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BRIEFS

September 25, 2012

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STX Dalian yard wins US$330 million order for four CIMC 9,200-TEUers Port of LA approves funding to complete US$7.5 million harbour dredging WTO cuts global trade forecast, sees 2.5pc growth in 2012 - 4.5pc in 2013 NATO commander says big gains made against Somali pirates this summer OOCL hikes Med-Asia/Australia rates, UASC hits Iran with US$500/TEU boost FMC tells carriers: Congestion charges only apply after 30 days notice Portuguese rapid-fire dock strikes out to quell EU demands for competition NYK buys control of Russia's ROLF Group's logistics unit in joint venture Port of Halifax signs standard promotional MOU with Panama Canal Authority Breakbulk China 2013 exposition to be held March 12-15 at Intex Shanghai Road pricing strategy needed, say UK forwarders as toll hikes loom Senate votes to shield US airlines from EU carbon tax, Obama to mull bill AA cargo looks to emerging markets, cool chains as Chapter 11 terms loom Singapore's Tiger Airways makes Sri Lanka's Tiruchi Airport a cargo star Flydubai Cargo goes global with services from Dubai to Bucharest and Skopje Lufthansa Cargo opens its second annual Air Cargo Innovation Challenge

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Asia-Europe freight rates contract further Half of BBC Chartering's new heavy lift fleet now in service Intermodal sea-rail corridor to Europe will benefit Chongqing: Expert JBS Academy inks MoU with Gujarat government for skill updation in ports & logistics Kenya to ban road movement of boxes weighing more than 28 t MPHRP launches pre-departure piracy awareness training programme for Indian seafarers NYK & ROLF Group to launch JV in Russia Piracy off West African coast sees spike this year Sailings reduced during Chinas Golden Week holiday Shipping confidence falls to four-year low SITC commences service connecting China, Vietnam, Thailand & Indonesia GTI seeks legal recourse

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
DXB's cargo facilities to undergo major expansion programme Dubai International's cargo facilities are set to undergo a major modernisation and expansion programme that will see cargo capacities increased to 3.1 million t by 2018. Over the... American Trucking Association criticises new speed limit in Texas The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the largest US trade association for the trucking industry, has urged the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow... New Renault Premium Mini-Midlift for Clugston's fuel delivery service UK-based Clugston Distribution Services has taken delivery of five new Renault Premium 460.23 mini-midlift tractor units, with an additional three trucks on order through Renault T... Negative impacts on BLS Cargo and Lötschberg car train The private Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo reported that the strong Swiss franc and several interruptions to services have resulted in a drop in freight traffic volumes and fewer ... Rail Freight Group awarded freight projects in UK The UK's Rail Freight Group (RFG) has announced the winners of its annual RFG Awards for 2012. The winner of the Rail Freight Project of the Year is Lafarge Cement UK for its part... Schiphol Cargo appoints strategist Schiphol Cargo at Amsterdam airport has appointed Hendriena Ritsema as director of strategic development. She succeeds Harry Tomesen, who has retired after 30 years with the airpor... 180 breeding cows from France to Mongolia Châteauroux-Déols airport in France took on the image of a farmyard when 180 breeding cows arrived at the airport to catch a flight to Mongolia with a little help from Efis Air, pa... MyCargo Airlines arrives at Liege Airport Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding that makes the Belgian airport of Liège the European airport of choice for MyCargo Airlines' European cargo charter operation... GAC India to handle Chennai operations for Sarjak Container Lines GAC India has entered into an agency agreement with Mumbai-based Sarjak Container Lines to handle its operations requirements in Chennai. The development comes twelve months after... FedEx reports positive first quarter In the first quarter or the current financial year 2012/2013, the US CEP service provider and integrator FedEx improved it sales on the corresponding prior year quarter by 3%, fro... Wim Bosman Group opens branch in Kiev Wim Bosman Ukraine has officially launched its new operations in Kiev. The branch opening is part of the group's Eastern European strategy. Earlier this year, Wim Bosman opened bra... DHL develops logistics facility in Sydney DHL Global Forwarding has started to build its new AUD 45.8 million (EUR 36.8 million) logistics facility in Sydney (Australia). The investment will combine DHL Global Forwarding's...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Navy hopes to turn seawater into jet fuel Tognum transforms former SKL Motor into MTU Reman Navy commissions third LCS in Galveston ceremony Seadrill orders seventh drillship, takes option for eighth CIMC orders 9,300 TEU box ships for charter to CMA CGM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agencies open comment period on Cherry Point terminal EIS Port association chairman speaks before Senate committee UTi Worldwide names two to new executive positions Port of Seattle nets federal funds for Sea-Tac Airport master plan OOCL plans to expand Intra-Europe service menu

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
LPG carrier owners pin their hopes on future US-Asia trade VLGC rates will increase as demand grows on benchmark route DP World signs construction contract for third terminal at Jebel Ali Deadline set for 2014 launch date

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Jammed breaking yards skip new buys ALMOST no ships were sold for recycling last week, as many yards already had full capacity Maersk might sell 13 tankers MAERSK Tankers told Fairplay it is discussing the sale of 13 of Broström's smallest product tankers PEMEX stabilises production PEMEX has halted its production slide and is spurring more long-haul tanker business, according to Poten & Partners Caribbean box market consolidates KING OCEAN has confirmed the acquisition of competitor Bernuth Lines, underscoring the drive for economies of scale in the Caribbean box sector Ship shares weathering 'a bifurcation' INVESTORS in the US are remaining enthusiastic about shipping shares, even though outlooks vary markedly across maritime sectors, a shipping analyst said Grain exports assured from Russia MOSCOW plans grain exports, the Russian Grain Union told Fairplay today, despite a Kremlin statement last week hinting a possible embargo Höegh LNG weighs bond NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said it is weighing whether to issue a senior unsecured bond in the Oslo bond market Finnish dockers return FINNISH dock workers returned to work this morning after closing down the country's ports all weekend Docker safety code urged after Oz death THE DEATH of an Australian docker on a Chinese-registered bulker sparked renewed union calls today for a national safety code Modern bulkers quit S&P market OWNERS of modern bulkers, especially Panamaxes, are withdrawing them from S&P because potential buyers are forcing prices down NITC tankers discharge crude in Malaysia THREE of NITC's VLCCs have apparently discharged crude in floating storage units docked off Malaysia VLCC rates firm on laycans VLCC owners are today hailing improved earnings amid higher activity for October laycans Brittany Ferries knot loosens BRITTANY Ferries services in the Channel, which strikes halted last week, reportedly could soon restart following weekend talks

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
US Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 12 Weeks The average cost of diesel in the U.S. fell for the first time in 12 weeks, dropping 4.9 cents in... APL Executive Cleared in Dubai An APL executive stuck in Dubai for months awaiting trial on gun-smuggling charges said he has been acquitted on all... Port Manatee Gets Federal Funding for New Locomotives Florida's Port Manatee is getting a federal grant of about $2.5 million toward two new locomotives for the port. ... Vision, Balqon to Partner on Zero-Emissions Fuel Cell Terminal Tractor Vision Industries and Balqon have entered into a joint development agreement to build a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell/electric hybrid terminal... Smith Electric Vehicles Cancels $76 Million IPO Smith Electric Vehicles withdrew a $76 million initial public offering and said it will turn to private investors for cash needed... Chinese Container Maker Orders Four Ships China International Marine Container, the world's largest container manufacturer, is venturing into the ship-owning business after finalizing a $330 million... SC Ports Authority's Newsome Discusses Plans for Inland Intermodal Port (Video) James Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, discusses an inland intermodal port the agency is developing... TNT Express Boss Steps Down Ahead of UPS Takeover The chief executive of TNT Express, Marie-Christine Lombard, is stepping down by the end of the month to pursue a... Crocodile Escapes Container on Qantas Flight Australian airline Qantas has admitted that a crocodile was found roaming the cargo hold of one its planes last week.... Nehru Port Dockworkers Postpone Strike Labor federations representing dockworkers at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) have postponed an... OOCL Launches Germany-Russia Service OOCL has launched a new intra-Europe service linking Germany and Russia. The Hong Kong-based carrier said the Scan Baltic... Logwin Expands in India Logwin has opened a new office in India to meet rising demand for textile forwarding export services and increasing imports... DP World Signs Contract for Third Jebel Ali Container Terminal DP World signed a contract Sunday for the construction of a third container terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali box... Modest Peak Season Under Way This fall has brought something absent in 2011: a peak season for containerized import shipments of holiday goods. But... Forwarders Spreading Their Wings - to Online Sales Online retail isn't a sector readily associated with freight forwarders. With their retail infrastructures and network, postal services and integrated... Smith Electric Seeks Investors Smith Electric Vehicles is looking for a $76 million jolt to keep its electric truck business alive and growing. The... Truckload Carriers Tackling Driver Turnover Trucking hit a troubling milestone in the second quarter when the average annualized driver turnover rate at larger truckload carriers... Dredging Energizes Corpus Christi Timing is everything. The Port of Corpus Christi, its development long pinned on oil and container imports connected to the... Gulf Ports Seeding Growth in Africa Most U.S. Gulf ports focus largely on trade with Asia, Europe and South America, but a late bloomer is emerging... LA, Long Beach to Help Shape Chassis Policy The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles want to bring owners and users of chassis together to develop an... Ceres Develops Online Tool to Measure Footprint Shippers and other freight transportation interests looking to assess their environmental impact have a new electronic tool to filter their... Measuring Sustainability Becomes the Norm Just how widely accepted has the business case for supply chain sustainability become? So much that as the practice matures,... Study Touts State Infrastructure Banks Most Americans got their first exposure to infrastructure banks earlier this month when President Bill Clinton praised Chicago's new multibillion-dollar... Freight Policy Council Off the Starting Block It's finally happening. After years of fits and starts, the Department of Transportation is moving forward in creating a national... An Intermodal Peak Season? It's Complicated The timing and health of shipping peak season is as murky on the rails as it is on the water....

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Drillship for hire Northern Offshore is seeking employment for its lone drillship following the abrupt adjournment of a contract with Vietgazprom, a joint venture between Petrovietnam and Gazprom (VGP). Collateral damage A leading ratings agency applauded BW Group's performance in the first half Monday despite a deficit and declining asset values. King Ocean's coup A leading US containership operator has purchased more than a dozen Caribbean shipping routes from one of its rivals. SAM bulker held A handysize bulk carrier which only hit the water last year was the only vessel to be newly detained in the UK during August. What spurred capes? Chartering activity on the China ore routes hit a six month high last week, Commodore Research says. Hoegh LNG nets NOK 750m Hoegh LNG has successfully completed a fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Pirate drama A new Danish film is making waves by dramatising a Somali vessel hijacking with echoes of a real-life case. Profit sharing parade Tsakos Energy Navigation is squeezing another three years out of a fixture tied to one of its suezmax tankers and a South American oil conglomerate. Nasco slices another Nanjing Ocean Shipping (Nasco) has continued its clearout of 1980s built bulk carriers. Brittany services halted French operator Brittany Ferries' ships remained stuck in ports on Monday due to strike action by crew. Seadrill has SHI set fair Samsung Heavy Industries is on track to hit its full-year order target after securing a contract with Seadrill, Deutsche Bank says. Two more VLs sold Two more 1990s-built VLCCs have been sold as the mini-S&P boom in the sector keeps on rolling. JES takes bulker slice Chinese shipbuilder JES International appears to have taken a 30% slice in single shipowning company Great Dragon International. DP pushes ahead DP World has reached a milestone on its way to expanding its Dubai container terminal which will allow it to receive the next generation of giant containerships. Ravi's divine forecast Divine intervention from China and India could create the largest boom in shipping history come 2016, according to Ravi Mehrotra. Champion in leak case Canada has launched legal proceedings against Champion Tankers of Bergen over an alleged case of oil dumping in July 2010. Canada probes murder Canadian police are treating the death of a crewman on board a cargoship as murder. Courage sheds again Courage Marine has continued the relentless pace of its fleet renewal with yet another sale. Moldova under pressure US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has called on Moldova to stop re-flagging Iranian vessels as other flags delist them. Pirates raid tanker Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker off Malaysia on Saturday, stealing cash, laptops and mobile phones before escaping. Fugro exits seismic arena Fugro has exited the seismic sector after offloading assets in a deal tipping the scales at $1.5bn. Teekay aframax aground A Teekay tanker has run aground off Estonia, but there has been no report of pollution. Hoegh LNG seeks funds Hoegh LNG is the latest company to announce plans to tap the Norwegian bond market. Seadrill back at Samsung Seadrill has returned to Samsung Heavy Industries to order up to two ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillships in a deal worth up to $1.2bn. APL man held in Dubai An APL executive is being held in Dubai pending a trial over a gun cargo. Demo takes a breather Ship scrapping looks to have taken a breather with a noticeable slowing of new candidates being put into the market. 13 missing in sinking A trawler has sunk off Japan after a collision with a Tamai Steamship bulker, leaving 13 men missing. Dalian wins drillships Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) has clinched a deal for up to four drillships from Norway. Hellespont sells suezmax Hellespont Group has reportedly sold one of its suezmax tankers that was on charter to troubled Japanese shipowner Sanko. Tsakos files $300m shelf Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities. CIMC orders boxships China International Marine Container (CIMC) is set to become a shipowner after agreeing to order four containerships. Bosses buy SIOFF stock The top brass at Siem Offshore have put their hands in their pockets to buy up stock in the subsea vessel operator. New ship runs aground Staff at Huelin Renouf Shipping have been left with red faces after their new general cargo vessel ran aground on its maiden voyage.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agility picks new Asia-Pacific, Europe CEOs Third party logistics services provider Agility has appointed Chris Price to CEO of its Asia Pacific operations, and Mike Bible to CEO of the European operation. Bible replaces Beat Simon who decided to depart the company. Commentary: RFID expands with new users, uses Far East to Boston: To have and to hold Michael A. Leone, port director at the Massachusetts Port Authority, who will retire at the end of this week, said one of his goals when he took his current job in 1998 was to attract a service between the Far East and Boston for New England shippers. Long Beach channels funds to on-dock rail project The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week awarded a $36.8 million construction contract for its "Green Port Gateway," a railroad project designed to enhance the South California port's capacity for on-dock rail. Jones heads Virgin's cargo sales Landmark adds management New animal handling facility at JFK airport Logwin opens Ahmedabad office TNT Express CEO abruptly resigns LSPs must provide innovation when outsourcing distribution APL exec held in Dubai over alleged smuggled guns APL veteran executive Steve Dolan is reportedly being held by Dubai authorities over an alleged shipment of smuggled weapons last fall, an allegation he denied to his hometown newspaper over the weekend. EPA seeks data verification for SmartWay

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Japan: No plans for an ECA "We can use existing measures," says Japanese official. Greek shipping company seeks court protection Main creditors have supported the move. Bunker prices mainly soft in Fujairah Prices fail to set clear pattern across region. Rotterdam market closes Monday on soft note But a mixed picture prevailed across Mediterranean. Fuel leaked into harbour for 'five-and-a-half hours' Canadian navy investigators say watch personnel 'were not where they were supposed to be'. Chinese fuel oil demand set to fall Asian fuel oil markets 'to soften' on back of slow-down in Chinese demand. DP World signs for third terminal Facility should be operational by 2014. WFS defends use of overseas subsidiaries US taxpayer alliance raises concerns. Pirates in second strike off Singapore Attack linked to incident last week. Weak demand but prices firm Supplies of bunker fuel were fine across key Asian ports on Monday. Australia Bunkering adds trader to team Kiyia Hon joins the firm from Chemoil Singapore. Lithium-polymer batteries to power tugs for gas project Batteries are 'world's most power and energy dense' units, says Corvus Energy. Alaskan shipping firm 'already' meets ECA requirements Firm using bunkers with sulphur 'cleaned up', says spokesperson. MOL remains 'committed' to environmental strategy Despite tough operating environment marked by high bunker prices and overcapacity in the industry. Russian firm secures PSV and military bunkering contracts To supply bunker fuels to projects under Russian shipyard Sevmash. Bank calls bottom on NOL shares Company 'on-track' with its $500 million cost saving programme, says Maybank Kim Eng.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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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