BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 26, 2014

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Haifa locks out dockers after a go-slow to protest lack of overtime China-wide January box throughput up 5.2pc to 16.56 million TEU Shipbuilding Cosco Corp profit declines 71pc to US$24.14 million Felixstowe receives go-ahead to extend berth to dock mega ships Qingdao expects March recovery as post-New Year production resumes Beijing tells local authorities to strengthen rules on local delivery New Zealand Tauranga port posts first half profit of US$32.5 million Port of Houston container volume up 6pc to 2 million TEU in 2013 Global LCL leader ECU Line looks to expand in Asia Pacific region MOL expands intra-Asia feeder Singapore-Jakarta Shuttle service Taiwan's January export orders slide on weaker China, US demand Having done HK-Rotterdam sea trials, foldable FEU tested in Europe Volga-Dnepr delivers 103-tonne German rotor to installation in Russia Saudia increases bellyhold capacity between Manchester and Los Angeles World Cargo Symposium to meet in Los Angeles March 11 - 13 Cargolux orders fourteenth 747-8F since first delivered in 2011

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Bhavani Shipping & Seagull Maritime join hands for Supply Chain Management for both inbound & outbound cargo CONquest 2014 CEO Roundtable & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in Delhi on March 7th COSCO, China Shipping enter into wide-ranging cooperation agreement LSPL achieves unmatched efficiency for US petrochemical project National Shipping Board pitches for Indian Maritime Service Network upgradation to cost Railways INR 2K cr.

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First Greece-Czechia train service starting in March World trade continues to grow Kombiverkehr monitors trains 24/7 Fatal Libyan Air Cargo crash in Tunisia Cuxport benefits from offshore logistics DHL enters rail catering market Gold for MAN in Russia Skycargo to launch RFS between Dubai airports Italy: old and new transport minister - one and the same... LD Lines with new link between Ireland, France and Spain Gebrüder Weiss Czech Republic sets consignment record Rising number of deliveries in Europe Iberia now Airbus approved service provider Mehr Platz im Inland

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
TOTE cuts steel for LNG fueled containership Toxicology report awaited in Maersk Alabama guard deaths Mermaid Marine Australia to buy Jaya businesses Electric Boat gets $36 million mod for NRMD Navy budget stresses new ships, but LCS numbers in doubt MMP protests treatment of Seaman Guard 35 Young Brothers to deploy Honolulu fuel cell

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver releases numbers for 2013 Port of Tacoma reports mixed cargo totals for January LNG America selects Jensen for new bunker barge design Port of Portland taps Blaufus as new general counsel Port of Seattle sees drop in January container count

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
GulfMark warns of softening US Gulf activity Offshore vessel owner increases revenue and seeks secondhand ships in Southeast Asia OSG asks for more time to complete Chapter 11 exit plan Court filings show the company is seeking a 30-day extension to end-March J. Lauritzen admits 2013 result was 'unsatisfactory by any measure' Danish bulk carrier looks to improving dry bulk market in 2014 Demolition rates soften on the Indian subcontinent Trend reflects strong flow of container tonnage into the market this month Chinese new year box boost raises index to record January high German analysts point to steady upturn in world trade Chinese state carriers increase their share of national crude oil imports But four firms' 47% Unipec share falls far short of 2015 policy goal of 70%-80% Seychelles police reveal Maersk Alabama security officers autopsy result Former US Navy SEALS died of respiratory failure with suspicion of heart attack Nakilat looks to growth on posting stable annual net profit Qatar gas shipowner targets overseas expansion, tie-ups and finance deals Rongsheng seeks $129m from private investors in China Free to read: Wang and Zheng agree to buy more convertible bonds Mermaid Marine Australia agrees Jaya acquisition Deal worth $495m would create one of the region's largest offshore services firms BW Group buys out Heidmar stake in Womar tanker pools Free to read: Deal for an undisclosed price should be completed by the end of March Golden Ocean profits rise But Norwegian group warns of first-quarter weakness Scorpio Tanker stock breaks $10 on 2014 optimism and dividend New York-listed tanker giant books higher vessel revenues in 2013 Shipbuilder denies error in MOL Comfort's design and construction Defence of MHI comes before first hearing of case intertwined with cargo and other interests Evergreen exploring further alliance opportunities after strategy U-turn Taiwan line looking at north-south and feeder cooperation pacts Matson takes hit with settlement charge Management still wants in on Alaska trade

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Golden Ocean leaves door open to expansion Golden Ocean Group, the listed dry bulk shipping venture in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a sharp rise in net profit for the final quarter and full year 2013 BW Group buys stake in Womar pool Singapore-based shipping company BW Group said it has acquired Heidmar's stake in Womar, which operates four pools of product tankers up to 30,000dwt Seadrill warns of slower market growth Seadrill has warned that the offshore market may grow slower in 2014-15 than expected, adding that it does not plan to order any more deepwater rigs until the direction of the market becomes clearer Golden Ocean's profits rise Golden Ocean's profits increased 92% year on year to $18M in the fourth quarter of 2013 Singapore to build another LNG terminal Singapore is to have a second LNG terminal, the city-state's premier Lee Hsien Loong announced today Australia adds bulk liquid storage NSW Ports opened a second bulk liquids berth at Port Botany on Friday, while GrainCorp this week announced it is investing A$70M in three new bulk liquid storage facilities for Brisbane, Port Kembla and Fremantle Bumi Armada witnesses record year despite slump Malaysian oil field service provider Bumi Armada recorded a 12% increase in the net profit for the whole 2013, despite a 19% drop year on year in 4Q13, said a report by CIMB Equities Research Jaya to sell its businesses for $494M Singapore-listed Jaya Holdings has agreed to sell all its subsidiaries to Mermaid Marine Australia for SGD625M ($494M) in cash, a stock filing of Jaya said today Pan Ocean chooses Hankuk Steel Wire as preferred bidder Pan Ocean announced yesterday that Hankuk Steel Wire was finally chosen as the preferred bidder in the bid for sale of one of its affiliates, STX Savings Bank RSHI to issue second tranche of convertible bonds China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) plans to raise about HKD992.5M ($128.0M) in net proceeds by selling its second tranche of convertible bonds since December 2013

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Big Banks Offer New Services to Speed Freight Payments When Nebraska-based Daycos began automating its freight invoice processes in the 1990s, most of its customer base of moving and storage companies weren't getting paid until 30 to 45 days after filing their invoices. Since then, CEO Brandon Day notes, Daycos' billing process has decreased to an average of four to... Customization Key to Growth for Traditional Freight Payment Providers While wide-ranging financial institutions are becoming more active in automated freight payments, more traditional, often dedicated providers of such services such as Cass, Ultra Logistics and CT Logistics are surviving by focusing on the intricacies of managing customers' transportation spending. St. Louis-based Cass Information Systems is the sector's largest such provider... California Government Sector Urged to Promote Port Growth The vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association called upon California's political leadership to help return the ports to a "virtuous cycle" in which growing cargo volumes generate the revenue needed to build infrastructure and pay for environmental improvements. "We can't afford not to promote growth in trade volumes," Mike... Panamax Ship Scrapping Not Enough to Reset Capacity Balance Two Panamax ships transiting the El Corte River in Mexico.While an increase in the scrapping of Panamax ships may help counteract oversupply in the container shipping industry, it won't be enough to solve overcapacity. Overall, 460,000 TEUs, or 2.6 percent of the global container ship capacity, were scrapped in 2013, a... NJ Legislators Seek Curb on Waterfront Commission New Jersey legislators are seeking to restrict the authority of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which is battling port employers and the International Longshoremen's Association over rules for hiring dockworkers. Assemblymen Gordon Johnson, Ralph Caputo and Thomas Giblin, all Democrats, filed a bill to give the governors of New... Both Sides of Truck Weight, Size Fight Gear Up for Next Battle WASHINGTON - The next battle in the ongoing fight over increasing truck weight and size is on the horizon, as the House and Senate begin work on the next federal surface transportation bill. But the face-off of American Trucking Associations and some major shippers versus the rail industry and safety advocates... Rickmers Trust Posts 4Q Loss on Higher Operating Expenses Rickmers Maritime Trust posted a fourth quarter loss of $8.0 million, a swing of $10.2 million from the $2.2 million profit it made in the same quarter of 2012. The loss occurred even though its charter revenue was marginally higher year-over-year at $36.4 million and its 16 container ships were fully... Asian Air Hubs See Solid Growth Asia's leading air freight hubs have gotten off to an encouraging start to the year, posting healthy growth rates across the board in January. Last year Asia-Pacific airports saw only a 0.9 percent increase in tonnage, according to data from Airports Council International. But demand picked up toward the end of... Nagoya Remains Japan's Top Export Hub The Port of Nagoya in central Japan retained its status as the biggest export hub among the nation's airports and seaports in 2013 in terms of value, according to recent figures from Tokyo Customs and Nagoya Customs. The Port of Nagoya grabbed this status from Narita International Airport near Tokyo for...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
OSG seeks extension Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked the court overseeing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case for more time to fine-tune its exit strategy. ISS sounds alarm Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is urging operators to be prepared for severe disruptions at Canada's largest port. ECO torches Title XI app Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) appears to have abandoned its application for federal loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). GulfMark buys modern PSV GulfMark Offshore has purchased a modern platform supply vessel (PSV) as part of a hunt for second-hand tonnage. Lauritzen loses less Danish owner J Lauritzen (JL) has reduced its loss in 2013, but bulker charter defaults still hurt the bottom line. GLDD dragged lower Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) was dragged deeper into the red in the final quarter by its loss-making demolition business. Diana adds $5m Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has added another $4.8m to its $60m share issue after underwriters bought 55.5% of their over-allotment allowance. Cosco to feel more pain Cosco Corporation (Singapore) will have a very tough time turning around its disappointing showing in 2013, analysts says. Atlantska reduces red Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has posted a smaller loss for 2013, despite falling revenue. Reach hit by hold up Reach Subsea booked a deeper fourth quarter loss as a delayed contract and the cost of starting up its offshore operations wiped out a steep rise in revenue. Dell buys into StealthGas Computer billionaire Michael Dell has emerged as a major shareholder in Harry Vafias-led StealthGas. Courage slashes loss Hong Kong-listed Courage Marine has cuts its 2013 deficit as revenue increased. Scandlines seeks yards Baltic owner Scandlines is looking for a shipyard to modify two ro-paxes it bought back from bankrupt German shipbuilder P+S Werft. Double boost for Scorpio Scorpio Tankers shares surged in the US last night as the company showed huge profits on both its VLGC and VLCC investments. Coastal profit rises Malaysian shipbuilder and owner Coastal Contracts has pushed up 2013 earnings as costs decreased. Stranded cargoship sold A cargoship stuck in a UK port for more than a year could be set to leave after a buyer was found. Eurotunnel ruling delayed A decision on whether Eurotunnel's MyFerryLink operation can continue at Dover has been postponed to mid-May. Heidmar cuts Womar ties Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group has swooped to buy a stake in Womar from George Economou controlled Heidmar. Sealink surges Malaysian offshore shipping company Sealink International has returned to profit for 2013 as revenue soared. Gulkmark in record finish Gulfmark Offshore posted a huge rise in fourth quarter and full year earnings and promised more to come. Solid from Ocean Yield Ocean Yield has more than doubled its fourth quarter profit as it measured up with market expectations for the period. Golden lifts dividend John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean showed its confidence for a dry cargo market recovery by jacking up its fourth quarter dividend. Baltiysky under threat Russian shipyard Baltiysky Zavod is in danger of losing a state icebreaker order. India eyes ship deals India's National Shipping Board (NSB) is eyeing ship buys to boost crew training. Rongsheng raising more Trouble shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries is selling another HKD 1bn ($129m) of bonds to reduce debt. RMT expects rate hit Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) is expecting to take a large hit when two of its containerships come up for charter renewal next month. Aussies pounce on Jaya Mermaid Marine Australia is poised to snap up Singapore's Jaya Holdings in an all cash deal worth SGD 625m ($490m). Vard ends year on high Vard, the Fincantieri-controlled shipbuilder, has seen a strong end to the financial year with an eight-fold increase in fourth quarter profit. Japan threatens action Japan may take Indonesia to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over its ban on ore exports, according to Japanese media reports. Legal eagle takes flight The head of bankrupt Taiwanese owner Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has been accused of falling behind on his legal bills. PACD in denial Pacific Drilling has not ordered a deepwater drillship despite reports to the contrary, TradeWinds has learned.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
CBP expands simplfied entry to more airports, modes U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday expanded the ACE Cargo Release Pilot program to 14 more airports three weeks after expanding the program beyond the air mode to ocean and rail. Job Growth from NY/NJ port most evident at warehouses A study commissioned by the New York Shipping Association said the port creates 165,350 direct jobs and 296,060 full-time jobs in the region. That's up from 279,200 full time jobs in 2010. Expeditors reports 1% drop in Q4 profit Drewry: Med transshipment volumes growing Drewry predicts that "bigger east-west ships and larger alliances are likely to continue to allow key transshipment hub ports in the Mediterranean to outperform underlying organic market growth." Washington Notebook: U.S., Canada launch truck pre-inspection program No deal after latest round of TPP talks After a four-day meeting in Singapore, representatives from the 12 countries represented under the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership say they have made "further strides" toward the agreement, but came away from the meeting without a deal. XPO Logistics reports fourth quarter, yearly gains Cowen predicts lower earnings for airlines Emirates adds Chicago service Shutdown sought for 4 Calif. children's product importers Police uncover cocaine haul at Port of Le Havre Autopsy: Americans found aboard Maersk ship died of heart failure N.J. legislators seek to curb Waterfront Commission

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Fujairah terminal starts up operations New ENOC-owned unit will add to port's storage capacity. Market stable in Fujairah Fujairah prices flat with 380 cSt up by only half a dollar. Outlook for bunker prices mixed A quiet market was reported in Hamburg. Irish fuel oil firms combine 'to grow business' Plan was in the making for the last few months, says director. Gasum buys into Skangass LNG business Move linked to post-2015 market for marine LNG. Asian prices end day mixed Avails tightening in Tokoy Bay. Shipowners want level playing field in 2015 Without effective monitoring, some may ignore new sulphur rules. Dutch shipowner mulls substitute biodiesel to power fleet Pilot test on trucks to begin. Annual profit climbs at Oiltanking Firm expanded storage capacity by 23% last year. US terminal company in new bunker storage deal Total capacity estimated at 1.35 million barrels. Site chosen for LSFO bunker production facility Work to start in April. Greek bunker boss in custody Head of Eteka and other suspects now awaiting trial.

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

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

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

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

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

Rome/Palermo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

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

Podgorica

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

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

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

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

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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

Milan

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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