BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 21, 2012

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Piraeus surges 53pc to retain status as Cosco Pacific's top box shop Maersk Line to use new eastern terminal of JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven Portuguese ports strike bound as workers protest state austerity cuts Jebel Ali Port's Terminal 3 to be equipped with 19 Shanghai quay cranes OOCL expands Russian feeder services to link Germany and St Petersburg Chongqing subsidises container terminal handling charges US$22.79/TEU Industry's shipping confidence index drops to 4-year low to 5.3 in August Finland to side-step EU ban on carrier rebates for costly sulphur fuel DB Schenker Logistics offers eServices to track air/ocean freight Guangdong customs launches e-clearance scheme to cut shipper costs Barloworld Logistics to help Asian firms in their African supply chain Cape Town's development forum to focus on African Ports Evolution SBS Worldwide strikes agency deal in India with Capricorn Logistics FedEx quarterly profit down 1pc to US$459 million, but freight up 114pc Russian ABC freighter aborts takeoff in Shanghai after GEnx engine failure Alabama's Huntsville-Panalpina hub ends year on air cargo volume high United Airlines to lay off Guam cargo ground handlers, ticket agents

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Barge owners jeopardised by Goa mining freeze Divya Shipping & Clearing Services wins "Freight Forwarder of the Year - Indian" award at MALA 2012 Shashi Tanna elected AMTOI President, Shantanu Bhadkamkar Vice-President for 2012-13 Gold, silver imports dip 38 pc in April-Aug. GPA ports see second-highest box volume in Aug. GTI asks labour & local political representatives to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the terminal KPT civil engineers celebrate Engineer's Day MbPT accepts MANSAs stand on tariff for shifting of vessels CONCOR launches scheduled train service from DCT-Turbhe to Kolkata/Guwahati Rly freight grows 4 pc in April-Aug. Fieo urges government to bring down cost of credit to push manufacturing INR turns lower on fresh dollar demand Adani, Coast Guard jointly commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Gulf Air resumes flights to Iran and Iraq Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from today (20 September), following approval from the Bahrain government. Flights to Baghdad, Erbil... Reshuffle at Lufthansa Cargo in Austria The German air transport provider Lufthansa took over Austrian Airlines' cargo division in July and installed new managers in August. Arnulf Schoeberl was selected as country manag... Indian Railways carry 4.23% more freight Indian Railways carried 405.54 million t of revenue earning freight between April and August this year. This is an increase of 4.23%, or 16.45 million t more, compared to the 389.0... ETCS signalling systems for new railway line in southern Algeria Estel RA, a joint venture of the Algerian national railway Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) and Siemens, has been awarded a contract to deliver signalling and t... Port of Hamburg handles first gigaliner The HHLA container terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg (Germany) recently carried out a handling test on its first long and heavy vehicle (LHV). The gigaliner was operated by... Karl Gross adds own former trainees to sales team Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has reinforced its sales team at its headquarters in Bremen (Germany) by recruiting two of its former trainees Stefan Kapitola and Henning ... VIM upgrades connections to Adler/Sochi The Russian carrier VIM Airlines is launching weekly scheduled services between Adler/Sochi and the Tajik capital Dushanbe today (20 September). In addition the existing Moscow Dom... Aden Port Authority to end DP World contract Aden Port Authority has begun talks with terminal operator DP World with a view to cancelling the latter's port management contract. This transaction is to be carried out in an ami... Logwin opens own office in Rijeka The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based service provider Logwin opened its own premises in the port city Rijeka (Croatia) on 1 August. Logwin mainly provides warehousing and customs cl... DAF wins Irish Truck of the Year Award 2012 The DAF XF105 won the Irish Fleet Truck Award 2012 at the annual Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in Belfast (Ireland). The jury praised DAF's top-of-the-range m... Hunt & Palmer launch air cargo business The British air charter company Hunt & Palmer PLC has launched a new venture called Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd. Operating from the group's head off... Hoyer buys Turkish forwarder Aktifsped The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics service provider Hoyer has acquired a majority shareholding in the Turkish forwarder Aktifsped. Aktifsped, a national and international road h... Emons Spedition GmbH expanding Emons Spedition GmbH, a global forwarding company based in Cologne (Germany), is expanding. In order to better participate in the growing volume of international goods flows and tr...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Shell Alaska drilling faces another regulatory obstacle LoBiondo holds hearing on USCG "death spiral" Port dispute parties agree to 90-day contract extension BAE Norfolk gets Navy contract mods worth $104.8 million Barges play key role in Virginia submarine program Rolls-Royce delivers permanent magnet tunnel thruster Cruise industry adopts new lifeboat loading policy

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Port of Anacortes honored for coastal restoration work Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks last phase of channel deepening NYK enters joint venture with Russia-based ROLF Group FMC responds to inquiries regarding congestion surcharges New Commerce Department data shows metro area exports growing

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Australian LNG lifted by Browse sale Completed sale comes amid concerns for Australian exports China's oil demand will rebound in 2013, says expert Positive news for VLCCs as country widens its supply base Middle-aged drillships spark Arctic safety concerns Vessels built in 1950s and 1960s are still in service Red tape strangles east Africa's energy potential at birth Tanzania and Mozambique face major LNG export hurdles Piracy threat also poses problems for East African energy Offshore vessels operating in region's gas boom could make tempting targets Mozambique liquefaction plant awaits final decision next year Country's LNG to come to market in 2018 Iraq ramps up its crude exports New VLCC capacity at Khor al-Amaya brings timely boost as sanctions hit Iran Scorpio Tankers adds tonnage Half a dozen charter-ins boost fleet to 26 Profits are possible in hull Lloyd's Joint Hull Committee chairman offers a more sanguine view of market prospects Insurers risk irrelevance if they cannot deliver capital providers Zurich's Sean Dalton and Lee Meyrick talk exclusively to Lloyd's List about the key messages that have arisen from IUMI 2012 European port bosses hope to gauge Brussels' policy intentions Concession agreements will be top of conference agenda for Espo Scorpio Tankers boosts its earnings through time charter deal MR tanker deal fixed for almost double the spot market rate Bromma tackles 'megaship syndrome' Triple E-class vessels pose congestion threat for ports Chinese owners, yards and lenders must work together to survive Shipping needs 'new market order', Wei tells summit Shell fixture highlights VLCC time charter demand Latest time charter fixture brings total to 24 this year New York bankruptcy judge clears Wilbur Ross investment in Navigator Private equity mogul to buy stake from trustees of bankrupt Lehman brokerage Tsantanis to succeed Ploughman at Seanergy Chief executive steps down as write-downs hit second-quarter results Bibby targets distressed assets for shipmanagement arm Liverpool group sees business opportunities in the downturn Huge crowd expected for Jade-Weser-Port opening About 1,000 guests to witness unloading of the first containers DP World pulls out of Aden Yemen accused Dubai ports giant of failing to meet the terms of its contract IUMI 2012: Insurers serious about offshore markets must cover FPSOs Offshore risks are complex but interesting, says IUMI energy chairman Valemax detente High-level talks between China and Brazil over the big-ship ban are welcome Vietnam halts Vinalines transhipment port project Ministry of Transport seeks additional domestic and international investors Comment: Entente cordiale? Brazil has sought to rebuild relations with China since Agnelli left Vale last year Consolidating German owners is not easy, says Blue Star Challenges include vessel quality and clashing corporate cultures, says Klein UK oilspill plan opens for consultation MCA invites interested parties to put forward their views Increase financial liability for Arctic shipping, says UK Maximum of $20m compensation to those affected by spills from ships is not enough, says parliamentary report NYK takes stake in Russia's Rolf Group Two global players ink deals to enter market after Moscow joined WTO last month

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ross takes Navigator control A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the Lehman Brothers estate's sale of its shares in LPG operator Navigator Holdings to Wilbur Ross, giving the famed vulture investor majority control German shipping restructuring soars A SURVEY today has warned that the financial straits of German shipowners and KG one-ship companies are continuing to worsen DNB: US shale surge to slash oil prices OIL PRICES will plunge in the coming years because shale gas development in the US will change tanker shipping dynamics, DNB Bank has warned 'K' Line lifts China travel caution JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it will lift its warnings to its officials bound for China, as territorial disputes are beginning to ease Seanergy appoints restructuring advisers VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today said it has replaced its CEO, hired restructuring advisers and revealed significant quarterly losses PEMEX throws Spain a $380M yard lifeline PEMEX of Mexico has handed northwestern Spain's order-starved shipbuilding sector a $380M lifeline with two offshore orders DPW sells non-container holdings in Antwerp DUBAI Ports World said today it has agreed to sell its 60% holdings in Antwerp's general cargo terminal operator DP World Breakbulk and the logistics company AProjects Philippines training academy to appeal closure A TRAINING academy in central Philippines plans to appeal an order to close, Fairplay was told today VLGC rate pressure warned VLGC RATES are likely to remain under downward pressure next month, the Oslo shipbroker Fearnley has warned GCB sells tanker at $6M loss MALAYSIAN tanker operator Global Carriers Bhd said it has sold a 12,000dwt tanker at an expected extraordinary loss of 18.32M ringgit ($6M) Cruising scores sulphur emissions victory ROYAL Caribbean has received approval for a sulphur averaging plan that could serve as a cost-effective template for industry compliance within the North American Emission Control Area

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
North American Intermodal Volume Rises U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending Sept. 15 rose 3.9 percent year-over-year and 14.8 percent from... Ports Want Army Corps, HMT Reform in WRDA Port proponents on Thursday urged Congress to streamline the federal maritime project review process and boost spending by reforming the... Retailers Welcome ILA Extension Retailers say they welcome the agreement by the International Longshormen's Associaiton and United States Maritime Alliance to extend negotiations for... ILA, USMX Agree to 90-Day Extension The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a 90-day contract extension, averting a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock... FMC Issues Guidance on Congestion Surcharges The Federal Maritime Commission has reminded the shipping industry that carriers must file notice of port congestion surcharges at least... Truckload Slowdown Spreads Amid 'Soft' Demand The freight economy in the U.S. is slowing, and softer truckload shipment volumes and rising fuel costs are squeezing earnings... Virginia Port Launches Labor Web Site The Virginia Port Authority and Virginia International Terminals have created a Web page providing operational information related to the possibility... DP World Sells Stake in Troubled Yemen Container Terminal DP World has sold its 50 percent stake in the container terminal in Yemen's port of Aden just four years... Peugeot Selling 75 Percent Stake in Gefco Logistics French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is selling a 75 percent stake in its Gefco logistics unit to Russian Railways for... Japanese Exports to US Surge 10.3 Percent Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the 10th consecutive month in August on a year-over-year basis, soaring 10.3 percent... Massport Director Mike Leone to Retire Mike Leone, director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, plans to retire at the end of September after 14 years on... Charleston Adopts Load Center Strategy Planning to build the load center port of the future requires a strategic vision that emphasizes construction of large marine... Maersk to Launch India-Mediterranean Service Maersk Line plans to launch a container service, called the ME4, linking India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, effective... 'K' Line to Lift China Travel Warning 'K' Line will end its recommendation to employees that they forgo travel to China during the current Chinese protests over... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump Before Possible ILA Strike Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 8.6 percent this week from last week as U.S. importers scrambled to find space on vessels... ILA, USMX Return to the Table Negotiators for the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance met Wednesday in Newark, N.J., and planned to return Thursday for...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ngqura sets new records South Africa's newest container port is continuing to set records with Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) in the eastern Cape province having had its best month yet ... DP World divests of its Yemen interests After months of speculation, DP World has announced that it has withdrawn from the Yemeni port of Aden and divested of all of its interests in Dubai and Aden Ports ... MSC and Maersk get together between Med and ECSA Maersk Line's weekly Rumba service and MSC's Spain schedule between the Mediterranean and East Coast of South America are to be merged into one common service. ... US cargo costs to jump unless port investment gap filled Unless an investment gap of nearly USD16 billion for the update of the US' ports and inland waterways is filled, the prices for transporting goods will rise and ... Japanese trade down again in August With the bilateral USD300 billion per annum trade with China at risk over the islands spat with its neighbour, the news from Japan just gets worse: its ... Drewry launches new equity research service MSC Flaminia: fire investigation continues Recently described as a 'chemical' container ship in some elements of the mainstream press the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia remains alongside at its Jade-Weser-Port, ... Purfresh appoints additional Latin American agents US-based Purfresh, which uses ozone to control atmospheric conditions inside containers, thus allowing perishable products to be shipped effectively, has appointed ... Halifax port strikes MoU with Panama Canal Authority The Port of Halifax is preparing for the widening of the Panama Canal by striking a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) - and claims ...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Postmortem Recent fixtures tied to Transocean and other US-quoted offshore contractors suggest that day rates for ultra-deepwater drilling units may have plateaued, according to analysts at Dahlman Rose. US ports strike averted, for now Employers and longshoremen unions on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast have come to a temporary agreement that averts a strike for at least the next three months. Phoenix duo exits AI Phoenix Energy Navigation of Greece has added a pair of coated carriers to Heidmar's aframax and long-range-two (LR2) pool, Sigma Tankers. Scorpio's growth spurt Scorpio Tankers' fleet expansion campaign continued this week as it firmed up deals to charter-in five products carriers. SHIP calls in hired guns Dale Ploughman is stepping down as the chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings after hiring a pair of financial advisors to aid in a restructuring. PB boosts buying power Pacific Basin Shipping has turned to the bond market to swell its already impressive war chest. Rich owners in short supply New York may be a popular hangout for shipping money men but very few with links to the maritime industry can be found among America's richest people, according to the latest list from Forbes. Rem ponders bond bid Rem Offshore is the latest Norwegian shipowner to ponder a trip to the bond market. Sick in Sydney About 21 passengers and crew have developed a gastrointestinal illness on a Holland America cruiseship off Canada. Bibby wants more Bibby Line Group is pushing to become a major force in the third-party shipmanagememnt sector as the downturn creates fresh opportunities with both owners and banks. "I'm Jack Sparrow!" A drunk and hallucinating UK woman has ended up in jail after stealing a ferry and yelling at police: "I'm Jack Sparrow!" Kemal Kuru refloated A Turkish cargoship has been freed by tugs after running aground in the Dardenelles strait. Dosco order still an idea A giant VLCC newbuilding order from Dalian Ocean Shipping Co (Dosco) appears to be some way off. DP World sells again Dubai ports group DP World has offloaded $61m of non-core operations in Belgium. Blue Star eyes newbuilds Germany's Blue Star Holding is drawing up plans to order new containerships. Lauritzen returns favour Three months after losing its dry-cargo president to Norden, J Lauritzen has raided the Danish owner to fill the vacancy. Bidders eye Rocha Up to 40 companies have expressed interest in building Uruguay's new deepwater container port. Vinalines work halted The Vietnamese government has lost patience with Vinalines' delayed project to build a new container terminal in Van Phong. Malaysia thwarts pirates Malaysian authorities have foiled a group of pirates as they tried to sell bunker fuel from a hijacked Singaporean tanker. Crew saved as ship burns The Japanese coast guard has evacuated 12 crew from a burning Chinese cargoship off Sasebo. Pemex inks double Mexican state oil company Pemex has ordered two flotels in Spain. RIG ties up newbuild Transocean has secured a three-year charter for an ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillship newbuilding under construction in South Korea. FreeSeas gets more time FreeSeas has restructured two ship finance loans with Deutsche Bank which will see repayments made substantially easier for the shipowner. Eurasia wins extension Eurasia Drilling Co (EDC) has secured three years more work in the Caspian Sea for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
NY/NJ port authority getting 'on the right track' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing changes to "rid itself of years of inefficiency," and faces "enormous" challenges and opportunities over the next decade, according to a report by Navigant Consulting. Back to the drawing board at Nhava Sheva Earlier this week, officials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority officially threw out a winning bid from PSA International and domestic partner ABG Ports for a 30-year concession to build and operate the terminal. OCZ beset by supply chain problems NY/NJ port authority resists handing over report 'K' Line to resume China travel soon The Japanese line confirmed to American Shipper that it recommended staff "forgo business trips for the time being," but said "there is an option for staff to take a business trip to China depending on the need." NYK acquires majority of Russian logistics firm NYK said ROLF's current managers will lead the new joint venture divisions and work in cooperation with NYK representatives. Alexander Larin, who is now chief executive officer of ROLF's logistics business, will remain CEO of the joint company. Newsflash: ILA, USMX agree to 90-day contract extension The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, until Dec. 29. Wicresoft, SPS Commerce target North Asia Stifel European forwarder index sags for 5th month NS, FedEx signal slowing economy Maersk to split Middle East/Med/ECSA loop Shipco starts 2 new China-U.S. LCL services Virginia port to provide ILA news Barloworld expands in Persian Gulf, Africa Virtualized Logistics' workshops to manage suppliers Yamato Global pays $2.3 million price-fixing fine FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Key bunker grade sees fall of $25.50 in Fujairah Falling market sees Fujairah suppliers 'holding back product'. Markets fall sharply across Europe Lower prices trigger 'very, very strong demand' in Gibraltar. Dispute escalates to attack on Gibraltar's key industries Bunker sector embroiled in row over fishing rights. Pirate attack close to Singapore waters Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says pirates were 'selling fuel below market price.' Fuel arbitrage volumes remain high Stocks in Singapore at six-week high. Dredging will open the way for 'fuel efficient' ships New Zealand's high court says project to clear channel for larger ships can go ahead. Prices plunge in Asian bunker hubs Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Brightoil charters out second newbuild VLCC Brightoil Gravity time chartered to US Energy firm at $20,000 per day. Hong Kong study supports regional ECA 'Excess deaths' would be cut by 91% if emissions regulations were in place. ABB introduces vertically integrated fuel saving system Marine advisory and automation system able to 'dramatically reduce' fuel consumption of vessels, it says. Titan's wind-up petition hearing adjourned, again Hearing of Saturn Petrochemical Holdings Limited adjourned to November 16.

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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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