BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 22, 2015

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OOCL cancels Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean sailings over Christmas European Community Shipowners say 2016 'emissions' deadline 'unrealistic' Italian police find 20 tonnes of hash worth US$230 million in cargo ship Japanese orders soar 236pc to beat IMO's deadline for more costly ships UK's BIFA favours Trans-Pacific Partnership deal for easing trade flow US and Mexico start joint one-stop customs inspection to ease cargo flow Australia regulator puts Brookfield $6.5 billion Asciano buyout in doubt Reefer lessors battle low prices, interest rates, but see market growth New cargo software for Air France group for profiling, allocation management EmergeVest completes US$46 million acquisition of the UK's Palletforce Abuse of ULDs blasted in Bangkok - North Americans worse offenders

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Class 3 Flammable Liquids CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030 Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat Govt to import 3,000 t of dal EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

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Boeing opens research centre Uzbekistan Airways suspends Tokyo service Ethanol truck to deliver milk in Stockholm Raben taking over groupage specialist US railroad closing mechanical workshops Long Beach getting greener OECD sees trade flows slowing down Burmeister to head Fraikin's German market entry Moving the Dutch and the Italians closer together Fedex / TNT: No no means yes Braemar welcomes maritime engineer New blocktrain between China and Russia UASC to place another order? New liner reliability record in September

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
KLC takes over Hyundai Glovis-chartered PCTC Korea Line Corporation (KLC) has ventured into the car carrier business by purchasing a secondhand pure car and truck carrier chartered to Hyundai Glovis for five years. Brokers said the company has bought 1994-built K.Asian Beauty (ex-Asian Beauty), a 4,300-unit PCTC, from Eastern Pacific Otto Marine and Swiber cash calls 'likely' Otto Marine and Swiber may have to restructure or hold rights issues in view of their high debt amid the depressed market for offshore support vessels, according to a CIMB Securities analyst. The two companies' net gearing, which measures the ratio of shareholders' equity to total debt, is almost South Korea cracks down on cargo under-declaration Dozens have been arrested in raids in South Korea targeting under-declaration of cargo weight and unlicensed cargo surveyors. The Korea Coast Guard, which is leading the clampdown, said 79 people from 36 companies have been arrested, including the CEO of a cargo surveyor company. The drive has Norway project looks to spur port and ship electrification Inspired by Norway's successful promotion of electric cars, maritime organisations are working with engineers and investors to study how to expand the country's shore power and boost its use of electric- and hybrid-powered ships. Headed by certification and classification group DNV GL, the ReCharge Brightoil goes online Hong Kong-listed bunker trading company Brightoil Petroleum Holdings (Brightoil) has taken its business online to attract more trade. The company's e-commerce platform - Brightoil Online - is the industry's first comprehensive energy and financial e-commerce platform in China. Brightoil chairman Alam Maritim clinches FLNG subcontract works worth $12.5m Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) subcontract works for national oil company Petronas worth MYR53.5 million (USD12.5 million). According to its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the subcontract was signed by Petronas' wholly Yinson extends Nigerian FPSO charter Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Yinson Holdings (Yinson) has extended its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) charter contract with Nigeria-based Addax Petroleum Development (Addax) for another three years. The value of the extended contract is MYR531 million (USD129 COSCO secures $150m newbuilding contracts Chinese shipbuilder COSCO has secured newbuilding orders for one product tanker and two cargo transfer vessels worth USD150 million. Under the contract, COSCO's Dalian shipyard will be responsible for the construction of the 22,000 dwt tanker, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2016,

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Khorgos could be China's gateway to win Asia-Europe air freight volumes for rail 'Amazon Transportation & Logistics' could earn the e-commerce giant $5bn a year Lufthansa Cargo set to announce a second airline joint-venture by year-end

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Front Street Shipyard to build carbon fiber hulled ferries LNG fuel tanks installed in first Crowley ConRo World's largest LNG fleet owner reports increased profits Carnival and Chinese partners formalize cruise joint venture Canada's Atlantic Towing wins tidal energy support contract Damen and Delta develop DP2 Renewables Service Vessel OceanSaver wins LNG carrier BWTS retrofit order BSEE and USCG investigate drillship fatality Ingalls authenticates keel of Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) DNV GL releases new guideline on cargo liquefaction

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Northwest Seaport Alliance sees rise in container numbers Port of Seattle incentive program opens door for new air service ATA truck tonnage index up during month of September Jensen Maritime nets contract for design of two new tugboats Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter returns from marine resources patrol

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Seanergy takes delivery of two more Restis vessels Capesize dry bulk vessel Geniuship and supramax dry bulk carrier Guardianship both employed in the spot market Product tanker rates hover above year-to-date lows Sentiment subdued as seasonal demand boost not expected to kick in for another two to three weeks LME vows to support One Belt, One Road Metal exchange signs MoU with Chinese and London-based banks to enhance China's pricing power Havila earnings pulled down by North Sea doldrums North Sea rates at half of operating costs for OSVs BHP iron ore output increases in third quarter Full year guidance for 2016 financial year remains unchanged for both iron ore and coal Svitzer clinches Costa Rica 30-year towage contract Danish company will train local pilots and tug masters Philippines and Vietnam forge strategic partnership Partnership to raise bilateral exchange between Asian nations Greece and US plan joint venture LNG terminal Plan builds on one of the European Commission's key projects involving Gastrade US port congestion plan revealed Existing infrastructure may not cope with further growth in freight shipments NTSB provides new details on EL Faro El Faro was undergoing modifications prior to being redeployed to the US West Coast UN blasts box line competitiveness Mergers and collaborations lead more countries served by too few suppliers

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Rouen boosts breakbulk focus France's River Seine port of Rouen has for a long time made a speciality of the north-south regular line trades, particularly those between northern Europe and west Africa. Over the years, it has built up recognized expertise in handling breakbulk cargo in all its forms, as well as in the logistics... Higher truck costs could crunch Mexican capacity Historically plentiful Mexican truck capacity could tighten thanks in large part to a cross-border exchange rate that's been driving up the price of equipment for smaller Mexican carriers, industry executives warn. The Mexican peso has been swiftly losing ground against the U.S. dollar since the start of the year. That, in... Charleston volume rises at double-digit clip The Port of Charleston's September volume of full 20-foot-equivalent units rose 10.1 percent year-over-year, reflecting what South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome described as "broad-based strength across all market segments." Charleston's total volume, including empty boxes, increased 11.1 percent, to 167,549 TEUs. During the first three months of the South... Global terminal operators eye three Brazilian container terminals Sepetiba TeconGlobal terminal operators are eying three private container facilities - even as the Brazilian government trudges through a $2.6 billion plan to sell off existing and new port concessions. The largest and most prestigious of the three terminals being eyed by global operators is Sepetiba Tecon. The terminal, roughly 49... MOL establishes unified brand for breakbulk segment Mitsui OSK Lines announced on March 18 that the establishment of a unified brand - MOL Project & Heavy Cargo - highlights MOL Group's capabilities in the rapidly growing plant and heavyweight cargo transport sector. The new brand reflects MOL's efforts to convey the logistics services of each group company and demonstrate its... India's Kattupalli Port gets Wan Hai service as it fights for volume Kattupalli International Container Terminal's prolonged and difficult push to woo more ship calls received some support last week when Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines made its maiden call at the private, minor facility on India's east coast. The 889-foot Wan Hai 508, voyage 92, arrived at KICT on Oct. 16 to... Japan-US trade to benefit from TPP, Japan government says The United States remains Japan's biggest export market, edging out rival China, and will likely see that status receive a significant boost from a historic trans-Pacific free trade agreement. Japan's transportation and logistics industry will also benefit greatly from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as the trade deal will stimulate the country's trade... Motor carrier cooperative adds chassis in Gulf, South Atlantic A motor carrier cooperative formed in 2012 to acquire chassis and contribute them to regional pools is adding 750 new chassis to its inventory in the U.S. Gulf and South Atlantic. Acquisition of new chassis is a significant development for the North American Chassis Pool Co-Op. NACPC initially provided the pools with...

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
India refiner margins bolster tanker demand Analyst sees positive sign for crude and products in Reliance Industries margins. Carnival to launch Chinese cruise brand Joint venture with CSSC and China Investment Corp plans to buy ships and newbuildings. Tor Viking II rescues sailor and feline friend US Coast Guard airlifts man and pet from AHTS after problems on 9.1-metre sailboat. Products spot rates looking sweeter Atlantic Basin lends a hand to spot rates as Robert Bugbee says there is nothing flaky about today's market. Baja ups SNCM offer Mexican ferry group to retain more workers as it seeks to buy bust French ro-pax group. Moody's cuts Ocean Rig debt outlook Credit agency downgrades drilling rig operator as newbuilding delivery looms Skaugen-MAN saga flares up in Singapore Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit. More ERRVs scrapped North Star sending three offshore vessels to demolition yard in depressed market. Norden tipped to beat forecasts this year Danish owner will cruise past its own profit guidance in 2015, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Double for Dutch yard German KG Imperial inks deal for two new canal-capable LPG carriers at Veka. Trio forced aground Ferry, tug and barge stuck after Typhoon Lando tore through Manila Bay. Skaugen-MAN saga continues in Singapore Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit. CPS raises VLGC sights Clarksons Platou Securities says demand will keep rates higher than previously thought next year. Fletcher Shipping fixes two offshore ships UK owner saved from administration in August finds work for PSVs with E.On and EnQuest. Delta orders at Damen Dutch yard designs new renewables service vessel for Scottish operator. Navig8 Chemical orders four at STX Nicolas Busch-led owner back at South Korean shipbuilder for a quartet of newbuildings. Imtech in new era Maritime service provider enters new phase following takeover by Pon and Parcom Capital. Bulkers beware DNV GL's new guide to liquefaction urges checks on cargoes after rain. Soechi Lines readies $215m bond issue Indonesian tanker owner prepares debt sale as it targets vessel buys. Hapag initial public offering 'competitive' Drewry analysts believe German carrier can stay profitable in face of difficult environment. Havila turns red in Q3 Oslo-listed company posts negative result in depressed spot market for offshore vessels. EMGS stretches Malaysian charter Norwegian survey company wins extra Asian work with vessel chartered from Boa. Yara stronger in Q3 Norwegian LPG carrier and fertiliser group pushes up profit and revenue. Drillship crewman killed Cause of accident being investigated on Chevron-chartered vessel in Gulf of Mexico. Asian pirates running wild Criminal gangs will continue to operate freely with little fear of capture unless regional security is boosted, claims Dryad Maritime. Yinson seals FPSO extension Sinopec Group has tied up Nigeria-based floating production unit for another three years. Analyst predicts a 'friendlier' Dorian LPG Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead. La Spezia targets Asia Italian port aims to promote itself as alternative route for Europe-bound Asian cargoes. Navios Maritime linked to double VLCC buy Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Customs compliance specialist launches consulting firm FedEx-TNT Express deal still on track Leman to acquire freight forwarder Dalpa International Werner sees 24% increase in Q3 net income Tennessee NVO implements CargoSphere rate system Saverco begins purchase of outstanding CMB shares Maersk places largest-ever order for Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units Port of Felixstowe opens new food examination facilities BWR: 2M Alliance suspends transatlantic loop Report: World's commercial shipping fleet grew 3.5 percent in 2014 Drewry advises Hapag-Lloyd IPO subscription FedEx Express pilots ratify new 6-year labor contract ATA: Truck tonnage index gains 0.7% in September Former FedEx hub employees indicted shipping theft case

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OCTOBER 21, 2015
Bureau Veritas opens VeriFuel laboratory in Greece Facility features 'latest testing equipment'. Towage strike to affect Greek ports To take place on October 22-23. EC evasive on aligning EU MRV with future IMO system Official says global system is preferable but EU needs to see 'what it will look like' before deciding. Indonesian oil terminal 'almost complete' Half of the tanks at the 760,000 m3 terminal will be used for heavy products including fuel oil. IM Skaugen seeks compensation over rigged engine tests As units will have used more than expected fuel over lifetime. Shipping back in Paris climate deal draft New text is vague and gives two options, both mentioning IMO. Analysts approve box operator's IPO Share valuation a floor from which to build value. Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore office Brenda Neo joins company in October. Nordic shore power project started Initiative brings together DNV GL, Cavotec and Enova. Norway, South Korea to discuss green shipping technologies Technologies for LNG bunkering, emissions reduction part of agenda. Monjasa enters maritime infrastructure partnership New company set up with former shipping executive. Five vessels detained for carrying illegally refined products Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges. University joins marine engine research project To develop fuel flexible, near-zero emissions, adaptive performance marine engine. Singapore bunkering fleet shrinks Three tankers exit operations in the country. LNG has a 'vital role' in inland shipping According to attendees of an LNG strategy symposium. Tug, barge sinking partially closes Houston Ship Channel Roughly 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled during incident.

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

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

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

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

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

Rome/Palermo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

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

Podgorica

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

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

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

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

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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

Milan

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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