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July 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Government divestment plan lifts Daewoo shares
    South Korea will privatise state-invested firms including Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, its finance minister said yesterday, lifting shares of the world's No 3 shipbuilder by 5 per cent.
  • Baltic index falls further as Aussie congestion eases
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had a seventh straight decline as vessel congestion eased in Australia.
  • DRPA to refinance debt worth US$358m
    The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), one of the last municipal borrowers to issue auction-rate bonds, will refinance US$358 million of the debt this week, more than five months after the market collapsed.
  • Royal Caribbean's net profit falls to US$84.7m
Strait Talk
  • A sinking feeling for smaller shipping lines
    THE international shipping market has always been notable for entrepreneurs who have come along, set up lines and flourished.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Government divestment plan lifts Daewoo shares
    South Korea will privatise state-invested firms including Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, its finance minister said yesterday, lifting shares of the world's No 3 shipbuilder by 5 per cent.
  • Baltic index falls further as Aussie congestion eases
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had a seventh straight decline as vessel congestion eased in Australia.
  • DRPA to refinance debt worth US$358m
    The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), one of the last municipal borrowers to issue auction-rate bonds, will refinance US$358 million of the debt this week, more than five months after the market collapsed.
  • Royal Caribbean's net profit falls to US$84.7m
Strait Talk
  • A sinking feeling for smaller shipping lines
    THE international shipping market has always been notable for entrepreneurs who have come along, set up lines and flourished.

Sched Netweb site
  • Bidding war begins as NOL openly bids for Hapag-Lloyd
  • APL reveals June container volume and revenue up 13pc
  • Shekou, CIQ set up green passage for Olympic cargo at CCT
  • OOCL renews US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism certificate
  • Maersk turns to Yiwu International Logistics Centre for transshipments
  • Canadian National, CP team up for Vancouver yard switching
  • Staten Island ExpressRail performs well in first year
  • CEVA integrates global businesses with four new heads
  • JAL launches charters from HK to Haneda Airport, Tokyo
  • Air New Zealand's starts Auckland-Beijing service
  • Air Canada to reduce flight frequency yet again

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Schenker India proves its ODC logistics expertise once again
  • FEFC carriers gain as Asia-Europe trade grows
  • GE Shipping to enhance presence in offshore segment
  • Passenger vessel built at HSL sets sail for Lakshadweep
  • KoPT's Diamond Harbour CT cost estimates double
  • We facilitate trade & solve problems, clarifies Customs chief
  • Rlys' Q1 freight revenue surges by 22 pc
  • Velji Dosabhai ships 20 export boxes from ICD-Ankleshwar to JNP Cost-effective facility for trade
  • Tea exporters now face regulations
  • IMF predicts 8 pc GDP growth in 2008
  • Exim Bank to raise Rs 17,000 cr. this fiscal
  • Ficci wants changes in NAMA draft
  • Duty drawback made simpler
  • Nama-11 rejects move to limit flexibility on tariffs at WTO meet

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceva announces worldwide integration of business units
  • New shipping services from Russia to Western Europe
  • Swiss acquires Servair
  • Dachser and Seacon Logistics found joint venture

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • Pirates seize bulker
  • NOL bids for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Singapore to aid Indonesian ferry safety
  • OW continues training programme
  • Draught survey warnings

Marine Logweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut files for Chapter 11
  • Shipping industry protests Hebei Spirit detentions
  • Somali pirates seize 52,454 dwt bulker
  • NOL makes bid for Hapag-Lloyd container business

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Investors shrug off doubts over NOL's Hapag-Lloyd bid
    NOL'S stock rises despite earlier concerns that it may overpay for the German line.
  • NOL talks down Hapag-Lloyd takeover value
  • Wei resigns as chairman of third Cosco unit
    HE stepped down as chairman and director of Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific to concentrate on leading Cosco Group.
  • New IEX India-US service set to replace old IDX route
    OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, NYK and APL to launch new service on August 8.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • Kremlin divvies up Sakhalin-1 gas
    GAZPROM has climbed down from demanding sole rights to sell all of the gas from the Sakhalin-1 scheme.
  • Singapore investigates bunkering
    AT LEAST one bunker supplier ' Gas Trade ' is being investigated in Singapore on suspicion of unauthorised transfer of fuel from a terminal, Fairplay 24 has learned
  • RCCL ties layoff to price rise
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman Richard Fain has acknowledged today that the company's 400 layoffs were a painful but necessary reaction to unprecedented operating difficulties in the cruise sector
  • Security tactics spur suit
    A LAWSUIT filed against Princess Cruises and US law enforcement agencies alleges that two passengers were the victim of civil rights violations during a security scare

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • ILWU contract talks progress, but frustrations remain at dock slowdowns
    No union labor agreement yet, but both sides say progress is being made on reaching a new multi-year labor contract for West Coast ports.
  • Evergreen, Port of Baltimore in 10-year agreement
  • NOL bids for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Storm to hit Brownsville port
  • Record Norfolk Southern net
  • New project liner service connects Asia, WCSA
  • UPS profit slides 21%
  • Insurers bid for Panama Canal advisory services
  • New vessel expands Caytrans breakbulk service
  • US offers farm support cuts
  • OOCL joins Indamex lines

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • LA productivity 'down 40%' as contract talks continue
  • NOL confirms indicative non-binding bid for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Dolly upgraded to hurricane but oil price still eases
  • DP World issues trading update

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • Arlington jumps
    Edward Terino-led tanker owner posts 34.9% boost in second-quarter profits.
  • Euronav orders
    Belgian owner books three tankers at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Royal rise
    Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean's stock posts big gains Tuesday after the cruiseship owner unveiled cost-cutting measures.
  • Doubly Maersk
    Maersk Line Limited paid $11m each for a pair of vessels exclusively brokered by another AP-Moller Maersk arm.
  • Ampal wants all
    US-listed company makes bid for remaining stake in Gadot Chemical Tankers and Terminals.
  • Profits galore
    Euronav reports its best-ever first-half results as tanker rates surged.
  • Korea roasted
    Nation under fire for unjust and unreasonable detention of two officers cleared of causing the Hebei Spirit oil spill.
  • Suape swells
    Brazilian port sees 18.7% cargo surge in the first half as dry-bulk and project cargoes jump.
  • Ocean Rig de-lists
    DryShips pulls Ocean Rig off the Oslo Stock Exchange after taking full control of the company.
  • Wei off again
    Cosco Group chief walks away from second chairmanship in two days after quitting his post at Cosco Pacific.
  • Oman, not again!
    This time French Navy come to aid of UAE ship off Oman after Lehmann Timber ordeal ends.
  • Supramax seized
    Somali pirates may have landed biggest catch to date with reports a Japanese bulker is hijacked.
  • Any takers?
    No bids yet as WSF tries to sell its four Steel Electric veteran ferries on eBay.
  • Tallink warns
    Fuel bills have doubled since September, leaving Estonian ferry player at a loss this year.
  • STX adds one
    Korean shipbuilder books a VLCC newbuilding from Europe for $153m.
  • Chinese takeaway
    Malaysia's Global Carriers picks up $20m product tanker at its old favourite, Ningbo Shipyard, with tasty delivery date.
  • DSME on song
    South Korean shipbuilder bags record sales in the second quarter lifting its bottom line by 13%.
  • RCCL axes 400
    Soaring fuel costs send profit slumping and staff out the door as RCCL also pulls out of student programme.
  • Vroon breezes in
    Dutch owner has ordered two wind turbine installation ships at Cosco Nantong in China.
  • Full speed ahead
    Sale of share in Daewoo Shipbuilding to go ahead 'immediately', Korean finance minister says.
  • GSI thinks big
    Takeover of Wenchong yard to give major boost to Chinese shipbuilder's 2008 profit
  • Price of progress
    NOL has bid for Hapag-Lloyd but analysts fear it will pay over the odds to gain control.
  • Derecktor files
    US ferry builder enters Chapter XI bankruptcy protection to settle dispute over ship delivery.
  • Ray eyes yards
    Israeli car carrier king Ravi Ungar wants to build up to seven shipyards in Vietnam
  • Fiji fury
    Construction company stuck on remote island with 13 trucks for two days after chartered ship ups and leaves.
  • SCI's bonus
    State owner plans to issue extra share for every two held, most of which will go to the government.
  • Engines galore
    MAN wins 18 engine order from AP Moller for recent boxship orders at Hyundai.
  • BGP near order
    Chinese geophysical company poised to contract seismic streamer newbuilding.
  • More SapuraCrest
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill takes another nibble of Malaysian offshore player.
  • Extras aid NOL
    BAF and higher backhaul freight rates help lift revenues at Singapore liner operator.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • NOL, Hamburg consortium vie for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Senate wants Kings Point audit, citing possible misuse of funds
  • Suez Energy proposes U.S.-flag re-gas ship for LNG import plant
  • ESPMC-WITASS implementing heavy box surcharge
  • CMA CGM U.S. subsidiary makes three changes
  • Horizon Lines names director of investor relations
  • UPS 2nd quarter profits tumble
  • Forward Air reports improved results
  • Canadian Pacific Railway sees profits decrease
  • WTO finds against Chinese treatment of imported auto parts
  • NFTC warns against clouding Doha talks with IP rights issues
  • Marsh, AIG offer new supply chain disruption insurance
  • Chinese auto components exports to India soar
  • Stanley awarded $3 million USTRANSCOM contract
  • Feds donate dredge fill for new Charleston terminal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 22, 2008
  • Chinese fuel oil imports slump
    High prices blamed for collapse in demand.
  • Bunkering fumes draw new complaints
    Undesired side-effects hard to avoid despite Gibraltar's 'very well regulated' bunker industry.
  • New main number for Global Fuels & Lubricants
  • Global bunker market report
  • Rotterdam market firming quickly
  • New bunker facility boosts throughput
    Novorossiysk port says bunker transshipment complex is making an impact.
  • Trading manager appointed to Chemoil's Singapore team
    New recruit has background in regional oil products trading, derivatives and brokerage.
  • Bunker prices rebound in Asia
    Demand reported to be average.
  • Bunkerworld welcomes panelist to Risk Management forum
  • Sri Lanka's biggest supplier to lose Colombo tank facilities
    Supreme Court orders holding company to return a block of port land to the government.
  • HPCL offers end-August fuel oil cargo
    The 380-cst cargo likely to be sold at a firm price due to a tight East Asian market.

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HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
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In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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