BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 16, 2015

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A-E rates down 39pc to US$409/TEU, falling 8pc to USWC and down 9pc to USEC Not easy to find a buyer for Singapore's NOL, says Alphaliner Twenty-one new boxships rolled out in October LA port follows other West Coast facilities with box volume down in October Trans-Siberian Railway sees box traffic to/from China rise 89pc Agility's Q3 earnings rise 5pc to US$45 million despite lower air cargo volume Drop in coal transport drags down North American railroad carload volumes Azerbaijan invited to join 'Viking' container train project Russian researchers come up with conceptual design for Arctic containership Corinna Seidel is new department head of Communications for Dachser in Asia Pacific Cargojet posts Q3 loss of US$1.66 million FTA rallies MPs to save Belfast from losing air cargo to rivals Emirates SkyCargo's new freighter terminal is opened in Dubai

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NOVEMBER 15, 2015
India considering new waterways with Bangladesh Iran is open for business, says UK's leading independent freight forwarder IRClass acquires leading test laboratory, takes another step into industrial testing & standards field Liner agent's slip-up results in hefty fine by US Customs & Border Protection Maersk Line says result driven by much weaker than expected demand & low rates SCI registers profit for Q2 & H1 TSA in partnership for SOLAS container weight documentation compliance Reduce LNG prices, India asks Qatar APSEZ to acquire Kattupalli Port in Tamil Nadu Coal imports at Major Ports up in April-Oct. Indian participation sought for Colombo port expansion project Mundra Customs facilitates approval of SMTP copy during Saturdays, Sundays & holidays Port industry's largest joint environmental initiative concludes on reassuring note Revamped Gopalpur Port gets ready to resume commercial operation Forex reserves down to $351.73 bn Govt aiming at $ 900 bn export target by 2020 Imposing anti-dumping duty seen hiking price of finished goods INR sees overall decline MACCIA certificate programme on export documentation & procedures on Dec. 2 Nepal requests China to supply essential commodities

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Funds to improve roads in Macedonia Ceres investing in Euronav Evans to co-pilot drone pioneer company 20 years on the Irish Sea 100 new trucks Skycargo terminal officially inaugurated Appointee to bulk up business for PD Ports US aviation leader visits Dubai Air Show Inspections go portable at MOL Heathrow exports top GBP 48 billion mark India invests in heavyhaul traction K + N managing spare parts logistics for BMW Racing for Corozal Switching to rail and saving millions of road kms Moving day today for Braemar Girteka opening purse strings wide

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Mixed fortunes for Singapore offshore maritime companies The week ended with mixed fortunes for Singapore-based offshore companies as they reported their financial performances for the third quarter. The market in general is facing reduced offshore activities coupled with offshore vessels overcapacity and weak oil prices. Firms with huge exposure to deep water and subsea drillings are particularly hard-hit... US public shipping proceeds collapse Only 23 offerings year-to-date. Credit: IHS.US-listed shipowners are on pace to generate 63% fewer proceeds from equity and debt offerings this year than in 2014. If the current trend holds through December - and it seems virtually certain that it will - 2015 will end as the worst year for... Lauritzen losses continue A vessel decked in J. Lauritzen colours. Photo: Igor MalushkoJ. Lauritzen Holding, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and small LPG carrier operator, has posted deep losses for both the third quarter of 2015 and the first nine months of the year and says no signs of an improvement of... BW Pacific withdraws Oslo IPO The Oslo Stock Exchange. Credit: PABW Pacific, the product tanker unit in the Singapore based BW Maritime group, says it has withdrawn a planned IPO of shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange. "The Company has resolved not to proceed with the offering and listing under the current market conditions," BW Pacific... Hyundai Heavy industries and Saudi ARAMCO to explore yard opportunities in Saudi Arabia Credit: PA Saudi ARAMCO CEO Amin H Nasser and HHI's senior VP of corporate planning Chung Ki-sun signed the agreement on 12 November. The agreement also covers the maritime diesel engine manufacturing in the kingdom. Discussions about a collaboration began when the oil company's directors visited HHI's Ulsan yard in April 2015. Saudi ARAMCO... Port captain falls into sea in Ulsan Ulsan port. Credit: Ulsan Port AuthorityA port captain is feared to have drowned after a freak accident following an inspection in a VLCC in South Korea's Ulsan port. The Ulsan coast guard said that the port captain, identified only as Lee, 54, remains missing after falling into the water around 03.21hrs... Container ship anchorage waiting times at global ports, October 2015 The following IHS Maritime & Trade monthly report provides the latest statistical analysis on container ship anchorage waiting times at global ports from around the world. Waiting times are compiled by IHS from satellite tracking data using IHS AISLive. Key Points: Indonesia ports showed more containers traded in October; Shipping... Singapore forum discusses Arctic climate change The negative effects of climate change in the Arctic Circle on Singapore's shipping industry was the main topic discussed in the Arctic Circle Singapore Forum 2015 on 12 November. "Temperatures in the Arctic show that the region is warming twice as fast as the rest of world," said Singapore's minister of... Tanker owner convicted in US on water pollution charges Norwegian tanker operator DSD Shipping and three crew members were convicted in Alabama of MARPOL and other violations that could cost the company over USD4 million in fines. The conviction, announced on 10 November, includes counts of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Also convicted were three Chinese nationals who face... Van Oord wins EUR100 million wind farm deal The inauguration of the Walney offshore wind farm. Credit: PADONG Energy of Denmark has contracted Dutch dredging giant Van Oord for the transport and installation of 87 foundations for the Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the UK. Located in the Irish Sea, about 19 km off the Walney Island coast...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Banning lithium batteries from aircraft bellies won't stop fake or smuggled shipments - IATA Asia-Europe box rates take a 40% tumble - now shippers face a 2016 dilemma Surge in protectionist measures blamed for sapping trade FedEx takeover of TNT an opportunity, not a challenge, for us, says DHL Express China logistics firm SF to build up aircraft fleet for international push CH Robinson names Bob Biesterfeld as North American surface transport head

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
What's the best way to state the size of a ROPAX? NSRP looks at shipbuilding cost management software BAE Norfolk wins $25.2 million DDG 98 contract BW Pacific scrubs IPO plans New Norwegian rescue vessel named for Idar Ulstein

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Port of Olympia calling for hearing examiner proposals Crowley Maritime names Craig Tornga stakeholder relations V.P. for Alaska Peace Arch Customs officers save life of ailing woman Eleven firms show interest in Port of Corozal operations Port Metro Vancouver assisting with City of Port Moody anchorage project

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
CMG and Sinotrans at work on merger plans Chinese newspaper says Beijing wants a draft consolidation plan as soon as possible High-dividend payouts criticised at Marine Money forum Clean corporate structure hailed as key ingredient for a public company, but high-dividend payouts criticised for lack of balance sheet flexibility Freight rates take another tumble Asia-Europe rates slump 40% in a week as GRIs fade into memory Thailand's Regional Container Lines sinks into the red Carrier to pursue cost cuts to counter falling freight rates BW Pacific scraps Oslo listing Cancellation comes on heels of Hapag-Lloyd's tepid trading debut in Frankfurt DSME halts VLGC construction after fire incident Government launched investigation into cause of fire Singapore court dismisses bank's bid to force Mercator into supervision Dry bulk shipowner to continue with its recovery plans China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry to develop car park business Group trying to diversify away from shipbuilding core Courage Marine posts losses in dismal dry bulk market Bulkers owner expects challenging year ahead Kalmar delivers six RTG cranes to ICTSI's Mexican unit Cranes are part of port's expansion project plan Ardmore Shipping to offload two chemical tankers for $38.5m New York Stock Exchange-listed company expects $1.6m net gain from the transaction CSL Americas, Algoma acquire self-unloading bulkers Five vessels purchased from Norway-based Klaveness Ship Holding Nordic American Tankers raises stake in Nordic American Offshore Nordic American Tankers now has a 26.5% stake in the offshore company Pangaea Logistics posts profit despite dry bulk gloom Cargo connections and asset flexibility prove their worth

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
US transport job openings shrink Has the US truckload spot market hit bottom? Trans-Pacific spot rate free fall won't relent Port Everglades sets new annual TEU record New Orleans tops 500,000 TEUs in 12 months for first time Oakland in talks on logistics complex Santos dockworkers back away from port action at 11th hour Slide show: Five changes every shipper should prepare for Use foreign routes or lose them, transport minister tells Indonesia airlines Carriers outline hefty Asia-Europe rate hikes as spot rates tumble

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Woman goes over side of Norwegian Pearl Coast Guard was still searching Friday after incident during party off the coast of Cuba. Maritime Equity pays part of Genco debt Peter Georgiopoulos-linked private company pays two-thirds of $1.5m in technical fees Port Everglades reports record throughput Rail transfer facility fuels 5% increase in container movements for 2015 fiscal year. TOTE said to offer El Faro settlements Families of crew offered $500,000 each after sinking of US-flag ro-ro. Products tankers collide in Russia's Arctic Two Valkur ships are damaged after incident while transiting the Northern Sea Route. HSH Nordbank may sell shipping loans Troubled German lender looking to find a manager for its bad bank in control of maritime assets. Oakland port to upsize US West Coast port aims to boost container handling through new deal. HAL wants review of $21.5m jury verdict Carnival subsidiary asks district court to reconsider damages imposed for 2011 accident. HAL gets $21.5m for cruiseship's glass door Carnival subsidiary asks US district court to review hefty fine imposed for 2011 accident. Glass door costs HAL $21.5m Carnival subsidiary asks US district court to review hefty fine imposed for 2011 accident. Fletcher lays up PSV Owner warns of officer exodus in dire market as it stacks one of its five vessels. TTA sees dry growth Bulker division of Thai owner posts strong result in third quarter despite global slowdown. SFI confirms sale John Fredriksen-controlled company says 1998-built suezmax Mindanao fetches $21.2m. Strategic Value Partners lifts Genco stake Connecticut-based 'deep-value' investment firm owns 17.3% of New York bulker owner. AHTS supply chopped UK anchor-handler spot market down to just 12 ships after lay-ups, but activity very quiet. "The bigger the better" Maersk Line's CFO says depressed liner industry could benefit from consolidation as NOL takeover talks continue. Korean orders to plunge Kexim report says leading shipyards will see 27% drop in new business this year. Interferry urges change Ferry body working on new ways for the EU to monitor fuel use on ro-paxes carrying mixed cargoes. Dof Subsea optimistic despite red ink in third Owner logs loss in Q3 but CEO Mons Aase says future earnings visibility still good. Sino-Global earnings fall US-listed tanker and logistics company's result slips despite revenue rise. All Leisure Group gets $4.6m cash injection UK small cruiseship owner enters eight year sale-and-leaseback deal with its chairman's private company. Boskalis maintains profit view Dutch shipping group seeing lower offshore demand, but holds to 2015 earnings forecast. Eidesvik in the red Offshore market takes toll on Norwegian owner; more lay-ups possible. Vallianz holds firm Offshore vessel owner sustains profitability in third quarter despite industry's headwinds. KSS profit up 25% South Korean LPGC and tanker owner enjoys strong Q3 as revenue rises. Hurtigruten hits new high Norwegian cruiseferry company posts best ever quarterly profit after efficiency drive. Brodosplit builds boxships Croatian shipyard starts work on four 2,000-teu dual-fuel vessels for its own account. Conti orders tanker trio German owner returns to favourite Chinese shipyard for 74,000-dwt LR1s. Cuomo vetoes Port Ambrose LNG project Hoegh LNG-backed project effectively killed off in the face of concerns over security, environment and safety. BW Pacific pulls IPO Singapore tanker owner falls victim to tumultuous couple of weeks for public tanker companies. Cuomo vetos Port Ambrose LNG project Hoegh LNG-backed project effectively killed off in the face of concerns over security, environment and safety. Saudi Aramco teams with Hyundai Korean shipbuilding giant looks to have stolen a march on Singapore rival in bid for Saudi yard. El Faro's bridge deck discovered, NTSB says But search crews still hunting for voyage data recorder from sunken TOTE Maritime ro-ro. Corozal concession attracts a crowd Contract to operate new Pacific coast Panama Canal port expected to see intense competition. BW Pacific IPO in trouble amid pricing Owner's effort to raise $250m in Oslo listing won't happen within target range and may not sell at all. Pangaea sees third quarter turnaround The Rhode Island-based bulker operator reports profit as costs fell faster than revenue.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Spot container rates decline on major trades CMA CGM, Delmas join transpacific loop Port of Oakland in talks with CenterPoint to build logistics complex HHLA's intermodal segment thrives despite weak container revenues U.S. begins importing Uruguay's all-natural, NE3-certified beef Port Everglades grows TEU volumes 5% in FY2015 Tanker company, seamen convicted in pollution case New York nixes proposed offshore LNG hub Enhanced commercial export assistance tool covers 120 countries Commerce releases 50 state-by-state TPP reports Port NOLA sets container throughput record U.S. import, export prices continue falling in October Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson and Crowley

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Cockett wants arrested vessel sold at auction Bunker supplier seeking more than $1 million from owners of the Nova Star. 'Shipowers are waiting for prices to come down' Singapore IFO soften as crude tumbles OPEC oil exports to rise By 30,000 b/d in 4 weeks to Nov 28, according to analyst. Bunker disputes prompt ship arrest in India Bunker company and bank chasing outstanding bills. EU moves closer to ECA drone surveillance Pilot service planned by Emsa. Benchmark prices slide as crude inventories grow Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since August on Thursday. Singapore bunker sales fall for second month in a row Traders say demand was dampened by firm prices and ample supplies. Singapore registry welcomes more 'green ships' Total of 247 'green ships' under Singapore flag, says MPA. Bunker savings propel Viking Line profits Bunker price developments currently having 'favourable effect' on earnings, it says. More MFM-equipped bunker tankers operating at Singapore Number has increased to 43, shows data from MPA.

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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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