BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 18, 2016

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Maersk announces raft of general rate increases worldwide CMA CGM levy Asia-Europe rate hikes headhaul and backhaul March 1 -15 EU bans GRIs more than 31 days' ahead, will allow prices to fall, but not rise Cosco-CMA CGM plan with OOCL, Evergreen, would wreck most alliances East-west trade imbalance produces ever-rising box repositioning costs Cosco Pacific January volumes rise 0.7pc to 5.8 million TEU Shipbuilding Cosco Corp suffers 2015 net loss of US$407.49 million Georgia-South Carolina to surpass NY/NJ in box volume in 12 years Angry truckers threaten blockade of Le Havre port over eight-hour delays DSV on cusp of UTi take over posts 8.8pc profit increase in 2015 Labour trouble hits box volumes at Nhava Sheva port in January Poll results: 47pc of Canadians oppose China trade deal - 41pc in favour Hanjin puts into Krishnapatnam port for the first time with 3,614-TEUer FedEx takeover on track as TNT swings back in black during fourth quarter Virgin Australia confident of tripling air cargo revenue by mid-2017 Air cargo demand in Asia rises 1.8pc from January to November Lufthansa Cargo load factor off 3.4pc on volume of 1.6 million tonnes Congressional committee approves bill to privatise air traffic control

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
BDP enhances functionality of chemical, life sciences apps IRClass consolidates defence sector relationships at International Fleet Review 2016 SAL Heavy Lift & SAI Maritime celebrate 30-year anniversary States urged to ratify compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes Developing Bangladesh's Payra port on India's radar JSW Infrastructure gets environment clearance to set up all-weather greenfield jetty TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS All 360 toll plazas in India to have e-tolling system by April: Gadkari DICT has become the lifeline of Panipat's shoddy yarn industry Govt clears multiple highway projects India to clock GDP growth of 7.8 pc: Nomura India to engage in trade agreements to boost commerce: Comm Secy China's exports fall 11.2 pc in Jan. CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo opens today

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Increasing slowly but steadily Emons runs trains from North Sea ports to Leipzig/Halle Sing Post sheds shares in GD Express Highest shipment growth rate for five years Etihad happy with Indian partner Bifa's air cargo laurels for Trans Global Opening new chapter for shipping price policy Management of new life-science hub in safe hands No truck traffic between Russia and Ukraine Port of Antwerp reinforces rep team in Germany 100th B787 built in North Charleston Consequences of Tianjin incident far-reaching? ISO certification for Russian rail manufacturer Crane Worldwide appoints UK sales director Zeebrugge hooked up to Fjord Line network USA and Cuba to restore scheduled air services DSV holds stone-laying ceremony

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Anthem for cruise shipping It's interesting to read online opinions about whether cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, which encountered severe weather in the Atlantic last month, was an accident waiting to happen or a professionally-controlled escape from tragedy. Clearly the range of views is diverse. One report confirmed that the Super Bowl enthusiasts were... Comment: Bulker scrapping spike highlights sector woes January 2016 has seen a remarkable increase in dry bulk vessels being recycled in comparison to January 2015's figures. The bulk shipping sector is in trouble. After the steady rise in freight rates through 2004 to the 2008 peak, the industry has been in... Fourteen crew missing after cargo ship sinks off Indonesia Fourteen seafarers are missing after an Indonesia-flagged cargoship sank in the Arafura Sea off Asmat, Indonesia. The 577 dwt Azula, built in 1992, is managed by Indonesia-based Berlian Samudra Pacific and was underway from Surabaya heading to Asmat in the Papua Province of Indonesia carrying... Captain of 'death ship' takes stand in Australia The former captain of Sage Sagittarius, dubbed the 'death ship' by Australian media, took the stand at the Sydney inquest into the death of two crewmen on the NYK coal carrier in 2012. In today's hearing at the Glebe Coroner's... Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding takes over OSV orders Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has taken over the construction of four offshore support vessels from its subsidiary which has been struggling to complete the work. MES, whose yards are in Tamano and Chiba, said it would be taking over the work from Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,... Hyundai HI considers IPO for Hyundai Oilbank Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, has today reported to Korea Exchange that it is considering an IPO for its oil refining arm, Hyundai Oilbank, in response to rumours that it was going to sell the business to reduce its debts. At 31 December 2015... How Nigeria can fulfil its maritime potential Nigeria's maritime sector has received a lot of bad press: allegations of corruption, piracy, oil theft, last year's tanker ban, as well as failing to deliver on key maritime legislation, including the amendments needed to the nation's cabotage laws. Despite this, Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, says he is committed to realising... Sixty million dwt of dry bulk capacity scrap sales in sight for 2016 The pace of demolition sales of dry bulk carriers has accelerated in recent weeks so that if the current pace would be maintained throughout the year, close to 60 million dwt would leave the fleet compared to an estimate of 55.2 million dwt... Market conditions and vessel future earnings force Farstad to book new impairment charge Prevailing market prospects as well as the uncertainty related to the vessels future earnings have led to offshore service vessel owner Farstad Shipping booking a NOK1.094 billion (USD127 million) impairment charge against the value of its fleet in its 4Q15 accounts, which... Singapore launches technical reference for bunker mass flow meters Singapore on 16 February launched the technical reference (TR48) for bunker mass flow metering, aiming to prepare the bunker industry for the mandatory use of mass flow meter system (MFMS) in Singapore port beginning 1 January 2017. The TR48 is a technical document covering a set of core requirements for metering...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Speculation grows over CEVA sale - K+N always on the acquisition trail, but would drive a hard bargain Container shipping shake-up as CMA CGM, China Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen plan new alliance Container shipping pricing set for major change, consigning the suspect GRI to a watery grave TNT reports €57m fourth-quarter operating income MIT and Ningbo establish supply chain education centre First Silk Road train arrives in Tehran from China Cabin crew chief takes over as head of worldwide sales for SwissWorldCargo

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
GD Electric Boat gets mods to two Navy awards Transpolar shipping routes could open by 2040, or earlier Incat Crowther to design Philippines patrol vessels Jensen provides engineering for fishing vessel conversion Roxtec launches light weight, non-weld pipe seal DNV GL and VPS offer new Fuel Analytics solution Wartsila to design advanced dive support vessel Arbitration Tribunal finds for Algoma in shipbuilding case

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Drewry releases latest numbers on container service reliability Department of Homeland Security opens new round of preparedness grants Deal opens air service between US, Cuba Tacoma Port Commissioners eye proposed methanol facility Port Metro Vancouver postponing box truck requirements due date

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Havila to stop finance payments and continue operations during creditor negotiations Fourth-quarter impairments of $161m revealed as 2015 financial results delayed Dry bulk pundits call on owners to show discipline Industry needs to keep up scrapping rate in 2016 just to remain at par, says Allied Shipbroking Teichert predicts spate of KG insolvencies in next few weeks Some tankers doing well, but do not presage widespread return to health, Lloyd Fonds chief executive warns It's a myth that Greek shipowners are not taxed, says maritime lawyer Attorney Christos Timagenis argues special treatment for shipping is not unique to Greece and government must forcefully defend the existing regime Shippers' group to attend FMC meeting AgTC to have its say on Solas container weighing rules American Shipping Co profit fall fuels merger speculation Could this be the year AMSC merges with OSG? Moody's cuts Teekay Corp ratings amid reduced financial flexibility Company faces near term refinancing risks Havila Shipping's revised restructuring proposal falls through Company did not receive required two-thirds majority approval from bondholders Shandong Shipping embarks on management reshuffle Company adopts contract administration for senior management Farstad Shipping to incur $127m impairment charge for fourth quarter of 2015 Company in drive to cut administrative expenses at Aalesund office Tanker Investments launches offer to buy back 1.1m shares Offer represents 5.2% premium to Tuesday's closing share price Viking Offshore & Marine swings to a loss on impairment charge But revenue rises on contributions from asset chartering segment New mega alliance may be looming to challenge 2M lead CMA CGM and China Cosco in talks to form "CCEO" alliance with Evergreen and OOCL TEN increases quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.08 Dividend rise supported by major oil companies' demand for long-term time charters

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Obama's funding request leaves some ports out in cold Charleston first in US to suggest SOLAS weighing as service Labor activism challenges dominant drayage business model Charleston port volume expected to be flat in early 2016 Brazil 'ahead of the game' as SOLAS deadline nears Seattle-Tacoma's year starts with surging traffic Customs change could dethrone St. Petersburg as top Russia port El Faro hearing probes role of Jones Act in loss AirBridgeCargo off to record start for 2016 Chennai Port tackles truck congestion Shipowner Danaos closed 2015 with profit Growing Hazira, India port gets new rail service Grim find for US freighter captain at Harare airport Slow start to 2016 for Cathay as capacity outstrips demand

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Carnival aims to raise $551m in bond drive Euro-denominated bonds to bolster coffers of world's largest cruiseship owner. Ocean Yield sees jump in quarterly profit Lars Solbakken-led company declares ninth dividend increase since July 2013. Is Scorpio Bulkers looking to go private? Annalisa Lolli-Ghetti's revised holding could suggest a new path awaits New York-listed owner. Suezmax spot rates pull back after surge Spot rates retreating this week as VLCCs muscle into West Africa market. Hornbeck sued over chemical exposure HOS Renaissance crewman alleges in $10m complaint that hydrogen sulfide emanated from drilling fluids. IRISL signs MoU with German agent PWL With the first Iranian vessel port calls expected shortly, national carrier finds representative in three countries. Havila vows to fight on as it takes $161m hit Norwegian owner decides to maintain operations as it seeks new deal with creditors in "very challenging" market. Crewman's body found off Malaysia 31-year-old seafarer fell from Fast Offshore Supply ship on Sunday. Diana sends oldest boxship to breakers Nasdaq-listed company picks up over $5m from demolition sale. Guggenheim and Bank of America take a NAP Investment heavyweights emerge as stakeholders in Navios Maritime Midstream Partners. Norstar joins forces with ex-Sokana team Singaporean owner and manager sets up new US venture with Lars Ebbesen and Olav Ekeberg. WFP ship diverted from Yemen Mainport vessel taken to Saudi Arabia in mix-up over paperwork for humanitarian cargo. Bharati Shipyard racks up $133m loss Indian shipbuilder posts bigger deficit in third quarter as revenue remains tiny. Sveaas offers route into WB Chartering Investors in remaining public company given chance to buy back into newly private business. Boa gets full refund from Nantong Mingde Norwegian offshore vessel owner banks remaining 50% of cash owned from cancelled newbuildings. Knutsen aframax grounds off Brazil Norwegian tanker gets stuck on sandbar in bad weather off Sao Sebastiao. Royal Caribbean in $25m buyback move Cruise giant takes latest step in share repurchasing effort. Tanker 'sailed over UK group's wrecked car' Captain of Sirius Shipping's Tellus mistook Viola Beach's vehicle for mass of snow following fatal plunge from Swedish bridge. Wartsila wins dive support vessel contract Finnish company to design "most sophisticated ship" for China's Shanghai Salvage Bureau. CMA CGM, Cosco 'exploring partnership' Alphaliner says Evergreen and OOCL could also be involved in mega-alliance to challenge 2M. 'Death ship' master gives first evidence Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker. American Shipping Company hikes payout Jones Act tanker owner pledges to continue paying dividends in 2016 despite smaller earnings in Q4. 'Death ship' master gives first evidence at inquest Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker. Teekay upgrades LNG newbuild into FSU DSME says one of its multiple gas carriers for giant owner will be converted for floating storage. Bonheur hit by $159m impairment Fred Olsen holding company driven to net loss in Q4 despite revenue rise; operating earnings grow. Algoma wins Nantong newbuild fight London panel rules in favour of Canadian owner over trio of contracts signed with bankrupt yard. Danaos returns to profit in Q4 thanks to lower impairments John Coustas-controlled shipowner ends the year in the black despite terrible market conditions. Moody's downgrades Teekay rating and cuts outlook to negative Rating agency says MLP dividend cuts have diminished stand-alone financial flexibility at parent. CMA CGM ramps up NOL share buying French liner giant buying stock in takeover target on an almost daily basis, regulatory filings show. Dynagas aims for more cover as profit dips Fourth-quarter result comes in slightly below expectations as company touts term charter backlog. Tufton Oceanic looking at tanker buys Paulo Almeida explains where the fund manager is looking to deploy its capital.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Industry chimes in on SOLAS container weight regulations CargoSmart: Vessel arrival delays growing at major North American ports Scheduled U.S. cargo flights to Cuba on horizon Port of Virginia's volumes inch up in January SHIFT Freight expands service network Corning partners with K + N FWI: U.S. cargo thefts decline in volume, value in 2015 Report: New ocean carrier "mega-alliance" planned

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Oil futures rise after Iran calls output freeze a 'first step' The oil complex surged Wednesday after Iran called a proposal by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze output at January levels a "first step." Platts Preview of U.S. EIA Data: Crude stocks expected to build 3.3 million barrels US refining slowdown may prompt product stocks decline. Hamburg 380 CST bunker fuel below Rotterdam on more prompt availability Bunker traders in Hamburg said their port's competitive position may last another day. Tanker Norstar partners to start joint venture at Westport, Connecticut Operations will commence around March. DNV GL, Veritas Petroleum Services launch bunker fuel testing tool for ships Aimed at helping shipowners identify the best locations and suppliers of fuel. Fujairah market may benefit from Singapore's MFM regulation 'We expect mandatory use of mass flow meters will provoke a price increase in Singapore,' says director of bunkers at Cepsa. Poseidon Med II LNG bunkering project advances The Eur53.28 mil project lays out detailed plans to develop LNG bunkering market. N-KOM delivers first liftboat in Qatar The Al Safliya is chartered to Dolphin Energy TANKERS: LR rates on Med-Japan route hit 20-week low: sources Northwest Europe arbitrage window for naphtha has shut. Oil complex weakens despite Saudi Arabia, Russia output agreement Oil futures fell Tuesday as traders shrugged aside news that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia and Venezuela had agreed to freeze production at January levels.

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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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