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BRIEFS
December 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Last stuck boxes on Hanjin ship have been unloaded
  • Iran Shipping discusses US$650m order for 10 ships with Hyundai HI
  • Port of Brisbane's first 8,500 TEU vessel - Maersk Lloyd Don Carlos
  • China urges US to fully-comply with WTO anti-dumping accord
  • India's JNPT achieves April to November volume gains of just 1pc
  • GAC breaks ground on new contract logistics warehouse in Dubai South
  • NYK sets up logistics JV for finished cars in Vietnam with VINALINES
  • Ince & Co appoints top disputes lawyer to strengthen Singapore China team
  • India and Afghanistan look to opening air cargo link over Pakistan to boost trade
  • Air freight forwarder Yusen Logistics wins prestigious pharma certification from IATA
  • Finnair and Japan Airlines expand codeshare on Europe-Japan flights
  • Oslo airport plans to build seafood hub to handle growing exports to Asia, Mid East

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • FFFAI foresees transparency in business thanks to demonetisation
  • MANSA welcomes JN Customs' consideration to examine ship agents' concern on dual registration
  • Ship operating costs seen rising in 2017 after two years of decline
  • More than 95 pc of international trade done thru' EDI-enabled Customs stations
  • Century CFS installs PoS machines in their CFSs & Head Office for cashless transaction
  • MIAL augments export handling capacity, unveils new Export Heavy & Bonded Cargo Terminal
  • Seabird CFS at Hazira handles first export LCL console
  • Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 comprehensively deliberates on a critical segment of cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New VP of safety policy and connectivity at ATA
  • Honduras to modernise road infrastructure
  • Automotive service provider confirms new alignment
  • Raben relocating to Saarbrucken
  • Rhenus expanding in Jade Weser Port
  • NZ: new freight hub boosts efficiency
  • Dnata invests in Canadian cargo and ground handler
  • Groundbreaking for GAC's Dubai contract logistics facility
  • IRU names head of Brussels delegation
  • Divergent fate for Danish cargo carriers
  • Short line railroad celebrates 115th anniversary
  • SOL shouldering ship operations for Storo Enso
  • Two networks benefit from Freightcamp in Abu Dhabi
  • Advent grasps the mantle and goes for V. Group
  • Hactl handling Bismillah's cargo in Hong Kong
  • Gotthard tunnel enhancing railfreight transport sector

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Dredging project aims to restore shipping access to Uruguay's Martin Garcia channel
  • Bunker supplier Bomin axes more offices
  • US-listed shipowners push for year-end capital raises
  • Vessel operating costs predicted to rise next year
  • Samudera Shipping warns of full-year loss
  • Polaris Shipping buys four Capesizes from Vale
  • Pacific Radiance executive director under investigation
  • 'I did all I could to save Hanjin Shipping', says Hanjin Group chairman
  • German towage firms may be sold to Boluda
  • Strong demand for smaller bulkers fuels recovery optimism
  • DP World invests with Canadian pension fund
  • Record-high budget for South Korea's port and marine development
  • Idle container shipping capacity soars to 1.7 million teu
  • China to end coal imports as it finds balance in domestic supply and demand
  • H-Line Shipping gets a credit rating upgrade
  • Mitsubishi Corporation to record big loss on bulker values

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Hundreds of shippers still waiting for cargo in Hanjin boxes 'held hostage' by out-of-pocket ports
  • Atlas Air pilots plan protest march on Amazon HQ over pay and staff levels
  • Surge in shipping services to Iran won't mean profits and will harm transhipment ports
  • Analysis: OOIL may be under stress, but it has time to look for the right deal
  • In it for the long haul: Amazon will now truck data to the cloud
  • Taiwan government urged to help debt-ridden Yang Ming

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • ABS publishes guidance on Acoustic Emission Testing (AET)
  • Marcon brokers sale of two McAllister tugs
  • Ship management giant has a new owner
  • Conversion will create world's largest emission-free ferries
  • First Norwegian vessel gains Polar Code certification
  • BAE Norfolk gets $55.7 million for Wasp work

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Knot Offshore to issue $50m private placement
    Company will offer preferred units at $24 each
  • Tankers face loss of cargoes on West Africa ban
    Five West African countries are banning high sulphur cargoes from Europe
  • Eight Swiber executives released on bail
    Executive chairman and finance chief among those bailed after being interviewed
  • UK Club hires Devereese
  • Capital charters in two SK Shipping VLCCs
    Two-year deal with options adds to Evangelos Marinakis group's growing VLCC position
  • Supramax bulker rates strongest since August 2015
    Rates firm up further in the Atlantic while Pacific region makes some small improvements
  • Europe to South America market posts September rebound
    Strong container traffic growth from north of Continent to the east coast bucks 17-month downwards trend for wider southbound trade
  • GasLog prepares for FSRU debut with $16m equipment order
    Keppel Shipyard orders long lead items for potential LNG carrier conversion
  • First American LNG cargo discharged into Italy
    US wants European customers alongside its South American ones, opening up new LNG trade routes for ships
  • Vale sells four capes to Polaris for $140m
    Updated: Ships are named as miner says sale is consistent with strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and focusing on core assets
  • BW LPG makes changes at Aurora LPG
    Aurora chief executive and CFO set to leave the company after BW increases ownership to almost 93%
  • DSME delays drillship delivery
    Delivery postponed by two years to June 30, 2020
  • Reasons to be cheerful
    High scrapping and Far East fixture activity advance the supply side fundamentals, but there is still work to be done to prompt a spike in box charter rates
  • India designates port-led coastal economic zones
    Ministry expects measures to help boost the Indian manufacturing sector's competitiveness worldwide
  • Newbuilding market to remain lacklustre in 2017
    Dearth of orders and low-price environment to continue despite recent freight market improvement
  • Petronet LNG deploys newbuilding for Gorgon LNG project
    Prachi is on 19-year charter to move Australian LNG to India; Gorgon LNG Train 1 production halted
  • International Seaways posts first net loss after spin-off from OSG
    Results dragged down by impairment losses on vessels
  • Navig8 Product Tankers completes $30m rights offering
    Company closed Tranche 2 of the offering, raising $3.4m in proceeds
  • Avic International Maritime unveils more restructuring details
    Group aims to cut down layers of intermediary companies
  • Samudera Shipping expects loss for 2016
    Fallout of Hanjin bankruptcy continues to have an effect
  • Pacific Radiance director arrested for alleged corruption
    Mok Weng Vai is out on bail and has not been charged in court
  • Safe Bulkers raises $15m, breaks dry spell of equity fundraisers
    UPDATED: Latest offering priced at $1.1 per share versus Monday's closing price at $1.35
  • VLCC owners looking to cash in ahead of Opec cut
    Earnings supported amid expectations that producers will raise output before January reduction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • US House approves cross-border trade 'enhancement' bill
  • Private sector envisions data portal to reduce US port congestion
  • Brazil to extend length of port concessions
  • THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA
  • Siemens commissions ship specialized for wind power components
  • India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges
  • Higher operating costs to increase pressure on liners
  • Idle container ship fleet rockets on Hanjin collapse
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port to cut costs for rail, increase for trucking

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Panamax rates surge to 34-month high
    Mid-size bulker rates continue to rocket to levels not seen in nearly three years; capes missing out.
  • No whining on Wall Street for OSG spinoff
    International Seaways' new leaders say they can't complain about that annoyingly low share price, which then rises.
  • KOTC seeks tenders for eight tankers
    Interested shipyards have to submit their applications to Kuwait-based owner by 20 December.
  • Safe Bulkers could gross $17m in offering
    Polys Hajioannou to invest $3m in fundraising drive for acquisition cash.
  • Stolt chemical tanker suffers fire off US
    No pollution or injuries after situation on one of Stolt-Nielsen's recently acquired ships.
  • KNOT Offshore raising $50m in equity sale
    Tanker owner selling new convertible preferred units in deal that could rise to $99m.
  • Swedish Orient buys ro-ro trio
    Owner adds modern vessels as Viking Supply sells out of sector.
  • Tor Olav Troim linked to rig deal
    Norwegian report claims investor has snapped up two units from failed Hercules Offshore.
  • Swiber executives released on bail
    Commercial Affairs Department interviews shipowner's directors but brings no formal charges against them.
  • Greek bulker abandoned after fire off South Africa
    All 19 crew picked up safely from Amalthia Marine ship that suffered flooding in engine room after blaze.
  • Bibby Offshore secures another Shell deal
    UK owner sending Bibby Polaris to Gannet G field in North Sea.
  • DSME delays Atwood drillship duo by two years
    US owner requests postponement to 2019 and 2020.
  • Vale concludes $140m sale to Polaris
    South Korean owner boosts its fleet with acquisition of four capesizes from Brazilian mining giant.
  • NCL refinances with $700m bond sale
    US cruise line using cash to redeem 5.25% issue due in 2019.
  • Olympic Ship sells vessel to Swire Pacific
    Oslo-listed company offloads the 2014-built Olympic Athene to Hong Kong-based rival.
  • Myklebust takes CEO job at Viking
    Fjord Shipping boss replacing Christian Berg at offshore vessel company.
  • Yang Ming urged to merge
    Politicians want to see tie-up between container line and port company in downturn.
  • Borge Johansen leaves Aurora LPG
    CEO departs as BW LPG completes takeover, but will continue to head the owner's VLGC pool operations; CFO Jebsen also leaving.
  • Box Ships sends nine-year-old duo for scrap
    Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner reported to have sent two 2007-built ships for demolition.
  • Provisions and Hanjin set to hit Samudera
    Indonesian containership owner tells investors to expect the worst for its end of year results.
  • Rolf Westfal-Larsen to step down as CEO
    Bergen-based shipowner set for a changing of the guard with new boss for holding company.
  • Pac Radiance exec held in corruption probe
    Executive of Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator potentially facing fine and prison sentence.
  • Maverick Gunner auction confirmed
    Singapore admiralty court gives potential bidders until week before Christmas to bid for bulker.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • Report hails FAST Act on its first anniversary
    States and ports need tools and flexibility to adapt to new trade patterns and accommodate increased freight volumes, according to a new re...
  • Drewry: Ship operating costs likely to rise in 2017 and beyond
    The cost of operating cargo ships has fallen for two successive years, but is forecast to rise in 2017 and beyond, according to Drewry, whi...
  • U.S. trade deficit widens in October
    The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday the nation's goods and services deficit for October totaled $42.6 billion, a 17.8 percent increas...
  • Rail labor groups seek mediation in Class I contract talks
    Rail labor unions are asking the National Mediation Board to step in as negotiations with Class I railways has "completely stalled," accord...
  • FTR: Class 8 orders jump 41% in November
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, according to the latest preliminary figures from freigh...
  • NYK launches finished vehicle logistics company in Vietnam
    NYK is partnering with Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corp. (VOSA), a shipping agent and subsidiary of state-run Vietnam National Shipping L...


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2016
  • European distillate barge flows to fall as Rhine levels decline
    Water levels were measured at 107 centimeters at the critical choke point of Kaub, Germany, at 1300 CET (1100 GMT) Tuesday
  • US Gulf Coast refiners eye open arb for ULSD to Northwest Europe
    No new vessels have been placed on subjects or fixed, but a Gulf Coast shipping source said he had received multiple inquiries to ship ULSD on the route.
  • Norway's Asgard crude to load three cargoes in January
    Asgard is one of the lightest North Sea grades, with a gravity of 48 API, and it is also relatively sweet with a sulfur content of 0.18%.
  • Danish court names Monjasa as bunker company in fraud case
    In September the court of Kolding fined Monjasa and gave co-founder and then CEO Jan Jacobsen a prison sentence.
  • Land transport to use 43 mil mt less oil by 2030, planes, ships to rise: T&E
  • Bunker group Bomin announces further office closures
    The move forms part of Bomin's long-term and sustainable growth strategy, it said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES 2: Crude pares gains on expectations of US products build
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Saudi OSP cuts show Aramco's focus on protecting Asian market share, say traders
    Move prompted by likely intent to defend market share
  • OPEC's Barkindo outlines reasons for production cuts
  • FUTURES: Crude eases from 16-month highs on doubts about OPEC deal

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
PORTS
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
PUBLICATIONS
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
SHIPPING
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
PORTS
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
PORTS
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
ACCIDENTS
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
SHIPYARDS
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
PORTS
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
INSTITUTIONS
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
PORTS
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
PORTS
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
PORTS
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
PORTS
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
SHIPPING
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
INDUSTRY
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
INFRASTRUCTURE
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
PORTS
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
PORTS
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
MARITIME SERVICES
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
TRADE
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
TRADE
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
SHIPPING
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
PORTS
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
SHIPPING
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
SHIPPING
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
COMPANIES
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
SHIPPING
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
CRUISES
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
COMPANIES
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
PORTS
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
SHIPPING
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
SHIPPING
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
SHIPPING
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
SHIPPING
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
PORTS
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
PORTS
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
PORTS
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
SHIPYARDS
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
TRADE
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
PORTS
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
SHIPPING
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Interfax)
››› 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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