BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 11, 2015

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Shipping spared eco restrictions at global warming talks - so far PSA closes Zeebrugge terminal as Antwerp siphons off its cargo Cosco-CSCL 'deal nearly done' - to be called China Cosco Shipping Group CMA up Asia-to-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka rate US$100 this month and next Bunker prices plunge to 10-year lows as oil glut spreads worldwide CMA CGM paid below NOL book value on asset impairment, says Alphaliner Nigerian pirates free 5 Polish crew after attacking geared 10,000-dwt ship 9,000-TEU Maersk Saigon runs around near Santos, but quickly refloated Cosco to take delivery of first 20,000-TEU vessels from Waigaoqiao China Post Mart devises new distribution platform for rural consumers Since acquisition CSAV, CCNI set their sights on Latin American shipping Pro-mandatory weigh-in coalition musters to dampen rising shipper protests Chennai flood waters recede as India No 2 state port gets back to normal Insurance 'sting' aims to catch cargo thieves during their peak season CHEP Aerospace and Air Transat extend partnership for five years UK CAA unveils performance based regulation maturity assessment tool Drewry's sees imminent shift from air to sea freight for some commodities New control tower goes into operation at Colombia's Bogota airport

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Broad industry coalition offers clarity on new container weighing regulations Cabinet approves Central Legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as National Waterways Govt approves financial help to shipbuilding industry Maersk Line & WMU in partnership to provide anti-corruption training Shreyas Shipping & Suzue Corporation of Japan sign MoU for joint venture WWL doubles shipping frequency from Europe to US West Coast Hit by poor cotton crop, Pakistan may buy 40 pc of India's cotton shipments Pakistan to discuss granting MFN status to India only after Modi's visit for SAARC Summit Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic MANSA seeks berthing facility for break-bulk & general cargo vessels at Mumbai's Offshore Container Terminal Movement of containers to Nepal resumes Abolition of direct tax benefits to SEZs will hit investments: EPCES India shipped 10.75 lakh t of iron ore in April-Oct. 2015-16 India's GDP to grow by 7.9 pc in 2016-17: Goldman Sachs INR recovers against dollar on fresh foreign fund inflow

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Some movement in the market Paraguay to improve connectivity of rural roads Doss bids farewell Promotions at BDP International A port's impact on the region ANA Cargo partners find each other Optimising international trade processes with China Bundling strengths for Fresh Co Annual contract or spot rates? Leasing locomotives to augment network Sitra selling bulk liquid business to Den Hartogh Shortest Airbus route starting in January Smedegaard takes Ecsa helm Happy 2015 for Antwerp Iata cautiously optimistic for airfreight New train between Poland and Germany Aurizon ready for Enfield intermodal centre

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Cosco-China Shipping merger reportedly wins Beijing approval Photo: Danny CornelissenThe long-expected merger of Cosco and China Shipping has received the green light from the state council, China's media are reporting. No official statement has been made by Beijing, but according to Caixin news agency the merger of the mainland's two state-owned giants will be announced on 11... LNG fuel tech needs more state aid, say German owners The German Shipowners' Association VDR has called for faster implementation of state aid for retrofitting and newbuilding contracting of vessels with dual-fuel engines. The initiative aims at supporting new business opportunities for LNG-burning tonnage for German owners in the North European sulphur emission control area that may counter-balance market share losses... Hyundai-Vinashin wins MR tankers from Greek owner The Vietnamese subsidiary of South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won an order for two 50,000 dwt chemical/product tankers from Greek owner Latsis Group. Latsis subsidiary Consolidated Marine Management placed the orders, which will be built at HMD unit Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard, HMD executives told IHS Fairplay. The latest pair are exercised... Sungdong yard wins order for two Vitol Suezmaxes Shipbuilding activity. Credit: PASouth Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order to build two 158,000 dwt Suezmax tankers for Swiss oil trading firm Vitol. Sungdong executives confirmed the order with IHS Fairplay, saying that its banks had issued refund guarantees for the order, but stopped short... Bunker prices fall to 10-year low in Singapore Vessels bunkering off Singapore. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeBunker prices have slumped to a 10-year low in Singapore as oil prices continue to decline amid a supply glut. Prices of CST380 fuel averaged USD183 per tonne as of 10 December in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volume. CST380 fuel prices... Indian cabinet approves USD600 million aid package for struggling shipyards A shipyard in Kolkata, India. Credit: PAIndian prime minister Narendra Modi's cabinet has approved a policy package for the country's struggling shipyards that includes grants of state aid above the contracted price for building all types of ships except small boats and fishing vessels. It also approved tax breaks for... Sharp rise in ship sizes has La Spezia port in expansion mode An aerial shot showing where the new cranes are situated. Photo: LSCTLa Spezia Container Terminal in Italy is investing heavily in infrastructure to increase its handling capacity and allow the terminal to cope with the growing size of ships coming through at the north Italy gateway. "The rate of change... Kaohsiung sees sluggish growth while expansion stays on track A plan of Kaohsiung port. Photo: TIPCUp to four container terminal operators could be handed contracts to manage and operate terminals at the new Kaohsiung 7th Container Terminal currently under development in Taiwan. Several global terminal operators responded to the tender for the project and winners will be announced during or before...

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Alert to airlines on 'unsafe' hoverboards as IATA calls for stiff penalty for shippers that mis-declare battery devices Cargolux agreement with pilots in the air again as union pulls out of final talks Blow for Thamesport as OPDR and MacAndrews merge their UK operations at Tilbury Adidas wants to make sneakers with more robots and fewer Chinese factories China's air authorities approves formation of AVIC Cargo Airlines State council gives nod to Cosco-China Shipping merger Lufthansa and United confirm partnership talks on creation of transatlantic cargo network

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
International Shipholding reports on streamlining Marcon brokers sale of 1988-built deck barge New Lake Constance ferry to have MTU gas engines Wartsila to power Arctic icebreaker duo Damen unveils next generation RHIB The Best Passenger Ships of 2015 Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers to be 2016 CMA Commodore European owners want shipping back in COP21 text

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Boise Cascade renews lease with Port of Vancouver, USA Diana Shipping sets charters for pair of dry bulk vessels Marcon International brokers sale of Dunlap Towing US flag barge Freight transportation index climbs during month of October US rail freight traffic sees negative weekly total

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
No respite for the dry bulk market despite burst of demolition deals Continued poor earnings and deteriorating market conditions force ship owners to begin scrapping younger vessels A concealed cargo of arms and... US adds shipping companies to North Korea sanctions list Latest move in cat and mouse game extends sanctions to further OMM companies Leading the team is the CSG... Cosco and China Shipping merger plan receives Beijing approval New entity will be headquartered in Shanghai Inland Waterways Authority of... India to declare 106 more national waterways Total number of national waterways will be 111 Long range product tanker rates lifted by robust naphtha flows to Asia LR2 charterers will likely see a tight position list for vessels in coming weeks Extended contracts for the... Seadrill Partners wins contract extensions for two rigs One-year deal comes in exchange for lower day rates on current contracts Shipyards had to write down... Cosco Singapore expects net loss for fourth quarter and full year Weakness in offshore, shipbuilding and dry cargo segments continues to weigh The Russian ports' biggest... Russian seaports handled 3% more tonnes of cargo in January-November But containerised cargo transhipment volumes fell 15.2% for the period The Chinese company will also... Chinese company to build $1.2bn deepwater terminal in Canada Port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, to be made ready for ultra large boxships

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Retailers' post-holiday hopes drive Long Beach import rebound Owner-operators to challenge electronic logging mandate Virginia port says still on track for record year despite November traffic drop Shipping industry calls for IMO to regulate shipping emissions US Congress passes sweeping rail reform bill Largest US trucking lobby hails electronic logging rule NY-NJ terminal to start truck appointments in January US releases electronic truck driver log mandate Air cargo market forecast to stay subdued in 2016 India's Shreyas sets up joint venture with Japan's Suzue Corp. FMC's Doyle: Initial PierPass review shows no red flags, continues Cosco-China Shipping merger gets the go ahead from Beijing Kaohsiung may select multiple operators for new container terminals La Spezia port targets Italy bound cargo from Asia Industry FAQs tackle shipper verified weight concerns

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Eidesvik charters three The Oslo-listed offshore supply vessel operators announces charters for December. ISH says divestment plan on track The US-based diversified ship owner says plans to exit dry bulk market continue. Engh out as CIT shipping boss Veteran banker led New York bank's charge into 'counter cyclical' maritime play since 2013. US container volume to be 'stable' in 2016 A report from Moody's Investor Service says year-on-year growth to moderate, but still show gain. Fitch downgrades shipping Credit ratings agency says tough times for dry and container owners will continue into 2016. CMA hat passes from captain to consolidator Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers to wear famous headgear for CMA 2016. ICS supports extra CO2 reduction measures Global shipping body pledges to take part in shipping emission reductions regardless of Paris outcome. North Sea investment drops Offshore spending falls $3bn this year in Norway, while UK figure also declining fast. Vale sells four VLOCs Brazilian miner seals deal with China's ICBC and others to offload quartet of giant bulkers. GSL on the lookout after scrap sale New York-listed owner confirms disposal of vintage vessel as it eyes up counter-cyclical buys. Countdown to merger of Chinese titans Cosco and China Shipping could reveal plan to combine box operations this week, report says. Supplier wins over OW A UAE court has ruled in favour of paying a physical bunker supplier - not OW Bunker Maersk continues renewal with MR sale Danish owner set to secure firm price for the last of its 1990s built medium range tankers. Lines combine at Tilbury CMA CGM-owned MacAndrews and OPDR join forces at London port to make it biggest European group hub. Tebbe leaving Auerbach German MPP owner's founding partner leaving to travel the world as co-founder Lucius Bunk takes sole charge. Braathen boosts Western Bulk stake Investment sees shipping family vehicle Ojada become second largest stakeholder in bulker owner. Delays to hurt Austal Australian shipbuilder says slow progress on one project will result in smaller profit for 2016. SW Shipping scraps bulker South Korean owner sells 1990-built ship into India for $2.8m. Svitzer wins Ichthys work Tug group signs 10-year deal to serve multi-billion dollar Australian LNG project. TUI takes Hapag hit German tourism group logs impairment charge from compatriot's IPO but still books strong results. ISU warns Tsavliris Salvage over conduct Longstanding executive committee member Andreas Tsavliris resigns after trade body supports complaint by rival Five Oceans Salvage. Venezuelan tanker queue eases PDVSA settles invoices to cut backlog of ships waiting to discharge in five ports. Nyborg elected to Odfjell board Danish executive joins at a time of change for the Norwegian tanker owner. "Minor damage" after clash Nordic Hamburg says cause of frigate's collision with its boxship not yet known. Subsea 7 buys more bonds Oslo-listed offshore owner spends another $15m on redeeming $700m 2012 issue. Piracy in Southeast Asia hits year low Only seven incidents reported in November, with marked improvement in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. US Navy extends Maersk deal Danish giants' long-term tanker charter deal with military is set to run a little longer. Capital Product payout 'safe' amid recharters Deutsche Bank analyst not worried by end of containership contracts. Chevron reveals deep cuts in 2016 spend California energy giant trims budget by 24% amid grim oil price outlook. Indonesia offshore spending cut Protracted pressure on global oil prices is the main cause for the lower capital investment. Teekay group parent adds to energy bench New York-listed tanker and offshore vessel owner names new members of board of directors.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Shipping removed from COP21 climate change agreement Echo sounds off on Uber, Command integration and Coyote CSX Corp jumping to Nasdaq Chengdu-Lodz train sees increased cargo volumes COSCO, China Shipping merger deal nears completion FMSCA to require electronic logging devices for all commercial trucks CP willing to take NS offer directly to shareholders Final cargo push on St. Lawrence Seaway before winter closure Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Intelligrated United, Lufthansa to establish cargo partnership

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
European shipowners call for Paris agreement to reintroduce shipping Efforts at IMO and EU level 'can only be bolstered by a clear signal' from Paris outcome says ECSA. Sulphur claims 'almost zero' since new 0.10% ECA limit Formal Notes of Protest by owners to flag state do not always translate into sulphur disputes, supplier says. ICS: No mention in Paris deal won't stop GHG efforts Says it won't 'inhibit the aspirations of governments' for IMO to take further action. Key objection remaining to liquidation plan of OW US entities US Trustee objects to element described as a lynchpin 'without which the cases would devolve into endless litigation'. Crude futures weaken to multi-year lows despite US stock draw NYMEX January crude settled 35 cents lower at $37.16/b. ICE January Brent settled down 15 cents at $40.11/b.

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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

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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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