BRIEFS

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20 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 4, 2021

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Cabotage extension for Christmas business in UK Only fire resistant containers for Qatar Airways A good Echo from the market Cosco's new link to West Africa Rotterdam-Moscow rail shuttle relaunched John Nardi (NYSA) named Person of the Year Wiremind's dedicated air cargo business unit Cleaning products to be distributed from Venlo Container service Jinan-Vorsino introduced Ci5 operational in New Caledonia ACC Aviation chooses Andreas Pericleous All ready for Astra Zeneca spread in Abu Dhabi "Curiosity of the Day" Four ISO accreditations with flying colours Maersk's affiliate turns 150 New managers for rail business Two more A321Fs for Smartlynx

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
CMA CGM buys major Los Angeles container terminal operator for $2.3bn Yang Ming set to make huge profit from sub-letting charter to Maersk Air freight rates rising as peak season looms, but flights aren't full yet Korea's SM Line postpones IPO after low interest from potential investors COP26: Why won't investors bridge the gap and fund green maritime innovations? D&D charges: one rule for the rich and another for the desperate ECU Worldwide eyes investment to accelerate global network expansion TAPA offers free virtual conference on supply chain resilience and risks On the wires: Expeditors - let this number (rather than bears) drive you mad

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Fincantieri Bay to build second Polaris LNG bunkering barge Sturgeon Bay, Wis., based Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding has agreed to partner with PNE Marine Holdings, an affiliate of Polaris New Energy to build a second 5,500 cubic meter LNG bunker barge. This New Hamburg fire vessels are versatile as well as green Damen Shipyards has handed over twin plug-in hybrid firefighting vessels to Flotte Hamburg, a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) that is tasked with implementing low-emission shipping in the city. With USMMA to "pause" Sea Year program Reverberations continue to following the harrowing allegations of rape and sexual harassment while training aboard a U.S.-flag merchant ship recently made by the female cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings CMA CGM in $2.3 billion LA container terminal acquisition EQT Infrastructure is to sell one of the largest terminals in the Port of Los Angeles-Fenix Marine Services (FMS)-to CMA CGM for an enterprise value of $2.3 billion. Under EQT Infrastructure's ownership Charleroi Lock and Dam project marks a milestone The Pittsburgh Engineer District has marked a major milestone in a $1 billion project that began in 2004: dewatering the the lock chamber at the Charleroi Lock and Dam, the newest navigation Vard Marine names new VP business ops Vard Marine Inc. has appointed its current corporate business manager, Kristin Jovel, to the position of Vice President Business Operations for its North American offices effective immediately. Jovel joined the company's Houston LPD 17 SRA award has $76.6 million potential MHI Ship Repair & Services (Marine Hydraulics International LLC,) Norfolk, Va., has won a $71,437,926 contract for the execution of the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) fiscal 2022 selected restricted availability (SRA).

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Iran confirms tanker seized as it thwarts US ship 'hijack' in Oman Sea US and Iran naval forces report tensions in waters surrounding key Strait of Hormuz oil transit area Weekly Briefing: Containers crave normality \| Cape crusaders collapse \| Tankers can't get worse Untangling the mess that is the global supply chain is going to be difficult, expensive and time-consuming, but for container... Dorian unveils deal to charter-in dual-fuel LPG trio Dorian posted better than expected results for its second financial quarter as average daily earnings for its VLGCs rose by... COP26: Leaders exit stage left as negotiators take centre stage Growing calls for a net-zero target and a tax on carbon are reinforcing existing camps before upcoming IMO talks. Disagreements... Bulker ordering picks up Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 216 bulkers ordered so far this year, up 22% from the same period in 2020... Braemar plans to double size in next few years Board sets strategic ambition of rapidly expanding core business, targeting both organic growth and complementary acquisitions Box carriers return to mid-size tonnage for fleet renewal After a decade of ever-increasing boxship sizes, smaller ships are coming back in favour. With many older mid-range vessels reaching... Smart tech set to divide shipping like never before A Lloyd's List webinar hears how digital technology has shone a bright light on traditional ways of working. Silo mentality... DHT Holdings brings forward tanker dry-docking during fourth quarter Off-hire days in fourth quarter exceed prior three months as company positions for 2022 rates rebound Eastern Pacific picks up two more newcastlemaxes Having built up a strong long-term charter exposure, Eastern Pacific appears to be ramping up its spot options, even as... Maritime veteran Esben Poulsson gets lifetime achievement award 'After starting out in Hong Kong in 1971, Esben witnessed first-hand the rise of Asia as a powerhouse in international... Thomas Miller Specialty fixed premium P&I offering ditches AIG for UK Club Fixed premium for fixed cover still represents only a small share of protection and indemnity market CMA CGM agrees deal to buy back former LA terminal Control of terminal assets has become increasingly important to container lines. CMA CGM intends to expand and develop the FMS... Daily Briefing Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge at COP26, but success is far from certain \| Make charterers, not owners, pay... Fines threat for lingering containers is having an impact, US port officials say Ocean carriers are said to be 'stepping up and coordinating' with the shippers, terminals, railroads and motor carriers to move... Cosco's new chief inherits busy agenda full of challenges Wan has a lot more to do to make his colleagues as well as the industry convinced of his leadership

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Longer gates, off-dock storage improving Savannah port flow: GPA Shippers ask FMC whether demurrage rule applies to LA-LB port fees California business group offers steps on easing container backlog Survey highlights challenges of truck driver COVID-19 vaccinations Europe's ETS risks undermining global decarbonization drive: WSC Container lines bristle at surprise LA-LB storage fees Fuel prices, driver shortage cloud forecast for heavy-haul transport CMA CGM flexes financial might with Fenix Marine acquisition

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Bangladesh's Karnaphuli builds up boxship fleet at pace Gram Car Carriers looks forward to ship supply squeeze ONE windfall to help Japan's 'Big Three' pay eco bill Genco Shipping scores biggest quarter in 13 years, hikes dividend Pacific container volumes rise helps Matson to big profit Safe Bulkers nears debt cut targets amid profit surge Norwegian Cruise Line to maintain 'pricing discipline' amid cruising return For dry bulk worrywarts, it's easier to sell shares than bulkers IMO urged to get R&D structure in place before carbon levy Piracy upsurge haunts Halloween as pumpkin and zombie costumes fall Baltic Dry Index falls below 3,000 points for the first time since June DHT Holdings happy at current size amid tanker consolidation 'noise' New Fortress Energy to put first FLNG into operation at end-2022 CMA CGM spends big on California containership port buyout Norwegian Cruise Line's losses continue amid 'Great Cruise Comeback' 'Star' lawyer Meland joins BAHR after 40 years at Wikborg Rein Takeover targets in sight as Braemar boss Gundy puts 'neck on the line' AM Nomikos rides the cycle with further bulker sales Ex-Marvin-managed tanker set for Africa auction El Salvador to join ranks of LNG importers with arrival of BW vessel German owners join growing chorus to cut shipping emissions Prime Marine scraps LR1 pair as Greeks accelerate tanker demolitions Minship bulker Trudy cleared to sail after third check for drugs JJ Ugland set to cash in on soaring bulker values with 12-year-old ship sale Braemar aims to double shipbroking business as consolidation 'likely' Green shoots: Clarksons Research forecasts rising tanker demand in 2022 Shipping's carbon moonshot mission: Times like this need crazy people IMC invests in hovering autonomous underwater vehicle start-up BeeX China steel production cuts continue to drive down dry bulk rates and shares Jiangsu Hantong seals $136m kamsarmax bulkers order from Vogemann Trader Mitsui hunts down LNG vessel for shipments from Arctic FSU Covid-19 quarantine cuts pilot supply in Chinese ports

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
It just got cheaper to rent a container ship - now just $125,000/day California congestion hits charter rates as ship operators waste millions waiting to get to terminals. White House starts publishing supply chain dashboard The White House has begun monitoring container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to measure progress in clearing supply chain bottlenecks. ATSG sends B767 cargo retrofits to Boeing for first time Amazon Air's top airfreight supplier is diversifying its vendor base for reconstructing passenger planes into cargo jets. CMA CGM acquiring Port of LA's Fenix Marine Services CEO Rodolphe Saadé says the CMA CGM Group is acquiring Fenix Marine Services to effectively manage its West Coast port operations.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Capline Pipeline reversal volume growth may depend on Enbridge Mainline contracting The Capline Pipeline reversal project is slated to come online Jan. 1 to move heavy Canadian crude from the US Midwest to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, but pipeline capacity will only start out at about 100,000 b/d and future growth may well depend on a Canadian regulatory decision later in November for how Enbridge's Mainline network is contracted. September global air travel 53% below September 2019: IATA Global air travel in September picked up from August but was still 53% below September 2019's level, the International Air Transport Association said Nov. 3. Norway's Aker BP starts up next phase of Skarv satellite project Aerfugl Norway's Aker BP has launched production from the second phase of its Aerfugl project, one of several satellite projects intended to rejuvenate oil and gas production in the Skarv area of the Norwegian Sea, it said Nov. 3. Iran talks that could sway global oil supply by 1.5 million b/d to resume Nov. 29 The next round of Iran nuclear talks, which could swing global oil supply by 1.5 million b/d next year, have been set for Nov. 29 in Vienna after a five-month pause. OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 3% amid rising US supply, Iranian nuclear talk restart Crude futures settled down more than 3% Nov. 3 as supply concerns eased amid rising US inventories and a restart date for Iranian nuclear talks. Danish shipping group Monjasa expands US presence with Houston office The company said that it sees the new office as offering opportunities to establish upstream and downstream business relationships in the US Gulf Coast region. OIL FUTURES: Oil complex resumes slide following US crude inventory build US commercial crude oil stocks moved 3.29 million barrels higher in the week ended Oct. 29 to 434.1 million barrels, US EIA data showed. MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Global prices rise as fundamentals turn bullish The marine fuel 0.5%S market in October was dominated by rising prices and cracks coupled with renewed hope for an increase in bunker demand in coming months. Platts amends volumes for Panama bunkers assessments, updates eWindow instruments Platts has changed the ex-wharf volume range for all Panamanian assessments of Marine Fuel 0.5%S and IFO 380 to 500-1,000 mt. The previous range was 500-1,500 mt for Balboa, Cristobal and the Panama Canal. COP26: CDM carbon credits in demand amid talk of CDM continuation under Paris deal, say sources The UN Clean Development Mechanism was implemented in 2006 under the Kyoto Protocol and represents the first crediting scheme in history. COP26: Global methane pledge launches with over 100 signatories Methane emissions account for about half of the 1 degree Celsius net rise in global average temperature since the pre-industrial era, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A border carbon adjustment could help the US monetize its carbon advantage A fee would apply to carbon-intensive imports to account for the costs incurred by US businesses to comply with laws and regulations that limit GHG emissions. Singapore Oct fuel oil paper MOC trades fall 42% from Sep as HSFO demand slumps A slide in the traded volume for HSFO swaps comes on the back of a seasonal decrease in demand from power generation companies in South Asia and the Middle East. Fujairah oil product stocks fall slightly amid middle distillates recovery Ship fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah, the world's third-largest bunkering hub, probably set a new high for 2021 in October as buyers that had waited for crude oil prices to fall were forced to meet their requirements, sending premiums to a seven-month high, traders told S&P Global Platts. Zhoushan Nov ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S term contracts done at $8-$13/mt premiums Suppliers have slightly overcompensated by ramping up the pace of low sulfur fuel oil imports due to concerns over tightening inventories at Zhoushan, especially since bunker sales estimates for October were above-average, sources said.

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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 ...

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

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

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

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