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November 4, 2015

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DP World takes full control in UK's DP World Southampton OOCL adds Hong Kong call on Asia-Europe service for Christmas CMA CGM suspends Burundi service due to heavy fighting Maersk to improve grow cargo flows in Indonesia's remote east US Navy finds what is believed to be sunken El Faro cargo ship Tanker safety record tarnished by several incidents Road haulage prices on cross-channel route likely to rise Box volume up slightly at South Africa's Transnet K + N expands presence in Caribbean with new Dominican Republic office Sarjak sets up offices in Chile and Brazil FCS renews contract to handle Air China Cargo in Frankfurt Delta Air Lines leaves trade group, Airlines for America (A4A) New quality standards agreed on at C2K meeting in Vienna

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Global logistics confidence down: Index APM Terminals Mumbai opens new facility for factory-stuffed export trailers NMPT taking steps to boost coastal shipping: Parida Ship-to-shore cranes arrive in Mersey for Liverpool2 container terminal Transloading suggested as an option for handling large vessels Tulsidas Khimji successfully handles a kingsize assignment Centre extends validity of anti-dumping duty on fastners from China & Taipei Exempt metals from FTA ambit, metallic scrap recyclers urge Centre FCI to go for silos to increase storage space INR declines further sharply on heavy dollar demand

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New tank cars to raise loading capacity Reinforcement for Northern and Southern Star Ready, steady...purses out on Russian roads Logistics premises for automotive business Rolling the intermodal way from Germanyto China Arkas adds Piraeus to line-up A gateway at the Gateway Funds to improve rail connection to port ICTSI results: sunshine and shade Mission completed Rhenus reinforced in UK Libyan Wings' next try Schwarzmüller internationalising Schiphol community votes for innovation and leadership

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Strong dredging market expected for 2016 GLDD hopper dredge Terrapin Island. Credit: GLDDCoastal restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico will be a significant driver for US dredging companies in 2016, the head of America's largest dredge contractor predicts. Jonathan Berger, CEO of NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), said during his company's 3Q15 earnings... IHC wins dredger Huta 14 renovation Cutter suction dredger Huta 14. Credit IHCNetherlands-based IHC Services has won the contract from Huta Marine Works of Saudi Arabia to renovate the self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) Huta 14. Work will be carried out by IHC Middle East, based in Dubai, along with its Dutch operations department. The renovation involves... Shipping rejects emission targets in advance of Paris summit Tarbit Shipping's product tanker Bit Viking was the first vessel to be converted from Heavy Fuel Oil to Liquefied Natural GasThe shipping industry and the environmental lobby agree that more efficient ships rather than more ships is the way to address difficult market conditions and poisonous ship emissions. But they... Exclusive: New cracks in Nicaragua Canal plan Dr Paul Oquist. Credit: Greg Miller/IHSNicaragua's government has long claimed that an economic feasibility study by blue-chip US consultancy McKinsey & Co is crucial to enticing Western investors to its USD40-50 billion canal project. However, IHS Fairplay has confirmed that McKinsey has not worked on the Nicaragua Canal project since 2014,... SK Group refutes talk of buying KDB's DSME stake South Korean chaebol SK Group, which has interests in shipping, oil refining, construction and telecommunications, has refuted talk that it will buy Korea Development Bank's 31.5% stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. South Korean media reports claim the Park Geun-Hye administration discussed the sale of the stake with SK chairman Choi Tae-won, in... Farstad employs second construction vessel newbuilding A Farstad construction vessel, pictured. Credit: FarstadFarstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, says it has fixed second of the two construction vessels due to enter service this year. The company has been awarded a three year contract with further up to three years options for Far Sentinel by... Ocean Yield sees opportunities in weak markets Ocean Yield, the listed Norwegian company that invests in ships to bareboat charter them on long contracts to third parties, has reported a slight rise in interims and says it sees opportunities in current weak markets. Group net profit rose to USD25.8 million in 3Q15 from USD22.7 million a year earlier.... Latest Singapore bulker arrest 'without warning' says law firm Bulker Archimedes was arrested on 25 October. Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschA Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier has been arrested in Singapore under "highly unusual circumstances", according to UK-headquartered law firm, Hill Dickinson. The 1995-bulit, 44,323 deadweight, kamsarmax Archimedes was arrested on 25 October upon instruction from a local law firm. Hill Dickinson, which acts on... Astomos Energy's shipowner partners book two VLGCs at KHI Astomos Energy, Japan's biggest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) importer announced on 2 November that it has ordered three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at compatriot shipbuilders Kawasaki Heavy Industries ((KHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). From KHI, Astomos has ordered two 82,200 m³ capacity VLGCs and an 83,000 m³ capacity carrier... Port operator ICTSI reports falling revenue ICTSI's container terminal in Croatia. Credit: ICTSIInternational Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11% to USD239.9m in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to US$792.0m, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its... Koch Shipping to move chartering business to Singapore The shipping arm of US energy group Koch has moved its chartering operations from Delaware to Singapore. Although the parent company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch Shipping Inc has been a Delaware corporation due to the tax exemptions offered by the state. Koch Supply and Trading, of which Koch Shipping Inc... ICTSI Q3 revenue down 11% International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from its port operations fell 11% to USD239.9 million in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to USD792 million, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its terminals. ICTSI handled 5.77 million... Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone revenue up 6% Hazira is one of the ports operated by Adani. Credit: APSEZIndia's largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) grew revenue by 6% in the quarter ended 30 September, as cargo throughput at its ports continued to increase. APSEZ booked consolidated total income to reach USD303.34 million and... Singapore opens research facility to test green technologies Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 2 November opened a maritime energy test facility to focus on research and development in innovative eco-friendly maritime technologies. Maritime Energy Test Bed (METB), Southeast Asia's first-of-its-kind test facility, is part of the city-state's effort to become a green port. The facility will be supported...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Geodis set to expand its US footprint after receiving green light for takeover of OHL Heathrow unveils £180m plan to double air cargo volumes over the next 15 years UPS to build £120m 'world-class' parcel hub at London Gateway logistics park

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Tidewater reports a red ink quarter Future USNS Brunswick completes Acceptance Trials TOTE files to limit liability in El Faro law suits Royal Caribbean orders fifth Quantum class ship Crowley tanker first to get ABS LNG-Ready approval Falsifying oil record book costs Chandris $1 million

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Coast Guard responds to fire at Boat World Marina near Seattle Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for Wednesday Customs team rescue four from drifting SeaDoo vessel Crowley Maritime to christen new LNG-ready product tanker Mitsui container vessel saves group of castaways

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Clarksons expects lower 2015 profit amid bearish dry bulk sector Depressed dry bulk sector dents profits for Clarksons Wilson sells small bulk carrier to Greek company Sale will leave carrier with 82 owned vessels Diana capesize coup shows sharp price drop in bulkers Last Lauritzen cape goes for $28.5m after failure of $37m deal in August Navios Partners cuts distribution in half Annual payout reduced to $0.85 per unit as owner bows to 'demand uncertainty' and other factors Farstad sees no hiding place in offshore market as it signs CSV charter Far Sentinel will begin three-year Gulf of Mexico charter in December APM Terminals diversifies into non-containerised cargo Update: Chief executive Kim Fejfer says container operations will remain the core business as APMT signs joint venture with Qingdao that marks its entry into China's fast-growing grains trade ICTSI's Georgian unit settles lessor dispute BICT and Batumi Sea Port terminate arbitration proceedings after settling differences in an 'amicable manner' Vale's VLOC fleet to balloon to 64 vessels Vale chief executive Ferreira upbeat on China's steel consumption Currency volatility knocks ICTSI underlying profit Global terminal operator reduces capex budget for 2015 Pappas denied leave to appeal OW Bunker test case But way still open to seek permission from supreme court CMA CGM boosts East Africa-Europe service Company also enhancing East Africa to Mediterranean service route Moody's global shipping outlook remains stable Low bunker fuels prices could help support earnings for shipping companies Mercator logs bigger losses Company's revenue fell 40% due to deterioration in dry bulk markets Maersk Line and CMA CGM cut service charges in China Eleven liner companies have complied with Beijing's call to reduce their fees Southeast Asia piracy crackdowns bearing fruit says IMB Only two hijackings reported in the third quarter of 2015 Gener8 takes delivery of second and third VLCCs Tanker owner borrowed 60% of purchase price to finance acquisition cost Seaspan delivers strong third quarter Containership owner improves operating margins, grows fleet size to 84 vessels Tote files lawsuit on liability limitation as death claims mount Tote's liability may be less than $1m if lawsuit successful Crowley Maritime acquires SeaFreight Deal expands Crowley's liner and logistics footprints in Caribbean Basin

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
West Coast ports' volume, market share recedes West Coast ports in September suffered a drop in container volume as well as import market share, but it is too early to determine if this is the beginning of a trend or just a one-month anomaly for ports that appeared to be recovering from the loss of business earlier... Geodis completes acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Geodis has completed the $800 million acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics that gave Europe's fourth-largest logistics and transport firm a strong U.S. presence. Geodis' acquisition was one of several in 2015 that reached across oceans and showed that major logistics firms felt consolidation was the best way to grow and remain competitive. With... FTZs Reduce Total Landed Costs for Global Supply Chains 58% of companies agree that their inability to take advantage of preferential duty programs is costing them a material amount today and unless corrected, will only increase. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) programs offer an opportunity for substantial import/export duty and fee savings, in addition to increased supply chain efficiencies and trade... DP World: Vallarpadam Terminal gains from productivity, connectivity DP World said its Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at India's Cochin Port is on a steady "growth path" on the back of operational efficiency and connectivity upgrades. The company said the Vallarpadam terminal offers average crane productivity of 30 moves per hour, and this allows ocean carriers to turn around... DP World to build logistics free zone in Senegal DP World has signed a deal to develop a logistics free zone at Senegal's port of Dakar. The free zone investment will benefit DP World's container terminal in the port of Dakar and shippers using the nearby Blaise Diagne International Airport. In the presence of United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh... Hapag-Lloyd raises initial $300 million from IPO LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd today said it has raised around $300 million from its initial public offering which it will spend on new ships and containers. The German carrier is selling just over 13.23 million shares at 20 euros ($22) each, down from an original 23-29 euros price range due to stock... APM Terminals invests in China multi-purpose terminal APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and Qingdao Port Group Chairman Zheng shake hands after the deal.LONDON - APM Terminals has invested in a multi-purpose cargo terminal in China, accelerating its expansion beyond its core container handling business. The Maersk Group's port arm has signed a joint venture agreement with Qingdao Port... ICTSI quarterly revenue down despite volume growth International Container Terminal Services of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11 percent year-over-year to $239.9 million in the quarter ending Sept. 30, despite volume growth of 1.9 percent to 1.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2 percent to $792 million, which the company attributed... ArcBest growth slows in third quarter, but ABF rates rise The trends squeezing trucking operators across the U.S., from falling fuel surcharges to declining shipping demand and lower industrial output, depressed revenue and profit at ArcBest Corp. in the third quarter, slowing growth at its less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight. Total revenue at ArcBest dropped 2.6 percent from a year ago to...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
DHT reports rise in Q3 revenue and profit Tanker operator swings to profit as larger fleet size boosts overall results. Seaspan expects tough boxship market in 2016 Outlook on containership rates unclear as boxship supply overwhelms demand. Danaos surges past Wall Street expectations New York-listed containership owner sees profit jump 87.7% as JV preps boxship buy. Polish riding crew widows file Faro claim Filing against TOTE is fifth over the sinking of the US-flag ro-ro during Hurricane Joaquin. Oriental books VLCC pair at Hyundai Heavy Owner adds brace to extend Korean yard's dominant position in the VLCC newbuilding market. Clarksons shares down after profit warning World's largest shipbroker says pre-tax profit will reach £50m amid challenging markets. NMM cuts distribution Shares in Greek owner plunge after decision to revise dividend sharing in depressed market. Ardmore share price slumps on offering Greenbriar's effort to sell half of stake prices at 10.4% discount to Monday close. Solvang doubles its money Norwegian LPG carrier owner posts best-ever quarterly result in VLGC market boom. NCL ready for break-out US cruise line confident of future prospects after pushing up Q3 revenue and earnings. RCCL makes it five US cruise giant returns to Meyer Werft in Germany for another Quantum-class ship. NSB shoots down talk of fleet deal German company says products tanker sextet have not been sold to UK outfit. ICTSI posts small gain Profit edges up on better nine-month volumes for Philippines ports group. POSH makes less Singaporean offshore vessel owner posts smaller profit for the third quarter but pushes up its revenue. No growing pains for Teekay and Tsakos Drewry analysts show huge earnings generated by second-hand additions and newbuilds. SK denies DSME move Korean group is not in talks to acquire loss-making compatriot shipbuilder. Island lays up for winter Norwegian owner's survey vessel Island Spirit to be idled in weakening market. Berg: Offshore discipline needed Viking Supply CEO does not see market recovery anytime soon; calls for caution when rates improve. Wilson in profitable sale to Greek owner Oslo-listed mini-bulker specialist books a gain on the disposal of elderly vessel. Fosen shipyard saved Bankrupt Norwegian shipbuilder secures $65m ferry refurbishment deal from Hurtigruten. Farstad scores long-term deal Norwegian owner charters out newly delivered subsea vessel to Subtec for three years. Trada tanker heads for scrap in Pakistan Indonesian owned vessel may have finally found a final resting place with near $4m disposal. Krasnoye clinches tanker double Russian shipyard to build chemical carriers for Vladimir Lisin's Volgotrans. Dredger sinks in Iceland No injuries reported as veteran vessel goes down in Reykjavik harbour. Boskalis wins wind work Owner's joint venture with VolkerWessels to lay cable for Galloper development in $220m deal. Ocean Yield down in Q3 But dividend at Kjell Inge Rokke-backed company sees eighth consecutive increase since IPO in July 2013. Statoil chops Songa rig Norwegian state-owned oil major pulls the plug on Songa Trym fixture that was not due to end until March 2016. Seaspan posts upbeat Q3 performance Gerry Wang led containership leasing outfit sees profit rises as fleet passes 100-ship threshold. Crystal lifts Lloyd Werft tally Malaysian-controlled luxury owner doubles river cruiseship order at German shipbuilder.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Long-term transportation bill moves toward floor vote in House Radiant acquires Copper Logistics CMA CGM adjusts Noura Express loop Liverpool's new container terminal receives first cranes Seaspan Q3 net earnings fall despite increased revenues Envirotainer opens service station in Shanghai Inchcape opens Odessa office LLamasoft acquires supply chain software company COSCO considering increased use of Northeast Passage Geodis finalizes OHL acquisition IAG Cargo posts flat Q3 results DP World acquires remaining 49% stake in Southampton terminal Executive Moves: Maryland Port Administration, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Port of N.Y./N.J., and Ryder System, Inc. Report: Logistics M&A volume down, value up in 2015

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Crowley tankers receive ABS 'LNG-ready' approval Crowley is 'the first' firm to receive this designation from ABS. Red Sea player makes first STS bunker delviery Red Sea Bunkering begins deliveries on schedule. Clean Energy bunkers LNG for TOTE ships Bunkerworld Latest News / 13h Iran's bunker ambitions: Land set aside for storage Provincial official says bunker sector could create 1,000 new jobs. OW test case: Supreme court appeal denied But shipowner can make direct request. GPS to 'pioneer' MFM technology in Fujairah 'We are expecting a favourable response from ship owners and buyers.' Bunker bill will be paid, says North American ferry operator Vessel under arrest in Portland, Maine. Singapore ship arrest Vessel controlled by Greek interests. Singapore: Research house focussed on energy efficient DNV GL builds marine research portfolio. Alfa Laval EGR system: 'Onboard footprint even smaller' Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Integration of Glencore/Chemoil takes next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. Alfa Laval EGR system gets smaller Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Glencore/Chemoil integration to take next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. IE Singapore: Local bunker players exploring LNG alternative Move backed by government support. 'First' LNG-powered ship sails through Panama Canal The Isola Bella transitted the canal last Friday.

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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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