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BRIEFS

July 6, 2012

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Port Tracker expects European container shipping growth to slow Drewry: Ocean carriers succeed in restoring rates to profitable levels Grand Alliance makes first call at Tacoma after quitting Port of Seattle Port overcapacity looms in China as harbour investment increases Test loading at Barcelona's new TERCAT Muelle Prat Terminal begins China expects to double trade with Chile to US$60 billion by 2015 US plant importers provided with DOA website to explain what's legal Transnet's Ngqura South African terminal ready for Liebherr cranes Dimerco claims to be first firm to achieve UKAS ISO28000 cert in Taiwan Chinese interior continues to attract international air freight operations Kunming Changshui Airport opens, hopes to move 2.3 million tonnes a year World's top 10 air cargo carriers, rated Digital Supply Chain

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JULY 5, 2012
Ban on milk imports from China extended by a year Textile exports could fall short of fiscal target APM Terminals Mumbai & other petitioners can levy earlier rates till next hearing Vasan expects Ennore-Manali road project to be ready by June 2013 Assocham survey stresses on need to cut RBI lending rates Foreign banks extending low-cost credit to exporters India can learn a lot from eurozone crisis, feels PM India, Mauritius panel to review DTAA Plans afoot to set up regulatory councils to check tea quality Exim Club, Vadodara elects office-bearers for 2012-13 France calls for EU carbon tariff on imported goods

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JULY 5, 2012
Euroshore International elects new chairman Darren Laguea from Gibraltar has become the new chairman of the association Euroshore International. The Belgian national Hylke Dirickx was elected as his deputy. Euroshore is an i... MSC Germany joining the SPC MSC Germany, the national liner agency of Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping line, is joining the associ... Dave Ebbrecht of KCS elected to Railinc board Dave Ebbrecht, executive vice-president of operations at rail service provider Kansas City Southern (KCS) and its US subsidiaries, was recently elected to the board of directors of... Fifth IL-76TD-90VD freighter joins Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fifth new IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The modernised 50 t capacity freighter performed its first commercial flig... LUG handles SAA Cargo in Munich The air cargo handler LUG has added South African Airways (SAA) Cargo to its Munich customer portfolio on 1 July. LUG is one of the most innov... BNSF investing in Oklahoma to maintain and improve rail capacity BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 92 million on maintenance and rail capacity imp... TFG Transfracht now fully integrated into Deutsche Bahn The transfer of all shares in TFG Transfracht, Europe's market leader in containerized seaport hinterland transportation services in Germany, to Deutsche Bahn has become legally va... USA: Schneider National Trucks and Commercial Fleet Financing strike a truck ownership deal In an effort to further help small business owners in the trucking and transport market, Commercial Fleet Financing (CFF) is working with Schneider National in the USA to provide a... Volvo Group opens new facilities in Peru The Volvo Group has opened a new base of operations in Lima (Peru). The USD 17 million, 56,500 sqm facilities serve as a hub for commercial vehicles. The Peruvian base will provide... 4,200 An Post posties deliver top notch service with Zetes track & trace An Post, Ireland's national postal operator and one of the country's largest employers, has completed a major project with Zetes to enhance its customer delivery service levels. Th...

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JULY 5, 2012
Rhode Island Fast Ferry christens new 150 passenger cat Gibbs & Cox wins $10.8 million Navy contract Kings Point welcomes Class of 2016 Fincantieri to build caissons for Costa Concordia salvage... MHI to develop dual fuel version of UEC two stroke Pacific Radiance opts for Wärtsilä power generation and... Jotun in milestone agreement with COSCO Container

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JULY 5, 2012
Interim agreement reached in Port of Portland labor dispute Schnitzer Steel releases third fiscal quarter numbers OOCL honored by agriculture group for customer service performance DOT taps Colonel James Helis to head Merchant Marine Academy Diana Shipping inks charter for dry bulk ship SALT LAKE CITY

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JULY 5, 2012
MR tanker orderbook growing dangerously Rise in orders sparks fears that recovery will be stifled by an upset in the balance between supply and demand Lockout threatens to halt Norway's oil production Escalating pension row could wipe 2m barrels from world market CMA CGM to bid on second box terminal at Abidjan French container giant offers up to $312.7m Marco Polo banks opt to foresake pools Five ships to leave Handytankers, Aframax International and Global Tanker after repossession Oil supplies hold firm despite Iran sanctions Tehran's loss is Riyadh's gain as Asia turns to Saudi crude Yildirim aims to become an international ports player Ambitions in the port sector can dovetail with group's other commercial ventures Gas carriers, the canal tolls for thee Liquefied natural gas carriers hope that tolls to transit the canal are not too high Double whammy hits VLCC spot market Refinery shutdown and Saudi companies' deal to merge tanker fleets undermine very large crude carriers Moves to solve the eurozone crisis threaten US recovery Key challenges include how Europe resolves its debt crisis and consumer nervousness So Germany is a problem too? The US is at direct risk from the crisis-hit eurozone's core, says the IMF Berlin Commerzbank crisis talks end in impasse Government and banks will meet shipowners to discuss ways to back ship finance Expenditure on LNG industry to hit $169bn over next five years Liquefaction projects to dominate expenditure Banks continue to push up ship finance pricing Consultant sees margins climbing 'month by month' and an increased queue of owners at the door of Chinese banks Diana Shipping bets on weak 2014 capesize market Greek owner charters out capesize on two-year contract for just $13,000 per day Shipowners face seafarer lawsuits after landmark case against Maersk Ex-chief officer wins large pay-out after long hours lead to ill-health and early retirement Belfast's record volumes lift profits Northern Ireland's largest port posts 2010-2011 results showing 14% rise in freight vehicles and a 7% rise in throughput to 17.6m tonnes High supramax rates baffle brokers Charterers may choose cheaper bulkers if earnings strength continues US dockers' wage talks to resume on July 18 ILA reports 'encouraging' developments in high-stakes negotiations Shareholder class-action lawsuits target General Maritime bosses New York complaint accuses Georgiopoulos, Tavlarios and Pribor of fraud Factions split IMO polar code talks Divisions over detail threaten March draft proposal deadline Security industry wants to train navies PMSCs argue they could assist overstretched international naval forces Yangzijiang yard makes way for malls Shipbuilder takes $113m pay-off as Jiangyin authorities plan waterfront properties Asian shipowners lobby against Panama Canal toll increase ASF says short notice for higher charges adds to shipping industry's woes Flurry of sales as Greek bargain hunters buy four capesizes in a week Just 10 reported sales in first-half 2012 Cargo outlook remains 'critical' for China shipowners Shanghai shipping prosperity index will decline in third quarter Wait a minute Euphoria seems misplaced over fortunes of Asian boxlines MSC halts northern Europe-Asia and Middle East box bookings Container operator says it has no eastbound slots to spare on its ships Maersk Drilling to pump up to $8bn into building seven new platforms Chief executive Hemmingson looks beyond current dip in oil price Passenger Shipping Association appoints P&O manager chairman Johnson takes the helm as cruise operators face turbulent times US court grants Sanko temporary stay against creditors Bankrupt owner says the decision gives it 'necessary breathing room' to plan

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JULY 5, 2012
SINOPEC plans oil port SINOPEC plans to build an oil port at Lianyungang with draught and facilities for tankers up to 300,000dwt, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sulphur proposal hailed FRENCH owners have welcomed an ECSA proposal to exempt some vessels and shipping routes from stricter marine fuel sulphur limits until 2020 Buying into Russian grain A PRIVATE Russian agribusiness group said it has sold a 10% shareholding to Mitsui & Co, giving that Japanese group preferential trading rights Iran/China oil cargoes stall A DISPUTE between National Iranian Tanker and China's SINOPEC over freight costs has delayed delivery of 12M barrels of Iranian crude, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Older ships seen as Arctic safety hazards OLDER ships pose the most dangers on polar routes, a shipping conference was told today at the London headquarters of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects Gunvor aids Congo inquiry GUNVOR, the influential Russian oil trader based in Geneva, has confirmed its co-operation with a criminal investigation by federal Swiss police and prosecutors ICTSI acquires all of Indonesian port facility PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI confirmed to Fairplay today it now fully owns a port facility in Indonesia's Tanjung Priok Sanko granted US Chapter 15 protection SANKO Steamship, which filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on 2 July, said today it has received Chapter 15 relief in the US CMA CGM bidding for Abidjan terminal CMA CGM has joined the bidding for building and managing a second box terminal at Abidjan in Ivory Coast Yangzijiang shares surge SHARES of Singapore-listed Yangzijiang closed higher today after the Chinese builder said it would receive a payout for relocating its yard in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province NOL lays off 500 workers SINGAPORE'S NOL has laid off about 500 workers globally, as it restructures to improve earnings, Fairplay was told today Stena confirms orderbook boost SWEDEN'S Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime said they have ordered four MR-class chemical/products tankers at Chinese builder Guangzhou Shipyard International Australian wheat exports seen imperiled AUSTRALIA's wheat exports might drop almost 10% year on year to 20.5M tonnes in 2012-13 because of dry weather, the US Department of Agriculture has warned Drybulk knock-on from Panama feared THE PANAMA Canal's expansion will cut tonne-mile demand for drybulk shipping once it is completed in 2014, a shipbroker warned today

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JULY 5, 2012
US Major Railroads See Intermodal Volume Rise 7 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 30 rose 7 percent year-over-year and 3 percent compared... Class 8 Truck Orders Stall in 'Soft Patch' Heavy duty truck orders were soft in June, as motor carriers concerned by rising truck prices, tight financing and a... Long Beach Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal... DP World Sells Australia Terminal Stake for $138 Million DP World Australia said it received $138 million from the sale of its 60 percent shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal... Slow Economy Not Hindering Transport Acquisitions Trucking operator Saia didn't have to look far for a logistics company to buy - Robart Transportation was only about... US Files WTO Complaint Against Chinese Auto Duties The United States on Thursday filed a trade complaint with the World Trade Organization challenging Chinese duties placed on more... Asia-Europe Rates Rebound After Eight Weeks of Declines After eight straight weeks of declines, average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade jumped by 13.1 percent on July... ODFL Expands in California, Florida Trucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its less-than-truckload network, opening new terminals in Southern California and Florida. ODFL... CMA CGM in Consortium Planning Abidjan Container Terminal Bid French ocean carrier CMA CGM said it is a member of a consortium that plans to bid and invest between... Indian Court Stays Decision on Rate Cut at Nehru Terminals An Indian High Court of Appeals temporarily set aside tariff reductions ordered by port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Continue Slowdowns by Brazilian customs offices continue to delay shipments at seaports and airports. Customs officers last month announced plans... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for First Time in Three Weeks Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 6.7 percent this week, in the first drop since carriers... Panalpina Opens Four Global Logistics Centers Panalpina, the global freight forwarding and logistics group, has opened four new logistics competence centers around the world, supported by... Hapag-Lloyd Extends Europe-Asia Peak Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd said it plans to extend a $250 per 20-foot container peak-season surcharge imposed May 1 on Europe-Asia trades through... T.S. Lines Joins China-India Express Service Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines is joining the China-India Express (CIX) service operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine, effective this month....

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JULY 5, 2012
Interest in Abidjan terminal grows Interest in the bidding for the second container terminal in the port of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, appears to be growing if local reports are anything to go by, with ... It is all about confidence There is nothing more intriguing than hearing the views from those at the sharp end of an industry on how they see the future. The quarterly Shipping Confidence ... Norbert Dentressangle gets further into forwarding Norbert Dentressangle has agreed to take over the freight forwarding activities of the Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Group following a share purchase agreement ... TCB gears up for tougher competition Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has taken delivery of six new straddle carriers from Terex in order to improve operational efficiency. The equipment can stack ... Warning signs for US economy A key barometer of the US economy the Institute for Supply Management Index plunged dramatically in June to register 49.7 - the first time that the index has fallen ... Ngqura's upgrades continue Durban (South Africa)-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is to commission two new super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes at its Ngqura Container Terminal ... ICTSI 'ramps up' handling capacity at MICT Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has commissioned a sixth berth at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) ... MSC acquires stake in Crossrail MSC has acquired a 10% stake in Switzerland-based Crossrail, one of Europe's few remaining independent railway companies. The move forms part of a long investment ... DP World sells Adelaide terminal DP World has sold its 60% shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal to its partner Flinders Ports. The latter now has full control of the facility, which was ... Gefco to take over majority of GM logistics in Europe General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen have reached a long-term, exclusive agreement to transfer the majority of GM's logistics business in Europe to Gefco in 2013. ...

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JULY 5, 2012
'BLT not Eitzen' Stolt-Nielsen has played down its interest in taking over the fleet of struggling compatriot Eitzen Chemical. Crewman dies on tanker Penn backs under fire Baltex Baltic Exchange chief executive Jeremy Penn has rallied to the defence of the organisation's online trading platform Baltex following heated criticism at today's annual shareholder's meeting. Don't rescue me! Diana takes another hit Diana Shipping has inked its second period charter of the week at a huge paycut. Sanko: "We will survive" Hisashi Asafuji, newly appointed president of Sanko Steamship, is promising he will rebuild the company after putting it into court receivership but is warning owners he wants to renegotiate contracts and axe its most costly charters to save the company. Chinese yard fails to recover Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Guoyu has failed in a bid to get summary judgment against Emporiki Bank over a payment guarantee on a supramax newbuilding. Saade plots $300m splash CMA-CGM is ready to take part in a $300m container terminal project in the Ivory Coast, according to Rodolphe Saade. Greek in cape press Dynacom has expanded its presence in the depressed capesize market after completing the purchase of a former Deiulemar newbuilding, brokers say. OCBC praises NOL efforts A combination of higher freight rates, lower bunker prices and tough cost cutting measures should spell a turnaround in fortunes for Neptune Orient Lines, an analyst has said. Cargoship lost off India A Maldivian vessel has been arrested after a towing operation led to another cargoship sinking off India. Dockwise into the 90s Dockwise has tightened its grip on Faristar after grabbing another batch of shares in its rival. DFDS clicks into gear Boson no help for bulk There are lots of Higgs bosons around but the discovery that is making headlines around the world appears to offer no short term solution to the crisis in dry bulk shipping. Windfall proves costly Win win for Yuanlin Relocation of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's Jiangsu yard has played into the hands of the Singapore-listed company, analysts say. Sanko to defend assets Bankrupt Japanese shipowner Sanko Steamship has vowed to take whatever legal action necessary to protect its assets from creditors worldwide. Stolt strong in second Stolt-Nielsen's second quarter results have stacked up well against market expectations. Traf boosts LPG presence Trafigura has expanded its presence in Africa's LPG business with the acquisition of a terminal in Senegal. Pallas wins charter cash Japan eyes Iran bookings Japanese shipowners are expected to charter out two VLCCs to lift Iranian crude in late July, the first bookings since EU sanctions created a P&I headache. NOL completes cutbacks Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) says it has completed the organisational restructuring plan unveiled in May. Ultrabulk orders ECO ship Ultrabulk is the latest shipowner to join the ECO-design bulker newbuilding bandwagon with orders for up to two ships. Maersk seals Statoil gig Maersk Drilling has secured a potential three-year charter from Statoil for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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JULY 5, 2012
FedEx finalizes Rapidão Cometa buy The Memphis, Tenn.-based company said this is the latest step in an overall strategy for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It first announced the intent for acquire Rapidão Cometa at the end of May. Celadon buys Hinder Transport assets Ex-Commerce secretary not charged in auto accidents John Bryson has been absolved of any wrong doing in a series of odd hit-and-run accidents last month in Southern California that led to his resignation, according to multiple news accounts. FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications Africom builds logistics services for Africa Transcom contracts worth $6 billion Export.gov Website to get facelift The U.S. Commerce Department portal, loaded with news, advice, tutorials and information about programs across the federal government, is designed to help companies get started exporting or expand their activity. Hapag-Lloyd seeks increased Asia-Europe revenue Toll sells refrigerated truck business Panalpina opens 4 best practices centers U.S. fleet laments transportation bill provision U.S.-flag shipping advocates are expressing alarm over a provision in the surface transportation bill passed by Congress last week that they say could result in a third less food aid cargo being transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

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JULY 5, 2012
Bunker prices climbing in Middle East and Africa Price trends mixed in Durban. European markets firming on Thursday Quiet market in Hamburg. ExxonMobil introduces 'variable-sulphur cylinder oil' Mobilgard 560 VS can 'enhance operational performance'. Emulsion-fuel producer forges new business link Quadrise hopes to leverage Nexidea's position as an adviser to refiners in Central and South America. Julian Macqueen joins Petromedia 'His extensive experience in reporting on the Maritime Sector will prove invaluable,' says Petromedia CEO. Iran discusses nuclear-powered merchant ships Legislators call for merchant fleet that 'would not need to bunker in foreign ports'. Fuel oil stocks in Singapore hit two-year high Rising July market attracts more fuel oil cargoes. Bunker prices make gains in Asian ports No problems with avails. Chinese coastal fleet seeks international business Vessels could have 'massive impact on the international freight market'. Ultrabulk marks first 'eco-ship' order Danish owner chalks up first eco-ship order. Malaysian 'bunker island' project seeks 30 year tax break Asia Petroleum Hub has rights to construct and operate bunkering facility on island off Johor. Widening price differentials hit Chinese bunker sales Sinopec Zhoushan saw bunker sales fall 7% in June. Pertamina plans $1.5 billion upgrade for Borneo refinery Balikpapan refinery produces a variety of petroleum products including marine gas oil. Bunkers Gibraltar charters bunker tanker from Swedish firm M/T Pallas Glory is 3,350 dwt.

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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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