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BRIEFS

April 22, 2016

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Ever sinking rates induces CMA CGM to put USWC mega ship loop on hold Hanjin Shipping, PIL engage in slot swap on Red Sea/Middle East services Hamburg-Sud, feels CCNI benefit, revenue rises to US$6.92 billion Panalpina quarterly profit down 5.1pc as revenue declines 13pc Dachser boosts its Asia revenues despite international market slowdown Hutchison expects more mega ships in Shenzhen, busier PRD barges Hanjin starts China-US service, linking Shanghai to Long Beach Malaysia warned Islamic State gains foothold in maritime piracy Rotterdam's quarterly box volume falls 3.9pc to 3 million TEU Antwerp's first quarter box traffic rises 4.6pc to 2.5 million TEU Turkish Arkas Line adds ship, ignites Hamburg-West Africa mini-boom Panama starts taking reservations for widened canal from July 27 Globe Express Services - woman who first rose to the top in Mideast logistics Container Ship Safety Forum, Hamburg, attracts UASC, Seaspan participation Cathay, Dragonair cargo volumes flat in March at 157,006 tonnes Kuehne + Nagel posts 0.3pc slip in quarterly air cargo to 304,000 tons UPS pilots plan strike as customer Amazon becomes a rival air carrier

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APRIL 21, 2016
'OCEAN Alliance' to offer competitive products & comprehensive service networks Baltic Dry Index looking up Hamburg Süd says it achieved significant growth in a challenging 2015 Hapag-Lloyd & United Arab Shipping Co. in 'cooperation' talks Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers inks MoU with Indian Maritime University World needs to pay heed to maritime security: Kiren Rijiju Pakistan a major market for Indian tea Boosting efficiency of Major Ports a key focus DP World ready to implement IMO's international container weighing rules across global portfolio PLATTS puts Amsterdam on the map with ethanol RoRo terminal to come up at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai Trans Earth Logistics celebrates 3rd anniversary

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Interested party no longer interested Serbia refurbishing rail network Cross-Channel traffic still suffering Positive start for Antwerp in 2016 First CNG truck delivered to La Poste Soares to head Jaxport's facilities development sector New forklifts for cold store operator More belly capacity between Lima and Santiago Massive boost for India's road building programme Banaszkiewicz becomes FFABA dry chairman Air Algérie shelves planned Guangzhou service Kone gold for Imperial Irish seaports look back with joy Major merger looming?

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APRIL 21, 2016
Bulker bounce could derail scrapping momentum MEPC 69 closes in on CO2 data collection consensus DAILY: Buys bulk carriers and sells VLGCs, advises Via Mar Van Oord's fleet renewal continues Hapag-Lloyd and UASC talk about merger Boskalis' Marc de Leeuw has been round the world in 17 years Shipbuilder HHIC lays off 60 workers through voluntary retirement No decision yet on HMM, says Korea Development Bank Coverting diesel dredgers to electric - costs and payback Hayne Shipping's profit falls 85% in 2015 DP World will offer box weighing services across all terminals Bohai Shipbuilding to construct China's first nuclear-powered platform Dry bulk values predicted to rise over next 12 months Investment conditions hold back port development in Southeast Asia CCB Financial Leasing to fund four Pacific International Lines box ships Syndicated marine finance deals slashed in half US crude imports surge after export ban's demise Obama threatens veto of enhanced US port funding

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APRIL 21, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd to merge with UASC after secret talks with Gulf owners Productivity is declining at the world's biggest ports, 'but mega-boxships are not to blame' Oil and gas market drills into Panalpina profit but logistics and other sectors grow Shippers ask US Congress to weigh in on SOLAS VGM rule The tale of United and its falling profits, Gordon and disaffected shareholders DP-DHL's Frank Appel talks China, technology and drones

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APRIL 21, 2016
WWL adds new HERO Class vehicle carrier Twin Disc for new class of SEACOR Fast Supply Vessels MAIB: Cemfjord capsize could have been avoided Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

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APRIL 21, 2016
Northwest Innovation Works quits Port of Tacoma lease Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in quarterly passenger totals Beekeepers start new hives on Olympia Airport property Four carriers ink MOU for creation of new alliance Association of American Railroads reports weekly traffic numbers

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APRIL 21, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal Issue to be debated at IMO next month Container shipping's clear-out After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades? Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction' Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015 G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018 Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields Charter market stays subdued And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market When will we learn? The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions

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APRIL 21, 2016
Swift to cull truckload tractor fleet as revenue, profit slip Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port's stronger rail link Brazil rail operator hopes to steam through recession to record year Soft pricing drives down Landstar revenue as load volumes rise Fatal accident closes NY-NJ port's Global terminal Tough investment market hampers Southeast Asia ports Intermodal volume decline contributes to UP profit plunge FMC chief confident US will be ready for container weight rule 'Challenging' truckload rate market saps Werner revenue, profit Oakland port to be all it can be via Army Base project Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks Costamare profit up a third Carrier customers assess impact of redrawn alliances DP World says it will weigh containers at all its terminals

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APRIL 21, 2016
Panama restrictions could impact tankers Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says. Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved. Costamare says liner consolidation welcome Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks. Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital. HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard. Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings. Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed. HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company. Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos. Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says. Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage. QMS hits back in cancellation row Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts. Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year. Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival. Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm. G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations. York Capital takes a stake in Songa International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring. Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators. Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions. Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination. Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m. Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC? German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival. ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days. Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan. State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say. Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation. A&P Group secures wind vessel contract UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract. Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively. Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates. Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.

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APRIL 21, 2016
CMA CGM postpones deployment of 18,000-TEU ships in transpacific Correction: Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo OCEAN Alliance representatives meet with FMC Dachser's revenues jump 6.5% TIACA: air cargo industry can help stop IPR violators WWL adds third post-panamax ro/ro ship HCI Capital buys German shipping company CBP to host Trade Symposium in Phoenix Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks

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APRIL 21, 2016
Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea. Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel. First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5. Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products. Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.

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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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