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BRIEFS

July 20, 2012

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MSC Flaminia superstructure and engine room said unaffected by blast AADA shipping lines to further lower bunker surcharge in mid-August Drewry: Transpac rates fall 2.6pc, but still remain 46pc up on last year Danaos takes in fifth 13,100-TEUer, forms 64-ship fleet of 363,049 TEU International Chamber of Shipping tells IMF to lighten up on CO2 emissions Hamburg Sud opts for Charleston over Savannah on Australasia service Kerry Logistics expands in Vietnam with new Ho Chi Minh City warehouse DHL to build logistics hub in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong economic zone Qingdao establishes scheduled intermodal rail cargo service to Uzbekistan MSC ends feeder calls to US east coast Port Everglades and Charleston Dammam congestion clear but to be busier with coming of Ramadan holiday Brazilian customs officers strike halts movement of goods: Inchcape US Customs at Tacoma spots gypsy moth eggs on two box ships from Japan UK rail freight to get US$14.71 billion in state funds over six years Not enough US Senate votes to pass Law of the Sea as lawsuit launched KPMG: 75pc of companies globally sacrifice risk management due to costs Fujian's half-year truck volume increases 13.5pc to 265 million tonnes General Electric's power conversion technology boosts box handling speed Air-lubrication trials on two NYK ships show CO2 reduction of 6pc Schoeller Holdings takes delivery of 2,758-TEUer with 499 reefer plugs Air China's cargo throughput increases 2.2pc in June to 96,000 tonnes John Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations at four British airports Chongqing airport's half-year cargo throughput up 23.5pc to 129,000 tonnes All of Copa Airlines Cargo's rates now available through AFRA

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JULY 19, 2012
Carbon charges on international shipping JBS Academy conducts successful programme on Customs clearance in Vadodara Rates to Europe, US looking up India, Russia agree to boost bilateral trade CBEC Chairman launches AEO programme, interactive Customs tariff website KPCT ready to handle 1.2 million TEUs Port Pipavav sets new national record by handling 14 container trains in a day VCT, VPT win key awards at SECC 2012 Foodgrain output projected to touch record 257.44 mt INR recovers marginally on dollar selling by banks & exporters NTPC plans to import 16 mt coal to meet fuel demand Bank employees to strike on July 25-26

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JULY 19, 2012
Dredge sinks and tugboat capsizes in Lake Huron incident Fairstar Heavy confirms commitment to newbuilding contract Latest Vroon AHTS has Oil Recovery notation Growing offshore sector pushes salaries higher Newport News gets $43.4 contract mod for CVN 79 material Tognum and Rolls-Royce win joint orders Wärtsilä RT-flex engines will power KOTC tanker series

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JULY 19, 2012
Port association pleased with President's view of seaport projects First female commander selected for Coast Guard District 13 boat station NASSCO employees take part in day-long blood drive event Jensen Maritime Consultants designing tugboat for McAllister US, Australia working together to strengthen border protection

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JULY 19, 2012
Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet Diana Containerships to raise around $50m on stock market to buy new ships Stock falls 14% on announcement Iran offers cover to any foreign shipping line Move has been questioned by experts but could be attractive to top importers Firefighters continue to battle MSC Flaminia blaze Ship manager uncertain if second explosion will hamper salvage plans Supramax market enters freefall Rates on some routes coming off by nearly $1,000 per day Fairstar confirms $110m shipbuilding contract We will meet with the yard shortly, says Dockwise US distillate exports hit record volumes South American and European demand boosts product tanker trade from US Gulf Call for UN guards intensifies as Asian shipowners present anti-piracy plan Proposal would have 780 UN-sanctioned security forces protecting 30 ships a day in high-risk area off Somalia South Korea launches $3bn research project on offshore technology, Arctic shipping Government to route funds to KIOST from now to 2020 STX O&S wins $294m order to build four ro-ro ships South Korean yard also completes bond sale to raise funds Torm rescue deal hampered by bank row Ship operator and banks at odds over financial restructuring deal Asian LNG imports to rise Countries such as China, Thailand and India are starting to increase their appetite for gas Shell risks its east African gas dream Company faces numerous problems if it ploughs ahead without doing its homework Natural gas vehicle growth revs up LNG shipping demand Shell's backing for transport sector will also boost call for alternative fuel Can you beat the dry bulk cycle? Ian Claxton, managing director of Thoresen Shipping, explains how his fleet is only bleeding when everyone else is hemorrhaging Thoresen Shipping to expand its dry bulk fleet Company building on supramax and handymax strength The Tiger and the Rhino Where is the risk in growing Sino-African trade? New EU approach could drive down maritime crime in the long term The land-based strategy to counter piracy in Somalia may prove more effective than its predecessor What's in a box? Cargo misdeclarations can kill IACS to reassert itself under new chairman Tom Boardley says IACS is a microcosm of the IMO Precious Shipping has loan reduced Thai dry bulk operator has $50m less to spend on secondhand vessels MHI renews engine licensing agreement with HHI Japanese firm seeks to expand market share via co-operation with South Korean major Torm downplays reports of restructuring deal Danish newspaper says tanker specialist is on the brink of agreement with 14 banks over $1.9bn debts One of Omega Navigation Enterprises' non-Chapter 11 ships is sold EXCLUSIVE: Move said to have freed bankruptcy estate from loan guarantee Singapore box volumes rise 9.2% Buoyant Southeast Asian trade lifts world's second-busiest port Hong Kong port volumes contract in June Pearl River Delta region hit by slowdown in exports to Europe Nakilat in 5.9% second quarter profit rise Steady earnings pegged to tight management of costs

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JULY 19, 2012
OSG shares tank NYSE-listed shares of tanker major Overseas Shipholding Group plunged in heavy volume today, continuing their week-long slide Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover 100 more probably lost in ferry sinking RESCUERS are losing hope in bad weather today for more than 100 people missing in the sinking of a Tanzanian ferry near Zanzibar's main island TORM shares rocket on bank deal report SHARES in Denmark's TORM rocketed more than 60% early today after a newspaper reported it was near a deal on its $1 Bayonne Bridge scheme seen completing early POST-PANAMAXES will access New York's box terminals six months sooner than expected, as work to raise the Bayonne Bridge is seen finishing ahead of schedule Post-Panamaxes grabbed by Maersk FORWARD enquiry for large charter container vessels remains brisk, with Maersk Line fixing a series of post-Panamax newbuildings with delivery dates in the first half of 2013 EC to seek talks clearance for Japan trade talks THE EC has forecast a major increase in the volume of cargo transported between the EU and Japan if they conclude a free trade agreement Cargotec hails orders rise FINLAND'S Cargotec today said its order intake rose 17% year on year in 2Q12 MHI-HHI engine deal renewed MITSUBISHI HI said it has renewed its engine technology licensing accord with Hyundai HI Dalian logistics base planned SHANGHAI'S SITC Container Lines today said it had signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Dalian Port Group Kremlin approves new Arctic LNG port THE KREMLIN has approved the construction of a new Arctic port at Sabetta, on Ob Bay on the east coast of the Yamal Peninsula, as an LNG export outlet Newbuilding, secondhand asset prices dive STRONG competition is persisting between secondhand ships and newbuildings, as asset prices in both categories have plunged since 1H2011 China methanol boom seen CHINA'S methanol demand looks certain to grow despite concerns over coal-to-methanol overcapacity, McQuilling Services has reported CSD warns of 1H losses CSD TODAY warned it expects losses for the first six months of the year Two-tier chemical market created EU SANCTIONS against Iran have caused a two-tier market for chemical tankers in the Persian Gulf, brokers said today

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JULY 19, 2012
Key Senators Eye New Waterways Authorization Bill The Senate could introduce legislation key to authorizing the deepening of East Coast ports and improving inland maritime routes by... Former FMC Chair Leslie Kanuk Dies Former Federal Maritime Commission Chair Leslie Lazar Kanuk died at her home in Manhattan on Tuesday. Her son, Alan Kanuk,... New Cold Storage Warehouse Opens in New Orleans New Orleans Cold Storage, the oldest cold storage company in North America, opened a new 142,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse at... Werner Enterprises Profit Rises 11 Percent Werner Enterprises boosted net profit 11 percent in the second quarter to $30.7 million despite a year-over-year decline in truckload... Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 9 Percent A 9 percent jump in intermodal volume lifted Hub Group's profit in the second quarter by 18 percent year-over-year to... ILA, USMX Agree on Two Key Issues The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance moved closer to a contract agreement with an agreement in principle... Obama Fast-Tracks Reviews of East Coast Port Projects Five East Coast ports got a leg up from the White House Wednesday when the Obama administration fast-tracked the seven... ILA to Affiliate With Global Dockworkers Group The International Longshoremen's Association plans to affiliate with the worldwide International Dockworkers Council in what ILA President Harold Daggett said... CSA Opponents Head to Court A coalition of shippers, small trucking companies and brokers is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over "guidance" the... US Railroads See Gains in Intermodal Traffic Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 14 jumped 6.8 percent year-over-year and 21 percent from... ILA, USMX Resume Negotiations The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance continue negotiations on a contract that can't be settled soon enough... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip for Second Week Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane eased this week, the second consecutive week of decline, as Maersk Line said... ILA and USMX Contract Negotiations: Will There Be an Agreement Soon? (Podcast) International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are involved in a new round of intense labor contract negotiations in... Sydney, Australia, Container Terminal to Be Expanded Australian stevedore Asciano will invest US$359 million to redevelop and expand its container terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. ... Duane Reade Expands Electric Truck Fleet Pharmaceutical retailer Duane Reade is expanding its use of electric trucks, adding 10 trucks built by Smith Electric Vehicles to... ICTSI Appoints New Asia Regional Head Global port operator International Container Terminal Services has appointed Christian R. Gonzalez as acting head of Asian operations. Effective... Diana Containerships Plans New Stock Offering Diana Containerships plans to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering. ... Double-Digit Chemical, Auto Traffic Gains Push UP to Record Profit Double-digit increases in automotive and chemical shipments, along with lower fuel prices, drove Union Pacific to a record profit of... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates on Major Trades Hapag-Lloyd plans to boost its rates on various trade lanes, effective Aug. 15, as part of a new rate restoration... Charleston Harbor Project on Obama's Priority List The planned project to deepen the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet has been added to the initial list... CSAV Boosts Fleet Ownership With Newest Vessel Delivery Chilean carrier CSAV said it moved closer to owning about 40 percent of its container fleet when it took delivery...

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JULY 19, 2012
Customs officials' action in Brazil intensifies The ongoing industrial action being taken by Brazilian Customs officials is costing the economy by severely disrupting cargo movements and causing shipping lines ... More carriers join Asia-Europe rate offensive CMA CGM and Zim Line have joined the growing list of carriers seeking to reverse the downward freight rate spiral from Asia to Europe. CMA CGM intends to introduce ... Bayonne Bridge to be ready for Panama Canal widening The raising of the Bayonne Bridge in New York will be finished by the time that the widened Panama Canal is operational after the Port Authority of New York and ... China/Africa trade set for more growth The trade to/from China and Africa is one of the fastest growing in the world at the current time, with China 'still hungry' for the continent's raw materials, ... Golonka appointed VP of Crowley's ship management division Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corp has promoted Mike Golonka to vice president of the company's ship management team. He was previously general manager of ... Jeddah is 'jammed up' The import container boom being experienced in Saudi Arabia is now also affecting the country's largest port Jeddah. While an increase in imports is normal in the ... Melbourne posts record volumes Melbourne, which is Australia's leading container port, has posted a record box throughput in its 2011-12 fiscal year with traffic rising by 7.8% to 2.58 million ... US retail down again Despite the good numbers reported by the US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for the month of June, at the sharp end of the supply chain US retailers ... CMA CGM to start REX 2 This week-end will see CMA CGM re-enter the Asia/Red Sea market, with its new REX 2 service comprising a joint arrangement with China Shipping Container Lines, ... Contargo improves service between Benelux ports and Geneva Contargo has established a twice weekly rail shuttle service between Basel and Geneva in Switzerland. One round trip begins in Basel on Friday, starting out again ... Is the tide of idled box tonnage turning? According to the latest survey by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the inactive containership capacity this week stands at 265 ships with a total intake of 365,000 ...

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JULY 19, 2012
Shipyards' rallying cry Italian shipbuilders' leader Corrado Antonini has called for a big push by workers to raise productivity and for funding support from the state. Keppel targets cost cuts Keppel Corp is aiming to improve efficiency and outsource more work to its regional yards in a bid to tackle lower margins. Diana aims for $50m Greece's Diana Containerships is seeking to raise at least $50m from its share offering to build its ship purchase fund. Jasa wins Exxon business Malaysian owner Jasa Merin has fixed two anchor-handlers to ExxonMobil. Yard worker killed A shipyard worker has died in a fire that left another colleague seriously injured in India. Okean under fire Ukraine's Okean shipyard says it is business as usual despite a creditor filing a bankruptcy case against it. Reefer owner keeps award A battle over a $3.6m demurrage bill run up as the result of a reefer being detained at St Petersburg for eleven months has been decided in favour of the shipowner. BWO takes Papa hit BW Offshore has dimmed its second quarter earnings forecast after it revealed a delayed FPSO conversion will again hit it in the pocket. Torm cools deal talk Torm insists it is still in talks with banks over a restructuring despite reports suggesting it is on the brink of a deal. Better news for CSDC Morgan Stanley has upgraded its share outlook for China Shipping Development Co (CSDC), despite its profit warning on Wednesday. LSC: no wages owed Lithuanian Shipping Co (LSC) has denied it has been struggling to pay crew and shore staff. 130 feared dead At least 32 people have died in the capsizing of the Tanzanian ferry Skagit, but 100 more are feared dead. Precious loan cut Precious Shipping has $50m less to spend on second-hand bulkers after one of its lenders withdrew from a loan agreement. Messina seals con-ro deal Italy's Ignazio Messina has signed up for four hybrid container/ro-ro (con-ro) ships in Korea. Double whammy German propulsion specialist Tognum and its majority shareholder, British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce have announced contracts to supply marine engines and propeller-rudder systems to Brazil and Norway. Diana in cash drive New York-listed Greek shipowner Diana Containerships says it intends to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering.

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JULY 19, 2012
Port: Big ships to pass under Bayonne Bridge 6 months sooner The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has figured out a way to shave six months off the timetable for the $1 billion bridge reconstruction, which involves raising the road deck of the bridge for bigger ships. Hainen Airlines starts Chicago-Beijing service No objections were filed to Hainan's application, which sought rights available under the U.S.-China aviation agreement. Hainan proposes initially to operate four-times-weekly service, using Boeing 787 aircraft, beginning in the second quarter of 2013. Professor questions Houston/Galveston's canal preparedness DHL starts new U.S-Sydney flights MOL continues service performance momentum in June Senate committee amends ENFORCE Act The U.S. Senate Finance Committee marked up and passed a bill on Wednesday that strengthens Customs and Border Protection's efforts to combat antidumping and countervailing duty evasion. Virginia sees record container volume in June C.H. Robinson offers temperature control in Rotterdam UP has record profit in second quarter Oregon blueberries head to South Korea Demand for fresh blueberries is high in South Korea, with growers potentially shipping up to 1 million pounds this season. "The first shipment arrived in South Korea on July 2 and the blueberries are now on store shelves," USDA said. U.S. knocked by softwood lumber decision Drought hinders Mississippi River barge traffic Senate committee approves AGOA amendments Werner says second quarter earnings up 11% Maryland helps truckers go paperless Cambridge Systematics expands with hires

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JULY 19, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Middle East prices move up with biggest gains seen in Fujairah. Market across Europe increases by double digits Fuel oil prices firming in most European ports with Rotterdam leading the way. Singapore fuel oil stocks take a tumble Big drop in Western imports keeps fuel oil stocks on the slide in Singapore. Engineering buy strengthens maritime advisory service ABB extends its marine energy services with software company acquisition. Iran won't shut down sea lanes, says US US determined to keep Gulf shipping lanes open despite Iranian threats. Early booking advised for bunkers in Libya during Ramadan Supplier says minimum of three days notice required during Muslim holy month. Wartsila to share LNG research with offshore operator Deal to share information on using LNG as bunker fuel with the market. Asian bunker prices resume climb Demand poor across key Asian ports on Thursday. Negotiations still proceeding, says Torm Company responds to reports that claim it is close to deal with banks on rescue plan. US Navy supplies biofuel to naval strike group Navy's work on alternative fuels 'to create opportunities to make a long-term dent' in traditional fossil fuel usage. Operating profit up at gas shipping firm Nakilat continues to 'manage expenses quite well', says managing director. Asia to see higher fuel oil shipments in August Price spread to decline further if demand does not improve amid increased fuel oil supplies. CSDC predicts H1 losses Losses expected amid continued weak freight rates and high fuel costs.

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.

Rome

Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.

Rome/Palermo

The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision

PORTS

The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident

Singapore

According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July

Hong Kong

A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%

PORTS

Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.

Civitavecchia

Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)

Podgorica

Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%

Ravenna

Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova

Padua

It adds to the other three already active on the same route

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.

Milan

Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.

Washington

Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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