BRIEFS

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19 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 8, 2016

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Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU Hyundai Merchant Marine needs help from charter parties to survive Tuticorin's PSA Sical posts monthly throughput record of 50,225 TEU Australian trade mission to visit China to boost exports, investment EU forwarders look with dread on uncertainties of UN box weigh-in rule Box weigh-in rule timing very bad - just as peak season opens: J&J Port of Tampa Bay receives 2 new gantry cranes to handle 9,000-TEU ships Tensions rise near Spratlys as 5,000 US, Filipino, Oz troops work out January-February import growth uneven at US ports, but volumes to rise US Secretary of Commerce slams Trans-Pacific Partnership critics UK ban on Dhaka-London cargo flights to be lifted once security tightened US drone sightings by jetliners increased 408pc in 2015: FAA Qatar Airways launches air cargo service to and from Boston and Doha Delta World Charter airlifts 15 vehicles from Dubai to Congo

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Line or vessel size matters Austria - Iran in ten days Customs clearance agency expanding Convert the old and forget the new Swift new services in Middle East Big Lift from South Korea to Myanmar BRU update New leadership for Central and Eastern Europe Ready to sail the Atlantic HGV drivers still sitting tight in Belgium Martin Bencher extends management team Sievert starts shipment tracking 33 new trucks at one fell swoop Duties fulfilled Singapore offers incentive to bulk carriers ABC offering new Friday service to Singapore Programme for start-ups in the logistic sector LH Cargo - Moscow and more

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APRIL 7, 2016
Bunker tanker owner charged for MARPOL violations West Africa adds port capacity but supply chain efficiency is a distant dream PSA to issue bonds worth USD500 million Triyards revenue up 15% in second quarter of 2016 Stolt-Nielsen first quarter profit falls but exceeds forecasts Sembcorp Marine sues Marco Polo Marine over breach of contract Nord LB to slash shipping loan book KDB may dispose of DSME stake early HMM to complete charter renegotiations this month Fleet strategies in flux Sainty Marine assets to be sold in online auction Tianjin port begins terminal construction Keppel O&M bags FPSO contract from MODEC Cruise orderbook surges as owners vie for market share US lawmakers to take on SOLAS container weight rule

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APRIL 7, 2016
Rates hit rock bottom: 'shippers will have to pay more or boxlines will go broke' Suez cuts transit fees for US-Asia ships to combat cost-saving allure of Cape of Good Hope Analysis: is ATSG an attractive prospect for private equity now it has Amazon on board? Virgin Australia deal with TNT will boost FedEx footprint in Oz Kenya Airways axes 600 jobs in restructure after heavy losses UPS asks EU court to annul EC veto of 2013 TNT bid UPS appoints Cindy Miller president of global freight forwarding SAL Heavy Lift names Mischa Tchang MD of Singapore office

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APRIL 7, 2016
VIDEO: DARPA christens sub-hunting super drone Huntington Ingalls makes a promotion at AMSEC Five year analysis shows effectiveness of Jotun HPS system Island Offshore vessels get Norske Shell contracts Triyards reports increased profits, new orders Rig dispute heads for arbitration LNG carrier to have permanent magnet shaft generator

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APRIL 7, 2016
New vessel taking shape for Washington State Ferries Columbia River rail service to increase to weekly run Port association survey finds big gap in spending plans Energy project lease amendment hits snag with Port of Vancouver staff Vancouver, BC port authority dropping Port Metro from name

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APRIL 7, 2016
VLGC rates inch down on lackustre chartering and lack of arbitrage Owners could start to look for longer-term deals if falls continue Niels Stolt-Nielsen: chemical tankers ripe for consolidation through M&As A good time to consolidate a fragmented industry, but actions speak louder than words HMM seeks to complete charter negotiations by end-April at earliest Korean carrier to meet with bondholders in June to restructure public bonds Asia-Europe traffic down nearly 12% in February Volume figures maybe skewed by the late Lunar New Year, but all signs point to another disastrous quarter for lines operating the vital east-west route Data Hub: Load Factors Capacity cuts help, but carriers will have their work cut out to keep slot space at a premium with yet more ultra large containerships on the way Brazil looks to gain market share for iron ore exports Most analysts agree the country's increasing iron ore exports could lift rates Eurogate achieves double-digit profit jump for 2015 Profits up 13.4% to €73.5m amid 'more difficult' market conditions Data Hub: Trade Statistics Global trade (excluding intra-regional flows) estimated to have grown by 1% in 2015 with the last quarter seeing a contraction of 0.3% versus the same quarter of 2014 Triyards secures $17.8m worth of new orders New contracts are for the building of three wind farm support vessels and one luxury river cruiseship Latest MOL car carriers will have energy-saving foredeck designs Hull design improves on wind resistance-reducing feature used by MOL since 2003 Stolt-Nielsen's net profit falls However, chemicals from the US Gulf are the reason for "good" tanker earnings Oman Shipping Co launches feeder service Linking Salalah, Duqm and Sohar with UAE aims to boost Gulf states' trade links MSC Cruises to order up to four LNG-driven cruiseships from STX France First two ships expected to be delivered in 2022 and 2024 respectively Pacific Basin reports robust first-quarter time charter earnings Group relying more on larger owned fleet, complemented by ships on shorter-term and index-linked charters PSA Sical handles record boxes in March at India's V.O. Chidambaranar Port PSA Sical exceeds 50,000 teu monthly throughput mark for first time amid capacity constraints Keppel Offshore & Marine unit wins another FPSO project New MODEC deal is worth more than $137m Sembcorp Marine to enter into arbitration with Marco Polo Marine Both parties in notices of arbitration to each other over rig-building termination

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APRIL 7, 2016
Long Beach port studies expansion to handle growth 'Relief gangs' finally on the way at NY-NJ port Lessors hope to get NY-NJ chassis pool 'back on track' Economist and logistics leader Kemmsies joins Jones Lang LaSalle US exporters want Congress to determine if SOLAS can be revoked or revised Piracy and corruption stalk West Africa supply chains Container lines challenge Russia antitrust ruling Brazil's Mercosul re-establishes Argentina link with new service Ailing HMM aims to reach deal with ship charterers soon Wan Hai has best profit margin among container lines Private equity firm parks at Truckstop.com Direct Chennai-Yangon service gets underway Adani-operated Hazira Terminal in India doubles annual throughput

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APRIL 7, 2016
Navig8 in sale and leaseback for MRs Navig8 and Oaktree Capital joint venture to have 37-vessel fleet by mid-2017. Jan Rindbo: no dry cargo fire sales Norden chief says company will not rush its exit from post-panamax and handysize bulker ownership. Canada urged to protect Arctic from shipping New report wants eco-sensitive policies for ships heading into icy north. NordLB to cut shipping loans worth billions German state-controlled bank set to reduce its maritime portfolio by as much as $8bn due to crisis. Korean yard backlog hits 12-year low Orderbook slumps to lowest level since 2004 as new deals dry up in 2016. HMM misses final bond payment as talks continue Loss-making Korean owner says discussions on debt restructuring and charter fee cuts will last into June. Farstad's Stavseng resigns after 28 years Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner replaces shipping veteran with Olav Haugland in CFO role. Qatargas in four-year Kuwaiti LNG deal Qatari gas producer set to carry half a million tonnes per annum on Q-flex carriers. Third TAS newbuild contract axed Malaysian shipbuilder sees another offshore vessel deal ditched by QMS1 and prepares for legal fight. Drewry Research: Sell Maersk into rally Spike in stock is a chance to offload, say analysts, as they predict continued losses for Maersk Line. Panama Papers: ITF says FOCs are also tax havens Union draws parallels between shipping registries and offshore shelters. OSK adds design house Steen Friis Danish ro-pax design specialist acquires interiors expertise through takeover of compatriot. JP Morgan rises view on Teekay Tankers Crash in share price leads to improved rating ahead of first quarter accounts. Time Investments raises $7m for bulkers UK investor completes first of four tranches in its campaign to buy ships which will be managed by British Marine. Oman Shipping feeding UAE with new run National carrier launches service linking all domestic ports to neighbour. Maybulk questioned by local bourse Increased trading activity of Robert Kuok-controlled company's shares provokes queries from stock exchange. Bulker master killed in lifeboat fall Three other crew reportedly injured in drill accident on Hyundai Glovis ship in Indonesia. Goodwill talks up benefits of EU for UK shipping Transport minister says industry has gained from single market, ahead of Brexit vote in June. Stolt-Nielsen's Q1 profit falls less than expected Norwegian tanker owner posts smaller income due to lost operating days but still beats estimates. MOL reveals Flexie bow for car carriers Japanese owner says new hull shape will knock another 2% off CO2 emissions. Kinder clears way for Jones Act selldown US energy logistics firm says it will consider joint ventures if economics work. MSC books first LNG cruiseships at Elysee Palace Gianluigi Aponte takes investment plan to EUR 9bn with STX France contract. Triyards extends diversification effort with latest orders Singapore shipbuilder sees order backlog surpass $530m, but interim profit down 13%.

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APRIL 7, 2016
SOLAS container weight rule to be discussed at Congressional hearing AAPA highlights gap between federal, local investment in ports DAT: Spot truckload volumes rise 11% Atlas Air completes Southern Air purchase Mercator acquires revenue management products developer ITC studies U.S. aluminum industry, trade Port of Ogdensburg undergoes $2.6m expansion

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APRIL 7, 2016
Q1 Review: US fuel oil market sees lowest outright prices since 2002 Mild winter, low crude prices kept US fuel oil values down. Q1 Review: Latin American bunkers fall on weak demand, plentiful supply Steepest price drop seen in Balboa, Panama. Qatar's Nakilat to convert more carriers to run on gas Joins SGMF as 'active partner'. Singapore rice trader in talks to buy Malaysian bunker supplier Victory Supply Wee Tiong also hired UABT's CEO Colin Wong to head its bunker trading arm. Panama Canal to carry out scheduled lane outage from April 9-10 The authority said the East Lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service from 6 pm local time on April 9 to 6 am on April 10. USAC-USGC HSFO spread widest since December on absence of sellers One USAC source said that even with the premium to USGC 3%S fuel oil, USAC freight costs make selling without a need-based reason a losing deal for the seller. Crude futures remain under pressure as Doha meeting nears It was assumed a deal struck at the gathering later this month would constrain output.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

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

Szczecin/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

The Goulette

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

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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

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PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

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››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

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