BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 9, 2016

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Port of Shanghai October volume up 5.9pc to 3.22 million TEU Manila's global port operator ICTSI profit up 4pc while revenues rise 5pc APL expands intra-Asia network offering with new services Diana scraps youngest ship - 10-year-old - 4,923-TEUer on record Dachser makes move in Hong Kong, opens in Hanoi, moves in Mumbai Second box ship cascade 'potentially more destructive' than the first ICS commends UN's eco rule or MEPC 'road map' on CO2 data collection CaroTrans adds 21-day Atlanta-Gothenburg less than container load link TOC meets December 6-7 in Dubai to focus on Iran's expected role Taiwan's Dimerco expands footprint on mainland from Yangtze to the Pearl Jacksonville outfit offers 'Breakbulk Box' to keep outsize cargo slotable Singapore Airlines Q3 profit falls 69.6pc, though revenues rise 5.1pc Atlas Air Worldwide narrows US$8 million loss 38pc with FedEx, Amazon deals Global air cargo strongest since US west coast dock strife of February 2015 Atlas Air gets permit to fly cargo jets to Stockton for Amazon Changes to supply chain strategy with excess belly capacity

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
APL expands Asia-Middle East service network with new Red Sea Express 2 service CMA CGM improves FEMEX service between North Europe & Turkey, adding ports of Felixstowe, Valencia & Piraeus Seaborne shipping grows at slowest pace since 2009: UNCTAD Significantly more number of boxships being scrapped THE Alliance elaborates on competitive product UK freight forwarders association repeats call for end to shipping line surcharges Rajkot trade impressed with facilities offered by Adani Ports container terminal, Mundra Air freight posts stronger Sept. growth Global overview on Logistics, Trade & Economy - II

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Sohar expects more boxes Santa Claus Seaboard's gift is Peru-USA service Tiaca further boosts shippers' advisory council Supporting logistics in Indonesia Integration of Carisbrooke and Nova Marine Higher road charges for noisier and dirtier HGVs Gigantic delivery to Kyzylorda accomplished on time New logistics providers for Mercedes Fraikin reinforces management in Germany Good month for port of Oakland New freighter service at Frankfurt-Hahn SPOT for spot-on supply chains Swiss freight railway banking on automation GSA forms new cargo partnership with client in Singapore The Alliance presents its network solutions Maritime recruitment specialist hires new consultants

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
OPEC predicts grim future for product tanker owners Ship managers Marlow and Columbia in merger talks Container rates stable off lows for third month in September Offloading of Hanjin box ships nearly complete as Seoul pledges to help stranded seafarers Galicia Spirit was attacked close to the Bab el Mandeb maritime chokepoint Polaris took delivery of the 300,000 dwt Stellar Banner in June Order drought sees listed Japanese shipyards post losses Seaborne coal price rebound lifts bulk rates Bulk operator Caria Shipping International made insolvent West African box growth reversed by oil price slump

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
THE Alliance is next new container shipping group to unveil planned services Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet launch FRA flight as they announce strong results Road transport the driving force behind a record third quarter for DP-DHL Analysis: Panalpina and CH Robinson, unlikely suitors but well-matched M&S turnaround plan fails to win over investors Higher box volumes help lift profits at ICTSI UPS expands healthcare offering again, swooping on clinical trials logistics specialist Marken

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
ICS: IMO CO2 road map will go further than Paris Agreement Maersk teams with LA-LB on emissions monitoring plan SENER designs shipyard MARPOL waste barges Carnival partners with INTERPOL on travel doc screening IBIA: 2020 decision on fuel sulfur cap overly optimistic BAE San Diego gets $192.6 million DDG-1000, DDG-1-001 job

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Finnlines posts strongest ever quarter Grimaldi-owned company reports its best quarter performance, while nine month profits jump by 48% Singapore Exchange acquires Baltic Exchange Two sides finalise £77.6m deal, dividend payment to be issued next week Profit-sharing dries up for Navios Acquisition Navios tanker arm posts reduced net income but says longer-term charters enabled it to beat softer tanker market American Shipping Company sees profits erode on softer Jones Act tanker market Some experts question future earning power of Jones Act product tankers Vgenopoulos dies in Athens as court cases rumble on Lawyer who masterminded takeover of Attica, Olympic and Cyprus Popular Bank dies with reputation still mired in legal cases Creditors reject Marenave Schiffahrts restructuring plan Two banks reject a plan proposed in June, as the vessel operator faces $226.2m liabilities CMA CGM to ink leaseback pact with lessor for eight large boxships Total contract price is to exceed $500m Suezmaxes earnings down nearly 20% on week despite deluge of Atlantic Basin crude Demand remains lacklustre Asia-Europe volumes on growth trail Latest CTS data reveals 1.5% jump in YTD headhaul traffic, while global volumes currently tracking 2.4% above last year Between the Lines: Bunker busters As carriers begin to release their third-quarter results, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy forecasts a $600m loss from the rising cost of bunker fuel Tidewater quadruples loss amid debt struggles Chapter 11 looms as offshore giant continues negotiations with creditors after breaching covenants VLCC values drop $1m in a week Debate rages over whether further falls in values will materialise ICTSI posts throughput up 12% for first nine months Revenue increases on volume growth at most terminals The Alliance unveils its new network Lines of battle emerge as alliances set out their competing plans Hanjin's boxships have discharged almost all of their cargoes Ninety-four of the shipping line's 97 boxships completed unloading as of Monday APL adds new services for Latin America and Asia to Middle East Shipping Line launches Colombia Bridge Express and Red Sea Express Containership demolition hits record high August-October period accounts for over 41% of total scrapping so far in 2016, says BIMCO Yang Ming reports wider net losses for third quarter Company looking to implement restructuring plans to improve financial status Navigator Holdings sees net profit drop amid gas market doldrums Company continues to shift fleet towards petrochemical trades Matson third-quarter net profit dented by Horizon Lines acquisition Quarterly result below company expectations, says Matson chief executive Matt Cox Canadian government unveils $1.1bn Oceans Protection Plan Measures will be taken to ensure cargoes are shipped through Canadian waters in a safe and sustainable manner Southern California chassis shortages recede as Hanjin boxes are cleared Los Angeles and Long Beach returning to normal after supply chain disruption in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
US container imports forecast to make year-end surge Weak market slams Matson's third-quarter profit UPS acquisition strengthens pharmaceutical logistics New crane simulator at NY-NJ port aims to improve efficiency US shipper outlook diverges on volume, rates THE Alliance unveils network routes, ports Concordia delivers first ro-ro for wind energy components US shippers see no near-term truckload capacity 'crunch' JNPT efforts to grow share of intermodal rail falling short Deutsche Post DHL continues streak of record earnings Russia subsidizes containerized imports railed from China Japanese shipping industry clamors for government help

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Eagle Bulk sees more vessel buys ahead New York-listed bulker shrinks loss as Vogel points to signs of recovery. On trade, shipping is likely not a winner in US election contest Candidates' protectionist stances suggest dim outlook for any increase in seaborne trade. Clinton climb or Trump slump? Ship stocks to feel vote US shipping equities likely to ride the tide of Wall Street's reaction to today's election, though shipping fundamentals may not be significantly impacted by outcome. Shipping is likely not a winner in US election Candidates' protectionist stances suggest dim outlook for any increase in seaborne trade. China's financial leasing in 2016: $11.5bn Tally of financial leasing drawdowns shows the booming leasing sector is now responsible for most of the growth in Chinese shipfinance. Matson stock slammed after earnings miss US containership and conro sees stock lose more than 19% after disappointing result and Stifel downgrade. Solstad Offshore's third quarter result drops Norwegian offshore vessel owner forecasts weak fourth quarter due to drop in drilling. OSG puts date on split with International Seaways unit New York-listed tanker owner expects to spin off international-flag shipping unit on 30 November. Davidson quits First Ship Lease board Protest linked to appointment of new finance chief leads to departure of director. North Sea layup list rises again Owners continue to stack vessels as PSV rates jump. Three Hanjin ships still to unload Two of the remaining units will discharge soon, South Korea says. Farstad ditches old anchor-handler Restructuring owner completes second sale and purchase move since September. Navios Acquisition books strong results Angeliki Frangou points to contract coverage as tanker owner passes third quarter estimates. Banks pull plug on Marenave restructuring deal Two lenders financing the German owner's fleet fail to back ship-sale plan. Pac Rad turns red and focuses on cash flows Singaporean owner logs a loss in the third quarter but believes the offshore market has bottomed out. Tamai Steamship sees deeper red Diversified Japanese owner posts bigger deficit on the back of smaller revenue. Gulf Nav calls recovery after bigger profit Chemical tanker owner boosts its earnings in the third quarter and sees "significant turnaround". Global Offshore loss grows in second quarter Indian owner sees revenue crash back in difficult markets. Bimco: boxship scrapping at all-time high Demolition hits 0.5m teu so far in 2016. Vlamis, Moundreas part ways Head of Greek broker's sale and purchase team leaves after 30 years. Columbia and Marlow in exploratory talks A possible merger is on the horizon for the two German companies as negotiations continue. THE Alliance reveals business plan for 240 ships Hapag-Lloyd, MOL, K Line, NYK and Yang Ming take the next step towards further consolidation. American Shipping returns to profit Oslo-listed tanker owner benefits from a drop in interest payments in the third quarter. Lines having to prove their financial strength Cargo owners more concerned with risks after collapse of Hanjin. Pacific Drilling ekes out a third quarter profit Idan Ofer-backed deepwater rig company says day rate recovery is still "several years away". Temas Line upsizes containership fleet Indonesian owner continues to take advantage of low secondhand prices to buy bigger ships. Impairments slam Tidewater numbers Decline in vessel values impacts results at world's largest offshore support vessel operator.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
AMI expands in South Africa Airfreight and express wholesaler AMI is expanding its operations in Cape Town, South Africa, the company said in a statement. AMI has has... ABC launches twice-weekly freighter service from Oslo AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is launching a new twice-weekly all-cargo service from Oslo, Norway, the company said in a statement. Starti... 'THE Alliance' details service network Members of 'THE Alliance' - Ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, NYK, MOL and "K" Line -have provided details of their planned vessel sha... U.S. beefs up meat exports in September Beef, pork and lamb exports from the United States in terms of volumes and value surged in September from a year prior, according to data p... Court blocks restraining order request against ABX pilots A federal court judge on Monday rejected a request by all-cargo aircraft operator ABX Air for a temporary restraining order against its pil... Port of Liverpool opens new $495m container terminal The Port of Liverpool last week officially opened its new 400 million British pound (U.S. $494.9 million at today's exchange rate) containe... BNSF Q3 profits slip again amid coal, energy decline BNSF Railway Co. saw its third quarter 2016 net income fall 11.8 percent to $1.02 billion compared with the third quarter of 2015, accordin... Port Everglades has narrow lead in Fla. box volumes Port Everglades edged out PortMiami for the title of largest container port in Florida based on recently released statistics for the fiscal... Ports of L.A./Long Beach invest in technology to measure Maersk emissions Maersk Line and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are partnering to measure the environmental benefits of a $125 million upgrade for ... FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 11 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI)license applications and changes for revi... DOT picks American Airlines for L.A.-Beijing service The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively selected American Airlines to operate a new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles... FWI: U.S. cargo thefts decline in value, rise in volume Reported cargo thefts in the United States during the third quarter of 2016 increased in volume but fell in value compared to a year prior,... Matson reports $25m profit in Q3 Matson reported a profit of $25 million for the third quarter of 2016, which ended Sept. 30,compared with a profit of $41.5 million for the... Canada's trade deficit soars in September Canada's merchandise trade deficit soared from $2 billion in August to a record $4.1 billion in September, Statistics Canada reported. Can...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Vitol MLP VTTI Energy Partners to add European storage capacity: CEO VTTI Energy Partners is adding petroleum product storage capacity in Antwerp, Rotterdam and in Croatia US EIA STEO HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market balance may be closer than once thought The US and rest of the world will produce more crude oil than predicted Oil little changed as markets await US election results NYMEX December crude settled 9 cents higher at $44.98/b, while ICE January Brent settled 11 cents lower at $46.04/b. New fuel types will emerge to meet 0.5% bunker fuel demand: IBIA The pattern began in 2015 when new fuel types emerged in the wake of tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel in emission control areas European front-month HSFO paper cracks hit more than 4-year high December 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam barge swap cracks moved to minus $9.05/b Monday, up by 69 cents on the day External: Wired Bunkering

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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

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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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