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BRIEFS
August 2, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Japan's Big Three liners bullish with surge in Q1 revenue
  • HMM refutes reports of seeking KDB US$9b funding to rival Yang Ming
  • Export orders at Chinese factories dip in July, PMI shows
  • 10 new orders placed for box ships in H1, down from 56 in 2016
  • Port of Oakland is gearing up to handle forecast surge in imports during peak season
  • US President lashes out at China after N Korea carries out another missile test
  • Valencia to deepen drafts of all 3 box terminals to handle 20,000-TEU ships
  • UPS' Q2 profit up 9.1pc yoy at US$1.38 billion on 5pc revenue growth
  • Supply chain sector faces chronic shortage of staff with knowledge in AI
  • Etihad posts 2016 loss of US$1.87b, impacted by weak cargo market
  • Pharma shipments to be treated as critical under IAG Cargo's new service offering
  • Jet hits caribou as it's about to land at Alaska's Deadhorse Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Bunker industry prepares for sulphur limit in ship fuel
  • Global schedule reliability improves in Q2 2017 compared to Q1
  • HMM vessel makes maiden call under China West India Express service
  • India's iron ore exports to be a key driver of dry bulk shipping, says analysis
  • Indian Register of Shipping gets accredited for EU MRV services
  • NYK Line, MOL & "K" Line perform well in Q1
  • Details of port-road connectivity MoUs inked by Shipping Ministry during Integrated Transport & Logistics Summit held in May 2017 in New Delhi
  • Port of Antwerp's seminar in Rajkot on Aug. 8
  • Foundation stone laid for perishables cold storage in Maharashtra
  • India-Bangladesh Petrapole-Benapole Integrated Check Post now operational 24x7
  • Public Investment Board clears phase-1 of Bharatmala Pariyojana

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Chinese firms invest USD300 million in Abu Dhabi ports
  • China's shipbuilding sector continues to face headwinds
  • Hyundai HI profit down as ship sales slow
  • Swiber defaults on coupon payment for third, SGD150 million bond
  • JBIC to finance Ultrabulk ship orders at Imabari
  • Government should foster co-operation between shipbuilders, shipping lines, says HMM executive
  • Cash is king: how shipping sectors are stacking up in 2017

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Air cargo market eyeing a strong peak season, but forwarders not so bullish
  • Hunter Harrison responds to Railway Age
  • Revamped CSX under fire for 'all-round decline' in rail freight service
  • Danaos still feeling the pain of Hanjin collapse as charter market stays flat
  • Premium transpacific box services pay off for niche carrier Matson
  • Qatar launches WTO complaint against trade boycott
  • Sharjah's Gonzalo Jacob takes on top role at Africa Flight Services
  • Belgian pilots' union challenges FedEx European air operations

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • ABB supports group combating plastics pollution of oceans
  • France and Italy work to resolve differences over STX France
  • Foss Maritime names Will Roberts Chief Commercial Officer
  • CRS report takes a hard look at challenges facing USCG
  • LNG fueled research ship to have Wartsila engines
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard: Not just cruise lines in customer list

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Rising Indian iron ore exports to benefit smaller bulkers
    Firm demand will guide dry bulk charter rate recovery
  • ITF condemns 'modern slavery' for crews of three abandoned Turkish-owned vessels
    Turkish company in breach of MLC guidelines, ITF reports
  • Gener8 plunges $82.6m into the red in second quarter
    Company hit by non-cash losses from vessels held for sale
  • Supramax bulker rally loses steam despite Black Sea support
    China prepares to open the way for US rice imports, raising hopes for tonne-mile demand later on
  • Hill Dickinson lures Burdass from CJC
    Lawyer switches firms to join former colleague
  • How lease financing carries both risk and opportunity
    D'Amico's High Discovery deal could be a case of viable financing but Italian owner needs to use prudence
  • Rolls-Royce invests in research amid weak market
    Company looks to autonomous ship ventures as first-half losses double
  • A token solution to no-shows
    Start-up offers blockchain-based system to bring discipline to shippers and carriers
  • Transnet announces new chief executive
    Shulami Qalinge steps up from being responsible for growth in international markets as group executive for strategy
  • GSL sees improving outlook
    Order discipline and scrapping to boost charter market fortunes
  • Hanjin's ghost still haunts Danaos results
    Company suffers $19.3m decline in operating revenues on ships previously chartered to the former Korean flagship carrier
  • LNG carrier spot rates hit $42,000 per day on Asian demand
    First unescorted merchant LNG vessel on Northern Sea Route to reach Asia via Bering Strait in 15 days
  • Shipbuilding slump continues to weigh on HHI profit
    Dearth of high-end and more lucrative newbuilding orders blamed for 50% drop in net profit
  • Asian shipbuilders take one step closer to IMO consultative status
    If successful, ASEF will start to provide technical advisory information and shipbuilders' views from 2018.
  • Strong Chinese demand boosts Matson results
    Company's expedited service to China continues to underpin container volume growth
  • Contractor loses at arbitration in dispute over Panama Canal locks construction
    Tribunal orders GUPC to pay over $22m in expenses and reimburse $900,000
  • Daily Briefing
  • Maritime UK draws up export strategy hit list
    Trade body eyes 'bigger slice' of government spending on export trade support

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Digital currency launched to reduce cargo no-shows
  • Rising LA-LB port truck turns a peak season warning
  • Maersk: No Brazilian trade recovery till 2020
  • Rising US freight volumes propel LTL building boom
  • Tax reform lifts Indian truck productivity
  • Matson: Speculative Jones Act capacity would pull down rates
  • Asia-Russia ocean rates to fall as import growth plateaus
  • Yusen Logistics posts loss despite higher volumes
  • Danaos still reeling from Hanjin collapse
  • Global Ship Lease bullish as profit rises
  • Mundra intermodal rail service restored

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Teekay Tankers adds to board of directors
    Vancouver-based tanker owner adds seventh member to board of directors
  • Milaha reports profit in still difficult market
    Profit declines across board, but it is taking steps to position itself for survival.
  • Seaspan hands reins to new leadership
    Conference call features new chairman and questions about new direction for containership company.
  • Tankers await impact of Shell refinery fire
    Rates for clean product tankers see gains in wake of fire at Europe's largest refinery.
  • Phillips 66 to ramp up US oil exports in 2018
    Major refiner and logistics company hits record in clean products exports for second quarter.
  • Ocean Response buys GOS anchor-handler
    Aberdeen owner takes modern vessel as Indian rival sells at a loss.
  • Royal Caribbean on the rise with bigger profit
    Miami-based cruiseship owner exceeds analyst forecasts; investors react positively.
  • Anchor-handlers surge past $100,000 per day
    Norwegian tonnage sells out as North Sea earnings spike again.
  • Gener8 Maritime mulls further S&P moves
    Tanker owner says more older vessels could be shipped out while modern asset values are 'compelling'.
  • Pinter joins board of Lloyd Fonds
    General manager steps up as chairman Teichert's deal renewed.
  • JP Morgan snaps up kamsarmax
    Bank pays $21.3m for ship from fleet of bust United Ocean Group.
  • Crude tanker flotilla worth $1bn has sunk to scrap value
    Figures show 83 VLCCs and suezmaxes are worth demolition price or less.
  • PACC Offshore loss down by almost 50%
    Singaporean offshore owner reduces its red ink in the second quarter and focuses on cost management.
  • Cochin Shipyard kicks off $229m IPO
    Investors have three days to buy into state-owned Indian shipbuilder.
  • Hill Dickinson brings in Burdass
    London law firm raids CJC again to recruit new legal director.
  • Gener8 Maritime scraps brace of suezmax tankers
    Demolition deals part of a raft of sales generating over $60m in cash for the shipowner.
  • CMA CGM starts Black Sea run
    Express service connecting Turkey, Romania and Ukraine to North Africa.
  • Fincantieri to manage STX France?
    French economy minister holds out olive branch to spurned Italian suitor.
  • Wintermar in the red but market picks up
    Indonesian offshore vessel owner says offshore oil activity is returning despite bigger first half loss.
  • Sir Anthony Colman passes away at 79
    Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre pays tribute to its chairman and former High Court judge.
  • HHI in running for record breaking boxship order
    Seoul-listed shipyard competing with Chinese rival for container vessels of 22,000-teu.
  • DeepOcean snaps up France's Searov Offshore
    Norwegian owner aims to boost West African operations with ROV company capture.
  • SEA/LNG adds three members to make it 28
    Novatek, Sumitomo and Mitsui & Co are the latest companies to join LNG coalition.
  • Maersk Broker boss takes on 'Twitter Challenge'
    Anders Hald steps into the spotlight, with a 140 character limit.
  • SeaBird seals $37m refinancing with a warning
    Norwegian owner says it still needs additional funding to continue operations.
  • Circle Maritime seals EBRD loan for ships
    Kazakhstan offshore operator banking $14m toward two anchor-handlers.
  • Shreyas Shipping breaks into bulk
    Indian boxship owner buying dry cargoships for contract with steel maker RINL.
  • Chelsea IPO 'three times over-subscribed'
    Philippines tycoon Dennis Uy says demand strong for $116m sale of tanker and ro-pax company's shares.
  • Shanghai plans cruise industrial park
    Chinese city aims to gain firm footprint in cruiseship building sector.
  • Swiber defaults again
    Offshore player unable to make Islamic coupon payment.
  • Rating upgrades for Korean shipping banks
    Reduced debt exposure to shipping has prompted improved ratings for Korea Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • House committee approves self-driving vehicle legislation, refines safety exemptions
    The first legislation in the United States that would govern the testing, manufacturing and deployment of self-driving vehicles has been un...
  • Norfolk Southern issues statement on tariff changes
    Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) has issued a statement regarding changes to its demurrage, accessorial and switching tariffs. NS Vice Presiden...
  • Danaos earnings sink 54.7% in Q2 2017
    Danaos Corp., a Greek independent containership owner, recorded a net income of $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2017, tumbling 54.7...
  • Executive Moves: AA Cargo, USA Truck and Transnet National Ports Authority
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director, global and key accounts - cargo sales; USA Truck names ...
  • Panama Canal wins $192.8m arbitration ruling
    Panama Canal Authority (ACP) CEO Jorge Quijano said a Miami-based arbitration board has rejected a demand by Spanish-led Grupo Unidos por e...
  • SCPA to utilize barges to reduce trucking congestion
    South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has developed a plan to reduce truck traffic on local highways by utilizing barges between Wando Welc...
  • Baltic Exchange to shut down Baltex
    The London-based Baltic Exchange, which has long compiled indexes for dry bulk and tanker markets, said Monday it will close its freight de...
  • DHL launches end-to-end semiconductor logistics offering
    DHL has launched a suite of semiconductor supply chain solutions with expanded teams in Europe, Asia and the United States, the internation...
  • Amazon looks to fill over 50,000 jobs in one day
    Seattle-based e-commerce giant Amazon appears to be pushing ahead with its rapid growth strategy, saying last week it will be hosting its f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Crude snaps six-day rally as traders await inventory data
    Crude futures retreated on Tuesday from two-month highs after the dollar firmed, sparking selling pressure ahead of weekly US inventory reports expected to show across-the-board declines.
  • European HSFO cracks drop to 6-week low on stronger crude
    European fuel oil crack spreads weakened to a six-week low this week on the back of a stronger Brent crude complex.
  • HSFO barge backwardation firms despite high ARA stocks, closed arbitrage
    High sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge backwardation has steepened amid strong demand in Europe and despite high stocks and a closed arbitrage to Singapore, sources said.
  • Bunker fuel at Malta seen tight until weekend on high demand
    Availability of bunker fuel at Malta was tight amid strong demand and will remain so until the weekend, market sources said this week.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Inatech sees 2020 sulfur cap driving bunker digitization
    Glencore-owned market software provider Inatech is relying on the increased complexity of bunker markets after 2020 to drive a move toward more sophisticated procurement strategies among shipowners.
  • FUTURES: Crude extends rally after US imposes sanctions on Maduro
    Seeking alternative sources of crude oil will also be necessary should Venezuelan crude imports be banned.
  • Iranian oil minister says Iran, Iraq committed to OPEC cuts
    Iran and Iraq are committed to OPEC's agreement with other international oil producers to maintain output cuts and support of global market stability, Iran's oil ministry news agency Shana has reported the country's oil minister as saying.

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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
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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Interfax)
››› 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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