BRIEFS

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20 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 8, 2021

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JULY 7, 2021
Inchcape Shipping Services & John Keells Holdings form joint venture in Sri Lanka ZIM in new long-term chartering agreement for ten 7,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels Engineering goods export up by 52.61 pc in June Chittagong Port handles over 3 million TEUs in FY21 Building the supply chain of the future CONCOR's MMLP Barhi scaling new heights Close to double-digit growth seen in FY22 Annual warehousing transactions for top 8 Indian cities projected to grow at 19 pc CAGR over next five years GEODIS acquires Velocity Freight Transport

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Closer ties between Antwerp and Liège ADY adds Prima to its locomotive fleet New office in Xi'an Upswing in Duisport Daily links between Belgium and Alsace Racing to Kenya Grimaldi named ICS chairman - designate All-clear signal in Yantian? How Gefco takes the digital path Autonomous port truck system implemented Swissport opens new US station Eichinger to take charge DHL in the land of plenty Fresh breeze for Port of Valencia One million HGVs to be taken off the roads More multi mission aircraft for Paraguay "Curiosity of the Day" New CFO to land at Boeing

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JULY 7, 2021
Vietnam trade still booming, but new Covid restrictions may prove a threat Frantic spending spree in S&P containership market has left the well dry Disruption hitting Europe's auto factories not just about semiconductors OOCL profits double as first-half performance outstrips Covid-hit 2020 US supply chains still congested, but it's a silver lining for overheated California Warning to shippers: expect high freight rates and disruption to last a while Zim to charter another seven dual-fuelled newbuilds from Seaspan To beat rising charter rates, TS Lines aims to boost its owned fleet High praise for Ever Given crew as vessel finally sets sail from Suez Belarus leader threatens to block transit of EU-China freight lanes M&A radar: Swift (K)night deal - the day after Under the radar: 'We want you' - New Orleans' gateway hub getting underway

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JULY 7, 2021
Damen licenses Conrad to build two Multi Cats for GLDD Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a license agreement with Conrad Industries. The agreement will see Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard construct two Damen Multi Cats for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Ørsted bids for Maryland's Skipjack Wind 2 Ørsted said today that it has submitted a bid to the Maryland Public Service Commission to develop Skipjack Wind 2, a proposed project of up to 760 MW. The bid is in 3D model class process used in barge modification A barge modification project carried out by Valdez, Alaska, headquartered Stillwater Marine Services LLC for Brice Marine has been completed using the ABS 3D model-based class process. The barge has undergone a VIDEO: Ever Given under way again Arab language TV channels were this morning streaming video of the containership Ever Given under way following its release by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The ship was in the headlines for

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JULY 7, 2021
Greeks say Europe's carbon market plans should focus on commercial operators Theodore Veniamis, president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, said it was of 'utmost importance that policy makers recognise where... Dry bulk FFA volumes surge to fresh high Tanker freight futures volumes drop on moribund market for tankers even as oil price rises IEA wants greater transparency for 'carbon neutral' LNG There have been at least 15 LNG cargoes sold over the past two years using emissions offsets, according to the... Greek ferries face further losses as fuel prices offset traffic gains 'Bunker prices are double what they were last year so traffic is going to be better but the financial results... Box shipping faces image problem despite best efforts Carriers are doing all they can to restore capacity to the market. But the industry is not designed for rapid... Cosco Shipping earnings boosted by container bonanza Container shipping subsidiary OOCL saw revenue more than double in the second quarter to $3.5bn UK clubs join ranks of marine mutual loss-makers P&I sector expected to opt for third year of high single-digit percentage point rate hikes as marine mutuals continue to... Carrier capacity crunch sees sales records broken Box carriers don't have the slot capacity for the volumes they need to carry. They are now willing to bid... Box volumes show little sign of let-up Strong demand sentiment was sustained through May with Far East exports continuing to drive numbers. Year-to-date traffic is up nearly... Safe Bulkers clinches newbuild kamsarmax deal Company president says it is gradually renewing its fleet, and continues to invest in the most efficient, environmentally-friendly vessels available... Nobu Su jailed for two years for contempt of court Former billionaire shipowner found to have lied, hid assets and blatantly contravened court orders in long-running dispute with Greek shipowner... TS Lines orders four 7,000 teu newbuilds at Waigaoqiao The eco-design fresh tonnage will meet the NOx Tier III standards and the phase 3 requirements of the Energy Efficiency... Avance Gas secures 'sustainability-linked' funding for two VLGCs The loan will be connected to Poseidon Principles carbon intensity targets and will finance two dual-fuel LPG newbuilds set for... Ever Given begins exiting Suez Canal after compensation deal The Ever Given is leaving the Suez Canal after its owners, insurers and the Suez Canal Authority signed a deal... Daily Briefing Free to read: Marine insurers failing to reimburse ransom payments \| Shipbuilders face mixed outlook as newbuild costs soar \|... ONE said to be in talks for six 24,000 teu newbuilds ONE tells Lloyd's List it is analysing its newbuilding options, although 'nothing is yet firm and ready for public announcement' Florida ports closed ahead of tropical storm The National Weather Service forecast Elsa would make landfall along the northwest Florida Gulf coast within hours before moving across...

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JULY 7, 2021
Blast on container ship at Jebel Ali rattles Dubai Vancouver intermodal delayed after British Columbia fire damage Ex-Sea-Land executive, containerization pioneer Tolan dead at 88 US inland freight networks creaking under peak season strain Cosco predicts 40-fold increase in H1 net profit Port congestion, labor shortages increasing costs for food shippers Truck capacity constraints worsen on US-Mexico border

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JULY 7, 2021
Containership explosion at Jebel Ali Port shakes Dubai Genco Shipping linked to $72m buy of Navigare ultramax trio Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals OSV-turned-rescue boat saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month Togo jails nine men for up to 20 years in first piracy trial Carbon prices in Europe helping capesize demand as coal cargoes go east TS Lines doubling up on Chinese neo-panamax containership orders Scorpio Group doubles size of pool for older handymax units Knutsen named as shipowner behind Hyundai Samho LNG carrier order Penfield Marine teams with Macquarie on first carbon-neutral voyage Nigeria plays up anti-piracy success in push for war risk removals OSV on rescue duty saves 572 migrants in Mediterranean this month OOCL more than doubles second quarter revenue to $3.5bn as boom goes on Two shareholders take aim at merger of Diamond S and International Seaways Procopiou to buy Greece's Skaramangas shipyard Ever Given sails again as 100-day Suez Canal saga ends Capesize sales trail smaller bulkers, with focus on 10-year-old ships Samudera sells again as 2008-built feeder containership fetches $12.5m IEA calls for more transparency on 'carbon-neutral' LNG shipments Alpha Bulkers spends $102m to snap up Shanghai Waigaoqiao bulkers Tanker owners feel the pain as bunker prices hit 17-month high Heaven or hell: Opec+ deadlock leads to uncertain outlook for tankers Axxis Geo changes name as it moves into carbon reduction investments Hyundai Heavy Industries workers down tools and occupy crane Nobu Su sent back to prison for 24 months for contempt of court Turkish captain repatriated after a year in Egypt aboard powerless, Covid-stricken ship Galbraiths bulks up on S&P, carbon expertise and tankers ABC Maritime tanker released by Nigeria after more than three years Bulker crew members hospitalised and outbreak hits tanker despite jabs Ships are still a target in 'shadow war' between Israel and Iran Sole Shipping among buyers feasting on Xihe tanker fleet Yangzijiang to pull in another $1bn in orders, analyst predicts SK Shipping doubles up on VLGC newbuildings at Hyundai Samho Sinokor scraps fourth LNG carrier in eight months

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JULY 7, 2021
Port of Vancouver feels squeeze from CN, CP wildfire backlog A disruption to CN and CP rail service caused by a wildfire is putting the Port of Vancouver under pressure as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd warn... Port Houston awards $99M for expansion projects McCarthy Construction Cos. has been awarded three projects to help handle growing cargo volumes on the Texas Gulf Coast. DHL Express invests $360M in Americas to keep up with e-commerce DHL Express is constantly investing in its network, but the growth of e-commerce is accelerating expansion of its operations. Group to build 1.2 million-square-foot industrial park near Savannah port The project continues the region's hot streak in attracting logistics development. Ship values are soaring amid secondhand sales 'frenzy' More box ships, bulkers and tankers are changing hands than ever before - good news for ship values and stocks. Ever Given finally released from custody in Egypt The saga of the Ever Given moves to its next chapter as the container ship that captured the world's attention when it became wedged between... Port of Yantian productivity rapidly improves but export delays persist The biggest container shipping line in the world says container traffic at the massive Port of Yantian in China is moving much better after COVID...

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JULY 7, 2021
Two UAE firms in talks to build green ammonia facility powered by 2 GW solar plant Project is second green ammonia facility expected to be built in KIZAD. Energy rout extends as market eyes OPEC+ discord, rising supply outlooks Stronger US dollar adds to downward pressure on crude prices. First delivery of GEO futures sees 21,000 offsets transferred at the start of July: CME Development of forward market for carbon credits has been obstructed so far by a bullish price trend in the spot market. Fujairah crude storage set to reach 10 mil cu m, more projects being discussed: FOIZ Current crude, product storage combined exceeds 10 mil cu m. SHIPPING: Ultra large container ship Ever Given released from Suez Canal Cargo deliveries to hinge on GA adjustment Ever Given's next survey at Port Said Saudi Aramco's Aug crude OSP hike beats market expectations, supply worries linger Arab Super Light up $1/b, others by 80 cents/b Spot premiums may still rise on delayed OPEC+ output hikes Surging prices kill thirst of China's independent refiners for feedstock imports June feedstock imports at 6-month low Refiners turn to domestic inventories to cut costs Taiwan's Formosa may cut fuel oil exports in July on higher gasoline crack, maintenance: source Gasoline crack spread has been strong in particular, due to tightening regional supply. China is expected to sharply reduce gasoline exports for July, S&P Global Platts reported previously. SHIPPING: Tankers freight seen weak in Q3 as supply weighs The slowdown in demand caused by the pandemic has shown a marginal recovery but not enough to bring around a turnaround. Saudi Aramco hikes August crude OSPs for all destinations Saudi Aramco had raised its official selling prices for crude loading in August for all destinations, the Saudi Arabian energy group said July 6. Vietnam domestic motor fuel demand to sink further as COVID-19 wave spreads This new wave in Vietnam is very serious. It has spread quickly and the government is doing all it can to contain it, one market source based in Vietnam told Platts. TENDER DATA: India's BPCL seeks up to 1.9 mil mt LPG for 2022 Specs & quantity: Up to 1.5 million mt segregated propane & butane and another 400,000 mt LPG mix. A firm contract for LPG mix would be placed only for January-September 2022. Buyers have option to extend it to December 2022 provided such option is exercised by June 30, 2022. KPI OceanConnect completes 1st carbon-neutral fuel supply to aid sustainable shipping The voluntary carbon units were derived from a wind farm in Texas and verified by Verra Registry, KPI OceanConnect said in a statement on July 6. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall to six-week low on higher summer demand Heavy distillates inventories were down 33% from this time last year, according to the FOIZ data provided exclusively to Platts. Stockpiles may continue to decline after Pakistan State Oil bought 65,000 mt of 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil, with maximum 3.5% sulfur from Vitol for delivery to Port Qasim over July 21-29 at a premium of $52.28/mt to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 180 CST HSFO assessments, CFR, Platts reported earlier. S Korea's bunker fuel demand shows signs of picking up Given the volatility in the Asian fuel oil cargo market, buyers have drifted to the sidelines awaiting clear pricing cues, or pull spot inquiries in anticipation of price corrections. TENDER DATA: India's MRPL sells 65,000 mt diesel for July 25-27 loading Price: Premium of around $1/b to the Mean of Platts Arab Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments and Mean of Argus Mideast Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil assessments, FOB Theme International VCC: Theme International Trading to join Asia oil products paper MOCs** Platts welcomes all relevant feedback regarding MOC participation.

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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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