BRIEFS

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21 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 23, 2018

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Taiwan protests ban from huge Norwegian pension fund investment portfolio PSA container volume rises 9.8pc in 2017 to 74.2 million TEU Drewry's box index up, and ready to spike ahead of Chinese New Year Intra-Asia carriers augment India-China runs in multi-port loops Iranian and HK ships collide off Japan, biggest oil spill since 1991 Two badly burned in tanker fire at anchor north of Mumbai China Merchants, CMA CGM closer to Santos terminal purchase 17 countries meet in Singapore for talks on combating piracy in Asia Pirates release tanker and crew unharmed off Benin, West Africa Emirates orders 36 A380s giving Airbus' big plane new lease on life China hits Qantas, Delta website references to HK, Taiwan, Macau, Tibet Bad weather disrupts air cargo on both sides of the Atlantic

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JANUARY 22, 2018
"K" Line takes delivery of another technologically proficient coal carrier "K" Line takes delivery of ultra-large containership 'The budget should allocate funds to develop inland waterways for freight movement' COSCO vessel first ever boxship to receive cyber-enabled status for energy management system Global shipping industry, environmental organisations call for prohibiting carriage of non-compliant marine fuels from 2020 Liberia opens state-of-the-art maritime training institute Milaha acquires largest container vessel MSC announces new RoRo service to West Africa Ship Agents Association of India registered Wan Hai Lines to launch Japan Express service to Singapore, Malaysia DP World & NIIF partner to create platform for investments in ports, transportation & logistics 37th batch of Export Import Workshop in Feb. CTL & BHP 2018 Conference & Expo opens today

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LATAM Cargo Oversized equipment to pass through Khorgos Gate Senator focussing on Hamburg LMTI inauguration in Liberia Ever more freight at Leipzig/Halle airport One toll device for seven countries Two awards for Hamburg Süd Torrea adds to his ATR responsibilities More HGV block processing in Tyrol Milaha building up fleet BLG to work for furnishing giant Etihad Airways terminates Teheran service Call for ban on non-compliant marine fuels Switzerland: Penthalaz rail centre inauguration Emirates opens pharma corridors Fiege managing good spirits Year of change on Bertschi's top floor

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Vessel operators push fuel ban scheme ahead of IMO meeting ESPO warns against 'unlimited' ship waste disposal strategy Sanchi oil spill has widened SM Line begins move to Busan Golar LNG Partners secures 15-year, floating rate FSRU charter Keppel Corp in talks with Borr Drilling to offload rigs Odfjell in four-tanker order Winning Shipping actively expanded fleet in 2017 China Ore Shipping chooses Tianjin Xingang to build Vale ore carriers

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Etihad pulls A330F fleet as US adds new security rules for Middle East airlines Japanese carriers may need to rationalise merged box fleet as new ships arrive Global shipping industry failing to fill the gender pay gap PHOTOBLOG: BIFA 2018 Freight Service Awards Some 40% of US DoT workers furloughed in government shutdown Leveraging logistics to forecast trade trends Innovation is nothing without distribution - Amazon's new automated stores Heathrow names Chris Garton new chief operating officer Raju Dhanhoa appointed as operations manager at ReBound

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JANUARY 22, 2018
VIDEO: FSG launches Irish Ferries cruise ferry Qatar based Milaha acquires its largest containership Destination Gotland inks LNG fuel contract with Nauticor Damen delivers five harbor tugs to Cuba More owners of large vessels are opting for UV BWTS IMO gets call for ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Tanzania halts registration of new vessels Reports of five vessels arrested for drug trafficking prompts presidential order European ports voice concern over changes to waste regime Espo warns that proposed revisions of the Port Reception Facilities Directive will overburden ports and create more pollution The art of stock picking for shipping Trading shipping stocks is like buying and selling ships, but on steroids, while shipowners must master the art of when... Norden to take delivery of a newbuilding supramax Danish shipowner and operator expects to take delivery of a second newbuilding supramax next month 'Sleepy' LPG shipping markets beginning to stir Ethane Opal and buoyant chemicals trade boost smaller segments but VLGCs are more downbeat owing to delays of Mariner East... Danish growth plan is too maritime focused Danes should be prepared to embrace disruption of the maritime business model long before 2025 Singapore bunker industry needs to up its game to stay ahead Local bunker trading firms need to look overseas for the next phase of growth, says IBIA regional manager Simon Neo Denmark sets out blueprint for maritime growth New plan includes initiatives aimed at making Denmark a global frontrunner within tests of maritime autonomous technologies and maritime digitalisation... Daily Briefing A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly Greens back calls for ban on carrying non-compliant fuel oil bunkers Proposal to be discussed at IMO next month does not cover ships carrying HSFO as cargo Some owners say no to having refinery on ship Shipowners busy evaluating which is best way to meet 2020 sulphur regulations Rates recover ahead of Asia-US east coast contract season Container volumes rise 7.9% to the US east and Gulf coasts in 2017, far outpacing the 1.3% rise to the... DP World partners India infrastructure fund for investment platform Venture to invest up to $3bn on ports, terminals, transportation and logistics projects in India DSME in talks to sell loss-making wind power plant unit Shipbuilder mulling the sale of 'some capabilities' at its wind power plant affiliate Chinese shipping needs more talent, says Shanghai Shipping Exchange China aims to narrow its technology, financial and knowledge gap with the maritime sector of developed economies Flemish authorities to fund nine projects at Antwerp port Move is part of a broader strategy to help develop mobility solutions at the four Flemish seaports Sanchi oil spill trebles in size, say experts Most effective way to contain the spill said to be raising the vessel via a salvage operation GMS criticises Norwegian fund decision Cash buyer says fund's decision fails to take into account improvements taking place at Bangladesh ship recycling yards Keppel O&M in talks to sell rigs to Borr Drilling News comes after shipbuilder delivers its first of five rigs built for Borr Drilling earlier in January Cosco Singapore meets threshold to buy Cogent Company has received acceptances to acquire more than 98% of shares in Cogent

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Chinese container growth doubled in 2017 Asia-Europe airports post record, two-way freight volumes Private ports shrink Chennai's market share Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in Spain Supply chain visibility tech poses new questions for shippers Indices tip India to light up logistics in 2018 As US demand rises, 3PLs see margins squeezed Breakbulk carrier competition dampens multi-purpose vessel rates

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JANUARY 22, 2018
UAE sets new rules set for tankers, bulkers Federal Transportation Authority puts restrictions on foreign-flagged ships. Ship tied to Yamal LNG still headed to US Vessel owner confirms ship that loadedf rom China oil majors to ship more petrol, gasoil Export quotas point to higher shipment levels in 2018, but cargoes may be more front-end loaded for year. Cement carrier attacked by Somali pirates Vessel and crew are reported safe as attacking mother ship backs away in Gulf of Aden. Ship inspections go on despite US shutdown US Coast Guard says routine non-essential services will see shutdown effects while FMC suspends all operations. Kirby given bullish outlook into 2018 Wells Fargo analyst upgrades Houston-based Jones Act tank barge operator. Norden selling bulker from non-core fleet Danish owner shedding a vessel from the handysize segment which is outside its investment focus. Diana Shipping gets raise on panamax hire Athens-based bulker owner hires out panamax for 2018 as freight rates hit seasonal soft patch. Diana Containerships sells pair after wider deal fails Fresh $22m sale emerges after buyer pulls out of possible seven-ship purchase. Latvian Shipping lends Vitol $348m Short-term loan to parent covers its 'group financial obligations'. Tug held after losing power during tow Vessel breaks down while pulling another tug off Dover. Hagland and North Sea form shipbroking joint venture in renewables Norwegian and Danish brokerages join up with what is expected to be a growth platform. Gunvor eyes big spend on clean fuel Trader says it could invest hundreds of millions in Dutch refinery. Milaha adds its biggest boxship Qatari owner snaps up German vessel as it expands its fleet. PDVSA tanker cargo seized over debts Dutch lawyer confirms arrest of oil on Venezuela's Proteo in legal dispute. South Korean yards tipped for upturn South Korean shipbuilders are expected to see improved conditions in 2018 as the market pulls back from one of the worst years in recent memory. Investment in new vessels spiked by almost 60% to $58.7bn in 2017, with tankers, bulkers and gas carriers all increasingly in demand, according to figures from Clarksons. Ship orders rise 15% from 2016 nadir Despite the improved order flow, the 902 ne Nauticor to supply Gotland with LNG fuel Swedish ferry owner signs up for bunkers for new ro-pax. Denmark outlines growth blueprint to 2025 Government wants to be a "power hub" for technology and digitalisation. Scrapping slumps despite climb in demolition prices India again tops recycling table as tankers' total doubles while dry cargo tally tumbles SITC now expects 50% profit jump Boxship market moved definitively in owner's favour last year. Bulker owners enjoying 'Goldilocks' pricing Dry cargo asset values on the rise but market is neither too hot or too cold, Pareto says. More groups back carriage ban for non-compliant fuels Intertanko and others want to see prohibition enter force in 2020 with sulphur cap. Fleet utilisation falls at Prosafe Cypriot owner had 36% of floatels operating in fourth quarter. Uy's CLC orders up to four ro-paxes Firm order plus three options inked at Japan's Kegoya Dock. Fredriksen sells trio of bulkers from Seatankers fleet Tycoon has sold three on the water ships after growing newbuilding orderbook. DP World deal deepens ties between Emirates and India New $3bn project comes just three months after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority investment in Indian fund. Bohai Ferry contracts new ro-pax in China Domestic owner picks Shandong Huanghai for latest passengership. Klaveness pool results 'well above' forecast Norwegian group says supramaxes and panamaxes prospering in volatile markets. Tanzania suspends ship registration Overseas vessels barred from joining flag after series of drugs seizures. Sembcorp Marine shares continue to surge higher Upgrade and positive sentiment from management at investor conference driving up stock. Work on Sanchi black box to start Monday Meanwhile, China has defended its efforts to save the crew of sunken NITC suezmax tanker. Keppel Corp confirms talks with Borr Drilling However, Singapore rig builder says no definitive agreement has been reached between the two parties.

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Port Authority of Strasbourg inks cooperative services agreement with HAROPA The Port Authority of Strasbourg (PAS) in France and port operator HAROPA of the Port of Le Havre have inked an agreement regarding four ar... Commerce submits results of aluminum import investigation to Trump The U.S. Commerce Department has completed its investigation into the effect of wrought and unwrought aluminum imports on U.S. national sec... Info-X, INTTRA combine to integrate booking with TMS Ocean shipping software provider INTTRA has expanded its partnership with the freight forwarding software provider Info-X, to let customers... USTR: China uses status as WTO member to become 'dominant' trade player The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report released last week on China's compliance with World Trade Organization obligati... SMC³ adds small-package rating capabilities to LTL platforms Technology and logistics solutions provider SMC³ has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and auditing solution platforms, RateWar... Survey: Shipping volumes expected to rise in 2018, rate increases a concern Nearly 76 percent of shippers surveyed expect their shipment volumes to increase in 2018, according to the results of a newly released indu... NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the g... Port of Vancouver USA board votes to kill lease for proposed oil export terminal The Port of Vancouver USA is on the verge of killing a proposed project that would have potentially brought hundreds of thousands of crude ... Environmental, maritime organizations call for carriage ban on non-compliant ship fuel A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine f...

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JANUARY 22, 2018
Libyan output set to rise as Wintershall reopens As-Sarah field Libya is set for a 50,000 b/d boost in its crude oil output as the Wintershall-operated As-Sarah field was restarted late Sunday, sources with knowledge of the matter said over the weekend. Crude futures rise slightly after Senate moves to end US government shutdown NYMEX February crude rose 12 cents to $63.49/b Monday after the US Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government, ending, for now, a shutdown that had stretched into its third day. Global economic recovery seen offsetting more US supply, seasonal weakness A busy week on the economic calendar will test whether the risk-on rally that has upended global markets for equities, bonds, currencies -- along with commodities, including oil -- can stay alive. Bad weather curtails Malta bunkering operations: port authority Rough weather in the Mediterranean around Malta has restricted bunkering operations at the island, although this is now easing and operations are expected to return to normal overnight, a spokesman for the port authority said Monday evening. Japan bunker fuel operations slowed by adverse weather Bunker fuel operations in Japan were heard to be limited Monday, with heavy snow and windy conditions slowing down activities, Japan based traders said Monday. Support grows for IMO fuel oil carriage ban The proposal is due to be discussed at a meeting of the IMO's sub-committee on pollution prevention and response in February. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. OPEC/non-OPEC coalition eyes continued oil market management beyond 2018 "my guidance to my colleagues is that we should not limit our efforts to 2018." FUTURES: Crude up on rising optimism, lower rig counts Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said overall compliance was at 129% in December and 107% for the whole of 2017.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

CRUISES

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

Los Angeles

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

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

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

CRUISES

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

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

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

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

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

Szczecin/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

The Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Provisions included in the decree-law approved on Monday

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

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PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

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