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BRIEFS

November 29, 2011

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*Shipping News* Golden Ocean seeks buying opportunities Investors have hammered it, a big customer has stopped paying and competitors are crowding the sea lanes, but Norwegian dry-bulk shipper Golden Ocean is still on the prowl for even-weaker prey, its chief executive said on Friday. Mitsui, other Asian lines surge as capacity cuts boost rate hopes Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's largest shipping line by market value, surged the most in a month in Tokyo trading on speculation container lines' capacity cuts may revive rates. China ports not ready for mega ships Chinese ports are not yet ready to receive Vale's mega iron ore carriers due to a few 'small issues' in handling the world's largest dry bulk vessels, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said yesterday. China shipping sector to stay sluggish

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CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months

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AADA to increase China-Australia rates from January Box freight rates hit yet again IIML's maritime law seminar a huge success IWAI working on major plan to ship coal by river LOGWIN launches Red Carpet Logistics targeting Asian fashion sector Maersk completes Daily Maersk first phase shipping reliability scheme MISC announces exit from liner business MSC invests in Le Havre to create major hub in Europe New bulk carrier Suigo delivered to NYK NYK-Fil certified by ClassNK, complies with MLC standards SCI to support hospital Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf grows Exporters may urge govt to cut Basmati MEP Ficci organising B2B meet with Pakistani delegation ABG-LDA to launch integrated door-to-door cargo handling solutions Concession agreement for JN Port's 4th box terminal to be inked in third week of Dec. MoS may set up tribunal to settle disputes at Major Ports New NPS grade discharge record set at Visakhapatnam Port Govt extends dumping duty validity on CD imports Power producers driving traders to sell imported coal at discount

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
EBRD financing roads in Sarajevo The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 16.5 million to widen two roads and relieve congestion and reduce emissions and no... Lorry crossings into Denmark continue to grow International lorry traffic continues to enter Denmark, as has become clear from the Q3 border statistics collected by the trade association International Transport Danmark (ITD). ... Modalohr wagon authorised for Channel Tunnel The Modalohr wagon has been authorised for use in the Channel Tunnel according to intermodal transport leader Eurotunnel, which transports 1.2 million trucks annually. Modalohr wag... Christian Schleifer new president of Icao technical commission The Icao council unanimously appointed Austrian national Christian Schleifer to a one-year term as president of its Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the International Civil Aviatio... Swissport investing in Liege airport Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services to the aviation sector, has signed an agreement enabling it to develop its activities at Liege airp... FAA to fine Evergreen International Airlines The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of USD 180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, of McMinnville OR, for allegedly operating aircraft ... Zeeland Seaports biggest dedicated Dutch reefer port Vlissingen calls itself the largest dedicated reefer port in the Netherlands for the import and export of potatoes, vegetables and fruit. This is the result of a contract between N... Work starts on second Antwerp lock The Flemish minister for mobility and public works, Hilde Crevits, European Investment Bank president Philippe Maystadt and Marc Van Peel, the chairman of the Antwerp port authorit... Significant increase in railfreight traffic costs Stricter safety, interoperability and noise reduction regulations for freight wagons introduced in recent years are associated with cost hikes for railfreight traffic as high as 13... Yusen Logistics opens new branch in England The logistics service provider Yusen Logistics (UK) recently opened a new office in Stourton, near Leeds (UK). The workforce moved from the firm's Castleford branch to Leeds in Nov... Wako and Kamino merge and emerge as Tigers The Wako Logistics Group (WLG) recently announced that it will merge with the Kamino Logistics Group with effect from 15 November, to form a new forwarding and logistics group call... K+N manages Indian operations for Bonfiglioli Bonfiglioli has selected Kuehne + Nagel to manage warehousing operations at a new assembly plant in Chennai (India). The Bonfiglioli Group, based in Bologna (Italy), is a world lea... Air Malta resumes Tripoli links Air Malta has returned to Libya, resuming a thrice-weekly service to Tripoli.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Interferry says meeting low-sulfur deadline is "mission impossible" Kvichak to build two boats for Crescent River Port Pilots Ulstein companies to design versatile installation vessel for Norwind OSD to design low emission harbor tug for Iskes Hyundai Heavy gets approval for HiBallast ballast water treatment system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Korean ship captain receives IMO bravery honor for 2011 NASSCO launches 13th T-AKE ammunition ship FESCO inks funding deal to upgrade infrastructure Evergreen vessel rescues sailor from sinking cargo ship NYK ship management company nets official ClassNK certification

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Grimsby River Terminal plans £25m upgrade Port to handle larger VW Group car carriers VLGC owners eager to take cargoes as volumes dwindle Cost of shipping liquefied petroleum gas falls as nervous owners accept lower rates One in 10 frontline jobs axed at UK rescue centres Announcement comes as six die in general cargoship tragedy in Irish Sea Interferry says low-sulphur toolbox is empty Europe must offer more realistic solutions to avoid a modal backshift Private equity player buys Scottish oil and logistics group Asco Deal gives Doughty Hanson a foothold in fast-growing outsourced logistics market Vafias seeks to pierce HNA corporate veil as Grand China dispute escalates Rule B attachment order in Arizona leaves Norton Lilly in crosshairs Greece poised to authorise armed guards Proposed counter-piracy initiative to supply up to six private armed guards per vessel Thanksgiving weekend makes for slow secondhand trade Prices relatively stable in most sectors Japan, India and US will discuss maritime security Obama sees Asia-Pacific as a priority LPG exporters face shortage of buyers Urgent investments required to absorb rising production of liquefied petroleum Hartmann calls in outstanding capital to finance anchor handler fleet All eyes are now on aviation In a little over a month aviation will be part of the European emissions trading scheme. Shipping could follow its lead Early winners measure up against competitors The ability to measure carbon emissions early is key to getting ahead in an ETS Could blue berets beat piracy? A United Nations contingent would add an additional layer to existing maritime security architecture in piracy prone waters UN has failed to take tough stance on piracy Action, not talk, is needed to defend piracy scourge New setback for Bangladesh shipbreakers' return Deadlock in Chittagong dampens hopes for market improvement Line of sight Mandatory reading on Ecdis and E-Navigation for IMO delegates SeaFrance 'back in service in two weeks', lawyer claims DFDS to put on additional vessel to minimise disruption STX Pan Ocean sells off more handysize tonnage South Korean shipowner in the midst of fleet rejuvenation IMO elects new 40 member council Nigeria and Saudi Arabia lose seats to Liberia and Morocco Inconsistencies revealed in box shipping CO2 calculators Stricter methodology urged as manufacturers apply pressure to measure logistics chain emissions Call for standardised environmental rating tools There is increased pressure for an umbrella organisation to emerge to co-ordinate current efforts Bit Viking completes first month as world's first gas-powered oil tanker Charter to Norway's Statoil has seen historic LNG conversion running up and down the Norwegian coast Early adopters of SEEMP see benefits Owners are seeing a drive from charterers to have the ship energy efficiency management plan, as well as seeing the economic benefits of having a tool that acts as a fuel efficiency plan STX Europe sees profits improve Yard points to improved newbuilding ordering from the cruise and ferry and offshore markets CSAV denies container business sell off Move to restructure services includes looking for a strategic container business partner Taking a foot off the gas Despite the recent flurry of orders, LNG shipping remains a niche for specialists EU Ten-T top 10 fails to showcase shortsea shipping projects Motorways of the seas received 0.7% of funds Sepia policyholders have two weeks to find new P&I cover South of England club is wound up

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Panamax hopes dashed CHARTER rates for Panamax box ships remain "in the doldrums" due to an overhang of prompt vessels, brokers said today Wide spill liability upheld BUNKER purchases using third parties do not alleviate spill responsibility for bunker services or vessel owners, a US court has affirmed Asia/Europe box fall seen RATES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes are approaching lows of the 2009 recession, brokers said today CSAV rebuts sale talk CHILEAN liner CSAV is insisting it seeks a strategic partner for its box business, not a wholesale buyer China recyclers gain on South Asian rivals CHINESE breakers raised their prices last week, narrowing the gap with their South Asian rivals by about $70 per ldt Thai buyer seen for bulkers THAILAND'S Precious Shipping is said to be negotiating the purchase of two STX Pan Ocean Handysize bulkers placed on the market last month Rieber credit facility extended for 2 years CG RIEBER Shipping of Norway said today Swedish commercial bank Handelsbanken has agreed to extend its 250M kroner ($42.7M) credit facility FreeSeas unveils debt plan NASDAQ-listed drybulk operator FreeSeas has conceded that more vessel sales could be required to meet pending debt obligations CMA CGM crew rescues 11 CMA CGM said today one of its box ship crews has rescued 11 mariners whose vessel began sinking off southern India China targets doubled sales of BBF by 2015 CHINA was reported today to plan a doubling of sales of tax-free ship fuel by 2015 Hartmann turns heat up in AHTS dispute GERMAN shipowner Hartmann has toughened its stance on US investor III to I Maritime Partners Cayman in a payments dispute SeaFrance deal reported UNDER an agreement to be signed later today, the Dover/Calais ferry operator SeaFrance is unlikely to resume sailings until at least 12 December Migrants sought in sinking SEARCHERS are looking today for up to 20 migrants missing since a fatal sinking off Italy Gazprom gains edge in Belarus gas deal GAZPROM has agreed to a gas deal that results in a 45% discount for Belarus - and gives the Russian group a price edge over the LNG carrier sector Vessel count kills off VLCC rate spike THE RISE in vessels available for loading in the Persian Gulf and slow pace of fixing them has ended a recent jump in VLCC spot rates, analysts said today

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Diesel Prices Fall 4.6 Cents, Dip Below $4 Mark Diesel prices across the United States dropped 4.6 cents in the week ending Nov. 28, dipping below the $4 a... West Coast Ports Prepare for Occupy Shutdown Attempt West Coast ports are meeting with law enforcement agencies in their regions to ensure that demonstrations planned for Dec. 12... DOT Reimburses States $215 Million for Disaster Repair Thirty-four states and three territories will receive $215 million in federal reimbursement for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by... India Receives Largest-Ever Container Ship The largest container ship ever to call Indian shores arrived last week at the Port of Mundra, a deepwater cargo... International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers... Aramex Expands in China through Joint Venture Aramex is expanding its presence in China by creating a joint venture with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co., as the... Japanese LNG Terminal Opens after Disasters The only Japanese liquefied natural gas import terminal impacted by the March earthquake and tsunami is set to reopen on...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk withdraws Icon service Maersk Line intends to merge its Icon service between northern Europe and the Middle East/Sri Lanka/India with other services in February. The Icon service deploys ... Zim Line still seeing red Zim Line remained in serious financial difficulty in Q3 11, losing another USD66 million on the bottom line, on top of the USD68 million lost in Q2 11 and the USD104 ... COP-17: Zuma urges action Opening the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] 17th Conference of Parties [COP - 17] in Durban, South Africa today, President Jacob ... Transpac rates slide - but Black Friday offers some hope Freight rates on the transpacific are continuing their downwards march - and market consensus is that the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) won't be able ... CSAV sinks further into the red [correction] CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340.326 million, compared to a net loss of USD332.778 million in the ... Thai factory output sinks in floods Thailand's factory output slumped by almost 36% in October - the consequence of the country's worst floods for 50-years, which left more than 600 people dead and ... Irish box trade down 5% The Republic of Ireland's trade continued to decline in the third quarter of the year according to the latest figures compiled by the Irish Maritime Development ... Liners take up the Dragon challenge With 2011 having proved a financial disaster for container liner operators - spiked by chronic over capacity and economic debt-induced downturns - ocean carriers ... Black Friday comes good for US retailers According to a US National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, released on Sunday, the 2011 so-called Black Friday weekend saw a footfall of 226 million shoppers - ...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Tanker Pacific tipped as buyer Lion City operator coughs up $56m to pick up Japanese product pair as previous deal hits the bricks, brokers claim. Hartmann under fire German giant's offshore division under attack amid allegations of unprofitable operations and 'management inadequacies'. NewLead tanker seized in US Greek owner says Thanksgiving holiday delay is to blame in battle over unpaid wages. Le Havre gets face lift French Atlantic port to get new container terminal under joint-venture project. Greece green-lights guards Security ministry drafting law to allow armed personnel on board one of the world's biggest fleets. Free Spirit P&O newbuilding nearing delivery at STX in Finland breaks moorings in storm. STE looking good Recent contract wins put Singapore-listed shipbuilder in a strong position to navigate choppy waters, analyst says. Cosco cashes in shares Chinese shipowner sells off a stake in an asset management business to ICBC. HSH loss grows German bank's nine-month net figure hit by compensation to shareholders, but pre-tax profit grows. Turkey drops hint on Cyprus Softening of Ankara's stance on Cyprus port ban could open door to trade. 101 reasons to be scrappy Broker pinpoints huge number of tankers which are now priced at demolition levels. Mermaid cuts loss Singapore-listed offshore owner credits subsea growth for chopping its full year deficit. Baltiysky appeals payment USC-controlled Russian shipyard taking court action to avoid $1.5m debt settlement with Sberbank. GC Rieber keeps its credit Offshore operator puts legs on bank loan with a two-year extension on the facility.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk's $150 million IT deal with HP, outsources staff Maersk to suspend India-Europe loop Maersk Line said it will suspend its ICON service between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe from early February, and will link the region to Europe via Colombo calls by the AE7 and AE1, two of its existing Asia-Europe "daily" loops. CTSA adjust currency fee CSAV losses mount, denies sale Maersk raising Asia export rates Zim loss widens in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Fujairah opens week with gains Bunker prices fall in South Africa on Monday. Piraeus busy as port bucks firming market trend European markets generally firming in line with strong crude. Pakistan supplier to expand its barge fleet Ocean Bunkers says it is in the process of adding two barges. Interferry: 2015 sulphur limit is 'mission impossible' European Commission's proposed 'toolbox' to assist operators 'is completely empty' says Roos. Scrubber retrofits suitable for around 40% of ferries Scrubber feasibility study conducted among six Interferry members operating in north European ECAs. Scrubbing works but 'no miracle cure' Shipping CEO confirms effectiveness of scrubber but warns it will not be suitable for all ships to meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit. Carnival reports progress on ECA compliance tool Emissions calculator for equivalence methodology based on sulphur averaging shows 'encouraging results' for cruise line itineraries. UK Green leader voices support for tax on bunker fuels Funds can 'help poorer countries mitigate the effects of climate change', says Caroline Lucas. Week starts with bunker prices rising across Asian ports Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday. High bunker prices lift Zim's operating expenses Posts net losses for the third quarter of 2011. BC Ferries's fuel surcharge questioned Plans to increase fuel surcharge could be 'illegal', says a Canadian politician. Sinopec expanding operations in Shandong province Set to take delivery of 2,000 mt of bonded MGO and enlist 'several' barges at two ports. Brightoil appoints new executive director Per Wistoft Kristiansen has agreed to an intial term of three years, it says. Bankrupt tanker firm repays outstanding debt to bunker company Fratelli Cosulich to receive total of $1.53 million from Genmar. New sulphur cap 'not tough' for Singapore Around 90% of oil majors in Singapore 'already able to provide' 3.50% sulphur IFOs.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

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

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

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

OFFSHORE

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

PORTS

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%.

INSTITUTIONS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

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.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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.

SHIPPING

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.

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July

Beijing

Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

TRADE

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

ACCIDENTS

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.

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples

TRADE

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.

SHIPPING

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%

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%

SHIPPING

Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

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%)

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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%)

PORTS

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%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%

SHIPPING

South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.

Seoul

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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%)

SHIPYARDS

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.

TRADE

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

LOGISTICS

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

COMPANIES

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.

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

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%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

DEFENCE

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.

PORTS

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport

SHIPPING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%)

LOGISTICS

Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal

Cairo

PORTS

Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

COMPANIES

South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

PORTS

In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)

PORTS

In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

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

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

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses

Ancona

The expected duration of the works is four and a half months

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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.

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard

PORTS

The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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