BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 4, 2012

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Slack demand induces G6 Alliance drop plans to start Asia-Europe Loop 2 Oman's Port of Salalah hits 30 million TEU mark with arrival of G6 service Hutchison earmarks US$100 million to expand Jakarta terminal Kerry Logistics acquires, rebrands Taiwan's Trust Speed Medicine Logistics Fitch upholds Port of Los Angeles' AA rating despite cargo leakage fears South Carolina wins CKYH Alliance calls to Charleston for new Asia service Aqaba Container Terminal: 'ACT smartest, safest way for Iraq containers' Russia's TransContainer first quarter profit up 150pc to US$43.79 million NY-NJ Port Authority offers real time indicator of transport sector Korea Air suffers US$2.55 billion operating loss despite 5.9pc sales boost UPS cargo pilots ask court for same FAA rest rights as passenger pilots TNT Express profits fall 34pc in Europe as Asia and Brazil make gains

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MAY 3, 2012
Ashte Logistics completes 3 successful years DB SCHENKER to transport German team's sports equipment to London Olympics Abandonment of Dabhol unloading work sparks jinx fears Dhamra Port sets all-India discharge record of 98,119 tonnes in 24 hours PLL & GPL sign term sheet for developing LNG terminal at Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year Higher freight rates fail to dampen Rlys Govt gives nod for casein exports Impose high duties to regulate agri exports: Fieo Report on sugar decontrol to be in place by July: PMEAC KMSDWA formed

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MAY 3, 2012
Air Canada to launch direct flights from Dublin to Toronto Air Canada will resume its direct Dublin (Ireland) to Toronto again on 8 June to meet increased passenger traffic and seasonal demands. Commenting on behalf of IAM, cargo sales age... Union Pacific Railroad investing USD 4 million in Colorado infrastructure upgrades The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing the state of Colorado's transportation infrastructure by investing USD 4 million in the rail line that runs between... First quarter gains soften Asian cargo dip for Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Schiphol' reported that its Q1/2012 total cargo throughput held up well, to end 3% below 2011 at 358,220 t, despite continuing shortfalls in its top two markets o... HHLA and DB restructure intermodal shareholdings The German service providers Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) are rearranging the shareholdings in their companies which provide railbound container tr... Japanese trucking industry spearheaded Tsunami relief efforts Addressing the IRU Goods Transport Council, Shuji Fukumoto, the secretary general of the Japan Trucking Association (JTA), portrayed the vital role played by trucks after the devas... German Olympic Sports Confederation names DB Schenker as official team partner for London At the presentation of the official uniforms for the German teams at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics' Summer Games in London, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) honour... Norbert Dentressangle faring well The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle has announced revenues of EUR 957 million in Q1/2012, a 28% increase compared to EUR 750 million in the same period... Ceva launches Iberian control tower in Spain Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has officially opened its control tower in Alcobendas, near Madrid (Spain). The control tower is an innovative and... US-based Atlas expanding fleet The US road haulage company Atlas has launched its new shuttle fleet and plans to fill more than 100 driving jobs by June 2012. The haulier is offering sign-on bonuses and several ... Iata appoints regional vice-president for Mena region The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Hussein Dabbas as regional vice-president for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), with effect from 1 June. Dab... CMA CGM's reaction to situation in Egypt The French container shipping company CMA CGM is following events in Egypt with great concern. The carrier has set up an emergency and communication response team to check the situ... City of Hamburg names Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board chairman On 2 May, the mayor of the city of Hamburg (Germany) announced that Juergen Weber, the long-standing supervisory-board chairman of the airline Deutsche Lufthansa, was appointed cha... Technical problems cause interruptions at port of Hamburg The German port service provider HHLA reported that there was a prolonged and more serious technical problem in the automatic truck handling sector at its Container Terminal Burcha... New president elected for Germany's railway industry association The steering committee of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) elected Michael Clausecker as its new president on 25 April. He succeeded Dr Klaus Baur, who has retired. Cl...

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MAY 3, 2012
MAN Diesel & Turbo gives workhorse a make-over Max Sparre to retire as VP and GM at Bollinger Texas City after... Sanco Shipping declares option for second seismic vessel from... Lamprell books $227 million jack-up contract Genmar set to emerge from bankruptcy Port of LA to reward shipowners who cut emissions Hornbeck Offshore reports first quarter results Alu Marine Shipyard delivers pilot boat to Seine pilots Braemar Technical Services names Graeme Temple Far East Regional...

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MAY 3, 2012
Corps holding Seattle meeting to discuss Elliott Bay Seawall plans Port of Seattle slates events to celebrate marina anniversary Federal Maritime Commission boss presents Earth Day honor to Nike Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates US maiden voyage call of K. NEPTUNE Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meeting

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MAY 3, 2012
Seafarers cynical about management safety pledges Study reveals gap between rhetoric and reality In their own words Seafarers react to company claims No end in sight for the great shipping recession Continuing financial crisis means short-term prospects remain bleak US seaborne crude oil demand continues to slide The economy is struggling, unemployment is rising and drivers are switching to economical small cars US turns up the heat on thermal coal exports Boost for bulkers as cheap domestic natural gas frees coal cargoes for sale overseas Australia pushes forward with LNG export programme Woodside's production start at Pluto and gaining investment in Browse heralds progress for Australian LNG Japan leads secondhand sales of modern vessels Average age of Greek ships sold for further trading is more than double the Japanese average of 10 years Asian charterers snap up VLCCs for Atlantic loadings Busy spot market fixes more than 10 tankers Germany presses Italy to conclude Costa Concordia investigation Exclusive interview: Minister to tackle 'political issue' of cruise safety Allure of US Gulf product trade tips region into 'severe' oversupply US Gulf-Europe backhaul trade sees earnings slide as competition among ships intensifies Deiulemar Compagnia declared bankrupt Judge rejects Italian shipowner's restructuring plan James Fisher chairman Tim Harris to retire Rice to take helm at maritime services group in July Diana Shipping sees profits shrink Dip in time charter rates drives net profit down by two-fifths Evergreen newbuildings face financing glitch Order expected to proceed despite purchase option doubts Hannover Re to pay out $118m for Costa Concordia casualty Reinsurer faces its 'biggest marine loss' ever Handymax trio sale deepens Scorpio Tankers' loss Company eyes 'modern, high-quality' product tankers India releases Enrica Lexie Aframax tanker impounded in Kerala after fatal shooting Hamburg shipping firms eye cheap acquisitions Marenave and HCI Hammonia look to new opportunities Mermaid Maritime wins $14m contracts to provide subsea services TTA subsidiary makes inroads into Middle East Gifted Greeks Country's owners should be grateful that their favourable tax regime endures Falklands delegation to visit 'oil and gas city' Aberdeen Islanders hope to build energy sector expertise with Scottish visit Balancing act Only by managing capacity very carefully will carriers have any chance of making sure that recent price rises stick Ningbo's box and cargo volumes rise China's second-largest port complex continues rapid expansion FSL Trust secures second Petrobras charter Three-year deal signed at $14,000 per day Taiwan Navigation improves quarterly profit Revenues grow 43% year on year Quarter of offshore staff are unhappy at work Poll shows that industry must invest in training and nurturing staff CSCL gives up on options to buy four boxships Decision not to add 10,000 teu vessels to fleet follows heavy losses Anchorage emerges as 32% shareholder in DHT Rights issue elicits only 58% interest in tanker company Cosco Singapore to build $200m submersible Cotemar order to be delivered in 2014 UK signs up to Singapore-based ReCAAP Move reflects 'strong interest in the regional maritime economy'

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MAY 3, 2012
US 'preventing piracy convention' THE US government is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda," believes Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc, which manages the Marshall Islands Ship Register Scorpio trumps forecasts NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today reported much lower losses than expected as refinery closures caused a shift in trade patterns China, Japan deeply cut Iran oil imports IMPORTS of Iranian crude to China fell by 54.1% in March from a year earlier, while such imports to Japan dropped by 63-64% in April, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Navios prices offering ANGELIKI Frangou-led drybulk owner Navios Partners today priced its follow-on sale of 4M common units at a better-than-average discount GPPL profits plummet APM TERMINALS-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port said today year-on-year net profits dropped 48% from the first quarter last year Germany's HCI Hammonia falls to losses LISTED German box shipowner HCI Hammonia Shipping's net results for the last financial year fell €5M ($6.58M) from the previous year's profits Finance reformation seen SHIPPING financing is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades as sector stakeholders seek new approaches, according to a new study published today Brake braces for steel surge GERMANY'S port of Brake is bracing for a surge in export steel with today's inauguration of a terminal expansion Box sector credibility lags SECRECY is harming the box sector's credibility to the public, according to a frank new report from Maersk Line FSL, Petrobras close charter deal SINGAPORE'S First Ship Lease Trust said today its MR products tanker FSL Hamburg has been chartered to oil company Petrobras for $14,000 per day for three years India importers to cut Iran oil by 15% INDIA'S top two importers of crude from Iran reportedly plan to cut these cargoes at least 15% this financial year JV to operate Sydney Ferries THE NEW South Wales government today said a new JV has been awarded the right to operate Sydney Ferries US coal buoys Panamaxes RISING US coal exports are helping to strengthened Panamax bulkers, with rates recovering from a May Day blip earlier this week VLCCs set mark - but gain little VLCC fixing has hit a record high, with more than two dozen ships fixed yesterda Agribusiness boost seen for Noble SINGAPORE-listed commodity trader and shipowner Noble was forecasted posting $112M in profits when it announces its 1Q12 result on 10 May, CIMB Securities said today

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MAY 3, 2012
Army Corps OKs Jacksonville's 'Mile Point' Project The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on its Chief of Engineer's Report on the Jacksonville Harbor Navigational Study,... Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 5.5 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 28 jumped 5.5 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from the previous... Proxy Advisory Firm Endorses Activist Investor Slate, Castigates CP A proxy advisory services firm castigated Canadian Pacific for "an enduring failure of board leadership" in its endorsement of the... LA Port Adopts Clean-Air Program for Ships The Port of Los Angeles on Thursday adopted a clean-air program for vessels that is projected to significantly reduce harmful... Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Jump Average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade spiked 19 percent on May 3, an increase of $629 per 40-foot... Tighter Vehicle Efficiency Rules Would Cut $57 Billion From HTF Proposed federal rules that would tighten fuel economy standards for cars, trucks and SUVs would strip the Highway Trust Fund... YRC Worldwide Narrows Loss to $48.8 Million Troubled trucking giant YRC Worldwide narrowed its first quarter operating loss from a year ago while expanding revenue on an... Roadrunner Transportation Revenue Races to $237 Million Roadrunner Transportation Systems increased its profit 70.5 percent in the first quarter to $7.9 million as revenue rose 38.2 percent... APL Sets Congestion Fee at Aden Port Singapore-based container carrier APL imposed a port congestion surcharge on all shipments from Asia and the Middle East to Aden,... Drayage Strike Continues at Port Klang, Malaysia A strike by truck drivers at Malaysia's key gateway of Port Klang continued Thursday, preventing drayage movement of containers in... Kuehne + Nagel Opens LCL Hub in Shanghai Kuehne+ Nagel has opened a new less-than-containerload gateway in Shanghai. The Swiss forwarder said it is offering 28 fixed-day,... Investors Positive on G6 Decision Not to Add Loop Asian investors reacted positively Thursday to the news that the G6 Alliance will not reinstate one of its seven Asia-Europe...

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MAY 3, 2012
Pirates going down: three years later Kenyan magistrates have found 11 Somali pirates that were caught-in-the-act and apprehended by a warship operating under the command of the EU Naval Force in May ... ZIM seeks another postponement of ULCS newbuilds Market intelligence reports suggest that Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Line is endeavouring to further defer the receiving of a series of eight 12,550TEU containerships, ... Taiwan's trio sink into deeper net losses for Q1 Taiwan's top three carriers are feeling more financial pain as their Q1 12 results reveal larger losses. While Evergreen's revenue of USD133 million represented ... DP World 'expands and greens' its Melbourne operations The phasing in of a series of new straddle carriers which feature dual diesel electric propulsion systems and enhanced container-handling abilities will reduce ... BTI clarifies ocean carrier dilemma BoxTradeIntelligence's latest report on tradelane profitability clarifies that ocean carriers' bottom line financial result from Asia to Europe in Q1 12 was still ... Salalah suffers 2011 shortfall The port of Salalah, Oman, suffered its second successive year of declining container traffic in 2011 with the 3.2 million TEU handled down just over 8% on 2010's ... Eurozone jobless growth threatens peak season There are now more than 17 million eurozone citizens looking for a job, with even the hitherto stronger states such as Germany beginning to fall into an austerity-driven ... Aden shutdown Container-handling activity at the Yemen port of Aden is at a standstill and reportedly has been so for more than a week as unions stand-out for a pay claim and ...

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MAY 3, 2012
DSX quest continues CEO says Diana Shipping is ready to tap cash reserves following profitable first quarter as it prepares to pounce on bulkers Genmar nears final chapter Judge prepares to unshackle Peter Georgiopoulos-led owner from chains of Chapter 11 as it lines up sale of ageing tanker. Deiulemar Compagnia flatlines Ailing Italian operator declared bankrupt after losing intense battle to relieve pressure linked to $1.12bn debt load Navios closes in on war chest JP Morgan says owner will have the fuel to fund raid on five capes or eight panamaxes when dust settles on $70m offering. Courage exits cape arena Asian bulker owner says cash from demolition deal will aid future campaign to add tonnage to dwindling dry arsenal. Al Qaeda cruiseship alert Documents found on terror suspect reveal organisation's plans to target passenger vessels. Atlantico Sul in big loss Brazilian shipbuilder's 2011 deficit outstrips revenue despite 29-ship orderbook. HHI feels margin pain Korean shipbuilder's first quarter earnings weighed down by less orders for high value ships. Eyal Ofer: banks powerless Zodiac chief rules out more bankruptcies in "dark and terrible period" because lenders can't afford to sell off ships cheaply. Scorpio takes a hit Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner hit by a loss after offloading tanker trio. Thomson in the mire Passengers sue after "holiday from hell" on UK cruiseship, including allegations of faeces in kids' pool. One more for Petrobras Singapore-listed owner bags three-year deal for FSL Hamburg with Brazilian company. Aeolos in supreme court win Judges find in favour of owner of Greek VLCC overturning charter ruling for Petrobras. Fire erupts in bulker hold Canadian firefighters take two hours to extinguish blaze on Algoma Discovery at Hamilton. TMM hit by stronger peso Currency swings against US-listed diversified owner in the first quarter. Aker Phil's tanker hope US shipbuilder says buyers' interest increasing for products carriers it is building on spec. Nordlake leaves India German boxship heading for Singapore after 15-month detention following warship collision.

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MAY 3, 2012
Panalpina, RedPrairie enter partnership Brooks to retire from AA Cargo NS starts building Charlotte intermodal hub China Shipping passes on ship option Hyundai, 'K' Line, NYK, and PIL leave MOL's CSW Study: Many midsized firms risk export violations OECD says freight volumes could quadruple by 2050 Solar industry forms global trade group Kenco, Hermes offer retail logistics service Diana earnings lifted by expanded fleet

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MAY 3, 2012
GL releases new requirements for scrubbers Updates to its rules include addressing system layout, safety concept, materials, and handling of noxious process substances. Losses in key north European ports Reports say most Rotterdam suppliers fully booked till May 8. Prices fall in Fujairah NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. Share of fuels exceeding 3.50% sulphur limit slightly up Latest sulphur update from DNVPS shows 2.7% of commercial HSFO samples it tested may be non-compliant with MARPOL Annex VI. New trader joins Dan-Bunkering's head office Yong Geng will be a part of the Chinese team. Singapore fuel oil stocks stable Demand remained steady amid heavy arbitrage arrivals during the week ended May 2, 2012. Bunker prices falling in key Asian ports Markets soften in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan. Vopak LNG in feasibility study for LNG terminal at Estonia Study will include prospects for LNG bunkering. Noble Group establishes bunker subsidiaries Bunker units formed in Panama and Rotterdam in line with the group's expansion strategy. WFS shares fall on 'weaker-than-expected' Q1 revenues Shares fall as much as 12% on Wednesday even as the company reported generally higher Q1 results. China fuel oil stocks up 3% on week Fuel oil volume in China amounted to 3.1 million mt in the week ending May 2. Governments should adopt 'common road map' on emissions Different emission limits set by different geographical locations 'biggest challenge' faced by the shipping industry, says BIMCO.

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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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