BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 29, 2016

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A-E rate off 22.6pc US$257/TEU, Asia-Med off 29pc to $266/TEU Suez Canal Access Channel opens to Med, CMA CGM Racine first through CMA CGM increases rate from Asia to West Africa US$500/TEU April 1 Grounded bulker slows Suez Canal traffic as convoys work around it Singapore Exchange makes bid for London's Baltic Exchange New chairman and CEO at Panalpina as sitting executives move up a notch BEA: US GDP up 2.4pc in 2015, but slips to 1pc in 4th quarter CMA CGM to upgrade PEX 3 service linking US, Africa and Far East Expeditors quarterly profit up 20pc to US$114 million, sales off 10pc Debt-ladened CEVA denies reports it is in talks to sell out to K+N St Petersburg's new deepwater Bronka port has big box ambitions Mongolia seeks US$1.3 billion from China to resume stalled coal railway India's freight forwarding industry undergoes rapid change Shanghai's Intermodal Asia March 22-24 expo to discuss eco concerns Dollar-starved Air France-KLM wants its US$13 billion Egypt has seized Seattle-Tacoma air freight rises 11.8pc to 332,636 tonnes in 2015 US and Canadian pilots seek protection from fire-prone lithium batteries Lufthansa Cargo mulls more Delhi freighter flights, but fears overcapacity

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FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Baltic Exchange confirms "exploratory approaches" CAI elects M. P. Pradhan as new President MANSA's 15th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament sees enthusiastic participation Suez Canal access channel officially opened 33 PPP projects under implementation at Major Ports Govt outlines progress of Sagarmala RoRo terminal being developed at Dhubri on Brahmaputra Centre okays plan to construct four new bridges in Assam New freight corridors announced in Railway Budget Port connectivity to boost country's ex-im trade: Prabhu Rail Budget visionary but pending projects need to be expedited for supplementing export logistics, says Fieo President Action to be taken against those failing to export the mandatory sugar quota: Maha govt Budget incentives sought to boost exports Ficci urges govt to raise import duty on all steel products to 25 pc Handicraft exporters demand incentives PM to review progress of infra projects across various sectors Export Import Workshop successfully completes Batch 33 US ethanol industry plans more exports

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Not even 1% growth New blocktrain between Brest and Duisburg Ceva opens facilities in Australia A4E welcomes two Scandinavian members Finnlines ups earnings in 2015 New contract for petroleum transport by rail Norwegian takes over first B787-9, but shelves Cork plans MOL creating new divisions Z & B solve succession problem Safer rail infrastructure in Nebraska Presidential triumvirate for UPS New zenith for Night Star VD takes spacecraft module to the skies XPO: disappointing Q4 and full year 2015 results Simon Moore heading for warmer climes Container weighing: shipping lines to bear the brunt?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Report finds US flag can benefit from regulation changes Money paid by shipowners to register under the US flag could be reduced by streamlining regulations without compromising safety, an independent research group has revealed. A report published 25 February by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a unit of the American private non-profit group National Academies of Sciences,... Public owners continue to sell off ships Scorpio Tankers' sale of five 2014-built product tankers is just the latest example of a pronounced strategy by US-listed shipping companies to sell off vessels and raise cash regardless of weak, second-hand pricing. According to a data analysis by IHS Fairplay, US-listed companies have sold 57 ships... Shipbreaking unions warn on workers' health rights As shipping giant Maersk officially prepares to invest in Indian recycling yards, the company will simultaneously add the employment and human rights of breaking yard workers, as well as anti-corruption measures, into its corporate... DEME profits up 18% after 'particularly active' 2015 Belgian dredging major DEME increased its net profit by 18% to EUR199.2 million (USD218.7 million) in 2015. It is a year that it described as "particularly active", given its work on a large number of major international... Eimskip has 'best year' since 2009 Icelandic regular line and logistics operator Eimskip labelled 2015 as its best year for revenue and operating profit performance since 2009. The Reykjavik-based company, which operates five shipping services in the North Atlantic, reported a 10.6% year on year increase in revenues to EUR 499.6... BW LPG reports profit leap, warns of higher volatility VLGC carrier owner BW LPG has reported a strong increase in both final quarter and full year 2015 results, but the company warns of higher volatility in freight rates this year. Group net profit rose to USD 82.0 million in 4Q15 rom USD65.0... Singapore Exchange mulls bid for Baltic Exchange The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has confirmed that it is in preliminary talks to buy The Baltic Exchange, which publishes freight indices for bulk carriers and oil tankers. The Baltic Exchange is looking for a buyer and has... China releases standard ship recycling contract The China National Shiprecycling Association (CNSA) and China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAM) released the Standard Contract for the Scrapping and Recycling of Vessels on 25 February. This is the first Chinese standard ship recycling contract, said CNSA chairman Xie Dehua. The contract not only regulates China's ship recycling sector, but it... Incheon port to integrate terminal operations Terminal operations in Incheon's Inner Harbour are to be integrated to improve efficiency. The CEOs of the ten terminal operating companies that have operations in Incheon port's Inner Harbour signed a merger agreement on 25 February. Along with the agreement, the companies... KOGAS teams with S Korea's Big 3 shipbuilders to promote KC-1 system South Korea's national gas importer Korea Gas Corporation has teamed up with the country's three biggest shipbuilders to take its patented KC-1 cargo containment tank system to new heights. KOGAS, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, have established a joint venture company,... MOL reorganises business units ahead of huge anticipated loss Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will consolidate its bulk and energy shipping services into two business units from 1 April. It will be the end of a bleak financial year when the carrier expects to report a USD1.5 billion loss. MOL will restructure... Finnlines chalks up record in 2015 Despite Finland's dire economy and poor prospects generally, not to mention the introduction of the 0.1% sulphur bunker limit, Finnlines has been able to release sparkling figures for 2015 with an upbeat outlook. The 98%-owned Grimaldi Baltic... SSA adopts all-rounder focus for 2016 Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) adopts a holistic approach to focus on insurance, ship finance, security, training, and technology for 2016. "We are focusing on all aspects of shipping this year to share value-added information with our members," said SSA president Esben Poulsson. He told IHS Fairplay that information sharing is for the... India clears credit for Iranian port India will extend credit amounting to USD150 million to upgrade and expand Chabahar Port in Iran that is expected to go some way in ensuring energy security for India, apart from facilitating maritime commerce. "India is negotiating this project to facilitate the growing trade and investment with Iran and other countries...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
The idea of an HMM merger with Hanjin is a 'half-baked rumour', says PR firm IAG Cargo blames overcapacity and lack of demand for flat results in 2015 2015 a boom year for XPO Logistics as ND and Con-way buys propel it into the big league Carriers pin hopes on GRIs as Asia-North Europe rates approach an all-time low Containerisation - or rather the lack of it - hammers another nail in air cargo's coffin St Petersburg's new port aims to be top Russian cargo hub Amazon to buy major French parcel-delivery service, as retailer expands in logistics

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
R/V Sally Ride completes builder's trials Expedition members taken off grounded icebreaker Is the Baltic on the block? Life saving appliance checklist app released Damen and Pearlson to cooperate on shiplift projects

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Patricia McDonald selected as Port of Portland Commissioner Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of December Crowley awards scholarships to University of North Florida students Port of Camas-Washougal celebrates completion of commerce center building Cargill teaming with MV Cargo for new Black Sea grain terminal

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Capesize plunges to new record low of 177 points Rates dragged down by demand-supply imbalance Skuld clocks up 10% year-on-year tonnage gain Performance exceeded own expectations, admits Hansen VLGC spot rate lowest since 2010 Where is the bottom of the market? How low can they go? Asia-Europe freight rates approaching all-time lows as spot market prices fall for seventh consecutive week US LPG is not in decline, says BW's Ackermann New US cargoes are hitting the market, generating demand for ships, says World's largest VLGC owner DP World merges UK commercial operations Chris Lewis appointed managing director of DP World United Kingdom as operator looks to 'harness the synergies' of its UK facilities Samudera Shipping profit drops 71% Company's results for 2015 show $13.7m impairment charge on five of its Indonesia-flagged boxships and two dry bulk carriers Team Tankers net profits fall on quarter Chemical tanker player embarks on a series of vessel transactions Baltic Exchange wooed by 'number' of suitors London-based exchange says it is in confidential talks with third parties over its future MOL restructures dry bulk division Japanese operator to set up two new business units from April 1 India proposes River Information System launch System to optimise traffic and transport processes during inland navigation Jinhui Holdings warns of significant loss for 2015 Impairment charges and market downturn to weigh on results Noble Group reports $1.7bn loss for 2015 Weaker performance attributed to lower demand from China and slow pace of recovery in global economy Yard Talk \| The fine print in China Before the next ordering cycle begins, it is best to study the nuance of Chinese shipbuilding contracts Nam Cheong posts 91% plunge in profits for 2015 Fewer vessels completed and lower ship utilisation rates weigh on results

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Investigators recess after damaging testimony on El Faro sinking US, Canada railroads silent on acceptance of non-VGM containers AgTC tells US exporters to resist some SOLAS guidance from carriers US industrial real estate to have disciplined expansion, despite slowing economy $800 million available via first US freight grant program Spot container rates decline on all major trades Universal Truckload Services highlights logistics as flatbed volume sags New packaging helps life sciences meet complex cold chain demands Channel opening allows mega-ships to call Suez terminal 24/7 Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box IAG posts lower cargo volume, higher revenue Drewry service aims to simplify contract negotiations XPO's LTL volume declines, but profitability improves Asia-Europe spot rates fall back under $300 per box

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
ALT adds to sweeter week for shares Scorpio Bulkers rises 18% in one day after talk of fleet sale; global shipping indexes finish on high note. US readying to ship out first ethane cargoes But meaningful VLGC loadings will not occur until next year at US East Coast dock Otto Marine loss bloats amid bleak outlook Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner's red numbers grow by 46%. Forcados halt hurting suezmax spot rates Rates on the benchmark route out of West Africa hit lowest level since September Courage Marine sees its annual loss widen Supramax owner posts deeper red in 2015 due to low rates and an impairment charge of $20.7m. Huge taste for SALT? Angelicoussis said to be in close talks to acquire entire Scorpio Bulkers fleet. Canadian FLNG plan stops amid tepid demand Exmar will keep option to declare on Wison-built FLNG barge despite project's stoppage. BW LPG says dividend can be sustained Chief executive explains previous payouts were exceptional as VLGC owner builds dry powder. Swiber strikes $100m deal in South Asia Singaporean offshore vessel owner wins contract for a subsea project starting immediately. Prosafe bondholders approve wiggle room Oslo-listed accommodation vessel owner wins covenant relief. Russia's Zvezda shipyard nearing its debut New $2bn far east plant will open its first workshops in the second half of this year. Nauta shipyard signs two loan deals Polish shipbuilder taps PKO and ING for cash totalling $41m to pay back government. US wants every N Korean cargo checked New sanctions put to the UN could include mandatory inspections. Golar wins $200m CA bond backing French bank issues fixed rate long-term notes guaranteed by KEXIM for LNGC pair. Grupo TMM appoints new finance boss Benjamin Alvarez will replace Carlos Pedro Aguilar Mendez as CFO at Mexican shipowner. Bumi Armada loss widens in Q4 Malaysian group hit by weakness in offshore ship markets in final three months. Flex LNG looks to amend loan John Fredriksen company still needs extra cash before LNG newbuildings are delivered. Berg temporarily leaves CEO role Boss of offshore vessel owner wants to reduce his workload but he remains the head of parent company. SeaBird turns around losses through layups Oslo-listed seismic owner returning chartered ships as it makes it back into the black. Atlantic Offshore sees deeper red for 2015 Norwegian offshore vessel owner posts bigger loss due to impairments but says demand is still strong. Jens Ismar: 'It was a fair process' Executive says injunction without merit and Western Bulk Chartering sale will not be reversed. Polarcus stretches backlog by six months Middle East seismic shipowner wins multiple contracts starting in the first half of 2016. Subsea 7 lands major BP contract Deal for three ships to work on subsea project in Egypt is worth more than $750m. Havyard falls to bigger Q4 loss New orders needed as Norwegian shipbuilder posts deficit of $9.5m in final three months. Team Tankers slides back in fourth quarter Lower revenue and higher costs drag down results Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner. Deutsche Bank turns more bearish on crude tankers Shipping analysts cuts price targets for Teekay Tankers and Euronav by between 37 and 50%. US military increases shipping deals APL, Maersk Line and Hapag Lloyd among several shipowners to see value of deals enlarged. Royal Caribbean faces Anthem class action Passengers on cruiseship complain about journey that turned back after rough weather.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Obama signs Customs authorization bill SGX offers to buy Baltic Exchange Drewry launches ocean freight e-procurement tool Lawmakers introduce short line railroad tax credit bill U.S. GDP grows 1% in Q4 2015 U.S. to help Puerto Rico restructure highway agency FEC Railway to offer online intermodal booking tool IAG Cargo boost revenues 3.2% in 2015 AAR: U.S. crude-by-rail volumes drop 17% in 2015 UPS invests in same-day delivery startup FAA proposes fine for German glue maker CMA CGM converts PEX3 to around-the-world service U.S. DOT solicits applications for FAST freight grants

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Lack of bunker fuel at St Petersburg boosts prices Shortage seen likely to last for another week. New twist in post-OW legal battles US court to assess if shipowner's interpleader protection applies outside the country. Shanghai bunker market sees minimal impact ahead of April 0.5% sulfur limit Other ports expected to follow suit soon; vessel enforcement measures announced. Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel contracts for Mar fall on ample supply A pick-up in Western arbitrage fuel oil arrivals into Singapore for March has dampened sentiment for fuel oil and end-user bunker sector Shanghai bunker market sees minimal impact ahead of tighter sulfur limit Tighter sulfur limits are part of China's Ministry of Transport to cap the maximum sulfur content of bunker fuel used in ECA zones

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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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