BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 12, 2012

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Panama volume rises 3.6pc as containerships eclipse bulkers and tankers OECD: Global cargo weak till June - US, EU figures still below 2008 peak Prince Rupert January-September box volume up 47pc to 421,641 TEU Drewry says growth trends indicate reefer trade will continue to prosper Maersk ends port calls to Iran as fears grow over damaging its US trade Pirates seize salvage gear in Malacca Straits bound for NZ's Rena wreck Third quarter not expected to augur well for global shipping in 2012 US Supreme court copyright case puts value of Chinese e-goods at risk New 141 kilometre section of Trans-Asian Railway starts trial run Maritime London builds ties with China at its Shanghai international forum Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics acquires control of Abnormal Load Services Bulgaria's Varna Technical University deploys ship simulator for training AF Cargo chief Florence Parly said to take over top Paris airports job US Congressional body wants Huawei, XTE action blocked as 'security threat' Mystery persists over suspect UPS drug shipment on Mumbai-Shenzhen flight AirBridgeCargo car carriage volumes in September break monthly record

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
SCI takes delivery of Suezmax crude oil tanker India may import DAP, MoP only next year Wheat export deal with Iran falls through once again ...offers certificate ex-im training programme from Oct. 15 MACCIA delegation apprises Maharashtra CM on development of non-major ports in state Last mile connectivity logjam at ports Siddhi Vinayak Logistic launches unique Chalak Se Malak initiative Duty drawback rate cuts to have limited impact: Auto industry INR strengthens on fresh dollar selling Gandhidham Chamber to hold Deepak Rao's ESP lecture-cum-demo on Oct. 17 World Bank sees slowing growth in East Asia & Pacific

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Dutch Dredgers in Singapore assisted by Stedergroup The renowned Dutch dredging company, Stedergroup, the Dutch member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC, has successfully transported large crane parts, weighing up to 85 t fro... Fret SNCF continuing transport services for Evian and Volvic Fret SNCF, the cargo division of the French state railway, and the mineral water producers Evian and Volvic are signing a new contract. According to the terms of the latest pact Fr... Toll Group investing AUD 140 million in Australia's road and rail infrastructure Toll Group, Australia's largest provider of transport and logistics services, is spending more than AUD 140 million (EUR 109 million) in transport infrastructure in Western Austral... Renault Trucks delivers Spain's first 26 t hybrid refuse collection vehicle The Spanish company Urbaser, specialised in domestic waste collection and processing, has just received the country's very first 26 t hybrid truck fitted with a refuse collection b... Turkey feeling the effect of dwindling traffic to and from Syria The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) reported that the number of Carnet TIRs that were issued in the first nine months of the current year fell by 1.97%, ... Port of Barcelona to expand The port of Barcelona (Spain) has approved a public tender to build and operate the Bocana Nord marina. The new infrastructure will occupy a surface area of 2.5 ha, 5 ha of shelter... LAN to increase daily flights to and from Montevideo The Chilean carrier LAN Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights between its home base Santiago and Montevideo (Uruguay) from 1 December 2012. LAN will then provide thre... Contship Italia reorganising The president of Contship Italia SpA, Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello, has announced that her shipping company is to get a new, simpler organization as of 1 January 2013. The two ... New manager for Australian trucking association The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) NSW has welcomed Jodie Broadbent as its manager, after the announcement that the present manager, Jill Lewis, will be leaving the organisa... Massive cargo loss at Liege airport Liege airport (Belgium) reported that its statistics for September 2012 confirm the decline in the global air cargo industry. The freight tonnage transported through the country's ... Hactl scoops two awards for training excellence Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has clinched two prestigious training and development awards in the Awards for Excellence in Training and Development 2012, organised ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
GD gets $8 million contract mod for LCS 2 Fired Costa Concordia captain asks court to reinstate him EU NAVFOR seizes suspect pirate skiff Siem orders wind farm installation support vessel International Shipholding buys Jones Act bulker operator Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Basic Approval Aker's Ocean Yield subsidiary acquires Lewek Connector Highlight reel showcases new marine training videos

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
International Trade Administration releases goods and services trade report Port Angeles Port Commission receives 2012 Work Plan update Port of Camas-Washougal showcases works of local artist American Trucking Associations names Card as new chairman Palau International Ship Registry welcomes first vessel registrations

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Qatar still driving LNG trade Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence analysis reveals why Qatar LNG slowdown has implications for importers and for shipowners Gastech conference hosts heated debate about LNG pricing Crazy arbitrage opportunities will continue while industry discusses pricing Pirates ahoy! Lloyd's List's PMSC survey hopes to clarify a still-murky industry Qatar stays leader of the pack Despite North Field expansion ban, questions remain over rival nations' new ventures Crunch time for Qatar Although Europe seeks new LNG sources, Doha will continue to shape the market Future gas fleet will face consolidation As numbers of ships increase, ownership will be concentrated in fewer hands Reporting through a single window Brussels directive seeks to clarify and simplify the spider's web of logistics intelligence EPCSA member Soget wins contract to create the world's largest port community system Initial deployment in Jakarta will expand to a total of 111 Indonesian ports Golar moves fast to seize Canadian LNG shipments Fredriksen gas company will provide two newbuildings for new export project Greece faces dilemma over shipping taxes Industry needs a sustainable framework to survive and flourish on home soil International Shipholding to acquire US United Ocean Services Purchase from parent designed to bolster ISH presence in Jones Act bulk transport Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough New formula will require ship operators to review their deck-lashing practices PMSCs in Somali territorial waters violate UN arms embargo There are roughly 7,000 weapons in circulation Aquasition launches IPO roadshow in New York Greek-back 'spac' plans to raise $50m and to trade units on Nasdaq Capital Market Contship Italia plans major expansion 'Firm project' being examined in Europe will be made clear by year-end, says president Bollinger wins retrofit work on Hornbeck OSV sextet Announcement fills in missing detail from firm's announcement five weeks ago GNV marine chief to become IUMI secretary-general Outgoing chief hopes top insurers will start to place more importance on the union Deiulemar Shipping goes bust Court declares company bankrupt with €500m debts TMT fails to take delivery of more than 10 bulkers at Hyundai yards Financial woes leave Taiwanese shipowner unable to make payments STX O&S cancels tanker order South Korean yard drops $98.9m deal for two MR tankers after buyer fails to make payment Maher mounts legal challenge over New York port authority fees Newark filing claims new charges are not levied on 'a fair and equitable basis' Israel opens tenders for two box terminals New breakwaters, quays, dredging and reclamation planned at Haifa and Ashdod African states mull shipping bank plan Industry can boost development and employment, conference told Fitch stays negative on First Ship Lease despite Torm deal Rating agency admits FSL has adequate cash but cities difficult shipping environment Diana snaps up second post-panamax newbuilding Analyst expects Greek owner to continue expansion with large ships ISU is not seeking an additional source of income Salvors' proposal should clarify responsibility between property and liability insurers Oldendorff books five bulkers at CSC Jinling German dry bulk player to expand self-owned fleet Daily Maersk adds six box routes Guarantee will cover loadings from Indonesia and Thailand from late November

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
IFT: $100,000 in back pay won in India DOCKER and seafarer unions in India have signed wage accords that call for payment of $100,000 in back wages Golar signs BC export option JOHN Fredriksen-chaired Golar LNG has signed an option agreement that could employ two newbuildings in the nascent Canadian LNG export trade Bankrupt Deuilemar Shipping hopes to trade ITALIAN bulker operator Deiulemar Shipping has been declared bankrupt, but its fleet could continue trading, its lawyer, Astolfo di Amato, told Fairplay today Kaliningrad volumes fall by nearly 16% KALININGRAD port's volume fell nearly 16% year on year in the nine months to 30 September NITC VLCC pops up in Singapore AN NITC VLCC has been in Singapore for the past 11 days Aker unit pays $315M for offshore ship OCEAN Yield, part of Norway's offshore engineering group Aker, has bought a 2011-built offshore construction vessel from AMC Connector Malaysian palm oil stocks reach record MALAYSIA'S big post-Aidilfitri harvest and slower exports to China have driven up the country's palm oil inventory to a record 2.48M tonnes Shell increasing low-sulphur sales after tests SHELL's bunker trading arm said today it will increase sales of low-sulphur fuel oil in Singapore after a pilot scheme showed positive results Few Capesizes delivered in August JUST EIGHT Capesize bulkers were delivered in August, compared with the monthly average is 21 deliveries

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $30 million in grants to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines via emission control and idle reduction technologies, cleaner fuels, engine upgrades or replacements and vehicle or equipment replacements. The EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Program will specifically replace or repower older diesel engines on...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Liners must change commercial management principles Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough Lloyd's Register has developed a revolutionary new formula that will allow heavier containers to be stacked higher on deck - enabling ships to carry more cargo ... EUNAVFOR keeps lid on Somali piracy An EU navy warship last night stopped and apprehended a skiff in the Indian Ocean with seven suspected pirates onboard - the vessel had been sighted earlier carrying ... ANL adds to its SE Asia-Australia offerings ANL, which is owned by the CMA CGM group, has joined the ASA consortium in the trade linking South East Asia and Australia and in so doing added another weekly ... Spain's debts near junk status The debt crisis in Spain is deepening with credit rating agency Standard & Poor's last night downgrading the Iberian nation's sovereign debt to one notch ... CMA CGM starts East Med-Russia citrus express service Marseille-based CMA CGM is expanding its container reefer shipping operations by starting a new service between Turkey, Egypt and Russia. Sailings will commence ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Nigeria remains risky Attacks against maritime assets are not on the rise in Nigeria despite mainstream media reports to the contrary, according to Bergen Risk Solutions. More room to grow at ISC International Shipholding Corporation has more financial capacity to grow its fleet but boss Niels Johnsen described his hunt for more acquisitions with caution. Reed Smith storms Singapore Reed Smith is shoring up its footing in Asia with the opening of a new office in Singapore. ISC expands Stateside International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has beefed up its presence in the US with the acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS). Thermal coal heats panas A spike in thermal coal fixtures into China is helping to drag panamax rates away from historic lows. Palau makes flag debut A new shipping register formed by the tiny Micronesian island nation of Palau has signed up its first two ships. NOCC charters oldie Norwegian Car Carriers has bagged its second time charter at a higher rate in little over a fortnight. Dredger for Jan De Nul Jan De Nul has ordered a new dredger at Dutch shipyard Ravestein. We're watching you Seven Somali pirates have been busted by an EU warship off the coast of Socotra. IUMI returns to roots The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is returning to Germany the country where it was founded nearly 140 years ago. Aker unit buys again Lars Solbakken's Ocean Yield has agreed to buy an offshore construction and pipelay vessel for $315m. Fitch still negative on FSL An apparent end to financial trauma at Torm has failed to spur Fitch's view of First Ship Lease Trust - which is now both a client of and shareholder in the Danish owner. Erria wins Rushan cash Danish shipping company Erria has won a legal battle to recover cash after it cancelled tankers ordered at a Chinese shipyard. Siem's $300m spend Siem Offshore's newbuilding blitz has set the Oslo-listed owner back to the tune of around $300m, observers say. J Lauritzen turns to Oslo J Lauritzen has raised NOK 500m ($87m) from a trip to the Norwegian bond market. Schettino sues Costa The captain of the wrecked cruiseship Costa Concordia is suing owner Costa Cruises for wrongful dismissal. Diana's bargain buy Diana Shipping's fifth dip into the sale and purchase market this year has seen the Simeon Palios-led company pick up a bargain. Oldendorff signs for five Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has continued its newbuilding splurge with a deal for five bulkers in China. Golar fixes first newbuilds John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has penned a preliminary deal which could tie up the first two ships in its vast LNG newbuilding orderbook. Inchcape recruit Pusey Inchcape Shipping Services has appointed Nigel Pusey to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Gemini crew safe Four South Korean seafarers held hostage by Somali pirates for more than 17 months have made contact to say they are safe. SBM in FPSO bond first SBM Offshore has raised $500m from a US private placement bond to fund an FPSO destined for Brazil. Bollinger to stretch Bollinger Shipyards has won a deal to extend six Hornbeck Offshore Services vessels. Sekwang order junked Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has finally made official the cancellation of two tanker contracts more than a year after compatriot Sekwang Shipping ceased trading. Procopiou confirms buys George Procopiou has emerged as the buyer of five dry bulk resales at from China's New Times Shipbuilding. Nordea new boy likes SFL Nordea Markets new head of shipping research has upgraded the bank's rating on Ship Finance International (SFL). Vitol gets funding boost Vitol has secured a twelve month extension to its $5.2bn three-year revolving credit facility, the Swiss oil trader has confirmed. Pirates steal Rena kit Thieves have stolen valuable equipment from a barge that was bound for the Rena salvage operation in New Zealand.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications International Shipholding to buy United Ocean Services Founded in 1959, UOS provides marine transportation services for dry bulk and break-bulk commodities in the United States. It operates the largest U.S.-flag Jones Act dry bulk fleet today (131,000 deadweight tons). Maersk further slows Mideast-South Africa loop Just over one month after slowing to a seven-week rotation, ocean carrier Maersk Line has added an eighth vessel to its weekly Middle East-to-South Africa MESA service, further increasing roundtrip voyage time from 49 days to 56 days. German lines slow joint Med-WCNA loop G6 tweaks rotations on two Asia-Europe services The amendments made by the liner carriers include deleting a call at Port of Kelang on their EUM/MED service to the Mediterranean and adding a call at Le Havre on their Loop 4 service to Northern Europe. Maersk speeds up WAF7 Shipowner group opposes change to salvage rules Ex-Im Bank supports B737 exports to Dubai SynchroNet syncs with Matson Logistics Through their new multi-year agreement, both companies will supply and sub-lease containers to and from each other. Matson will also provide rail line-haul services, primarily on the CSX and BNSF railroads, to SynchroNet. U.S., China solar energy trade battle flares

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA awards $30 million in grants towards clean diesel projects Diesel Emission Reduction Program is designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines including marine vessels. Prices continue to rise in Fujairah Bunker prices at South African ports showed strong gains. Market firm in Rotterdam Prices maintain upward momentum across European ports. DNV: LNG to beat scrubber uptake prior to 2020 Global LNG bunker demand could reach 4-7 million tonnes by 2020 if prices remain competitive, Gastech Conference hears. New supplier aims at monthly sales of 10,000 mt Cambodian offshore bunker market could reach 60,000 mt a month. Panama tank farm nears completion Capacity up to two million barrels of oil. O.W. Bunker: Collaboration best in challenging market Fuel quality is the supplier's responsibility. Refinery sees 70% rise in marine fuel output Russia's largest refiner produced 2.3 million mt of bunker material in first nine months of 2012. US takes soft line on ECA enforcement Shipping getting time to adapt to new regime. Fuel oil stocks climbing Ample supply putting downward pressure on prices. Pollution from ships 'getting worse' Hong Kong study shows ship-generated pollution up by around 9%. Bunker prices trending upwards at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Shell supplying LSFO in Singapore Initial LSFO barge deliveries have been 'most successful'. Deiulimar goes out of business Company assets will be sold at auction. Box shipping firms 'must change course' The industry harming its own economics by following 'misguided practices', says consulting firm. USTC appoints new directors New directors tasked to make Bunker Holding into the 'world's leading' bunker company. Firms collaborate to develop 'game-changing technology' Software to be initially developed for Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Marine's fleet. Singapore accredited bunker suppliers' list shrinks With the departure of two Singapore-based companies from the physical bunker market.

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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

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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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