BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 8, 2012

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Winter comes early with 400pc more containerships laid-up than last year Maersk group strategy pays off, getting rates back on track, says CEO Two Nigerian naval guards killed, four foreign workers taken by pirates EU lobby seeks European Commission to thwart 'unfair' China solar trade Kerry Logistics opens new freight offices in Myanmar and Sri Lanka Ten 'dry ports' of Tianjin see 11pc first half container volume growth Suifenhe checkpoint trade value to Russia increases 96pc in first half Logwin opens Fuzhou office as expansion in southern China continues Xiamen Airlines to spend US$3.5 billion to buy 40 Boeing 737-800s Global air freight capacity outpaces demand in June, says IATA report ANA back in black as profit rises 12.5pc to US$7.6 million, sales up 12pc Air France-KLM quarterly loss widens to US$76.8 million as cargo falls

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AUGUST 7, 2012
DB Schenker H1 profit & sales up Thaai Container Lines inaugurates corporate office in Chennai Flagging exports push dye units growth downhill Guar gum tops farm export list in 2011-12 JBS Academy students visit Port Pipavav Kandla Port called on to develop barge jetties, back-up area for coal handling FTAs mutually beneficial to India & trading partners: Siddharth Montek revises GDP growth to 6 pc in FY13 Fieo, BIMT launch Diploma in Foreign Trade

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Crowley's Harland testifies on USCG Arctic presence Excelerate Energy orders eight FSRUs from DSME Meyer Werft prepares to float out next Celebrity cruise ship Essberger signs 35 vessel broadband deal with Telemar Rand Logistics reports first quarter results Keppel firms up $4.1 billion order for Petrobras semis

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AUGUST 7, 2012
TOTE gains Coast Guard nod for Emissions Control Area waiver TSA reaches tentative deal with government employees union Port of Newport event to celebrate NOAA anniversary Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell overboard in Columbia Port of Camas-Washougal selling park passes, hunting/fishing licenses

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AUGUST 7, 2012
OSG share price surges in New York Thomas Coleman buys 100,000 shares for $582,000 Chinese steel output to fall this year Reduced steel production could hurt capesize market Stena Line's North Sea route grows but passenger numbers dip Ferry operator expects market to remain volatile to year-end Baltic Sea aframax spot market earnings drop below zero Further Primorsk maintenance hits rates and fuel cargoes are a risky alternative Port planning requires strategic approach Integrated ports policy essential to bring together issues relating to transport, environment and skills The art of patience Taiwan's box lines play the waiting game well IG antitrust probe misplaced and mistimed, says broker Investigation concludes that IG agreement does not need to change Eagle Ocean's fixed-premium P&I facility tops early predictions Steamship Mutual also reports small investment return Drewry highlights uneven growth in box equipment Price outlook stable for two years, says annual container census report Panamax dry bulk FFA volumes hit three-year weekly low Miserable physical market dampens derivatives trade Greeks maintain midsummer boxship appetite Numerous owners scouring the market for bargains, according to brokers MSC Flaminia is all at sea as shipmanagers plead for safe berth Boxship needs shelter so firefighters can determine the cause of the blaze Textainer and SeaCube enjoy record results Container lessors see second-quarter rises as customers avoid buying boxes Zhejiang Provincial Energy to seize control of Ningbo Marine Chinese cargo owner builds up shipping capacity Analysis: Willing, yes. Ready? No China's shipyards will struggle to fulfil the government's LNG transport goals Owners squeezed out of China's 60- vessel LNG carrier push Southeast Asian demand is a more attractive proposition for owners carrying LNG Quality counts Winning and delivering pose very different challenges for China's shipyards As certain as taxes Evergreen flags support for the red ensign and its fiscal regime Debt inches up at Nordic American despite steady dividend Work has commenced to extend maturity of $500m bank facility APMT steps closer to creating Moin box terminal As court rules against lawsuits, terminals operator stays on target for 2016 opening Coscol shipments up 27.5% on year in January-July Cosco's multipurpose vessel unit continues rapid expansion, despite industry downturn MSC charters out 13,000 teu newbuilding boxship to CMA CGM Alphaliner report suggests the line is struggling to deploy all of its largest vessels Indian ports seek approval to issue tax-free bonds JNPT, Mumbai and Ennore need private funding to increase capacity Indian government said to instruct owner to carry Iranian crude But Great Eastern insists it has yet to receive notification Safe Bulkers beats sector blues with higher profits Greece-based owner looks to new expansion MSC renews bunker surcharges Levy to hit up to $910 per teu as carrier seeks to recoup soaring fuel costs Sanko Mineral release is confirmed Arrested vessel handed over to charterer Western Bulk Carriers Evergreen to expand UK-flag fleet Taiwanese line to register four ships in Britain after securing tonnage tax assurances

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Fire engulfs US refinery CHEVRON today confirmed that a major refinery fire in northern California has been "contained", with a worker still being treated for minor injuries NAT trims losses NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today reported lower losses than expected and reaffirmed its commitment to its dividend Charters shield Safe Bulkers POLYS Hajioannou-chaired Safe Bulkers has navigated the difficult market with high charter coverage and credit access, earning analyst praise today Taken tug turns up A PIRATED Malaysian tug and barge have been found berthed at Gensan shipyard in the southern Philippines Sanko ship released in US SANKO Steamship has been granted the release of Supramax bulker Sanko Mineral from US arrest Oz miners snap up ships CAPESIZES finally are finally showing some life, as Australian miners have raised export activity NOL seen turning profits corner NOL PROFITS for 2Q2012 are expected "to improve", driven by higher freight rates and lower bunker costs, DBS Group Research said Speculation drives breaking rise MORE SHIPS were sold for demolition last week, but cash buyers and brokers warned that the trend is speculative amid fluctuating steel prices and an unstable rupee MR chartering slows but orderbook grows THE NUMBER of timecharter fixtures of at least one year for medium-range product tankers fell sharply last month, with spot rates courting operating expenses, brokers pointed out today Rush deals raise VLGC rates A LATE rush to cover LPG cargos for July's last week resulted in VLGC rates returning to a 2012 hig More box ships idled THE IDLED box fleet continued to nudge up in the second half of July, with more tonnage expected to be ejected out of liner services in coming weeks MPM profits surge 104% SINGAPORE's Marco Polo Marine said today profits for the third quarter ended 30 June climbed 104% year on year to S$8.9M ($7.2M), despite order cancellation and lower ship chartering revenues

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Expeditors' Profit Declines 12 Percent Forwarder and logistics provider Expeditors International of Washington reported a 12 percent decline in second quarter net profit as air... Study: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decline in Shipping The average carbon dioxide emissions in the global ocean transportation sector declined nearly 6 percent in 2011 compared to the... OCU-Management Talks Enter Second Week Contract negotiations between the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and waterfront employers have entered... Container Equipment Fleet Grew 8.5 Percent in 2011 The container equipment fleet grew more than expected last year even though new ship orders plunged in the second half... Diesel Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Week Diesel prices in the U.S. jumped up more than 5 cents for the second time in three weeks, a sign... Salvors Resume Work on MSC Flaminia Improved weather allowed firefighters to reboard the stricken container ship MSC Flaminia for the first time in a week to... Profit Slips 0.3 Percent at Kintetsu World Express Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express said its group net profit edged down 0.3 percent year-over-year to $30.42... Textainer Posts Second Quarter Profit Container lessor Textainer Group reported a 10.5 percent rise in adjusted net income in the second quarter as an expansion... APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Costa Rica Project APM Terminals said construction of a container terminal in Costa Rica will start on schedule in 2013 after a court... Sea Cube Income Jumps, Outpacing Revenue Growth Sea Cube's adjusted net income jumped 26 percent in the second quarter from a year ago to $13.3 million, outpacing...

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AUGUST 7, 2012
London 2012 Oranje base served by Hutton's Hoyer to buy additional gas tank containers Hamburg-based Hoyer, the specialist provider of bulk and tank container logistics services, is investing about EUR8(USD10 million) to buy several hundred additional ... Softship expands its North American operations Softship, a leading provider of software for the global liner shipping and maritime agency sectors has expanded its North American operations by opening a new office ... ILA contract talks move forward The issue of wages is likely to be discussed at the next US East Coast port labour contract negotiations, which are slated to take place later this month.A statement ... US Q2 intermodal volumes hit heights not seen since 2008 International rail growth accelerated during Q2 2012, posting its best quarterly result in a year and improving from Q1's 2.9% increase, according to the Intermodal ... SPA plans port upgrades The Saudi Ports Authority (SPA) has announced a new round of capital expenditure for the country's ports with Dammam, the largest container-handling complex on ... NB 'holding up well' in Europe: expanding into Indian market French transport and logistics group, Norbert Dentressangle [NB] said that it was 'holding up well in a flat economy' as it posted its interim results.Revenue growth ... MSC Flaminia: still looking for refuge

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Hajioannou says take it slow Excelerate returns to DSME Excelerate Energy has firmed up options to construct up to eight floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. SwissMarine keeps time SwissMarine has added another capesize bulker to its chartered fleet, it is claimed. Safe to strike Credit Suisse tips Polys Hajioannou-led owner to add to its newbuilding tally. Princess sued over dad's death Rongsheng on a run China Rongsheng Heavy Industries' shares gained some traction today to recover a little of the ground lost following news of an insider dealing probe involving its chairman Courage makes cape return Courage Marine has made a return to the capesize market and pocketed a couple of million dollars in the process. Greeks bin bulkers Greek owners were at the head of the line in scrapping ageing dry-cargo tonnage this week. Prosafe pockets $55m Prosafe has agreed to sell one of its accommodation jack-up rigs to a South East Asia buyer. NAT beats Q2 bets Nordic American Tankers has kept its dividend unchecked after turning in a smaller than expected loss in the second quarter. Hornbeck seeks funds Hornbeck Offshore Services is plotting a huge fundraiser a week after posting a drop in second quarter numbers. WW should buy new Wilh Wilhelmsen should follow its rivals into the newbuiliding arena given the favourable state of the car carrier market, a leading analyst says. Profits jump at SeaCube Joseph Kwok-led container leasing outfit sees numbers up as well as payout to investors. Sanko supramax free Sanko Steamship has welcomed the release of one of its bulkers detained in the US by a string of creditors. OCBC ups Marco Polo OCBC Investment Research has turned bullish on Marco Polo Marine after it posted "better-than-expected" results. Dutch in canal study A Dutch consortium has won a contract to conduct a pre-feasibility study into the construction of a canal through Nicaragua. Hijacked tug recovered A tug hijacked off the Philippines has been recovered, but six suspects aboard the vessel managed to escape. Safe holds steady

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AUGUST 7, 2012
State report critical of Port of Houston Authority It recommends "bringing predictability, accountability, and a larger view to the (port) commission's governing structure by specifying clear appointment terms and term limits," and adding a governor-appointed board member. Xpress, M-O partner on cross-border service M-O will carry freight across the Canada/U.S. border, while U.S. Xpress will be responsible for Mexico/U.S. border crossings. The border crossings served through the partnership are Buffalo/Niagara and Detroit/Windsor. CMA CGM raising U.S. reefer export rates Domestic intermodal volume up 12% in 2Q Zim adds 2nd Da Chan call on Asia-Med loop Costa Rica court rules in favor of APM Terminals DOT grant for Cincinnati/N. Kentucky airport runway Air France KLM July cargo volume drops XPO announces Q2 results, acquisition Cargotec joins zero-emission terminal demonstration NRS picks VeriWise for real-time visibility Centerbridge investment group buys Cardinal Logistics Fidelity installs RF system at WUT CBP's Trade Symposium rescheduled for late October U.S. Customs and Border Protection has postponed its East Coast Trade Symposium until Oct. 29-30 to maximize participation. The event, to be held in Washington, was previously scheduled for Sept. 27-28. Gibson reaches agreement on Lacey Act violations The guitar maker on Monday entered into a criminal enforcement agreement to resolve a U.S. investigation into allegations that it illegally imported ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India. Washington Notebook: U.S. trade delegation arrives in S. Africa Shelat named WFS' VP cargo terminals in NA

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Japan wants clarity from Russia over Arctic route Japanese government wants to attend Arctic Ocean Conference. Prices climb in Fujairah hub Main fuel grade jumps by $9 a tonne while South African ports also showed gains. Brent's status fades as supply wanes September futures contract trades against October was $1.55, up from $1.00 a week ago. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm Prices up in Rotterdam with August 10 earliest for delivery. 'Indispensable' for credit risk managers 'to be up to speed' Leading credit risk analyst says need for bunker suppliers to manage risk 'remains acute'. First of two green bulkers delivered Ship meets EC directives on port SOX emissions. Carbon emissions from container lines 'falling' Average CO2 emissions for major shipping lanes 'down by nearly 6%'. Curoil appoints new managing director Lasten wants to 'increase the frequency of contact' with clients and business partners. Bunker prices climb at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels at key Asian ports largely fine on Tuesday. Liner company renews bunker surcharge General increase joins bunker surcharges on several routes. New bunker tanker for CEPSA Panama Ability to carry up to four different products provides 'great versatility in everyday operations'. O.W. Bunker expands US operation 'Critical time' for shipping industry with implementation of North American ECA, says US branch manager. IOCL expands product offering at Chennai The refiner is now offering bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel at the port. Singapore-listed firm doubles quarterly profits Marco Polo Marine notes 'strong start' for its bunkering joint venture with Marine Tankers Holdings. WFS signs acquisition agreement Acquisition will further expand its presence in the branded wholesale market, says CEO Michael Kasbar.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

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

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

Shanghai

Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

Genoa

Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.

Bern

The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge

Seoul

The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.

PORTS

Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions

Rome

The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.

Hong Kong

Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)

TRADE

G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

Seongnam

Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended

Brussels

Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.

SHIPPING

Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.

Hong Kong

In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras

Schiphol

The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)

SHIPPING

Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.

Barcelona

202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%

La Goulette

In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)

PORTS

Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock

Ljubljana

In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

SHIPPING

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

Keelung/Taipei

In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively

PORTS

Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter

Istanbul

In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.

Washington/Long Beach

In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

TRADE

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

Geneva

Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.

Rome

Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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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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