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February 19, 2015

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NOL sells APL Logistics to Kintetsu World Express for US$1.2 billion Record spot rates to US east coast as shippers seek peace of mind CMA CGM ups rate US$300/TEU from Med ports to USEC and Gulf CMA CGM hikes rate US$50/TEU from Asia to New Jersey from March 1 Sweeper ship demand on USWC fuel higher charter rates Jennifer shows way forward for young people in UK freight industry California port truck drivers approve new labour contract Six-week operation to remove wreck in Hong Kong waters Hong Kong busiest airport for cargo in 2014 with 4.3m tonnes Dubai Airports shows strong 2014 cargo volume growth Norbert Dentressangle extends Hong Kong service to UK

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Transports Pedretti settling in Lagermax joins Elvis Australia's Toll Holding set to become Japanese New head for Dachser in Birsfelden Belarusian Railway hauls more boxes Laurels for green freight Ziemann develops new LNG container SAA confident about strategic path Switzerland calls for rail friendlier trains European FFI on upwards trajectory Yet more changes at DHL Freight New Gothenburg-Morocco link Mory Ducros successor goes to the wall Key route in UK to reopen by Easter Centurion Cargo back to Europe AAL wins industry accolade in Canada

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Maersk takes early delivery of new jack-up Maersk Drilling has taken delivery of its third XL Enhanced ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig named Maersk Integrator ahead of schedule. The Keppel FELS built unit is the third in the series of four jack-ups ordered by Maersk between 2011-2013. The total investment in all four jack-ups is USD2.6 Updated: DFDS cargo ship aground off Scotland DFDS's 7,409gt general cargo ship Lysblink Seaways ran aground at 01.50 this morning in the north-west of Scotland. Lysblink Seaways had just exited the Sound of Mull when it ran on to rocks at Rubha Aird an Iasgaich, near Kilchoan, a small village on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. AVIC Maritime posts 189% surge in net profit Singapore-listed AVIC International Maritime Holdings (AVIC Maritime) saw a 189% hike year on year (y/y) to CNY17.2 million (USD2.8 million) in its net profit for the full financial year, which ended on 31 December 2014. The integrated marine and offshore solutions provider registered a net profit Japanese yard orders down 17% in January Japanese shipyards' orders fell 17% year on year in January, continuing its descent as investment appetite for newbuildings has been affected by the sluggish dry bulk market. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member yards clinched 12 export orders totalling Princess of the Stars operator stripped of passenger licence Philippines ship operator Span Asia Carrier, formerly known as Sulpicio Lines, has had its passenger-carrying licence withdrawn. Monday's action by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) comes seven years after Sulpicio's Princess of the Stars sank in a storm with the loss of more than 800 lives. Updated: Hamburg Süd seals CCNI deal German liner company Hamburg Süd has confirmed the long-awaited signing of its purchase agreement for the container line business of Chilean shipping group CCNI. The takeover, confirmed on 17 February, includes the general agency functions of Agunsa Agencias Universales on behalf of CCNI. Subject Labour havoc sinks Oakland box volume Container imports at America's fifth largest box port declined 39% year-on-year in January as shippers divert cargo amid an ongoing dockworker dispute at US West Coast ports. The Port of Oakland revealed on 17 February that in addition to the import drop, box exports and total container volume also Cruise orders to remain muted Cruise lines will maintain "continued conservatism" in their newbuild strategies, according to UBS analyst Robin Farley. In her latest capacity forecast, Farley estimated that the North American cruise fleet will see net growth of just 2.7% this year followed by net growth of 4.9% year, 4.3% in Winland seeks bankruptcy protection Winland Ocean Shipping, a Dalian, China-based owner, has filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas. According to court documents reviewed by IHS Maritime, Winland Ocean and its affiliates own three vessels: the 860 teu container ship Winland Dalian, the 56,928 dwt bulker Rui Lee and CMA CGM beats Hapag-Lloyd, says Moody's French liner company CMA CGM may have an advantage over its German peer Hapag-Lloyd when tapping the capital markets for future fleet investments, assessments by rating agency Moody's suggest. In a report entitled 'Shipping: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd: Peer comparison', the agency Erck Rickmers combines boxship and dry cargo chartering Hamburg shipbroker Harper Petersen has gained responsibility for chartering of E.R. Schiffahrt's fleet of 21 bulk carriers including capesize, panamax and supramax tonnage. The move signals a concentration of chartering activities within the E.R. Capital group of German owner Erck Rickmers. E.R. Petra Energy bags contract for 2015-17 Malaysia-listed oil and gas equipment distributor Petra Energy has been awarded an umbrella contract by oil company Petronas Carigali for the provision of spot charter marine vessel services from 2015 to 2017 on a non-exclusive basis. According to Petra Energy's filing to the Malaysian stock

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
BAE Norfolk gets $38.29 million for DDG-72 work Pasha Jones Act newbuild achieves main engine light off GulfMark Offshore stock under pressure Carnival gives cruisers more Caribbean to visit Bawat BWMS gains Coast Guard AMS acceptance Crowley adds tankers to international managed fleet Operator, chief engineer caught in magic pipe incident

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Port of Everett inks OceanGate to five-year Waterfront Center lease Drewry dry bulk segment report predicts recovery of shipping rates Crowley provides scholarships for four University of Washington students Hamburg Sud announces plans to purchase CCNI container business Hainan Airlines adding service from Sea-Tac Airport to Shanghai

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Owners winning high stakes P&I poker, says Marsh Credible threat to leave club will secure premium cut, broker argues Awilco tipped to have inked two more VLCCs HHI said to have scored new big tanker success following pair for Metrostar Bulker master fined $6,200 for pilot-less voyage in Great Barrier Reef China Steel Developer master pleaded guilty to the strict liability offence, which carries a maximum fine of A$85,000 Data hub - World Fleet: inactive fleet falls to lowest in year Number of ships being taken out of action now stands at just 1.2% of the overall boxship fleet Japan Post bids to buy Toll in $5bn deal Board at Toll unanimously recommends 'compelling transaction' Tough start to year for intra-Asia carriers Freight rates on intra-Asia services have declined by 10% in the three months to January Deadline looms for container awards There is just one month left to enter the Containerisation International Awards Getting the Goat With some of the weakest dry bulk freight markets in memory, Tom Leander casts some bulk carrier fortunes Owners fighting for last $50 on P&I renewals, says DGS Fixed premium not just for problematic tonnage, argues David Skinner Dynagas Partners boosts earnings Partnership hints at further fleet growth by Greece-based group West coast waterfront dispute take its toll on Oakland Volumes plummet nearly 30% as productivity slows and vessel schedules breakdown New CKYHE Alliance service arrangement adds to Asia-Europe capacity Analyst Alphaliner estimates new rotations and increases in vessel sizes will add capacity to the market Lloyd's List launches third sulphur survey Latest industry sentiment survey is launched as leading shipowners make key investment decisions to meet the most recent regulatory challenges

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
CN intermodal shippers face service decrease if union strikes Canadian National Railway intermodal shippers face the prospect of a decrease in service if 4,800 union members walk off the job over a dispute on whether the railroad should pay into its community fund. A strike would not hurt only Canadian shippers, but also U.S. shippers that have increasingly re-routed cargo... Baltimore ILA local rejects contract deal The largest International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore rejected a tentative local contract that employers and ILA international officials had agreed upon in an effort to settle a nearly two-year-old labor standoff. Local 333's rejection of the tentative deal was the latest in a convoluted series of events that have included... Portland port, ICTSI look to mend ILWU relations to attract carrier The Port of Portland and its container terminal operator, ICTSI, have a strategy to attract another carrier or carriers when Hanjin Shipping Co. next month leaves the Pacific Northwest port. When negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers finally negotiate a new coastwide contract, Portland and ICTSI... Florida told how to recapture container market share Florida needs to amp up its marketing efforts, offer new incentives and cut red tape in order to reclaim containerized imports and exports tied to the state but handled by other states' ports, according to study released on Wednesday. The report - commissioned by the Florida Ports Council - paints a dark... Egypt to launch police force to protect Suez Canal WASHINGTON - It's too soon to determine whether a new police department tasked with protecting the Suez Canal will do enough to secure the region, a supply chain security expert told JOC.com on Wednesday. The Egyptian government's announcement of its intention to create a new police force comes roughly three months... US regulators shut down three unsafe trucking companies U.S. regulators shut down the third trucking company within a month, as they target motor carriers with flagrant violations of federal truck maintenance and driver work rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration said today it ordered Sorbon Transport, an Aurora, Colorado-based car-hauling trucking company, out of service and off the road... Shippers turn to NVOs to steer them around trouble spots It's an ill wind that blows no good. The gales of congestion that hit U.S. ports on both coasts at different times over the past year are boosting the business of one segment of the container industry: non-vessel-operating common carriers. Beneficial cargo owners have been turning to NVOCCs to find ways... Hamburg Sud to seal CCNI deal by end of March Hamburg Sud said it expects to seal the acquisition of the container shipping operations of Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica [CCNI] by the end of March. Germany's second largest ocean carrier has signed a sale and purchase agreement with the Chilean company, subject to approval by antitrust authorities that is due... US congressional ports advocate won't seek re-election U.S. Rep. Janice HahnWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, a major advocate of port funding, is leaving Congress to run for an open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Democratic Californian who co-founded and co-chairs the Congressional PORTS caucus announced Wednesday she won't run for re-election next year,... Shippers warned to brace for 'freight storm' when West Coast logjam breaks A "freight storm" could follow resolution of the West Coast port labor dispute, with truck rates rising sharply as shippers work to clear cargo from ports, BB&T Capital Markets warns. Intermodal and truck rates could "skyrocket" this spring as shippers seek capacity to move containers stranded at ports for weeks, the... ICTSI seeks replacement for Hanjin in Portland ICTSI, which operates Portland's only container terminal, will seek to find a replacement in the trans-Pacific trades when Hanjin Shipping Co. ends its service at the Pacific Northwest port on March 9. "Retaining and attracting new carriers to Terminal 6 is ICTSI Oregon's No. 1 priority," the company said Tuesday through... Japan Post to pay premium price in $5 billion Toll takeover HONG KONG - The decision by Japan state postal service to take over regional logistics operator Toll Holdings for $5.07 billion is the second mega-logistics acquisition involving Japanese companies in as many days, and another exceptional price.Japan Post agreed to a cash payment of $9.04 per share ($7.07) that represents... Hong Kong port decline extends into new year HONG KONG - Hopes of a pre-Chinese New Year container volume surge through Hong Kong port were firmly dashed as the January data showed the transshipment hub actually saw a year-over-year decline of 6.1 percent during the first month.The Port Development Council figures show Hong Kong handled 1.83 million 20-foot... PMA, ILWU quiet as West Coast ports work through backlog With at least 50 container ships anchored off the West Coast on Tuesday, the eyes of the international trade community were focused on San Francisco to learn if U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez could break the impasse in contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and... US Customs cargo clearance could slow if Congress cuts DHS funding WASHINGTON - A partisan debate on Capitol Hill is threatening to throw even more delays into already slowed U.S. supply chains. What began as a debate over immigration reform has evolved into a stalemate that has put at risk customs operations at airports, seaports and land borders nationwide. Congress is running...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Storage interest wanes The crash in crude prices ignited a race to fix tankers for floating storage in early 2015 but activity in this corner of the market is starting to subside, according to an analyst at Clarkson Capital Markets. Winland sparks reality check The bankruptcy of Winland Ocean Shipping Corp has ignited renewed concerns about the health of certain segments of the shipping industry. Private equity's perfect storm A fresh round of depression in the dry bulk market has created the perfect storm for private equity investors but right now second-hand bulkers are attracting next to no interest, Greek broker Intermodal says. Carnival eyes Cuba The world's largest cruiseship operator is moving forward with plans to expand its presence in the Caribbean. CPLP scores endorsement An equity analyst at Global Hunter Securities has upgraded his rating for shares of diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners (CPLP). Crowley pens management pact Crowley Maritime (Crowley) has secured contracts to manage five product tankers on behalf of third parties. Another body found BW Offshore has found another body following the deadly explosion that took place on a Petrobras-chartered FPSO last Wednesday. Build on, Macduff Scotland's Macduff Shipyards has won a new £2.4m ($3.7m) contract to build a dredger. Varun racks up $47m loss Troubled Indian shipowner Varun Shipping has revealed a loss of INR 2.6bn ($41.77m) in the six months to 30 September due to having no vessels operational. Deep red for Atlantska Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has posted a huge loss for 2014 despite a small increase in revenue. Isis threatens shipping Islamic State (Isis) could be planning to use Libya as a base to attack vessels and infiltrate southern European states. Collision sinks tug A collision between a German tug and a cargoship off Poland has sunk the smaller vessel. Growth drives DLNG profit Fleet growth has helped Greek owner Dynagas LNG Partners to a stronger than forecast fourth quarter performance. Bonheur Q4 profit soars Norway's Bonheur has quadrupled its fourth quarter profit as all operating segments posted higher revenue. Fugitive ship nabbed India's coast guard has seized a Russian cargoship in an 11-hour sea chase after it defied an arrest order. PDZ reduces red Malaysian boxship owner PDZ Holdings has reduced its loss for the second quarter on the back of a 12% rise in revenue. Sales spur for NOL Premium price for logistics division helps Singaporean carrier's stock tick up. DFDS ship runs aground Tugs are heading to a DFDS ship that has grounded off Scotland. Reef makes Rieber bleed Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has taken a hit in the fourth quarter due to the recent bankruptcy of a private equity fund and Reef Subsea. Japanese in for Toll Japan Post Holdings is lining up a $5.1bn takeover bid for Australian shipping and logistics group Toll Holdings. NCL weakens in fourth Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has posted a loss for the fourth quarter as costs mounted following its takeover of Prestige Cruise Holdings. KNOP builds up profit KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has boosted its full year profit for 2014 despite a small downturn during the fourth quarter. EAT wins $192m FSO deal Malaysian tanker owner EA Technique (EAT) has won a deal to provide a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel. HUBLine fleet for sale Malaysian feedership operator HUBLine has put its boxship fleet up for sale as it exits the loss-making sector. Wepec picks China VLCC China VLCC has secured a two-year contract to provide crude oil transportation for West Pacific Petrochemical Co (Wepec). CCNI deal a step closer Hamburg Sud has moved a step closer to acquiring the liner activities of Chile's Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica (CCNI). RIG delays five jack-ups Transocean has secured agreements from Keppel FELS to delay the delivery of five jack-up rig newbuildings. Sea Weasel arrested A chartering dispute has led to an anchor handler being arrested in Singapore, court documents show.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Labor secretary has 'productive meeting' with ILWU, PMA Intra-Asia freight rates fall to lowest levels since 2011 Effort to get unemployment benefits for drivers in the event ports close U.S. reaches $3 million settlement for anti-dumping violations Japan Post to buy Toll Holdings for $5.1 billion Eimskip combines North Europe-North America services NRF expects 'healthy growth' in retail sales for 2015 Service Announcements: Atlas Logistics and TQL

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Fuel additives firm posts 150% rise in revenues Sales of DiesoLIFT up by roughly 800%. 'Large explosion' reported in ExxonMobil's California refinery Facility supplies marine gasoil. Scrubbers still an option for box ships, says analyst Ships on Asia-Europe trade routes may go for emission abatement technology. Bunker broker announces team changes Company specialising in ARA region and Germany employs experienced team member. Cheaper oil rubs shine off scrubber market Short-term demand weak on the back of cheaper distillates. Hong Kong at berth sulphur limit to take effect in July Providing draft regulation is approved by Legislative Council. ARA leading on MARPOL sulphur complaints Bunkerworld analysis shows less than 20% of reported non-compliance cases would give cause for commercial claims. Cold weather wax warnings prove prescient BIMCO reports problem has been seen in standard distillate fuel. GIB welcomes new trader Shahid Malik is based in Dubai. Shipping Corporation of India returns to black Quarterly bunker bills shrunk almost 30% over the year. Lapin update: Onboard explosives a hoax Vessel's bunker oil cargo stolen last Friday. Hybrid-electric towboat design makes debut Design claims "optimal" fuel efficiency in inland waterways.

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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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