BRIEFS

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19 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 20, 2018

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CMA CGM hikes rates to and from north Europe, China and the Far East Hong Kong down again, February volume falls 5.7pc to 1.4 million TEU Hong Kong plea: US aluminum tariff unnecessary and unfair to HK Singapore's non-oil exports suffer worst monthly slide since 2016 Oakland's 5-year plan envisions more cargo with new facilities Rates to plunge as regulators 'meddle' with South American trade NPCT1 Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, lifts one million TEU in 18 months DHL Supply Chain finds robots double warehouse picking productivity Truck shortage in slack season caused by Fed rules and economic boom Lufthansa profit soars 70pc to US$3.7 billion as sales jump 12.4pc HNA airlines to pay overdue fuel bills to state-owned supplier Gibraltar ready to allow Spain to share control of its airport AN-12 leaves Siberian runway screwn with gold ingots on takeoff

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MARCH 19, 2018
Hamburg Süd to rearrange Asia-Europe/Mediterranean network Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of cold-rolled flat products of stainless steel from multiple countries Major Ports handle more in 11 months PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals enhances connectivity with first barge & train volumes DP World joint venture Hindustan Infralog acquires 90 pc of Continental Warehousing Corporation L&T Construction & DFCCIL sign contract for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Clarifications on exports related refund issues Decelerating export growth trend a worry: FIEO President Govt addressing problems related to GST refunds of exporters

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Network closure due to lack of staff? Yard expansion to accommodate over 100 rail cars European patent for passive thermal container provider Greenfield project at Dunkirk port DP World shopping in Peru Architectural landmark for port of Antwerp RZD to reconstruct Birobidzhan-Leninsk rail section Spanish ports still on rising tide in January European Food Network integrates Scandinavia Icao secretary general confirmed by acclamation Hainan Airlines lands in Brussels, adding Dublin/Edinburgh More north-south services offset Rastatt losses Traconf snapped up by Nippon Express Warm welcome for new QCS boss in Frankfurt Dramatic growth for CMA CGM in 2017 Qatar Airways Cargo extends contract with WFS at CDG

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MARCH 19, 2018
Sovcomflot pushes diversification strategy Price is everything: John Michael Radziwill talks fleet expansion Losses mount at Russia's Sovcomflot Will the IMO signal the endgame for fossil fuels in shipping? Abduction risks for crew rise in southeast Asia Wellbeing policy helps crew and the bottom line Europe's ro-ro freight market evolving Shipping learns from aviation automation Wärtsilä in USD258 million deal to acquire Transas PSA global throughput up 9.8% as Singapore volumes rebound JX Ocean books VLCC from Japan Marine United Far East Shipping & Trading books bulkers at Saiki

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MARCH 19, 2018
Maersk and MSC unveil new 2M Asia-Europe network, with 17 fewer port calls CMA CGM seizes title of most profitable container line with 2017 performance Brexit deal a 'step in the right direction', but not the end of the road for the UK Analysis: Atlas Air and ATSG spread their wings in an air cargo boom Air cargo market ponders another good year, but are things slowing down? Henkel warns of delivery woes hitting sales in North America Bart Pouwels gets top job in Schiphol Airport cargo restructure New forwarder FSC Oceans appoints Steve Boyson to develop business

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MARCH 19, 2018
Navy eyes block buy of two Ford class aircraft carriers Moose Boats wins San Francisco Fire Department contract Lloyd's Register acquires cyber security specialist MDI to represent Spain's Indar Electric Marine Division Lindblad lays keel for Polar expedition cruise ship Two York Capital controlled offshore players to merge Smart Play: Wartsila to acquire Transas

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MARCH 19, 2018
Sovcomflot maintains operating profits in 2017 with focus on industrial projects Weak tanker rates plague Russian state owner's bottom line but company executives hail stable income from offshore and gas businesses Wärtsilä wants to carry connectivity torch Marine Solutions president Roger Holm explains that benefits from data utilisation drove $258m Transas acquisition, with more targets potentially being lined... Wall St Note \| ETF fund to offer new way of investing in shipping New dry cargo futures fund brings casino-like exposure to the masses Svitzer hack highlights emerging cyber threat to industry Now a case of 'when', not 'if', experts at London seminar warn Stolberg considers appeal against three-year prison term Disgraced heavylift king found guilty on several charges of credit fraud and false accounting while chief executive of Beluga Shipping Wärtsilä's Transas deal brings vision of connected shipping a step closer The real benefit of the Transas acquisition will only come when integration enables Wärtsilä to connect the dots Golar LNG shuffles leadership roles Golar Partners chief executive and Golar LNG chief financial officer swap their positions Maritime efficiency is so much more than next-gen technology New tech should be seen alongside the regulatory framework and upskilled human resources as the three key drivers of efficiency Wärtsilä acquires Transas to boost marine ecosystem vision Transas has developed a cloud-based platform to manage operations at vessels and ports, says Wärtsilä PSA posts 5% rise in net profit for 2017 Group's terminals saw a 9.8% year on year increase in box volumes handled to 74.2m teu APMT broadens customer scope with new investment strategy Maersk's terminal operating arm looks inland for new business amid dwindling carrier clientele through an array of value-added services for... Court freezes Dandong Port Group's assets The Intermediate People's Court in Dandong City seized $768m worth of assets owned by debt-ridden Dandong Port Group following an... Tech firm concludes pilot blockchain shipment Cargo comprised of two 40-foot high cube containers shipped from Malaysia to Brazil DP World buys Peruvian logistics firm Cosmos Agencia Maritima for $316m The group aims to expand logistics-related market share in Latin America with the deal SM Group chairman dismisses rumours of SM Line sale Current losses incurred by the shipping line are within the expected range, say local media reports Hong Kong tycoon and ports pioneer Li Ka-shing to retire No major change in business direction over the next 10 years, says Mr Li IMC Group exercises options for MR tanker quartet Vessels to be built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Noble Group to default on senior notes due this week Commodity trading firm makes the decision after consulting with creditors Sri Lanka Ports Authority partners terminal operators to raise Colombo cargo efficiency Sri Lanka Ports Authority agrees with Jaya Container Terminal, South Asia Gateway Terminal and Colombo International Container Terminal to help... Tanker and ro-ro crews repel pirates off Nigeria Crews and vessels reported safe after armed attacks

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MARCH 19, 2018
Shippers say Chittagong road weight limit increasing costs, delays Brazilian carriers, shippers optimistic for volume growth Air freight demand growth starting to look sustainable PSA 2017 global volume surges on Singapore rebound Terminal operators move deeper into landside logistics DP World buys India 3PL, eyes work beyond terminals Rising rates and volume lift fortunes of top US truckers 2M Alliance to cut direct calls, add buffer time in Asia-Europe revamp

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MARCH 19, 2018
Seacor retrofits OSV with hybrid power US-based offshore vessel owner and operator says the installation of additional battery power lowers fuel use. Royal Caribbean promotes Adam Goldstein Miami-based cruise major appoints chief operating officer Adam Goldstein to the position of vice chairman. Legal battle and tanker writedowns send Sovcomflot to loss Liabilities from London legal battle and provision on ship values seen in 2017 accounts. CSET plots newbuildings for methanol contract Cosco tanker company teaming with IGP to supply US fuel to Chinese refiner. Bondholders reject Siem Offshore deal again Norwegian OSV owner forces through changes to 2019 debt, but 2018 holders vote down refinancing once more. Bergshav set for lower rate on aframax charter Norway's Bergshav Shipping will see earnings decline from an eight-year-old aframax tanker that it has on long-term charter from Harry Vafias-linked Stealth Maritime. The company has chartered the 105,000-dwt Stealth Berana (built 2010) to US-based Penfield Marine for up to two years, confirmed Bergshav chief financial officer Andreas Hannevik. European broking sources say Penfield has agreed to Zhongchang Marine adds seven bulkers Financial leasing deal sees Chinese owner expand its fleet. U.N. Ro-Ro to sell 58% in IPO Turkish owner lines up listing this year as buy-out funds sell down. Golar companies shuffle executive pack Brian Tienzo and Graham Robjohns swap roles in latest move among Golar executives. Steering confusion led to fatal John S McCain crash Singapore says US navy training inadequate, while Stealth MR had insufficient officers on bridge. Milaha chairman eyes growth in recovering markets Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad Al Thani says expansion on the cards at home and overseas. Navios Maritime selling supramax bulker amid price slip New York-listed owner reported to have disposed of a 2001-built ship. Wartsila widens smart shipping reach with Transas takeover Finnish systems maker buys UK navigation solutions group in $258m deal. DP World in $315m takeover deal in Peru Transaction with Agencia Maritima extends growth strategy. DSME fails in $373m Songa claim UK high court says yard was too late to contest cost overrun awards. Dae Sun designs MPP for SIMA yard Posco Daewoo sells blueprint for $60m to Peruvian state shipbuilder. Global Ports wins Croatian tender Operating rights to Port of Zadar in the Adriatic will run for 20 years, London-listed company says. Shipping MLPs 'safe havens' despite tax shock wave Morgan Stanley analyst explains maritime companies free from new legislation. Cala plots huge offshore casino newbuilding US company claims deal with Cosco Dalian for gambling venue the size of 14 football fields. Mahindra in talks over shipping move Indian logistics company has European partners lined up for coastal boxship business. Li Ka-shing retires at 89 Asian ports tycoon handing over reins to eldest son Victor Li. Bibby Offshore to merge with Cecon Contractors US hedge fund York Capital Management to combine two of its offshore holdings into one. Liner cryptocurrency sees first transaction Shipowner, Malaysia's West Port and Brazilian textile importer LPR in maiden use of TEU Tokens. Noble Group set to miss bond payments Commodities trader may face legal action from bondholders not part of restructuring deal.

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MARCH 19, 2018
Knight-Swift back in the M&A game Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., the new parent company formed from the merger of Phoenix-based trucking giants Knight Transporta... MPC scoops up up 6 more feeder ships Ocean vessel owner and operator MPC Container Ships has agreed to acquire six more vessels in two separate deals for a total purchase price... Canada requests WTO dispute panel in softwood case against U.S. Canada on Thursday requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) form a dispute panel to adjudicate its challenge over U.S. antidumping... DP World acquires Cosmos Agencia Maritima for $315.7m Port terminal operator DP World has acquired the Peru-based logistics services provider Cosmos Agencia Maritima S.A.C. (CAM) for $315.7 mil... BIS issues rule for requesting steel, aluminum tariff exclusions The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has outlined procedures for how U.S. companies may request exclusions from 25 percent steel tarif... Freightex rebrands as Coyote Logistics European over-the-road transportation provider Freightex has rebranded itself as Coyote Logistics. Freightex, founded in Dover, U.K. in 20... DHL's AEI employees in U.S. approve new contract The nearly 800 workers at Air Express International (AEI), a U.S. subsidiary of DHL Global Forwarding an Deutche Post-DHL of Bonn, Germany,... Port of Portland revs auto exports The Port of Portland in Oregon processed about 314,000 vehicle imports and exports across its docks in 2017, according to the most recent d...

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MARCH 19, 2018
US bans use of Venezuela's digital currency to tighten pressure on Maduro The Trump administration's move Monday to ban the use of Venezuela-issued digital currency known as the petro is expected to have only symbolic impact in pressuring the Maduro regime. Iran to maintain oil output at current level for next 12 months: official Iran will not raise its oil output in the next 12 months, according to National Iranian Oil Co.'s managing director. Russia seen sticking to OPEC policy Russia was expected to continue its current energy policies, including cooperating with OPEC, after the reelection of Vladimir Putin as president. Contango casts bearish shadow across oil complex NYMEX crude's term structure will be closely scrutinized this spring as an indicator of market fundamentals after the April/May spread flipped last week from backwardation to contango. Oil turns lower before key Federal Reserve meeting Oil futures fell Monday under pressure from a plunge in US equity indexes, while a weaker dollar helped limit the downside ahead of a highly anticipated US Federal Reserve policy meeting slated for later this week. Western Japan's Cosmo Sakaide terminal works further trim bunker supplies Maintenance work at Cosmo Oil's Sakaide oil terminal in western Japan will further trim already lean bunker fuel availability in western Japan, which could lend support to bunker prices there, Japanese trade sources said Monday. Teekay opts for distillates as bunker fuel for majority of fleet as IMO 2020 rule looms "We are certainly not going to modify our existing vessels for LNG; scrubbers not to meet the deadline; [so] majority of our vessels are going to be using distillates," Noronha said. FUTURES: Crude moves lower ahead of key geopolitical meetings "The market has been mulling over the geopolitical risks after the various departures at the White House," ANZ analysts said in a note Monday.

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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%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

The Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

Il Consiglio dei ministri ha approvato il decreto-legge Infrastrutture

Rixi: provvedimento importante per l'autotrasporto

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

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

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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