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BRIEFS

June 20, 2012

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UASC to increase Asia/Europe rates US$550/TEU and $1,010/FEU on July 1 APM Terminals invests in 25pc share of Ningbo 2.8 million TEU terminal Yang Ming-OOCL China-India loop drops Mumbai, Pipava in favour of Mundra Wan Hai starts own Asia-Mexico/west coast of South America loop July 7 Transpacific peak season surcharges hit spot rate using NVOCCs hardest Shippers mull contingency plans over possible US east coast port strike Ben Vree succeeds Martin Poulsen as chairman APM Terminals, Europe Prince Philippe of Belgium visits NYK with foreign and trade minister Doha port project costs to swell to US$8.24 billion as material costs soar Researchers say Australia's transport leasing market to see average growth HMM deploys Purfresh's reefer service to transport fruit and veg Oman Shipping ups anti-piracy measures, adds shipboard armed guards CEVA: China's logistics system accounts for 18pc of annual GDP costs Cargotec's technology and competence centre to open in Tampere, Finland Hong Kong posts 1.1pc rise in May air cargo, first uptick in 14 months Pearl River Delta air traffic meeting held in Macau June 18 FedEx Freight to raise truck rates 6.8pc, warns of other hikes to come Guizhou province's Zunyi airport open to air traffic in July Neo Air Charter transports urgent giant track rollers, Frankfurt to Islamaba

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JUNE 19, 2012
ICS' comments on the EU's Consultation on State Aid Guidelines for Maritime Transport Korean shipbuilding industry hit by global slowdown SECC 2012 set to provide food for thought on July 13 Shipping lines looking at reduced demand growth this year JNPT bags Performance Excellence Award 2012 Port capacity target raised to 244 million tonnes in 2012-13: Vasan Royal Boskalis set to be awarded JN Port dredging project India lags behind in tackling increasing cargo theft SGE service makes maiden call at ICTT AIAI laments status quo in monetary policy review Fieo lauds raising of export credit refinancing limit for SMEs

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JUNE 19, 2012
Pegasus introducing first of two new international services this week The Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines is introducing two international routes this week. A six per week Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Tel Aviv (Israel) service is starting today (19 June... APM Terminals orders 26 cranes for Maasvlakte II APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II has selected 26 automated rail mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes and two rail cranes from the Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz. The company said t... Schneider National/CSX agreement broadens intermodal services in northwestern Ohio Schneider National Inc, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reached an agreement with CSX Transportation to broaden its services in northwestern Ohio (U... Kögel and Wabco extend partnership The German trailer manufacturer Kögel and Wabco Holdings Inc, one of the leading global providers of technology and control systems for safety and efficiency in commercial vehicles... EALA presents award to Asstra In its annual rating of Russia's logistics companies, the EuroAsian Logistics Association (EALA) presented the logistics service provider Asstra with the award in the category Logi... Euroway UK signed new contract hire requirements with Domino's Euroway in the UK has just clinched a major two-year exclusive contract with Domino's Pizza Group plc for the supply of new and replacement vehicles for the latter's UK distributio... Europorte und Alstom sign railfreight partnership agreement Europorte, the rail freight subsidiary of the Eurotunnel Group, and Alstom have signed a partnership agreement covering the maintenance of 17 Alstom manufactured Prima locomotives ... May traffic increase in Hong Kong due to goods to/from Southeast Asia Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) grew by 1.1% to 333,000 t in May. This was the first positive year-on-year growth since March last year. The increase was pr... DB Schenker Rail Polska changes management board DB Schenker Rail Polska has announced that Christian Schreyer, currently responsible for production and human resources, will become CEO of the company and successor to Hans-Georg ... No third runway at Munich airport People living in Munich have voted against the development of a third runway at Germany's second-biggest airport, which is also one of the biggest in terms of cargo throughput. Aft... Hoyer's turnover overshoots the EUR 1 billion mark Hoyer, an international transport and logistics service provider headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), reported that its 2011 turnover topped the EUR 1 billion mark for the first tim... FedEx completes acquisition of Opek in Poland The US integrator FedEx Express has completed the acquisition of the Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o. (Opek) as the latest step in the company's growth strategy in Europe. Op... Mattel trusting Geodis in Marseille Mattel, the world's largest toy products manufacturer, has awarded the French service provider Geodis the management of its logistics and distribution operations in southern Europe...

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JUNE 19, 2012
Monica Svenner is new MD of Damen Shiprepair Götaverken Farstad orders two more PSVs from STX Offshore Deltamarin enlisted for Titanic II project Rolls-Royce delivers thrusters for giant construction vessel

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JUNE 19, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners meet with King County Council AAPA study reveals US seaports spending billions on improvements Port of Bellingham announces winners of GP Mill Site art contest ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of May First giant monolith completed for Panama Canal expansion project

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JUNE 19, 2012
Spain's struggling yards see a ray of hope The closure of Union Naval Valencia is a blow to a sector that is already reeling, but Spanish shipbuilding still has reason for optimism LMA urges London market to limit funds exposed to the euro crisis Brokers must collect premiums from countries that could exit the eurozone The greening of the yuan looks to overseas trading New move towards offshore trading as direct exchange launches in Japan Second Paragon handysize newbuilding starts duties for Cargill Two-year deal to generate $8.5m in revenues with charterer's option to extend at higher rate Experts say rig-related services could violate US sanctions Lax enforcement thus far of Cisada is no marker for future BV is still classing Iran offshore rigs despite 'reluctant' country exit EXCLUSIVE: French society claims to comply with Europe laws but is silent on US implications Louis sells 54-year-old Emerald for $5m Group completes its second scrap sale at book value of the year Aframax rates head south as market looks north Mediterranean set to lose its importance Koch emerges as American Phoenix charterer EXCLUSIVE: New generation Jones Act product tanker set to debut this summer European Commission's ship recycling proposal under scrutiny Debate in industry about whether further regulation on top of IMO convention will prompt EU owners to reflag Alaed heads back to Russia after insurance ban stops it delivering arms to Syria Pulling P&I cover meant it could not stop en route Hansa Mare slashes its fleet Ship management transfers see small boxships join Peter Döhle pool Gloomy German owners foresee insolvencies and mergers Sentiment has worsened significantly over the last year, PwC survey finds APMT to tackle carriers' opposition to Virginia port bid Hanjin and K Line oppose bid to operate Hampton Roads terminal A chance to shine Why you should enter the Lloyd's List Global Awards AAPA survey reveals $46bn US port infrastructure spend Private sector spend tops state investment China taps into cruiseship building Beijing-based leisure service provider to invest $488m in what could be the first Chinese-made cruiseship Sub-panamaxes bring hope for boxship rates Orders are minimal but emerging markets will return to growth this year Finland to source heavy fuel oil for desulphurisation project Port of Hamina Kotka looking to supply up to 1.2m tons 0.1% sulphur fuel Maersk Line goes ahead with Asia-Europe peak-season surcharge EXCLUSIVE: Danish line stands firm as rivals bide their time Pacific Basin posts $190m loss on ro-ro fleet Dysfunctional European market smashes Hong Kong dry bulk specialist's diversification strategy Strong growth forecast for north European box ports Ocean Shipping Consultants sees gateway demand growing 41%-59% over 2011-2020 Regulator gives Philippines six more months to improve education standards 'Pass or fail' audit will take place at year-end or early 2013 Pirates threaten east Africa offshore vessels Slow, expensive tonnage becomes a target as security tightens elsewhere East African development could attract potential pirate targets As security in the Horn of Africa tightens, pirates seek new pastures Summa cuts deal for controlling stake in Fesco Russian trading and investment group is also in talks to buy 3.7% stake in the transport and logistics company from the EBRD STX OSV secures two PSV orders Farstad Shipping deal boosts shipbuilder's second-quarter orderbook Navios Partners takes capesize from affiliate Greece-based owner pays $67.5m for vessel tied into eight-year charter Mandiri takes BLT debt case to Jakarta court Bank jostles to put itself first in the repayment queue A heavy responsibility Weighing every box before loading can save lives

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JUNE 19, 2012
Crude's Asian feedstock future THE naphtha-biased orientation of Asian crackers means the crude byproduct is likely to remain a major feedstock in the region, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today Germany funds P+S Werften rescue GERMAN authorities agreed today to provide up to €152.4M ($192.3M) in loan guarantees to rescue east German yard P+S Werften China boost for LPG trade CHINA'S upcoming propane dehydrogenation plants will revive its LPG imports, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today Indian owners end Iran oil liftings SHIPPING Corp of India (SCI) and GE Shipping have stopped taking orders for July for carrying crude from Iran as European sanctions begin to take effect from 1 July TWIC relief for US mariners THE OBAMA administration has eased the rules for renewing TWIC cards for US mariners and terminal workers Global LPG supply being ramped up GLOBAL liquefied petroleum gas supply is being ramped-up, fuelled by ongoing natural gas production, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today German owners expect shakeup SENTIMENT among German shipowners and managers is going from bad to worse this year, with investments and hopes of a recovery pushed back further, according to a survey released in Hamburg today Alternative finance finds favour ALTERNATIVE sources to bank financing have gained importance in shipping in the recent past and the trend is likely to gather momentum in the future, a shipping analyst says Subsea 7 wins $95M contract SUBSEA 7, the London based seabed to surface engineering group that is listed in Oslo, says it has won a $95M contract involving an offshore development in the UK Central North Sea ReCAAP reports improvement ONE incident of piracy and six armed robberies occurred in Asia last month, a "marked improvement" compared with the same period of 2010 and 2011, said the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in its just-published review covering May German coal imports to drop IMPORTERS of steam and coking coal in Germany, Europe's largest economy, expect shipping volumes to decline this year Golar LNG votes to delist AN EGM in Golar LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, has approved the board's proposal to delist the shares in the company from Oslo Stock Exchange

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JUNE 19, 2012
Forum Participants Say Shippers Lack Understanding of Indexed Contracts Long-term container-shipping contracts based on various freight indexes are gaining ground, but their progress is being slowed by a lack... European Shippers' Council Opposes Mandatory Container Weighing The European Shippers' Council criticized a maritime industry proposal that containers be weighed before loading on ships as "a false... Port of Jacksonville to Handle Disney Merchandise Shipments MOL's TraPac Container Terminal at the Port of Jacksonville is set to handle shipments of most of the merchandise imported... JOC Economist Lowers Forecast For Container Traffic Sluggish economic growth, a weak jobs market and flagging consumer confidence have led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno... For-Hire Truck Tonnage Slips 0.7 Percent in May For-hire truck tonnage fell 0.7 percent in May from April but grew at a slightly brisker pace on a year-over-year... Panama Canal Completes Building First Pacific Lock Section The contracting group that is building the new set of locks at the Panama Canal completed the first monolith of... YRC Freight Cuts One Day Off Hundreds of Major Routes YRC Freight said it has cut at least one day of delivery time on hundreds of its North American supply... FedEx Curbs Air Capacity, Expects Slower Global Demand FedEx plans to retire older plans and take delivery of fewer new aircraft as the parcel giant expects global economic... London Heathrow Cargo Volume Drops 3.8 Percent London Heathrow airport handled 3.8 percent less cargo in May than a year ago and is bracing for further declines... Insurer Withdraws Coverage for Ship Carrying Cargo to Syria U.K. marine insurer Standard Club has withdrawn coverage for a Russian cargo vessel said to be transporting attack helicopters and... NVOs Pay the Price for Peak-Season Surcharges Ocean carriers' failure to fully implement planned peak-season surcharges on the trans-Pacific trades in May has created a two-tier market,... Report: Long-Term Prospects for North Europe Container Trades Are Strong Long-term prospects for the northern European container trades are "strong" despite short-term macro-economic uncertainty in the eurozone, according to a... Oman Air Posts Record Cargo Tonnage Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air saw its cargo tonnage rise 33 percent in the first five months of 2012, on... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Asia Services Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services that will take effect...

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JUNE 19, 2012
South Carolina ports prepare for Panama Canal widening with 'aggressive' investment South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is gearing up for the 2014 widening of the Panama Canal (PC) after it announced that the 'most aggressive' investment plan ... AS&E to supply Abu Dhabi Customs with security equipment Billerica (MA)-based American Science and Engineering (AS&E), a supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, is to provide Abu Dhabi Customs with two ... ICS criticises Chile's shipping reform stance The Chilean Government is the latest to propose radical changes to its maritime regulatory environment and in so doing end anti-trust immunity to shipping conferences. ... Indian economy slowing There is some evidence that the soar away success story of India's economy has hit a wall. Indeed, following the announcement last week of a nine-year low growth ... Manchester Ship Canal service improved Peel Ports has improved its all water service between Liverpool and Manchester (UK). The barge has been replaced by a 160TEU coaster (M/V Monica, in photo), ... Dynamic coalition push proposal for weighing of all containers A strong coalition of governments, industry and labour unions have co-sponsored a formal proposal that all loaded containers be weighed and certificated before ... Rena: salvors stood down G20: leaders urge eurozone action Global leaders meeting at a G20 summit in the Mexican resort of Los Cabos, have urged the eurozone to 'take all necessary measures' to overcome its debt crisis ...

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JUNE 19, 2012
UMAR clears another hurdle Norwegian securities regulators sign off on IPO hopeful's listing prospectus on the eve of Oslo book building drive. Matson lands endorsement Alexander & Baldwin's New York-quoted containership spinoff met by lukewarm reception at Wells Fargo Securities. Capesize taste test Wall Street agrees $67m acquisition will bolster bottom line at Navios Partners but some fear price tag was too high. Onassis VL up for grabs Greek sources cool reports one of Olympic's two VLCCs has been offloaded but the for-sale board is still up. New Norway link plotted Bergen tourist body wants to create company to resume ferry traffic to Newcastle in England. Universal nears Oslo float Ronald Dal Bello in the driver's seat as Geden tanker spinoff fixes price range and debut date of $200m IPO. Major investor exits ICG Investment firm sells its full 12.4% stake in Irish ferry group after bleeding red ink. Cargill contract for Paragon New York-listed owner secures two-year deal for handysize newbuilding. Where now for Alaed? No satellite data since Monday morning on Femco vessel now lacking insurance cover for alleged Syrian arms shipment. Orient Marine sells again Japanese owner cashes in its second bulker of 2012 in $15m deal. YJZ in micro-finance sell off Ren Yuanlin-led Chinese yard makes a 10% profit on business purchased just 10 months ago. Teekay eyes wind farm work Shipowner uses investor day to promote idea of turning shuttle tankers into wind farm installation vessels.

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JUNE 19, 2012
Hapag/Hamburg switch Med-PNW call to Tacoma Hapag-Lloyd plans to switch a call on its MPS service between the Mediterranean and the west coast of North America from Seattle to Tacoma, Wash. The German line operates the service alongside compatriot line Hamburg Sud. NYK increases second India loop 56% The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on another of its weekly Asia to Indian west coast loops. This time it is its HLS service, on which it is increasing the size of the vessels to 2,742 TEUs. U.S. Xpress names Bowman sales VP Zebra expands marine terminal automation Pittsburgh port adds waterway Wi-Fi Summa takes controlling stake in FESCO Russia's FESCO Transportation Group said Tuesday Industrial Investors Group and Summa Group have signed a sale-purchase agreement (SPA), under which Summa will take a controlling interest in Far Eastern Shipping PLC. Shipco starts Atlanta-Gothenburg LCL service Maritime groups press for container weighing Marseilles targets China volumes Obama invites Mexico to TPP talks With Mexico joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, it's expected to significantly expand the potential scope of the far-ranging agreement between nations in North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania. Washington Notebook: Michigan gets infrastructure handout from Canada Logimax enters warehouse cloud

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JUNE 19, 2012
Fujairah prices drop further Average IFO prices down by $10 to $15 pmt. Prices fall sharply in European hubs Double digit price falls seen in Rotterdam and Gibraltar. Fresh blow for biofuel prospects Biofuels will continue to be 'far more expensive that petroleum-based products.' Bunkering in a Bureaucracy Opportunities exist in maritime India, where a risk averse approach has avoided some of the excesses of the current credit and financial crises. Scrubber installed on one of world's largest cruise ships 'Small size and low weight got our attention,' says Royal Caribbean Cruises. Plans for Baltic desulphurisation plant Unit could take 2% sulphur fuel oil and transform it to ECA compliant low sulphur bunker product. Bunker prices plunge across key Asian ports Prices fall in line with weaker crude oil prices, traders say. Lower fuel prices to 'benefit' Carnival Carnival's earnings per share to increase on lower bunker prices, says investment bank. Netherlands to 'accelerate' introduction of LNG bunkering Groups collaborate under the 'National LNG Platform' to coordinate LNG initiatives. P&I club issues reminder on North American ECA Vessels sailing within US waters covered by the ECA 'must comply' with the new requirements when they come into force on August 1, 2012. Bunker deliveries resume as typhoon leaves Hong Kong Typhoon may affect bunker deliveries at other East Asian ports. Grindrod makes strategic acquisition Acquires 75.5% stake in Botswana-based fuel logistics firm.

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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

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%)

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

After the meeting between AdSP and the Municipality, several associations reiterate their no to the cruise terminal

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

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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%)

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