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BRIEFS

November 7, 2016

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Not dead yet! APL gears up to be big part of OCEAN Alliance A-E rate down 4.7pc to US$913/TEU, off 6.3pc to Med ports 20 killed, 60 injured in blast aboard soon-to-be scrapped ship in Pakistan Peel Ports US$500.6 million Liverpool container terminal opens for business Long Beach leads way to clear backlog of Hanjin empties to free chassis Optimarin obtains US BWT orders as USCG approval approaches Cosco forms JV with DEME unit to develop Chinese offshore wind energy Horizon Terminal commences auto handling operations at Jacksonville port CP remains focused on finding 'meaningful solutions' to engineer fatigue Hapag-Lloyd reminder to Iran customers of VGM SOLAS regulation SIA Cargo H1 loss widens 275pc to US$32.5 million as revenue sinks Father of 747 Joe Sutter dies in Washington from pneumonia at 95 Global air cargo volumes up 5pc in September, Europe, Asia Pacific lead Compass Forwarding airlifts helicopter from Canada to Afghanistan West Atlantic bags contract to add aircraft to Royal Mail's UK air network IAG Cargo launch new London Gatwick services to North America in 2017

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NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Cargo diversions may reduce demand for LNG vessels, says report MANSA seeks simplified tax compliance in Union Budget for facilitating ease of doing business Naval H. Mehta, founder member of FFFAI, passes away Nutrient-based subsidy policy extended to coastal shipping of fertilisers RiverLine Logistics & Macoline Shipping announce first-ever regular, direct Kolkata-Dhaka container feeder service United Kingdom's ex-im trade volume with India grew in the first half of 2016, despite a decline in its trade volumes with the rest of the world: Maersk Line Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of hot-rolled steel bars & rods from China Tea exports show marginal increase APM Terminals Pipavav shows revenue growth in Q2 2016-17 Mumbai Port Trust registered as Pension Sanctioning Authority for Aadhar-based acceptance of Digital Life Certificate Festive boost for truck rentals Boost for textile exports Forex reserves up India & Azerbaijan pledge to increase bilateral trade & investment Transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips Global overview on Logistics, Trade & Economy - I Vadodara to host Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 on Dec. 2

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Charge: innovative truck axes costs by 50% EAP - clarity on the tax front at last Rau replacing Urbanke as Hermes Fulfilment CEO New transport contract from West Australia Gefco and PSA confirm close cooperation More safety with MOL Asia transports - up to eight days shorter Dawn will come for LNG from 2018, Drewry insists Warehouse in Novorossiysk in operation RFID developer opens new premises West Atlantic wins big deal with British postal provider India's railway greening up Barcelona Port: LNG - instrument to improve air quality Roland Berger study: e-commerce for forwarders Iata sees stronger airfreight growth in September 62 new Fiata members in just two months Astrophysics X-ray units for Japan Post

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
LNG shipping sentiment resilient as demand remains strong Hanjin crews increasingly worried as yet another ship arrested Tanker Investments reports small quarterly loss, cautions on 2017 outlook CSSC Energy eyes more VLCC purchases DSME chief: Takeover by Hyundai HI or Samsung HI 'not realistic' until finances are back in order CPEC projects to drive huge increase in Pakistan coal imports Precious Shipping slips to USD25 million loss in fourth quarter Yang Ming head dismisses rumours of Taiwan line merger

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Container spot rates hold steady as carriers seek contract rate hikes on Asia-Europe Analysts expect rising expenses as Atlas Air reports 3Q loss following executive payout XPO plans to reduce supplier numbers by 90% to cut costs, despite soaring earnings and $1bn new business pipeline Hauliers look to claim compensation over truck manufacturer cartel Vessels and executives arrested, a country's supply chain cut-off - this week's round-up on the fall-out from Hanjin Air France-KLM Cargo reports third quarter loss in "challenging" market

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
EU NAVFOR confirms First Somali pirate attack in 2.5 years Chem tanker to have HyProp ECO system BAE Systems set to cut first steel for Type 26 in 2017 Siem set to take a stake in Farstad Shipping Sand pumping vessel to pack a lot of Wartsila power Star Line to buy Arnold Transit ferry assets

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Blystad's dry bulk unit raises $74m in Oslo More vessel buys likely following purchase of kamsarmax in October Marinakis clinches second modern cape in quick succession Greece-based Capital said to be eyeing more buys in big bulker sector And the Global Freight Awards 2016 winners are... The best of the freight and logistics industry celebrates success at the 20th anniversary of the Awards Asia-Europe rates fall in wake of November GRIs But with spot rates still way up on last year, carriers will look to gain the upper hand as they enter annual contract negotiations Norton Rose Fulbright to open office in Monaco Branch will focus on shipping and finance Investec looks for shipping exit Bank joins long queue of finance providers looking to run down its shipping book with lending to industry now limited to specialist sectors Data Hub: World Fleet Update Order drought and increased scrapping push fleet growth into reverse US cargoes lift VLGCs - but don't get too excited While Baltic index hits five-month high, pressure will come through new vessel supply over coming weeks Precious Shipping sees wider net loss in third quarter Supply side situation has not gone as well as expected, says chief executive Khalid Hashim Liverpool2 needs to prove itself, says Maersk Line Maersk Line may not be not ready to bring more services into the new Peel Ports terminal, but UK government sees it as the UK's future as a martime nation India to spend $4.5m on safety training for ship recycling workers First instalment to Gujarat Maritime Board sanctioned Cosco Shipping chairman calls for establishment of new shipping ecosystem Cosco will impose self-discipline and not harm the industry with its size advantage, says Capt Xu Hanjin China arrested in Shanghai Boxship joins five other shipping line vessels arrested worldwide Vallianz assures bondholders of notes redemption in November Company will finance repayments through internal resources and funding from major stakeholder Diana Shipping axes newbuilding contract with Chinese yard Dry bulk operator experienced delivery delays Fresh Nigeria pipeline attack negative for suezmax trades Latest attack is pertinent reminder of risks, says BMI Research says Colonial Pipeline to restart damaged line by Sunday afternoon No Jones Act waiver announced so far for US vessels Navig8 Chemical Tankers secures $54m credit facility Facility to finance two newbuildings at Kitanihon shipyard Boxship chartered to collect Hanjin empties from southern California Long Beach and TTI work together to clear backlog of containers that has built up since bankruptcy Liverpool2 open for business £400m deepwater terminal to open today after almost three and a half years of preparation

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Maersk says shippers' seeking stability driving market share gain Truckload firms look to asset-light units to get through downturn ArcBest gains shipments, but profit plunges New rail options at India's Pipavav port power growth US trucking firms add jobs ahead of holiday season Trans-Pacific spot rates reflect later than usual peak season NYK Line parent's credit rating downgraded despite merger plan Portable scale aims to help shippers with SOLAS rule Liverpool opens new mega-ship container terminal Asia-Europe spot rates start to slip after three-week rally Analysts see liner consolidation as step toward recovery

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tanker and bulker values both in decline Shipping Intelligence data shows nine-months of slump for tankers; Chang Myung sells again. Asket: LNGC attack would send 'shock waves' Security firm warns of increased risks to energy shipping as terrorists look to make mark. OSG spinoff filing shows financial result International Seaways would have earned $93.3m in the first half if it was independent then. Delta Tankers and Taleveras end lawsuit Affiliates of Greek owner and Nigerian trader strike agreement to dismiss Delaware case over chartering dispute. Arrested Hanjin ship aims to dock; another seized in China Hanjin Vienna scheduled to arrive at Vancouver today but may be delayed, while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Uljanik Plovidba's loss jumps sharply Croatian bulker and tanker owner hurt by falling dry cargo rates in first nine months. Arrested Hanjin ship to dock; another seized Hanjin Vienna poised to arrive at Vancouver port while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Chartworld snaps up kamsarmax newbuildings Greek owner raids Korea's H Line for new bulkers. Siem to pump cash into Farstad Shipping Norwegian companies working to find a "solid financial platform" for offshore owner's continued operations. Colonial Pipeline plans weekend restart Pipeline incident had pushed Atlantic Basin tanker rates to highest since January. Yang Ming management agrees on pay cut Executives at Taiwanese owner will see their salaries slashed in latest survival effort. North Sea AHTS layups reach 50% of fleet Two more supply ships also stacked as rates struggle yet again. IBC bulker quartet up for auction Algerian owner's stacked ships being auctioned in Malaysia in dispute with layup provider. POSH logs a loss and eyes write-down Singaporean offshore vessel owner takes a hit from lower utilisation and rates in the third quarter. Grupo CBO wins Brazilian PSV extensions Statoil keeps on domestic owner's duo for another year. GC Rieber's Basili steps down temporarily CEO of Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner will vacate her role to act as interim boss of new JV. Loan losses hit $677m at Commerzbank Shipping woes lead to more provisions in first nine months; full-year figure to stay below $1.1bn. WWL and DB plot new Med car hub Nordic group launching joint venture at Monfalcone in Italy. Start-up Viasea launches boxship run Norwegian line headed by shortsea veteran Morten Pettersen. SeaBird sending survey ship to Africa Oslo-listed owner wins deal for new work in the Gulf of Guinea. Swedish Club warns over SA stowaways P&I club says approach of Christmas may increase frequency of people trying to board ships illegally. Bomin closes offices in London and Athens Company says move reflects new era for bunkering, with focus now on areas that drive growth. Navig8 secures loan for Kitanihon newbuilds Nicolas Busch-led shipowner says facility covers last two vessels at Japanese shipbuilder. Long Beach works to clear Hanjin backlog US west coast port says it is bringing in an empty containership to help return boxes to Asia.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Two convicted in 'Bridgegate' scandal Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were convicted by a jury at a U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J. over their role in "Br... NAFTA trade stems 19-month decline in August The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... NVO develops hybrid container for breakbulk cargo Anderson Trucking Service's hybrid shipping container Source: Jacksonville Port Authority Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), whichhas develop... SCFI slips 2.8% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 2.8 percent from last Friday's reading of 884.95 to a rea... Atlas Air losses continue into Q3 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million the the third quarter of 2016 compared with a ... WWL, DB Cargo to develop multi-modal logistics hub Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) and DB Cargo signed a contract Thursday to develop the "Mediterranean Hub Monfalcone Srl," a joint ven... Seaboard to launch new Peru-U.S. service Miami-based ocean carrier Seaboard Marine will launch a new weekly service between Peru and the United States Gulf and East Coasts starting... Great Lakes limestone trade falls 3.5% in October Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.3 million tons in October, down 3.5 percent from a year prior as the increase in loadin... Port of Long Beach strikes deal to free up chassis The Port of Long Beach said Thursday afternoon that a ship is being charteredto removecontainers leased by South Korean ocean carrierHanjin... WTO chief offers to serve a second term Roberto Azevêdo, the World Trade Organization's (WTO) director-general, informed his membership that he's willing to serve a second term. ... Cathay kicks off Portland freighter stop Cathay Pacific Airways started a twice-weekly scheduled freighter service todayto Oregon's Portland International Airport. It will become ... IATA: Airfreight volumes soar in September The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported Thursday global airfreight volumes in September rose 6.1 percent from a year pr...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
TANKERS: Americas MR long-haul freight drops $200,000-$250,000 on Colonial restart "What a difference a day makes. The failures continue to roll in here in the Americas market as more and more tonnage becomes available," a broker said. REFINERY NEWS: MOL refinery margins shrink in Q3; throughput falls 3.7% The combined refinery margin of MOL's flagship Duna (Danube) and Bratislava refineries was $5.27/b in Q3, down 34% year on year and 18% on the quarter. Pilots resume boarding vessels on Houston Ship Channel after fog lifts Ship traffic was moving freely again as of mid-morning Friday, a dispatcher said FUTURES 2: Oil pares declines after Barkindo dismisses media report External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering Singapore's KIB Energy to continue to operate despite ownership uncertainties KIB is heard to have about 200,000-220,000 cu m of fuel oil storage at Tankstore Terminal in Singapore, traders said. Oil majors make $1 billion pledge on low-emissions technology The fund amounts to an investment of $10 million per company per year. FUTURES: Oil rangebound amid lack of fresh drivers Dec Singapore 180 HSFO swap cracks hit 17-month high on supply delays, crude Traders cited multiple reasons for the strength in crack swaps, most notably a sharp decline in international crude price levels

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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