BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 4, 2017

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Cosco Shipping Holdings posts US$39m profit in Q1 RICS calls on HK government to build new logistic hub NYK declares yearly loss of US$2.39 million 8,238-TEU CMA CGM Otello pioneers first direct Indonesia-US service Hapag's US$90/TEU Europe-West Africa peak season surcharge May 15 US trade with Mexico, Canada rises 2.9pc in Feb to US$86.5b More freight rate volatility on horizon amid overcapacity: analyst Yang Ming's new Philippines' subsidiary to enhance customer services China's WUT adopts Navis' software to train nautical officers Air China to start Beijing-Astana and Beijing-Zurich services in June Aeromexico posts US$13.6 million net loss while revenue rises 17.5pc Yusen Logistics to expand Dutch and Belgian cold storage facilities

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MAY 3, 2017
CMA CGM sends one ship sailing from China every three hours within OCEAN Alliance Containership fleet seen growing by about 3 pc in 2017 Dry bulk shipping outlook seen remaining positive ICS launches 2017 Annual Review London P&I Club reports increased free reserves for 2016/2017 New Alliances vs Dangerous Goods Acceptance PPG appoints new member for Northern & Eastern India US FMC rejects agreement between Japanese Big 3 carriers to form joint container shipping entity Iran's port activity booming JNPT brings about a turnaround in congestion on Port access roads Allied ICD holds annual May Day celebration in Durgapur Nittsu Logistics starts own FTWZ in Tamil Nadu Exim Bank launches duty calculator tool on 'EXIM Mitra' portal Pharmaceutical exports being further facilitated

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New IT system to increase efficiency Czech railfreight operator expands fleet From Europe's ships to the ports of this world Combined freshness Significant increase in earnings Modern Logistics now cleared to build up own fleet US railroad invests in automated system Ceva's first quarter results Cosco Shipping Holdings achieves positive Q1/2017 Kaczmarczyk takes on COO post at Imperial Transport... Finnair suspends MIA route, SAS announces Stockholm service Shopping in Denmark and Kenya More rail services to Turkey Quiver full of appointments at GAC Dry bulk on a steady upward path, says Drewry Qatar Airways connects islands, lands A350 in Switzerland

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MAY 3, 2017
Poll reveals the myth of 'seablindness' Contract coverage prevents DS Norden from exploiting dry bulk recovery Japan lines' container merger referred to US Department of Justice Verhoeven to step down as ECSA secretary-general Quiet week for demolitions Resurgence in China's LNG imports seen STX O&S optimistic about refund guarantees

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MAY 3, 2017
Shock for Japanese shipping lines as merger plan is rejected by US FMC Forwarders hit the acquisition trail, with a daily double for Panalpina Analysis: CEVA a more attractive proposition after pivotal refinancing Interview: Avianca will blossom in South America even as air cargo demand wilts Bigger ships threaten Portland's container export prospects Expeditors sees operating income fall, despite surge in volumes Patrick Verhoeven joins International Association of Ports and Harbours to head policy

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MAY 3, 2017
Jennifer Boykin to be President of Newport News Shipbuilding Environmentalists file suit to block Trump offshore order Bill seeks to boost maritime training at two-year colleges Finnish multipurpose corvette program moves ahead Zinke inks orders implementing Trump offshore plan Dual-fuel engine family gets EPA emissions certification FMC rejects Japanese lines' Tripartite Agreement

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MAY 3, 2017
Product tankers to struggle before summer relief Atlantic basket MR earnings below $10,000 per day but increasing US refinery runs could eventually offer support Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil in the Arctic If spilled in the colder waters of the Arctic, HFO breaks down more slowly and also emits black carbon, which has a greater climate warming effect at higher latitudes Suezmax earnings outlook still strong despite recent correction Singapore Maritime Week sees tanker owners vocal about low oil prices and US crude exports Panamax bulkers dive 17% on limited cargoes Analysts expect quiet few days due to holidays in many countries Simon Morse eyes organic growth for 'back to basics' ISS End-to-end voyage optimisation central to restructured group's focus on core strengths Norton Rose adds to Singapore shipping team Two new appointments bolster shipping and offshore oil and gas VLGC earnings up at cash break-even levels for owners amid Middle East buzz Freight market benefits from additional cargoes out of the Middle East Gulf, soaking up tonnage and firming up sentiment Norden net profit cut to less than $1m Update: Danish owner and operator says strong first quarter demand for dry cargoes unlikely to be maintained through the rest of the year Dubai Maritime City Authority to partner Maersk in training initiative Authority intends to position Dubai as a leading maritime scientific centre HHI to list spin-off companies on Korean stock exchange Move will help the group bring its debt-to-equity ratio under 100% Patrick Verhoeven jumps ship to IAPH Update: ECSA secretary-general hopes to secure shipping's omission from EU ETS before leaving CMES halts trading ahead of China Merchants-Sinotrans integration 'Major event' prompts Shanghai-listed CMES to mull asset restructuring Samsung Heavy Industries inks deal with BW for four VLCCs BW Group confirms $335m order and possible DHT purchase option for the newbuildings Terminals face significant changes under alliance reshuffle A 'carrier-centric' approach is necessary to avoid overcapacity FMC bars Japanese lines' pre-merger negotiations Companies must merge before acting like merged companies Jeremy Nixon linked to top job at new Japanese line There has been no official word from NYK, MOL or K Line about the name of new entity or its chief executive

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MAY 3, 2017
Fearing alliance collusion, Congress eyes US supplier protection NY-NJ 'pool of pools' forms but isn't port-wide CEVA expects ocean, air cargo gains to continue through 2017 US shippers jump into trucking contract talks Russian rail monopoly lobbies for pricing deregulation Global air cargo growth accelerates Global Ship Lease eyes stronger market as earnings grow JNPT gets final nod to equalize rates for rail-road handling

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MAY 3, 2017
Matson's first quarter profit hits the mark Earnings are down year-on-year on lower volumes in key Pacific trade lanes and higher costs. Dividends not NAT's only problem Hansson faces new dilemna of how to pay for newbuilding programme after lenders shut off the financing tap. US tug operators chary of boxship alliances Head of US trade group asks for more oversight of containership mergers. Suezmaxes suffer spot rate 'correction' Howe Robinson spot rate estimate loses 14.1% in one day as charterers drive rates lower. US and Kassian ask judge to rule on bulker detention Lawyer for the exonerated owner says the US government acted unreasonably in detaining the Electronica in pollution case Gurnee sees MR rebound by fourth quarter JP Morgan analyst agrees with Ardmore chief that stage set for recovery this year. NAT hit by covenant and auditing woes Herbjorn Hansson obtains bank waivers, but restrictions in place that will limit future dividend payments. ABN Amro eyes loans for 'sustainable shipping' Lender will help shipowner clients meet new rules on ballast discharge and sulphur cap. DNB Markets upgrades Dorian LPG stock Switch to buy comes amid belief the VLGC market is moving towards another up-cycle. Rumours swirl around Chang Myung capesize Sales speculation this week surrounded a capesize bulker in the fleet of South Korean owner Chang Myung Shipping. Some brokers were placing a figure of $31m on the 179,000-dwt C Discovery (built 2010), a price around $1m more than what VesselsValue estimates the ship to be worth. While rumours in the market had connected Greek owner Navios with the vessel, TradeWinds understands this is not the Scorpio Bulkers sales chatter unfounded Sources say New York-listed owner is not looking to sell further tonnage after DryShips deal. Latvian Shipping adds Vitol suezmax Riga owner takes over management of fourth tanker from parent oil group. Clarksons backs Reach Subsea to prosper Broker starts coverage of Norwegian owner at buy due to expansion potential. Ardmore beats first quarter forecasts New York-listed owner books smaller then projected loss aided by arrival of newbuildings. Norden expects dry 'hype' to cool down Jan Rindbo explains strong first quarter Chinese demand unlikely to be sustained, with knock-on effect on prices. FSL first quarter earnings rise Singapore owner boosted by lack of ship-sale losses compared to 2016. Crist wins work on STX France cruiseships Polish yard to help French partner to complete two 300-metre vessels. Alliances 'will not help' NAFTA trade Freight forwarder iContainers says new tie-ups unlikely to boost competitiveness. Pan-United mulls listing of port business Singaporean group plans to separate its port subsidiary and take it public in Hong Kong. InterManager signs up first ship registry Shipmanagement association welcomes Marshall Islands as a member. Investors dumping Rickmers Holding bonds Price drops further as German boxship owner tries to restructure. Norden back in black for first quarter Tankers help Danish shipowner to book a profitable opening to 2017. BW revealed as owner behind VLCCs at SHI BW Group has confirmed it has ordered four VLCCs at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in South Korea in a deal worth almost $335m. A company spokesperson told TradeWinds: "BW Group has contracted four VLCCs at Samsung Heavy Industries with various options attached, including other ship types." BW declined to give further information on its optional vessels. Referencing DHT Holding's March announce Tanker leaks oil after collision Tug breaches hull of Antares Naviera ship in Buenos Aires. Seadrill Partners defers quarterly dividend US-listed master limited partnership looks to retain cash until Seadrill restructuring effort settled. Swiber CFO hands in resignation Leonard Tay leaving restructuring Singapore owner in July.

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MAY 3, 2017
Panalpina to acquire Kenya-based Air Connection Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina will acquire the Kenyan forwarder Air Connection, the company said in a ... Air China taps WFS for airfreight handling in Barcelona Cargo handling company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a three-year contract to provide cargo services to Air China in Barcelona... AIIS: U.S. steel imports surge in March U.S. steel imports in March 2017 rose 24.7 percent to 3.4 million net tons compared with the previous month and 30.5 percent compared with ... YM Halts service to Iran Troubled Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport is halting its container service to Iran. Several larger shipping lines began ... Great Lakes limestone trade down in April Shipments of limestone to the Great Lakes decreased 16.3 percent to 1.6 million tons in April 2017 compared with the same period a year ago... FMC rejects Tripartite Agreement of 'Big 3' Japanese carriers The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is rejecting on jurisdictional grounds the "Tripartite Agreement" (FMC Agreement No. 012475), a propo...

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MAY 3, 2017
Crude futures turn lower after EIA data shows small crude draw US DATA: Crude stock draw falls short of market expectations US DATA: EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks at lowest level of year First fuel oil Suezmax for May fixed on Europe to Asia arbitrage route Bunkering at Gibraltar hit by delays amid high demand: sources External: Wired Bunkering FEATURE: Piracy spikes shipowners' demand for kidnap and ransom insurance Panama Canal to see daily LNG carrier transits within 4 years, says CEO The initial projection was for one LNG ship a week but this had already reached three to four ships, Quijano said. TRADER NOTE: UAE's GAC puts new group sales management structure in place New appointments will help sharpen group's commerical focus

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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%)

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

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

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%

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

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

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

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

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

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› 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

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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