BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 23, 2016

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2M takes advantage of Hanjin's exit by adding Far East-USWC capacity Hapag-Lloyd orders 5,750 reefers for South America-Europe trade Busan container volumes increase 5.5pc to 1.69 million TEU in July Hanjin must discharge stranded cargo to survive: bankruptcy court China capital outflow unrelenting, 24th month, August worst since January Shipping industry braces for more challenges ahead following Hanjin collapse FESCO pre-tax profit off 32.2pc to US$47 million as sales fall 31pc DHL Express spends US$11 million to double capacity at Auckland APL expands transatlantic service network with new Atlantic Gulf Express Total Lubmarine launches new oil good for all bunkers and eco-rules USCG's approval of Optimarin ballast water treatment 'coming soon' New 'Globalia' forwarder network accepts only top flight operators FedEx quarterly profit up 3.2pc to US$715 million as revenue rises 16.3pc American Airlines Cargo to promote CEIV pharma handling certification FL Technics to supply parts to K-Mile Asia's two B737-400Fs at Bangkok Increased air freight for Rockford and Rickenbacker airports China to become 'first trillion-dollar market' for Boeing

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
A.P. Møller-M'rsk reorganised into two separate divisions - Transport & Logistics & Energy Hanjin Shipping gets some essential support from Korean Air IWAI signs contract with DST, Germany for designing special vessels for NW-1 Role of private companies in shipping security in West Africa highlighted India importing more wheat JNPT participates in 'International Coastal Clean-up Day' Kandla Port invites innovative ideas, suggestions to enhance systems & procedures Krishnapatnam Port projected as most efficient ex-im route for Nagpur & Vidarbha American Airlines Cargo continues enhancing cold chain program Adani dedicates to nation world's largest solar power plant in Tamil Nadu Argentina's new policies will increase bilateral trade with India, says official Govt focused to spend on infrastructure in a big way to create smooth logistics experience for industries: Sitharaman

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A good year running Truck orders on the rise in Europe Liz now wearing the trousers - or at least the jeans Record amount of freight moved by rail New pharma warehouse opening in Hyderabad Steering wheel handover in Germany CMA CGM's new high cubes for MacAndrews Partnership to optimise Pilbara rail operations Switching to temperature-controlled transport Hamburg Süd honoured by 3PL provider Uniwagon goes west Lufthansa Cargo now CEIV Pharma certified Swiss railfreight operator invests in locomotives Dube Tradeport's acting CEO confirmed after 19 months Real time platform for transport capacity August record for port of Charleston BACA calls for London runway decision Boeing and Airbus allowed to sell to Iran

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
MPC investors say farewell to 8,500 teu octet Shipping lender DVB Bank warns of losses ahead KDB issues USD45 million in back-up funds to resolve Hanjin Shipping's logistics crisis Deck carrier opens new chapter for Indian group China port throughput growth fuels speculation on trade recovery Transport and logistics leads Maersk restructuring plan ExxonMobil to work with Temasek unit to develop LNG bunkering in Singapore K-sure extends insurance cover for affected Hanjin shippers Morten Engelstoft to take helm of APMT following group strategic review Maintaining Maasvlakte 2's defences DSME to invest in SPV for Sonangol drillships VARD wins more module carriers from Topaz Energy and Marine Rickmers Maritime revises restructuring plan for bondholders Dry bulk shipowner wary about China's rising coal, ore imports Investor interest in dry bulk rekindles as rates rise

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Dramatic shake-up at Maersk sees transport and logistics unit go it alone IAG Cargo invests in top end of the market with major new freight facility Analysis: 'The Parent Trap' - can DP World cut the apron strings? K Line dismisses bankruptcy speculation The imbalance in future logistics management Hanjin gets Korean Air funds, but revival is in doubt Long Beach appoints Duane Kenagy temporary CEO as hunt begins for Slangerup successor

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Construction of NYC's Citywide Ferry fleet well underway Keppel Singmarine delivers versatile support vessel Next two LCS to be named to honor their shipyard cities Philly Shipyard lays keel for Kinder Morgan product tanker Vard gets order for two more module carriers Four cruise newbuilds to have Wartsila Nacos Platinum systems Maersk to be split into two divisions

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
MPC Capital raises $398m with eight-vessel sale Deal with an Asian finance syndicate almost doubles the initial investment LNG shipping rates rift ratchets up Industry participants eagerly watch market trajectory amid disagreements over freight rate development Coal price rally likely to cut China's import needs Rally will see ramp-up in local output as producers cash in Maersk Line back on the acquisition trail as organic growth slows The world does not need a lot of new containerships, what it needs is consolidation, says Maersk Group chief Aronnax: Ballast by numbers Race is on to be first tech company to win US type approval for management system First VLGC demolition deal since 2011 Freight rates inch up in fragile recovery but more supply measures might be needed US pipeline leak boosts triangulated MR tanker rates Transatlantic fuel shipments triggered by outage of Colonial pipeline feeding southeastern US Marco Polo Marine warns its viability hangs in the balance Company says it will default on next month's notes and expects record fiscal year losses Capesize earnings spike to 13-month high Time charter average reaches $15,000 per day on tonnage tightness in the Atlantic market Topaz Energy orders two additional vessels from Vard Newbuilding deal worth around $40m Suezmax earnings surge to the $30,000 per day level Opec cartel indecision to further support tanker market fundamentals A supersized problem Safety, security and efficiency at the ship-port interface in the "age of scale" on the agenda at an event organised by ICHCA International - though shipowners were thin on the ground Capesize earnings jump may lift secondhand bulker prices But near-term impact likely to be limited as actual transactions needed to reflect price increase KDB to provide $45m to help Hanjin Shipping resolve cargo crisis Credit line will be available only after Hanjin exhausts its other finances Biggest Maersk management shuffle in memory brings four new chiefs Executive reshuffle immediately follows Maersk's momentous split into two independent divisions Hanjin ships start docking in Singapore Hanjin Jebel Ali started berthing on Wednesday Rickmers Maritime adjusts restructuring plans Trust also has plans to issue 1.3bn new shares Insufficient working capital the cause of Hanjin Shipping's crisis SC Lowy co-founder Soo Cheon Lee says Hanjin's collapse is a good lesson for the industry Tanker at last loads cargo and sails from Libya's Ras Lanuf First loading since 2014 will be followed by a second on 2010-built tanker Syra Port of Long Beach appoints Duane Kenagy as interim chief executive Port authorities still seeking a candidate to take helm Aegean clinches $1.25bn borrowing base for operations ABN Amro-led facilities renewed on better terms, says bunkering company

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
US export surge and bumper ag forecast raise trans-Pacific hopes US intermodal rebound seen even farther down tracks "K" Line accuses APL Logistics of falsely telling shippers bankruptcy possible Houston clears Hanjin import containers for pickup DP World adds more intermodal services at key Indian ports DP World aims to make Canada's Saint John gateway for US imports Top ports by continent: Why and how they plan to stay ahead Chinese container port volume growth spurs recovery speculation Maersk strategic reviews nets new CEO for APMT Krishnapatnam port looks to capture JNPT cargo with new rail service India aids coastal shipping with tariff concessions Maersk split to integrate liner, terminal and forwarding units

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Wilbur Ross sees 'real value' in shipping Billionaire US investors mentions marine transportation space at top of his shopping list. Analysts see more dry-bulk stock enthusiasm China demand is better than expected; but supply glut persists and 2017 is unclear. Analysts' eyes on 2018 and 2019 for IPOs Deutsche Bank's Amit Mehrotra sees amazing year in 2019, while UBS's Spiro Dounis says window opens before that. Hanjin trade creditors to 'take a bath' Claims broker says collapsed owner's fleet is worth a lot less than secured debt. Wolfgang Topp leaves HSH Nordbank German shipping lender hands responsibility for offloading bad loans to Ulrik Lackschewitz. Hyundai Heavy wins refund guarantees Korean shipbuilder now has backstop funding in place from banks for August deal. HSBC forces Marine Managers bulker sale Bank wins order in Namibian high court to dispose of Greek-controlled supramax. COA appeals for return of Hanjin boxes Box owners association publishes list of containers they want back. Maersk edges up but questions remain Shares rise modestly after plans to slice conglomerate in two are confirmed. Hanjin admits defeat on some vessel discharges Owner says all options exhausted for certain boxships; will unload in Korea. Maersk review brings changes at the top Danish conglomerate will enter next phase with a new CFO, plus a new CEO at Maersk Tankers. MPC seals $398m boxship fleet sale Asian finance syndicate is the buyer of eight 8,500-teu units from German asset manager. AP Moller-Maersk reveals new strategy Danish giant outlines restructuring which will see the formation of two separate entities. Polarcus secures another Australasian job Middle East owner reveals second regional contract win in a week. Pirates raid boxship off Guinea Gunmen steal cargo and cash from Japanese-owned Windhoek. ABG's $300m debt swap bid rejected Struggling Indian shipyard's investors turn down restructuring measure. KDB said to mull KRW 50bn loan to Hanjin Funds start to mount up as KDB joins Korean Air Lines in offering cash to get ships unloaded. Bumi Armada agrees Kraken FPSO delay fees of $85m Malaysian offshore firm still expects to make money from North Sea deal despite payout. Topaz returns to Vard for more module carriers Two vessel order to be split between shipbuilder's facilities in Romania and Vietnam. Rickmers Maritime caves in to investor pressure Shareholders look set to lose out as Singapore-listed trust improves deal for bondholders. Prince Rupert eyes return to breakbulk Canadian port hires SSA Marine to carry out feasibility study as it bids to diversify cargoes.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Port of Virginia inks 50-year lease extension for container terminal Artist's Rendering of the Virginia International Gateway's Full Build-Out Source: Virginia Port Authority The Virginia Port Authority (VPA)... Walmart completes Jet.com acquisition Walmart said it has completed its $3 billion acquisition of Jet.com, which it plans to use to expand its growing e-commerce business. "Wal... "K" Line refutes bankruptcy rumors Japanese ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) is refuting recent media reports indicating the company is planning to file for cou... Cushman & Wakefield becomes exclusive leasing agent for Florida warehouse Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has been named the exclusive leasing agent for a 244,000-square-foot warehouse in ... Saadé: CMA CGM 'on the look out' for more acquisitions CMA CGM is still hungry for acquisitions even after its recent $2.4 billion purchase of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, parent of con... CMA CGM's short-sea subsidiaries acquire new containers CMA CGM's European short-sea subsidiaries MacAndrews and OPDR will take delivery of 4,000 new 40-foot pallet wide high cube containers, OPD... Report: CMA CGM vessel attacked by pirates A CMA CGM-operated vessel was attacked by pirates early yesterday morning, according to a report from maritime news outlet Splash 24/7 . S... AMI expands U.S. air cargo operations to Miami AMI, a large air cargo space wholesaler, has opened a new office in Miami, with the aim to expand its reach in the South American market. ... MPC Capital offloads eight containerships for $398m MPC Maritime Investments GmbH, a subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed MPC Capital AG, will divest a portfolio of eight containerships to an unnam... Boeing, Airbus get green light to export commercial aircraft to Iran The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted permission to Boeing and Airbus to export commercial aircraft to Ir... Abu Dhabi Ports reveals booming first-half results Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of the ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, reported net profits fo... A.P. Møller - Maersk says it will split into two divisions The Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller - Maersk A.S said Thursday its business will be split into two independent divisions, one focusing on t... Logistics software provider integrates with INTTRA NaviTrans, a provider of software to freight forwarders, has integrated key components of the ocean freight technology provider INTTRA's pl... NEWS FLASH: A.P. Møller - Maersk conglomerate will split into two divisions The Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller - Maersk A.S said Thursday its business will be split into two independent divisions, one focusing on t... Port of Oakland accepts empty Hanjin-owned containers from truckers The Port of Oakland said Wednesday it will receive empty containers owned by South Korean liner carrier Hanjin Shipping, which filed for ba... NEWS FLASH: Port of Virginia inks 50-year lease extension for terminal The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) on Wednesday announced a 50-year extension of its lease for the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) cont...

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Maersk to spin off oil, energy units in major restructuring move The company said Thursday it planned to separate four units -- Maersk Oil, Maersk Drilling, Maersk Supply Service and Maersk Tankers -- from the parent group within the next two years. North Chile ports closed for second day by rough waters The unit also warned that Chile's two largest ports, San Antonio and Valparaiso, could face rough waters later this week. Caribbean Panamax rates stable as owners hold firm: sources The Caribbean-US Gulf Coast route has bobbed up and down between w80 and w85 since August 30. Mideast departures, arrivals into China inch higher In China, 18 tankers arrived over the week from non-Chinese ports, up from 16 the previous week. Maersk to spin off oil, energy units in major restructuring move Seeks to grow container shipping company REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Ryazan fully back online after works External: Wired Bunkering Singapore bunker fuel market finds presence of used lubricating oil, low flash point Deliveries were made by several suppliers between September 12-16. UAE's DME lists two new fuel oil derivatives Precious Shipping to sell Supramaxes, acquire Ultramaxes in 2-5 years Precious also planned to sell for scrap one or two more Handymaxes in the next few months, Hashim said. FUTURES: Crude remains higher on supportive draw in US crude stocks TANKERS: Caribs Suezmaxes firm on thin tonnage, hot WAF market, sources say Just eight ships opening in the region through October 10.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

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

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

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

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

Rome/Palermo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

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

Podgorica

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

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

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

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

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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

Milan

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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