia's Northport orders four straddle carriers from Cargotec Russian Railways TransContainer, RZD Logistics start express unit trains Alataw Pass moves 3.98 million tonnes in the first two months State-owned China Railway Express promotes time-definite service Korean Air renews St Petersburg flights, adds Gatwick and Nairobi services Brussels airport quarterly cargo up, freighters lead with 4.3pc gain Oman Air heads into loss despite 28pc increase in freight revenue

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BHP 2012 international conference Indian shipbuilding industry to touch 9,200 cr. value in 3 years J. M. Baxi wins MANSA's Champions Trophy cricket tournament AEPC to encourage exporters to tap non-traditional markets India becomes Iran's top oil buyer Govt awards 3 PPP projects worth ' 8,000 cr. in port sector MoS calls for revival of subsidy scheme for shipbuilders Empowered Committee, India Inc to discuss GST issues Exports surge beyond target; fail to check record deficit RBI cuts repo rate to 8 pc in monetary policy Zero import duty on sugar extended till June AILBIEA celebrates 11th anniversary

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APRIL 17, 2012
Bremerhaven car terminal continues upwards trend The German car terminal operator BLG reported that it handled 520,000 vehicles in its auto terminal in Bremerhaven in Q1/2012, 7.2% more than in Q1/2011. In 2011, a total of 2.05 m... Australia: first stage of Port Botany rail upgrade completed The upgrade and reconfiguration of the rail yard at Port Botany in Sidney has now been completed. It is part of an ambitious project which will transform the movement of freight ac... Switzerland: major railway projects on schedule in 2011 According to Switzerland's Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the country's major railway projects remained on schedule in 2011, as they did in preceding years. The deadline and co... Dunkirk: March results more promising The port of Dunkirk (France) reported favourable results for March (up 2% compared to March 2011), following a somewhat weak February. March 2012 saw the volume of general cargo ri... 24plus tops seven million consignment mark again The German general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network grew substantially in 2011, although the number of partners remained the same. For the first time since 2008, the allianc... TNT now deploying electric vehicles in Paris Service provider TNT Express has started to deploy Peugeot electric vehicles in Paris. The company is trialling Renault Kangoo ZE vehicles with a range of up 130 km in the city. TN... Hamburg airport sees less cargo in centennial year of existence Hamburg airport (Germany) reported that its centennial year 2011 was a financial success, resulting in a profit of EUR 49.2 million (2010: EUR 41.8 million). Airfreight development... Swissport Cargo launches mobile track and trace service Air cargo handling provider Swissport International says it has become the first global independent handler to provide an advanced track-and-trace service for cargo customers and o... Lufthansa Cargo Charter extends sales reach in the USA Almost a year ago Lufthansa Cargo Charter and Platinum Air Cargo signed a GSA deal, covering the US states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Looking back onto a successful year th... Maersk Shipping's legendary leader dies Maersk Mc-Kinney M'ller, the son of the Maersk shipping company's founder and the doyen of the world's largest shipping group, died yesterday at the age of 98. M'ller was at the he... Aramex founder to retire as CEO in 2012 Aramex chief executive Fadi Ghandour is set to retire by the end of 2012. Hussein Hachem, who has been CEO of Aramex in the Middle East and Africa regions, will assume the task of ... Kuehne + Nagel: margin pressure, cost increases and antitrust fine impact Q1 results The giant logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel reported that, despite further volume growth, its Q1/2012 results were unsatisfactory due to cost increases, lower margins in the fo... New director general for port of Paris The French council of ministers has chosen Alexis Rouque to be the new director general of the inland port of Paris, with immediate effect. Rouque, who has been a consultant in the... J.B. Hunt reports record revenues and earnings in Q1/2012 J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc has announced record Q1/2012 net earnings of USD 67.7 million (Q1/2011: USD 50 million). Total operating revenue for the current quarter was USD 1....

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APRIL 17, 2012
Cheniere gets FERC approval for Sabine Pass LNG export... Aker Solutions to provide Statoil with Cat B rig services

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APRIL 17, 2012
2012 cruise season begins for Port Metro Vancouver Retirement bring changes to Hamburg Sud Executive Board Trucking association releases 2012 trucking trends publication OOCL making changes to Pacific Atlantic Express run Emerson buys Johnson Controls' Marine Container and Boiler business

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APRIL 17, 2012
Asian urbanisation will put Class will need to interact at all points, says Lloyd's Register Asia's John Rowley China's challenge to class societies Sector must think seriously about its engagement with nation Ruling gives 'real teeth' to London arbitrators Long-running case upholds choice of English tribunal Melting Baltic Sea ice sees aframax spot rates soften Warming European weather also keeps cross-Mediterranean voyage earnings flat Euronav posts $9m first-quarter loss Tanker company calls for more consolidation and scrapping Energy insurance demand buoyant, says Swedish Club Extra capacity in sharp contrast to hull market Shaking up China's banks Change would reward the competitive, including shipping US gives go-ahead to Sabine Pass LNG exports Decision a catalyst for other US export projects UK go-ahead for fracking threatens LNG shipments Shale gas could fill 40 years' worth of UK demand Hamburg Süd brings in new blood with boardroom reshuffle Annual results deliver cautious forecast Caribbean states 'unprepared' for major oil spill Only half have contingency plans to cope with a major incident Panamax bulker rates 'up by the hour' Baltic Exchange time charter average hits three-month high Public funding needs more discipline National Ports Policy Statement requires ports to operate commercially Shipowners uncertain about the implications of YPF renationalisation Knutsen and Teekay confirm period charters Guardcon's verbiage clouds security issues Guns have no place on today's commercial vessels Skaugen hits black as Iran sanctions boost tonne-mile demand Tehran trade ban erodes ethylene supply Binge to bust From feast to famine, shipping needs to find a happy medium Rotterdam reports first quarter dip in throughput Container volumes fall as weak eurozone erodes imports Singapore and Shanghai tie for top container port First quarter sees southeast Asia hub outpace its Chinese rival Transatlantic strives to return to profit Company says flagging out is not the only option as it seeks talks with unions Consolidation is critical to survival No carrier can operate giant boxships alone, CMA CGM vice-president tells conference Hamburg Süd takes cautious view of liner industry's prospects Some positive signals seen but there is also uncertainty, says Ottmar Gast Teekay LNG Partners unveils Norwegian bond issue Daughter company intends raising $87m-$122m Eurotunnel bids to run Calais and Boulogne Managing ports consistent with Eurotunnel's obligation to promote economic growth, says Jaques Gounon HNA Group punishes Grand China Logistics executives Officials disciplined, demoted and docked but only two are sacked Rio Tinto's Australian iron ore port capacity stretched Cyclones create widening gap between production volumes and shipments Aegean Baltic provides new loans with strings attached Clients asked to maintain dollar deposits with lender States step in Sovereign cover must be transparent and fairly priced Drewry and CargoSmart launch quarterly KPI report Inland transport, dwell times and commercial performance to be reviewed Game on Maersk had no choice but to chase market share

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APRIL 17, 2012
Scandlines hit by newbuilding delays DELAYS in the construction of two ferry newbuildings at Germany's P+S Werften have forced Baltic Sea ferry operator Scandlines to rejig its peak season schedule Hamburg Süd sees flat rates GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd is bracing itself for another difficult year with moderate volume growth and flat freight rates in its core trades Lauritzen plans 500-berth unit Lauritzen Offshore is seeking a joint venture partner to place an order for a 500 berth accommodation unit, says Ib Hansen, head of Lauritzen Offshore CSSC yard reports modest profits ONE of the two listed subsidiaries of China's state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) today announced modest profits for 2011 Low speed market regains balance THE low speed marine diesel engine market has staged a substantial rebalancing act in recent months, says Ole Grone, senior vice president for sales at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen MPP vessel in sanctions row A GERMAN multipurpose vessel has been pulled from a voyage to Syria by its owner/manager in the Eastern Mediterranean due to fears over a sanction breach Teekay drops down 13 tankers TEEKAY Corp will sell seven crude tankers and six product carriers to subsidiary Teekay Tankers in a transformative deal for both NYSE-listed companies

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APRIL 17, 2012
CSX Posts Record Earnings CSX boosted first quarter revenue 6 percent year-over-year to nearly $3 billion despite volume rising only 1 percent, exemplifying the... FMC Seeks Public Comments on NVO Service Agreement Changes The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on possible changes to NVOCC service arrangements, which allow non-vessel-operating common carriers... Virginia Container Volume Up 4.4 Percent The Port of Virginia handled 166,719 twenty-foot-equivalent units of containers in March, an increase of 4.4 percent from a year... Retailers Press USTR on Footwear Tariffs The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to utilize the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as a vehicle... Indexed Freight Contracts on the Rise In the current volatile freight rate environment on the major east-west trade lanes, shippers and carriers are slowly beginning to... Containerized Exports Jumped 9.6 Percent in February U.S. containerized exports in February rose 9.6 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong gains in paper and paperboard,... Rotterdam Box Traffic Slips 4 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic declined 4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 from a year earlier to 2.8 million 20-foot... Hamburg Sud Revenue Climbed 7 Percent in 2011 Hamburg Sud's revenue grew 7 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $6.64 billion, driven mainly by a 9... Drewry, CargoSmart to Launch New Container Metrics Drewry Research and CargoSmart are joining forces to publish a wider range of key performance indicators aimed at helping importers... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd will impose a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services, starting May 15. The... CEVA Adds Intra-Asia LTL Services Netherlands-based logistics provider CEVA is extending its Asian cross-border road freight services to include less-than-truckload services. The new... US Demand to Drive China Exports, Economist Forecasts China's export sector has not turned recessionary and will recover later this year on the back of strong U.S. demand,...

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APRIL 17, 2012
Intermodal South America breaks one-day record A record one-day attendance at the Sao Paulo, Brazil-hosted Intermodal South America fair and exhibition last week was also the scene of some lively debates and ... Sidler: forwarders' share to rise Global Liner Shipping Conference: bunker costs and rate volatility main challenges Soaring bunker costs, increasing rate volatility and new environmental regulations are the main challenges for the container shipping industry - and crucial in ... MISC completes liner exit Malaysian shipowner, MISC Bhd. has advanced its departure from liner trades by two months with the imminent termination of its last intra-Asia services, thus completing a ... Alliance forces Evergreen's hand towards ULCS behemoths Despite Evergreen founder and chairman, Chang Yung-fa's oft-remarked reservations about the utility of mega containerships, the Taiwan carrier has made an about ... Bareli: no news? Schedule reliability continues to improve Global ocean carrier schedule reliability improved from 78% in February to 79% in March based on containers arriving within a day of schedule, according to SeaIntel ... TT Club income depressed by 'catastrophic' incidents The TT Club, a mutual insurer of transport equipment and logistics risk, has posted a substantial drop in profits for its 2011 fiscal year after what Charles Fenton, ...

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APRIL 17, 2012
NAT admits sagging values Herbjorn Hansson-led listing tells US regulators 19 of its 20 ships aren't currently worth their carrying price. Euronav tanks on earnings Belgian owner let down by tankers again, with TI-based VLCCs earning $24,000 per day in first quarter. Boskalis bags Ichthys deal Dutch dredger scores $260m contract for work on giant Aussie LNG project. Debut cruise cut short Newly refurbished Saga vessel hit by engine trouble in Spain during maiden voyage. NSCSA confirms bulk order Saudi tanker owner branches out with order for five bulk carriers. Solstad enters Bibby charter Oslo-listed company signs bareboat deal with Bibby Offshore with option to buy. Action over Ozge clash Wife of missing trawler skipper files complaint in French court following alleged collision of boat with Turkish tanker. Skaugen inches back to black Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner returns to positive territory despite Middle East uncertainty. CSC Phoenix heads for loss Chinese owner says it was hurt by rising fuel price and low bulker rates in the first quarter. Time to buy Yangzijiang Analyst says investors should get a slice of Chinese yard before its share price rebounds. Cosco eyeing state help? Hong Kong-listed group denies decision has been made on whether to apply to Chinese finance ministry for $1.6bn cash injection. STX into Canada Korean yard group to offer technical help to Seaspan Vancouver as it prepares for massive state orders. Chinese eye 3 Maj Croatian government in talks with Jiangsu investment fund over disposal of loss-making yard. TGP turns to Oslo for funds New York-listed company swells the ranks tapping Norwegian bond market.

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APRIL 17, 2012
CargoWise pushes into Canada FedEx negotiates for French express carrier Hamburg Süd calls 2011 'challenging year' Infor, Oak Barrel partner on supply chain U.S.-Colombia FTA takes effect May 15 Drewry, CargoSmart partner on carrier KPIs Evergreen in for 'gigantic' ships Hijacked crewmen of Maersk Alabama file lawsuit Cathay expands India freighter network Singapore Air manages Scoot's cargo

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APRIL 17, 2012
Prices continue to fall across the board Average demand and healthy avails in Hamburg. Obama in bid to crack down on oil market manipulation Report suggests speculators trading in crude oil inflate oil prices by as much as 40%. Prices mixed in Middle East Good bunker demand reported in Suez. O.W. Bunker launches Marine Lubricants Division New division will be headquartered in Piraeus with further offices to open globally over the coming months. Repsol share price hit by YPF takeover Spain threatens economic retaliation against Argentina. Commodity trader seeking $470 million credit facility Major Swiss-based fuel oil trader said to have hired banks to help arrange a $470 million revolving credit facility. Evergreen to charter fuel efficient 'mega-ships' Lower operating costs will 'significantly enhance Evergreen's competitiveness'. Asia bunker price drop prompts buying Strong demand as prices soften. Saudi tanker firm posts 168% increase in Q1 profit Implements slow steaming and route adjustments to curb the 23% increase in bunker costs, says CEO of NSCSA. Chinese bunker supplier's profit declines 47% in 2011 Andatee reports lower-than-expected profit on 'significant' decrease in demand in Q4. Environmental regulations spurring research, innovation Design envelope 'pushed in every direction' amid greater demand for ship efficiency, says BIMCO's Watchkeeper. Tanker market 'yet' to make upward turn High freight rates could provide incentive to activate additional tonnage by raising sailing speeds. LNG starts to challenge traditional bunker fuel in China Local shipping group set to modify ships to use a hybrid of LNG and gasoil.

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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

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%

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%.

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 ...

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

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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

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

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%

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

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