BRIEFS

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19 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 4, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 6.2pc to US$876/TEU, jumps 12.6pc to USWC Ship Finance International snaps up four 14,000 TEU boxships Maersk hires ABS on hazardous cargoes following Maersk Honam fire North P&I Club boosts its free reserves to US$451m Shanghai shipyard delivers second 20,000 TEU ship to Cosco Global Shipowners' meeting ends with call for green ship recycling Iran's Shahid Rajaee port handles 13m tonnes of goods in 2 months China customs require extra data for advanced cargo filings from June 1 Heathrow's direct link with Wuhan and Sanya to boost cargo tonnage Positive outlook for global air argo market Canada's new transport law to raise ownership limits in its airlines and railway

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JUNE 1, 2018
CMA CGM unveils the logo of its 40th anniversary India's maiden P&I insurance cover launched Maersk Line sets up commercial office in Kathmandu, Nepal ONE's PS3 service makes maiden call at APM Terminals Mumbai Relaxing cabotage law set to be a game- changer; scope for further improvement EU negotiators visit Antwerp port to learn the practical implications of the various Brexit scenarios Sabari Container Terminals extends its survey & M&R services to Kandla Transworld Shipping Agencies awarded for handling highest number of container vessels in Cochin e-Way Bill system rolled out in more states Govt working on creating integrated logistics division within Commerce Ministry to bring down total cost, says Commerce Secy

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Expanding its network Brazil: Major investments in transport infrastructure New MD appointed for Nigeria Geodis establishes warehousing platform for Stokke Gothenburg names gas supplier Amerijet leases another converted B767-300 RZD to improve energy supply reliability Polar Air Cargo selects COO from own ranks Stade in Lower Saxony goes for LNG XPO Logistics opens first last mile hub in Spain AF KLM Martinair Cargo to use new active container Railtrack construction in Pilbara region Sharpening profile of EXX service Europa Road acquires Continental Cargo Carriers Cargo iQ adds heavyweights to board Liege airport attracts Chinese e-commerce provider Boosting rail freight transport in Auckland The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 1, 2018
Fall of Hodeidah to Saudi-led coalition appears imminent Drug case highlights ship detention risk MOL's Ikeda takes a 'wait-and-see' approach to blockchain Samsung HI confirms order for AET shuttle tanker quartet As environmental deadlines loom, Greek owners face high borrowing rates Piraeus leads Greek rebound despite lingering debt New MD for Glander International Bunkering's Geneva office Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) appoints veteran as acting CEO Wisdom Marine's chairman and CEO James Lan

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JUNE 1, 2018
Europa Worldwide buys Belgian haulier Continental Cargo Carriers Container spot rates react calmly to controversial bunker surcharges Panalpina launches pilot schemes to trial potential of blockchain in logistics Market insight: Flexport - a Silicon Valley darling, but what's it worth? India relaxes cabotage rules for foreign ships Trump's trade war looks set to be a costly affair Hans-Georg Werner appointed chairman of Rail Delivery Group freight board Henrik Ambak tops list of new directors at IATA's Cargo IQ

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JUNE 1, 2018
Navy to tap VT Halter Marine for T-AGS 67 oceanographic survey ship Adm. Karl Schultz now 26th commandant of U.S. Coast Guard Posidonia news: Oman Drydock plans to enter newbuild market St. Johns Ship Building launches first of two Fisher Island ferries Nordic American Tankers sells two ships ABS clients rack up Subchapter M firsts Fatigue blamed in Kirby ATB grounding in Canada PODCAST: LR's Nick Brown discusses impact of global sulfur cap Phenolic compound identified in Houston bunker contamination Active Funnel: New scrubber for large ships and high emissions

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JUNE 1, 2018
Posidonia awaits record numbers Keenly anticipated event is testimony to Greek shipowning power Petrobras chief quits Company gives no reason for sudden departure, saying only that the board will discuss a nomination for an interim chief... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... No workaround for Iran sanctions, even for EU owners, experts argue China and India have acceded to pressure from Washington and will not jeopardise dollar-denominated business Shipping must beef up its IT workforce or be at the mercy of expensive external suppliers The shipping industry must bolster its IT workforce before it finds itself at the mercy of expensive external tech suppliers... The revolution will not be presented on a panel Digital disruption viewed from the podium of the conference circuit may not make an accurate metric of progress, but it... Unifeeder 'up for sale' as private equity owner reaches the five-year mark Nordic Capital is reported to be looking for a new owner for the shortsea and feeder operator that it bought... Crude tanker earnings rebound as refinery maintenance season ends Record crude runs in the third quarter could support freight earnings in the months ahead Shippers decry Australia's 'money-grab' bio-security tax Australian tax is purportedly to prevent invasive species and diseases entering the country, but critics fear it is a money-making... Maritime still ambivalent about new technology Lack of in-house skills and industry knowledge has been identified by a major new survey of attitudes to Internet of... Indian cabotage relaxation a start but more must follow, says NYK India director India is not fully open because foreign-flagged boxships cannot yet participate in domestic trades, says NYK India director Will Seaspan become Energyspan? Constant access to low-cost capital is identified as key to seizing new investment opportunities Is the Yangzijiang share slump justified by shipbuilding's prospects? Positive factors are that dry bulk shipping remains on a good footing and demand for fleet renewal may grow as... Flag states failing to meet casualty reporting rules More than half of accident investigation reports that are required to be submitted to the IMO for analysis have not... What's wrong with this system? Being a United Nations agency, the IMO has no powers of enforcement. It can only encourage flag states to submit...

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JUNE 1, 2018
Tangier Lobster's winning strategy - a logistics plan ensuring freshness Showdown between shippers and carriers on flurry of surcharges looms Mexican cargo theft spike rattles shippers Brazil truckers end strike, but cargo delays to persist Maersk opens Nepal office to tap rising import demand TMS arms race heats up with latest WiseTech acquisition

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JUNE 1, 2018
GoodBulk files for US IPO on eve of Posidonia John Michael Radziwill-led company has lodged papers for a long awaited listing in New York. VLCCs aside, tanker ordering not bad: Gibson Major ship brokerage sees other asset classes having much more limited ordering. Analysts see Golar LNG selloff as overdone Buy-side analysts emphasise more positive news coming out of company as stock sees largest one-day drop. Seacor Holdings ends note buyback option US owner has $64.5m outstanding after completing offer to noteholders to repurchase 2.5% convertible series due 2027. Yang Ming ship loses 83 containers Another 30 severely damaged after vessel hit by large swells. Spot PSVs sell out in Norway Rates up to £10,000 per day, as anchor-handler activity also increases. Arild Myrvoll to run Havila ferry unit Rem Maritime chief brought in to spearhead Saevik group's entry into passenger sector. Enesel takes Ship Finance stake in lucrative boxship deal Containership transaction seen as start of larger relationship with John Fredriksen-led company. Trojan kamsarmax auction hearing set Court to decide on when Greek bulker to go under the hammer. PGS and TGS wins Canadian survey contract Norwegian owner and charterer team up for new 3D project. Tanker scrapping soars along with bunker prices Owners of older tankers struggle as earnings pressure mounts. Dof Subsea wins three-year extension Norwegian owner ties up construction ship until 2022. Nordic American Tankers nets close to $20m for pair Further details emerge around Herbjorn Hansson-led owner's double suezmax sale. HFW reveals UK shipping minister's Cosco mission Two partners accompany Nusrat Ghani on Shanghai trip to discuss maritime opportunities. Battle for Hodeidah to begin Saudi-led coalition forces prepare for assault on Houthi-held Yemeni port. Clipper Group hit by vessel sales Danish bulker and ferry owner says reorganisation of business also led to loss for 2017. Borealis in fourth boxship acquisition Containership owner buys 2,732-teu boxship from China's SITC Ship Management. Eurotankers boosting suezmax fleet with Toisa buy Greek shipowner grabs South Korean-built vessel, bringing tanker fleet to 14. Fredriksen mulls options for veteran VLCC octet Scrapping may be low on the list but eight tankers owned by Ship Finance could move out of the market, Frontline says. Kanoo Shipping buys Wallem South Africa Saudi owner takes over ship manager's Durban and Cape Town agency business. TechnipFMC clinches CNOOC subsea contract US-listed owner wins 'one of the biggest deals' this year in China. Samsung wins $364m AET shuttle tanker order Korean yard signs up to build quartet for Petrobras charters. Oldendorff picks Erma First for ballast water treatment German owner added to client list which also includes GasLog and Safe Bulkers. Standard Chartered leads new $575m AET facility Bank says funds will go towards Malaysian owner's newbuilding and vessel acquisition plans.

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JUNE 1, 2018
DHL breaks ground on Illinois Innovation Center DHL has broken ground on its Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont Ill., where it will "showcase the latest technology trends in robotics ... Hapag-Lloyd announces operations surcharge Following other leading container carriers that have announced emergency surcharges in the face of rising fuel prices, Hapag-Lloyd has anno... Every foot counts in warehousing Escalating demand for freight storage in the United States is not expected to let up anytime soon, but industry analysts say various measur... Labor, lawmakers slam metal tariffs Outside of the Trump administration, Thursday's White House announcement that the U.S. would drop an exemption of Canada, Mexico and the EU... Walmart pilots personal shopper service in NYC Walmart Inc. has expanded testing of a new personal shopping and delivery service in certain areas of New York City, the company announced ... Sealand expanding West Coast service Maersk's Sealand unit said it is expanding its service between the U.S. West Coast and Latin America. The company said it has redesigned p... Ship Finance purchasing four ships Ship Finance International Limited continues to grow its fleet of containerships. The company, affiliated with the shipping magnate John F... Transportation, logistics hiring bounces back in May Hiring at U.S. transportation and logistics companies surged in May after slowing significantly the previous month. Firms added another 18... Shippers' Law: Can states, cities regulate terminals? To what degree can state and local governments regulate shipping terminals? That question is at the heart of two legal battles on the West...

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JUNE 1, 2018
NYMEX crude drops below $66/b, as discount to Brent widens NYMEX July crude fell $1.23 to $65.81/b Friday, despite strong monthly US jobs data, as the lack of pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin weighs on prices and causes bigger discounts relative to ICE Brent Russian fuel oil output to drop on increased Bitumen summer demand: market sources Russian fuel oil output is expected to drop with bitumen season kick-starting May 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge volume at 2018 low on strong backwardation The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges in May was a 2018 low NWE fuel oil hi-lo could narrow as more countries shift to gas for power The fuel oil hi-lo spread could narrow further on the possibility of countries shifting to natural gas in place of low sulfur fuel oil to meet power generation demand FEATURE: Container shippers and lines battle over emergency bunker surcharges "The situation is no longer sustainable without emergency action." Far East Russian ESPO crude appeals to South Korean refiners S Korea's imports of Iranian crude and condensate are expected to further decline reflecting pending US sanctions on tanker transport. Singapore's onshore middle distillate stocks hit multi-year low at 7.2 mil barrels The last time stocks were lower was in the week ended December 13, 2013, at 6.750 million barrels. US treasury secretary, Japanese finance minister discuss Iran developments Tokyo is seeking clarification from Washington on its intended re-imposition of sanctions against Tehran. Methanol bunkering suitable for smaller vessels, converted diesel engines SUMMETH also concluded that there were no barriers to bunkering the ferries. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil imports highest since 2011 The large volume of barrels traded in May has required more imports to fulfill deliveries of product. INTERVIEW: Japan's Idemitsu to prioritize consolidation with Showa Shell: CEO No schedule had so far been decided for a full consolidation.

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SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

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

Szczecin/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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

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

››› File

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

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