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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 28, 2016

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Cosco Ports profit off 52pc to US$43.8 million, but sales rise 0.7pc Hyundai, MSC to bid for 54pc Hanjin stake in Long Beach box shop China lifts Filipino bans, restrictions as US relations with Manila cool Expansion of Caribbean ports to handle mega ships via Panama Canal Too many box ports risk overcapacity, now Mexico bereft of ro-ro Le Havre advises shippers to use tax loophole to make savings DP World first 9 month box volumes up 2.2pc to 47.5 million TEU CN quarterly profit falls 3.4pc to US$728 million as revenue slips 6pc Canadian system uses water not oil to lubricate tailshaft bearings Airbus quarterly profit falls 21pc to US$796 million as revenue slips 1pc Korean Air back in black with record quarterly profits of US$374.5 million Feeling left behind in pay, AA pilots mull shift to new union Qantas Freight denies shipper claims of too little perishable space Air cargo exports up 39pc as Nigerians cash in on weak naira Alamo City airport traffic edge up but international travel takes a dive

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Hanjin to close European operations Mandaviya calls for more international exposure for IMU students MSC announces revisions to five services operating between Asia & US West Coast/Canada NYK selected for DJSI for 14th consecutive year Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka Shipping industry meets in Tokyo to discuss mutual challenges Suez Canal Authority considering advance payment toll structure Cabinet approves new productivity-linked reward scheme for all Major Port Trust & Dock Labour Board employees/workers for 2015-16 to 2017-18 JNPT joins hands with RNTCP to organise health camp for Sheva villagers Tariff hike at ICTT Vallarpadam a unilateral decision contrary to the prevailing scenario: Prakash Iyer, President, CSAA Bombay Goods Transport Association elects office-bearers for 2016-18

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Florida is hungry Delft Hyperloop - a new transport mode? Crude oil partnership LNG on track for Gothia Tanker alliance Partnership for optimising rail transport Promotion for Knudsen Set to deliver 0.5 million cbm of concrete per year Secure parking to combat rising cargo crime More reefers for maritime cool chain Wanted: more women in transport industry Brussels showcases airside pharma transporter New traction to boost last mile efficiency Industry expert joins Ekol RWI/ISL shipping index rising slightly Distributing bio-ethanol in UK THY lowering Kabul capacity

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
New global shipping sulphur cap set for 2020 Nordic American orders three Suezmaxes at Samsung Nordea and DNB banks continue to endure tough shipping and offshore business Samsung Heavy heads back into profit in third quarter M&A in transport and logistics being driven by Asia, Oceania deals Scrapping to reach record levels this year, says BIMCO Hanjin Shipping takes legal fight to next step over arrest of bareboat charter ship Maersk Line takes redelivered Hanjin ship Chinese court declares Zosco insolvent Terminal operators lodge USD189 million in claims against Hanjin

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
CH Robinson eyes more acquisitions as rising costs result in weak third quarter 'More consolidation among container lines better for shippers than juggling alliances' DCT Gdansk hopes it's goodbye to congestion as new container terminal opens HMM may be sole bidder for Hanjin Asia-US network DB Schenker pays over bribery allegations in Russia; Ford still under investigation Uber's self-driving truck completes first shipment - 50,000 cans of Budweiser Brussels Airport's cool investment in pharma transporter is a European first

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
New feasibility study released on hydrogen fuel cell ferry NY acreage offered for offshore wind development Singapore flag approves Wartsila EGC systems $4.85 million in grants for Marine Highway projects New partnership between Northern Lights, HUG

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
TEN finds charter for second LNG carrier Maria Energy fixed for 18-36 months in deal that could generate more than $70m NAT goes long in tanker deal with SHI Updated: Order for three suezmax tankers worth $174m GasLog Partners paves the way Vessel acquisition signals return to normalcy and dividend growth in the LNG MLP sector The writing on the wall More than half of the shipping industry is exposed to fundamental changes in the energy sector Sulphur cap set for 2020 Debate at MEPC 70 ends in favour of 0.5% fuel sulphur content cap in 2020 Falling Indian fuel demand raises concerns for product tankers MR rates surge in Atlantic on pipeline issues and hurricane disruption Cape earnings collapse by 23% on week Mood turns ugly as capes underperform smaller bulkers with weak Atlantic and Pacific trades US energy flows keep suezmaxes and aframaxes busy Imports on the rise as low oil prices cap production, while the market also views US as a dedicated exporter in the long term Keep costs low to take the beating when it comes, advises Hafnia's Skov Hafnia Tankers boss says volatility is unavoidable, so take action to prepare Samsung Heavy Industries sees profit recovery in third quarter Restructuring efforts begin to bear fruit Boxship price wars need to be 'decent', says CMA CGM's Saadé Rock-bottom rates are not the answer, and could lead to another Hanjin bankruptcy, warns CMA CGM vice-chairman DSME sells Seoul headquarters Deal with Capstone Asset Management comes in under expectations at $148m HMM a strong contender for Hanjin's Asia-US assets as deadline looms Court will begin accepting letters of interest from potential buyers on Friday Global sulphur cap decision could be made today at IMO Contentious fuel availability study results to be discussed at MEPC 70 HMM a strong contender for Hanjin's Asia-US assets as deadline looms Court will begin accepting letters of interest from potential buyers on Friday DSME sells Seoul headquarters Deal with Capstone Asset Management comes in under expectations at $148m Cosco Shipping Ports profit drops on tepid trade growth Overall container throughput growth at its terminals slowed Dalian Port nine-month profit falls on slowing demand for port services But revenue rose on a 118% jump in trading income volumes Lois Zabrocky to become head of OSG's international spin-off High-profile appointment of company veteran celebrates another break of industry's highest glass ceiling Swallowing the anchor Only the terminally deluded shipping company recruiter would expect young ship's officers not to be casting around for a shore job at some stage

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Hanjin collapse lengthened truck turn times at LA-LB ports Hub: No end in sight for weak intermodal margins UPS adds capacity as e-commerce demand builds XPO sells US truckload division to TransForce for $558 million Marad bets $4.64 million on container-on-barge In merger, TTS, Sunteck plug into shipper technology needs Trans-Pacific spot rates building despite volatility IMO sulfur cap set to raise shipping fuel surcharges Maher, NY-NJ port authority agree to settle litigation Container Corp. of India expands time-guaranteed rail operation Terminal operators seek $200 million from Hanjin Shippers fear higher Russian stevedoring tariffs will increase costs Hanjin collapse drives idle container ship fleet to all-time high Asia and Australia drive freight M&A deals

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Arne Blystad in dry-bulk OTC offering Norwegian magnate seeing to raise up to $100m from capital markets. GSL improves result despite impairment hit New York-listed containership owner reduces bottom line loss and boosts adjusted profit. Analysts cheer GasLog Partners dropdown Purchase from parent shows return to normalcy in LNG and revitalisation for MLP space. Former Hanjin MR pair to set new marker Brokers closely watching transaction that will establish new benchmark price. TEN eyes LNG growth after charter deal Maria Energy locked away for 18 months to three years, bringing up to $70m in revenue. First Norwegian AHTS fixed in 17 days Broker Westshore says more North Sea pain ahead for owners. Brussels boost for LNG market Danske Bank bullish on vote to cut import dependence on Russia. DNB's Holth rides out market downturn Head of shipping Kristin Holth says the Norwegian bank's results are strong with good underlying business, despite heavy writedowns. GasLog Partners ends dropdown drought MLP signs $189m deal with parent as it releases stable third quarter results. NAT strikes for Samsung suezmax trio Herbjorn Hansson sets equity issue cash to work with newbuilding order in Korea. HSH taking over nine Hanjin boxships German bank said to be chartering vessels to Maersk Line and MSC. SD Standard in second PSV play Martin Nes-chaired company follows up August purchase with 20% stake in second Clarksons Platou-led PSV project. Owners benefit as good times roll for P&I clubs Gard, Steamship Mutual and Standard clubs to return premium and seek no general increase. Global trade has left some behind: Skou Maersk CEO tells industry leaders shipping must accept trade growth has not been positive for all people globally. Siem sees further rise in lay-ups Oslo-listed owner says the struggling offshore support vessel market will remain in a difficult position. Gothia orders two more dual-fuel tankers Swedish alliance adds to series of LNG-powered eco-ships at Avic Dinheng in China. Klaveness sells final bulker newbuilding Norwegian owner offloads Chinese-built ship to exit standard bulker sector. HMM could be only Hanjin bidder Korean rival may have clear run at compatriot's Asia-US liner business. DNB's impairment losses rise to $262m Norwegian bank sticks to $2.2bn loan-loss forecast to 2018 in tough shipping markets. Hyundai Heavy cut to 'neutral' at Nomura Japanese investment bank says it sees limited upside following recent share price rally. Semua clean tanker set for Singapore auction Admiralty sheriff gives interested bidders until early November to submit bid for arrested vessel. Shallow draft LNGC targets Southeast Asia Designed to be capable of accessing rivers and shallow harbors with a draft of only two meters. Kirby Corp sees Q3 profit drop over 40% Barge firm says lower utilization and scrapping should bring supply and demand back into balance. Buss Capital seals $260m structured facility German container leasing company agrees deal with five banks for Singapore subsidiary.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Sunteck, TTS will merge Jacksonville, Fla.-based transportation services provider Sunteck will merge with Dallas, Texas-based TTS,and the merged companywill operat... Ocean rates on the rise outside of 'Hanjin effect' Ocean freight rates have been on a gradual rise since April, stripping out the short-term impact of Hanjin Shipping's insolvency in late Au... CMA CGM looks to sell APL terminals French shipping company CMA CGM is seeking a buyer for the APL container terminals, according to a report in the Singapore Business Times b... UPS reports higher net income, revenues in Q3 UPS reported a net income of $1.3 billion for the third quarter of 2016, up 1 percent from the third quarter of 2015. Earnings per share f... Public policy coalition opposes STB reciprocal switching regulations A coalition led by non-profit public policy organization the Competitive Enterprise Institute has sent a letter to both sides of Congress u... Hub Group Q3 earnings drop even as revenues rise Hub Group, Inc. saw net income drop 9.6 percent year-over-year to $17.9 million in the third quarter of 2016, according to the company's mo... Kirby Corp. profits plummet in Q3 2016 Kirby Corp. saw net earnings attributable to shareholders in the third quarter of 2016 plummet 43.7 percent to $32 million compared with th... IMO reaches decision on sulfur cap The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) will lower the global cap on the amount of... Two investors acquire controlling stake in Pilot Freight Services Lima, Penn.-based Pilot Freight Services said Wednesday that two companies - the aerospace, transportation, and logistics-focused private e... Echo's Q3 net income falls 32% despite rise in volumes, revenues Echo Global Logistics reported Wednesday its net income for the third quarter of 2016 fell 32 percent from the third quarter of 2015 to $2.... Bison develops portable system for weighing containers on chassis A New Zealand-based company called Bison has developed a portable system for weighing containers on chassis to help shippers comply with a ...

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OCTOBER 27, 2016
Shipowners consider bunker fuel options after IMO move to 0.5%S The decision by the International Maritime Organization Thursday to lower the global sulfur limit of marine fuels at sea to 0.5% would have a profound impact on the fuel oil and bunker fuel marke Petrobras says idles FSRU, cites 'operating costs' The Golar Winter floating storage and regasification unit, chartered by Petrobras and moored since 2013 at its LNG terminal in the port of Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahia, is offline to optimize operating costs, IMO sulfur cap weakens fuel oil forward curve, strengthens gasoil The back end of the fuel oil forward curve sold off on Thursday after the International Maritime Organization decided to implement a 0.5% global sulfur limit from 2020 FACTBOX: Winners and losers from the IMO's 0.5% sulfur bunker cap A committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided Thursday at a meeting in London to impose a new global 0.5% sulfur limit on marine fuels from the start of 2020 Weather woes lead to bunker fuel tightness at China's Qingdao port Recent bad weather, causing cargo delays, has led to a shortage of bunker fuel at China's Qingdao port, located in eastern Shandong province World's first LNG-fueled bulk carrier expected to be ready Nov 2017 The vessel, capable of carrying 50,000 dwt of freight, will have a dual-fuel engine that can run on both standard bunker fuel and LNG. UPDATE: IMO decides on 2020 for 0.5% global bunker sulfur cap Marine Environment Protection Committee rejected the possibility of delaying to 2025 External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A IMO decides 0.5% sulfur cap will be implemented in 2020 Marine Environment Protection Committee rejects possibility of delaying to 2025 European fuel oil cracks surge on tight availability, weaker North Sea complex Cracks have been supported in October by tight supply and high trading volumes, rising from minus $10.10/b at the start of the month. External: Wired Bunkering

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

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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