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BRIEFS

January 27, 2016

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Hong Kong container volume surpassed by Ningbo-Zhoushan port Greek maritime unions hold 48-hour strike this week over pensions Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics looks to expand into Europe Mainland-Macau trade up 30.3pc, but Macau exports to China down 10.8pc Cargill shuts London shipping office, saying sector in worst shape since 1980s China's sea battles may now take to ramming to avoid firing the first shot DP World sets up JV to invest in ports, logistics infrastructure in Russia DSV buys UTi for US$1.35 billion, enlarges staff to 40,000 in 80 countries China and Iran agree to increase trade to US$600 billion over 10 years Charleston's cold storage capacity is beefed up with expanded facility Bangladesh garment industry suffers Australian ban on its air freight Boeing to halve 747 production as cargo market shows little sign of recovery Delhi calls for help to build aviation connectivity to criss-cross India Sale of Southern Air to Atlas likely to bring more cargo traffic to Kentucky Schiphol posts 0.7 cargo decline with growth most everywhere but Asia

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Chinese New Year fails to propel rates HDASCO Line set to launch India-Europe service Online monitoring system to help Chennai Customs track unclaimed cargo SARJAK expands its circle of influence UAE to diversify its trade basket with India APM Terminals finalises Cartagena joint venture NSICT stir ends; terminal operations now normal Bangladesh, Bhutan, India & Nepal discuss rail network Govt mulls setting up separate transport dept MoS Railways to inaugurate Continental Warehousing's Ahmedabad PFT today Road Ministry may borrow INR 13K cr. for highway projects Auto industry demands more time to certify steel imports Cumin exports may fall to 1 lakh t from 1.55 lakh t Karnataka rubber farmers request hike in import duty

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A rolling stone gathers no moss New board directors at Centreport Canada Skandic Service named Kässbohrer partner Louisiana airport breaks ground for cargo facility Suttons names new chairman Joining forces in general cargo sector Happy feet for containers Breakthrough in Beskyd tunnel construction Korean Register heading for new shores UK P&I Club appoints regional advisor Turkish Cargo up, rivals down Walmart targeting e-commerce in India Blue Water: search for new CEO Work on India's freight corridor gains momentum Vitamins via Valencia Malaysia Airlines axing triple seven services Aramex scoops up courier service provider

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Japanese pull dry S&P candidates from market Japanese owners are withdrawing bulker sales candidates from the market because they are unwilling to face the painfully low prices that currently prevail, even though many charterers are keen to find ways to reduce their dry losses and exposure to the spot market. For... Daniamant acquires Jotron Lifebuoy and Lifeboat Light business Daniamant is delighted to announce that it has acquired the SL-300 lifebuoy light and the SL-400 lifeboat light from Jotron AS, located in Norway. Jotron AS is a private limited Norwegian company with more than 45 years of continuous operation in international markets, with an aim to make high performance equipment... Dry bulk depression could hasten recovery, claims analyst This year will be even more painful for dry bulk owners than 2015, which could actually be a positive in terms of bringing forward an eventual recovery, according to JP Morgan analyst Noah Parquette. In a new research note, he explained... Floating storage on the rise A newbuilding very large crude carrier (VLCC) and a Suezmax tanker have been chartered to ship gas oil to Europe from Asia, fuelling speculation that the industry may see the first return to floating storage in nearly six years. The VLCC Alice, with capacity to hold more than 260,000 tonnes of... Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what it sees as a rising tide of piracy across the world. Underwriters are increasingly concerned that the maritime market is letting its guard down over the issue,... Tanker S&P market remains active The tanker sale and purchase market remains busy, although not all players appear fully confident of the medium-term future. While Cargill last week announced the closure of its London freight operations, Glencore has made known its willingness to dispose of directly-controlled tanker tonnage. Its tanker-operating subsidiary Topley... IBIA expands in Asia to support 'unprecedented level' of industry challenges The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is expanding in Asia with the appointment of a regional manager to assist with growing challenges. Simon Neo, who has held many senior management roles and has over 30 years of oil and shipping industry experience, will be taking... Scandinavians retain positive outlook for crude carriers Shipping analysts in Denmark and Norway retain a positive outlook on the crude carrier market despite a recent fall in spot freight rates from six digit highs and some note that shares in listed tanker owners should see a rebound as a result. Prudent owners and operators... More Chinese and Japanese tankers to lift Iranian crude Now that sanctions on Iran have been lifted, it is likely that Chinese-owned and Japanese-owned tankers will be used for a big chunk of Iran's exports to the Far East, according to a report by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. The three largest buyers of Iranian... China-invested Colombo terminal doubles throughput with mega-vessels Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) more than doubled its container throughput in 2015 as investment in capability to handle the world's largest container vessels appears to be paying off. The China Merchants-invested CICT handled 1.561 million teu in 2015, an increase of more than 118% on... South Korea invites tenders for port development South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is inviting tenders to develop the country's ports under public-private partnerships. Accordingly, land parcels will be allocated under this scheme, which seeks to attract the participation of manufacturers and logistics companies. The government and respective port authorities will allocate... H-Line Shipping could consolidate position with HMM acquisition H-Line Shipping, the outfit controlled by South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co, would consolidate its position as the country's second-biggest owner of dry bulk carriers if it buys Hyundai Merchant Marine's 14 bulkers. IHS Maritime & Trade Sea-web data shows that H-Line currently has 32 ships, including 26 bulkers.... Cargo ship collides and sinks off Myanmar A cargo ship collided with an anchored tanker and sank off Yangon, Myanmar, during poor weather conditions on 25 January.The Vietnam-flagged general cargo vessel, Dong Thien Phu Silver, with IMO number 9492854, was sailing through the Gulf of Martaban, around 40 n miles south of Yangon. When the weather deteriorated,... Tianjin restructures chemicals sector with closures and relocations Tianjin will spend USD4.4 billion to relocate two large chemical plants this year after the conclusion of safety checks following the deadly explosions that took place in August 2015. The Tianjin Chemical Plant and Tianjin Dagu Chemical Plant, which are currently located in a densely populated residential area, will be moved...

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Time for all air cargo forwarders to move into the digital age - or 'shipments simply won't fly' Livorno opens bidding for new box terminal, while Contship Italia shows its gateway concept works Cheaper bunker prices could hinder as well as help container lines, says BIMCO CKYHE could be badly hit by merger mania 2016: the year of wearable technology in the supply chain Cathay Pacific scales back expansion plans for 2016

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Jensen to design, production engineer Lindblad newbuilds Wartsila to deliver 100th 34DF dual fuel marine engine Lloyd's Register changes leadership line-up Becker introduces optimized version of Schilling TT Rudder New Transas CEO plans to "shake up the market" Rolls-Royce marks LARS sales milestone

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Foss Maritime to consolidate customer service operations Inchcape Shipping Services warns of extended strike in Greece NYK adding SHIN SEKIYO to coal carrier vessel lineup General Dynamics NASSCO delivers second LNG-powered container ship Diana Shipping works charter for dry bulk vessel PHILADELPHIA

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Vale given go-ahead to restart activities at Tubarao port Court overturns last week's decision to halt activities at the iron ore export and coal import terminals Farstad reflags PSV for four-year Petrobras charter Offshore supply operator avoids future blocking with flag change ECA has negligible effect on port of Kiel cargo volumes Sulphur cap fears allayed as ferry business maintains 2014 throughput level London Gateway wins Maersk call at expense of Tilbury DP World facility gains fourth service from UK rival since inception Stena Bulk takes delivery of newbuild MR tanker IMO II Max tanker Stena Imperative built by CSSC OME Chinese yards in talks with Iran for new orders CSSC OME has dispatched its senior managers to Tehran Suezmax rates weaker in West Africa and Black Sea but stronger in Middle East Aframax market lacklustre but could receive Iranian support Aframax tanker fixed on time charter with option to load Iranian cargoes Glencore unit said to have booked Green Warrior for 60-90 days at $40,000 per day Mission to Seafarers sets up new digital centre for North America Co-operation will enhance Seafarers' welfare Euronav buys back own shares as tanker stocks stay cheap Crude tanker player spends $5m on 500,000-share buyback US east coast ports expect further delays Heavy snowfall disrupts vessel traffic moving through the southeast, mid-Atlantic and northeast Oakland braced for $36m hit from Ports America departure Port to lose a quarter of its revenue as terminal closes operations HHI takes Sembcorp Marine's place in MOU with Saudi giants Previous agreement to explore development of shipbuilding facilities in the Kingdom between the Singapore builder, Saudi Aramco, Bahri and Lamprell expired in October China slowdown dents Eurogate traffic Volumes fall 2% in 2015 to 14.5m teu as Chinese exports waver Tom Boardley promoted at Lloyd's Register Nick Brown takes marine director position as Tom Boardley is promoted to newly created position Ezra Holdings picks new interim chief financial officer UPDATE: Chan Eng Yew takes over from Eugene Cheng Chee Mun who stepped down for personal and family reasons Tanker demand to remain strong into 2016 winter, says BIMCO But the end of crude oil stockpiling and passing of the winter months could curtail tanker market rates Energy demand for commercial transportation to grow till 2040 Aviation, marine and rail to be fastest growing sub-sectors Gulf Drilling orders two more rigs from Keppel FELS GDI has taken delivery of five such rigs from yard so far Investment arm of Canadian property developer acquires 8.65% stake in Scorpio Bulkers GRM Investments joins the ranks of Scorpio's largest shareholders which include Wellington Management, Monarch and Kensico Capital

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JANUARY 26, 2016
CN rides intermodal growth to double-digit profit rise Top US truckload carrier: Fear of freight recession 'overblown' In tougher time, Heartland Express banks for road ahead CP-NS merger would fuel biggest rail industry shake-up since Staggers Act Brokers, forwarders to Customs: ACE isn't ready for February rollout Concern rising about how SOLAS weight rule can actually be implemented Maersk adds, enhances Latin America-Europe services to tap reefer demand Eurogate traffic dips ahead of 'difficult' 2016 Amazon's NVOCC status opens door to new business, cheaper rates Hansa Heavy Lift seeks to leverage strengths in tough market TOTE settles with families of 10 El Faro victims DP World Cochin adds new intra-India feeder service Goldenport debt payment freeze highlights container charter market woes Flat global demand a drag on breakbulk carriers' steel volumes Greek ports face second 48-hour strike Colombo's CICT breaks the 1.5 million box barrier La Spezia reaps rewards of Asian cargo strategy Tianjin to spend billions on relocating chemicals factories Cheap fuel cuts costs, but only rising demand can lift carrier profitability

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Noble Century buys pair from compatriot But deals see Chinese owner sell older ship to Guangdong Tongcheng. Spain evacuates crew from Cido car carrier Helicopters responds to distress call from ship off A Coruna; video footage shows severe list. Spain responds to SOS from Cido car carrier 22 crew members pulled from ship suffering severe list off A Coruna. Top owners: don't fear tanker orderbook Trio of leading executives believe strong tanker market has legs. Court reopens door to Prestige liability More than 13 years after oil spill, Mangouras hit with prison sentence and London P&I Club cited for 'direct civil liability'. Coast Guard sets hearing for El Faro Board to explore whether there is evidence of negligence or misconduct in sinking. Fincantieri to build vessels with Iran Italian group signs $100m-plus cooperation deals with new ISOICO plant; will also supply ship engines. Safe Bulkers pushes back more payments Danish Ship Finance deal refinances $44.9m in credit facilities. AHTS spot deals drop to zero No anchor-handlers currently working short-term in the North Sea as tonnage lists swells. Petrobras hires two Farstad-owned vessels Brazilian oil major signs contract for Norwegian vessels, one of which was intended to be cancelled. Wells Fargo Securities downgrades Dorian Energy market chaos and potential change in dividend path lead to lower rating. Royal Caribbean gives Haiti a wide berth US owner's Vision of the Seas skips Caribbean port call due to unrest. Bimco blames delivery glut for boxship woes But shipping association says 2015's "astonishing" fleet growth should lessen this year. Greathorse purchase rumours stumble Sources pour cold water on reports Idan Ofer-backed Eastern Pacific has sold chemical tanker. Chinese slump dents Eurogate's 2015 volumes European terminal owner posts a 2% decline but does well on the mega-boxship side. Gulf Navigation raising $25m through bond issue Dubai tanker owner also working on business plan to generate shareholder value. Euronav fixes newbuild amid share buyback Tanker owner tops up on its own stock as former Metrostar VL finds work. Crew saved as ship sinks after clash All 14 seafarers rescued as Vietnamese vessel goes down following collision with tanker off Myanmar. Greathorse jumps on Eastern Pacific resale Chinese owner said to have bought chemical tanker from Idan Ofer-backed company. Temasek linked to more asset sales after NOL deal Singapore holding company considering non-core disposals linked to Keppel and Sembcorp. Vale ore carrier set for demolition in Bangladesh Brazilian miner understood to have scrapped one of its 1980s built bulkers. Concordia locks second P-Max in time charter Kim Ullman-led company secures "good income" for its tanker with fresh one-year deal with UK company. JP Morgan: Worse dry market is for the best Noah Parquette explains paradoxical gains to be made from battered bulker market in 2016. OSG settles for less in bond buy-back US tanker owner to purchase $294m of 2024 notes - 43% of outstanding amount. Indian owners want to carry 25% of imports Domestic shipping companies request guarantees over crude, LPG and bulk cargoes. Greece facing new 48-hour crew strike Action by crew unions to disrupt ports like Piraeus and Eleusis from Wednesday. Stena to scale back investments in face of downturn Dan Sten Olsson says Swedish shipowner faces rocky 2017 due to drillship exposure. TOTE agrees to pay $5m to El Faro families Families of ten of 33 crew members on sunken ro-ro to receive $500,000 each. New regulations prompt Rotterdam green fuel surge More stringent sulphur requirements for shipping in the North Sea have driven up demand. Ezra chief executive lifts stake in company Boss of troubled offshore vessel operator spends over $40,000 to increase shareholding. US seizes cocaine on Royal cruiseship Authorities detain seven people after 11 kilograms discovered on Jewel of the Seas.

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JANUARY 26, 2016
Swift boosts profits despite challenging market Report: Kerry Logistics plans to buy U.S. forwarder EUROGATE throughput falls 2% in 2015 HAROPA volumes jump 2.4% in 2015 Commerce secretary visits Nigeria, Rwanda M&G ups investment in Corpus Christi facility Report: U.K. businesses ill-equipped to handle new anti-slavery supply chain law Executive Moves: MOL (America) and Port of Houston Authority Port of Prince Rupert posts throughput decline in 2015 UWL launches new shipping solution for liquid bulk cargo COSCO to use CargoSmart visibility, analytics tools Lingering ice, snow hamper freight movement in several states SMC³ offers new LTL rating tool TOTE reaches settlement with 10 families of El Faro crew CN applies for regulatory approval of Milton Logistics Hub Greek dockworkers plan 48-hour strike Port of Savannah sets container record in 2015 Drewry: Asia-East Coast North America container trade to cool BWR: MSC strengthens connections from Asia to the Red Sea Eastern U.S. digs out from monstrous winter storm Government awards $1.96b to maintain sealift ships Rico acquires majority shareholding in UK logistics company GRI Roundup: Hapag-Lloyd Executive Moves: Allport Cargo Services USA, Suttons Group, Röhlig, and Avianca China Shipping projects $426m operating loss for 2015

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JANUARY 26, 2016
TOTE receives 2nd LNG-powered container ship ahead of schedule Will join sister vessel that is already in service next month. Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data Likely Crude Oil Stocks Build of 3.5 Million Barrels. Hellenic sees no change in HSFO output amid Iran crude flows to Greece: source Greece will source aa quarter of its crude imports from Iran. India: Vessels in cabotage trades need bunker tax boost Proposal being considered by finance ministry. Aramco to explore feasibility of new maritime complex in Saudi Arabia The quadripartite MOU involves Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell Energy Ltd. and Hyundai Heavy Industries. Greek port workers' unions call for 2-day strike from Wednesday on labor issues Strike to start 6 am local time (0400 GMT) Wednesday and end at the same time on Friday. Cockett Marine Oil appoints senior supply trader at Florida office Frank Ray joins the trading team as senior supply trader. Wartsila, Cavotec to develop wireless charging, mooring for vessels System will be capable of transferring more than 1 MW of electrical energy. Spanish SENER develops ship-to-ship LNG bunkering vessel Vessel tankage meets IMO's 'Type C' fuel ranking. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: How quickly can Iran get its oil groove back? IEA believes Iran has made considerable progress in readying its oil network. US Northeast bunker operations resuming after storm restricts barge traffic Two-feet high snow along the Eastern Seaboard and coastal flooding seen over the weekend. Oil complex turns lower as OPEC producers signal more output NYMEX March crude settled down $1.85 at $30.34/b.

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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%)

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%)

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

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