BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

21 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 30, 2016

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A-E up 37pc to US$720/TEU, Med ports rise 21.8pc, USWC up 4.6pc Building Maersk market share helped in collapse of Q1 rates: Alphaliner Box ship scrapping gains momentum ahead of born-again Panama debut CMA CGM downgrade sparks fears as Jamaican terminal takeover approaches Baltic Exchange is approached by Singapore Exchange over possible tie up DHL signs Chengdu deal to speed up building of 'Belt & Road' trade hub MSC calls at Oman's Salalah on new service, linking Asia to the Mideast Zim posts US$16 million quarterly loss as revenue falls 21pc to $630 million Low year for claims boosts financial performance for North P&I Club Long Beach port chief executive sees no quick fix, but only mergers ahead Hapag-Lloyd to impose terminal handling charges at facility in Abidjan in June Norbulk first shipmanager to convert to EU eco-friendly reefer gas ATA: Congress must act to preserve current hours of service rules Miami airport aims to become a free trade zone and global air cargo hub Amazon freighters too few to affect UPS, FedEx profits, says Moody's April Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific FTKs flattens Air cargo cannot cope with future Southeast Asian e-commerce market

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MAY 29, 2016
CMA CGM's proposed acquisition of NOL cleared by Chinese Ministry of Commerce Elektrans Group promotes Capt. Rishi Sharma to Director of Public Affairs in India London P&I Club warns on enclosed space entry & testing procedures Maersk Line launches new service between Latin America & Asia The need for Codification of Admiralty Laws in India Pesticide residue analysis report now required for export of some fruits, vegetables to UAE Cochin Port celebrates 'Port Day' discussing business Conference discusses legal risks for port operations Nitin Gadkari to participate in celebration marking Kandla Port's 100 mt throughput landmark on May 31 FedEx acquires TNT Express India keen on better connectivity to South Asian neighbours Cotton arrivals up to April-end constitute around 89 pc of total crop

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Humans will remain at the heart Going intermodal between Italy and Romania Pemco's USF team wins engineering competition Silver anniversary in Poland Norcal and PNW director for Metro Ports New train services for Germany and Austria Normandy Ports' industrial hinterland on the rise Aviasecure recognised as hazmat academy in Austria Handing out awards in Copenhagen Containerships consolidates services PTC equipment for railroad in Missouri Allgood to chair GPA board of directors From deepest Turkey to Teheran Law firm strengthens commodities team Four diesel locomotives for Thailand Adverse winds and choppy seas for Zim Gulf Air back in Bangladesh Serbian logistician stakes claim in Germany

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MAY 27, 2016
West African piracy 2.0: commodity value of cargo has been replaced with crew Australia ship detention puts spotlight on ship safety management Aurora LPG signs financing on final newbuilding Hoegh LNG Holding mulls converting LNG carrier Charter talks not over yet, say HMM and Korean financial watchdog Iran offshore plant orders still being discussed, says DSME Two more chemical tankers for Heung-A Shipping India implements port reforms to improve poor Ease of Doing Business ranking Rate increases lift Asia-Europe container spot market Shandong Shipping reports 2015 profit slump of more than 66% China wants its shipyards to lead the world in 10 years China COSCO appoints vice-chairman, raises management salary Chabahar port deal makes hot topic of Mukherjee's China visit Flexible enforcement of VGM rule comes as a relief to supply chain Pacific Basin's USD150 million rights issue gets green light from investors US port funding run aground by LGBT issues

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MAY 27, 2016
Asia's GoGoVan unveils its intention to 'change the DNA of the logistics industry' Confused? Find out what the experts say about VGM GRIs bring positive spin to Asia-Europe container trades as carriers eye a better peak season Analysis: Hapag-Lloyd and UASC a merger made in heaven for the banks? Cargo thieves active during Memorial Day weekend, firms warn Shippers, including Ikea and Nestlé, call for new EU laws to cut truck emissions Ray Curtis and Delta part company Daniel Hegwin named new Belgium and Netherlands managing director for Kerry Logistics Commentary: 'time to pull together on VGM'

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MAY 27, 2016
U.S. ferry fleet carries 115 million passengers a year The American Club wins Lloyd's List Maritime Services Award Thai OPV to have MAN 28/33D STC engines Wartsila donates engine to Texas A&M Maritime Academy P&I club warns on cargo hold dangers Senate bills fund ten Navy, six USCG ships

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MAY 27, 2016
Port of Edmonds names Johnston to vacant Port Commission post Capt. Williams Timmons taking helm of Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Port of Seattle recruiting students for summer high school hiring program Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of March Diana Shipping sets charters for pair of dry bulk vessels

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MAY 27, 2016
Flex LNG chasing mysterious 'commercial opportunities' John Fredriksen-backed company looking at opportunities across LNG value chain Finance squeeze for small shipowners over next decade, warns DNB's Blikstad Doing business with operators of fleets under 10 vessels is prohibitive, argues big gun banker 1m barrels per day of oil riding on US election A Trump victory would raise global output by 500,000 bpd, while a Clinton win would reduce output by 500,000 bpd Haves and have-nots A tie-up between a London institution and Singapore's younger start-up has got tongues wagging over what that means for the future of two maritime city hubs Asia-Europe carriers push through second GRI this month But despite successive price pushes, there is little sign thus far of an improvement in the second quarter of Asia-north European rates on the first three months of 2016 TT Club sees combined ratio jump after Tianjin box payout High number of $1m-plus claims, confirms Pontoppidan Benign claims boost free reserves at North P&I Club But club may need to increase capital levels Höegh LNG in the black as gas flow rate for FSRU fleet triples Ample supply of LNG available at low cost for FSRUs Increased Chinese capital outflows to benefit container shipping 'One Belt, One Road' initiative could significantly transform global manufacturing scene Aurora LPG improves profit on reduced costs and portfolio changes But lack of dividend payment could reflect concern over current stagnation in VLGC rates Tuxpan Port Terminal starts operations CMA CGM's Hammonia Venetia will make its maiden call at the port on July 4. Chinese shipbuilding loans riskier than shipping ones, says ICBC banker Chinese banks turning more cautious on lending to domestic shipbuilders India and Iran sign Chabahar port agreement Agreement for India has geopolitical ramifications Greek shipowners confirm government backing in rebutting European Commission's tax position UGS president Theodore Veniamis urges Brussels to put shipping 'at the centre' of EU vision Seadrill first-quarter revenue weighed by lower offshore vessel rates Group, however, achieved 97% vessel utilisation rate for period

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MAY 27, 2016
Extension provides Savannah shippers fluidity beyond the port gates Oakland container terminal to require mandatory truck appointments for imports Rising Mexican container trade squeezes truck capacity at US border Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rate rises as peak season nears El Faro loss could lead to stricter inspections of Jones Act ships India cracks down on port-related inefficiencies India appeals for Chinese private sector help, amid tension over Chabahar port Weak volume, overcapacity squeeze Brazilian terminal operator Ro-ro ships take aim at heavy-lift cargoes Automation of chassis invoice reconciliation promises savings Asia-Europe spot rates rise ahead of June 1 GRIs Lenient VGM rule enforcement to help industry through teething

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MAY 27, 2016
Stifel: Hawaii building boom to help Matson Honolulu-based boxship company benefits from islands' construction plans. New Orleans fight over Flaminia on hold Parties agree to sheath swords while main fight continues in New York. DHL hits NewLead with $14.3m lawsuit Charterer alleges that deficiencies on the bulker NewLead Venetico led to costly cargo delay. CMA CGM ship to kick off Tuxpan port New port targets boxship, auto carrier and cargo traffic for Mexico's interior. Spanish yard Gondan wins ferry order New 250-passenger vessel will serve routes near Vigo for Naviera Nabia. SM pulls out of deal to buy SPP South Korean group could not agree price for takeover of tanker builder. Search for missing crewman to resume Seafarer lost from Irish Ferries vessel off Wales. Eimskip goes for 2,000-teu trio Container line's new order plans with Royal Arctic Line revealed as profit rises. Winning Shipping snaps up modern MOL capesize Chinese owner continues bulker bargain hunt with deal for 2013-built Japanese ship. HMM lines up $26m asset sale Restructuring owner will offload KB Financial stock as share price jumps. Siem completes expanded $280m bond offering Holding company adds EUR 50m to notes sale designed to buy back Subsea 7 bonds. Flex LNG ready for steel cutting with open mind Fredriksen-controlled company is pursuing alternative commercial opportunities within the LNG market. STX Offshore 'could file today' Korean shipbuilder may seek court receivership as early as Friday. Aurora LPG funds final newbuilding VLGC spot specialist on song in first quarter with loan secured on final ship. Hoegh LNG makes it back into the black Norwegian owner benefits from better regasification flow rate in first quarter; could drop down Hoegh Grace to MLP. Icon Offshore sinks to first quarter loss Malaysian offshore vessel operator hurt by falling revenue as long-term contracts come to an end. Danaos aims for 15% cut in boxship fuel consumption Greek shipowner said to have undertaken 35 concept studies on the optimization of its vessels. Official cites 'colossal management failure' TOTE executive responds that he sees El Faro loss as accident and cannot see any failure. Port of Long Beach retains AA bond rating Fitch cites top market position, liquidity and robust ability to service its debt for decision. Vantage sues Pacific Carriers in cargo case Houston drilling contractor lodges US lawsuit alleging damage to drilling equipment. STX collapse set to reduce tanker orderbook Analyst says backlog of 50+ crude, product and chemical ships could be delayed or cancelled.

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MAY 27, 2016
Iceland seeks support from bremenports to establish a new port China CRRC to raise up to $1.8b in private share sale Russia looks to expand chicken exports Commerce sets duties for corrosive-resistant steel imports Port of Oakland's largest terminal makes appointments mandatory for imports LGBT amendment sinks Army Corps appropriations bill in House Polymer Logistics to build new DC in Georgia Info-X partners with INTTRA on VGM tool TIACA announces members of newly formed shipper council SCFI soars 9.8% STX Shipbuilding faces restructuring, possible liquidation ECU Worldwide takes VGM compliance in stride Special Coverage: FMC's Cordero calls for more resources to handle trade

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

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

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

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

Szczecin/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

The Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

Provisions included in the decree-law approved on Monday

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


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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

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

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