BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 9, 2017

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US west coast dockers ratify 3-year contract extension with PMA bosses Hong Kong's best days still ahead under Beijing: Swire chairman Slosar 12 hurt in hazmat spill on 8,212-TEU 'K' Line ship in Long Beach Cotton shippers are hit by severe congestion at Port of Chittagong Mercosul box ship, tug collide, 9 crew feared lost in Amazon DB Schenker's deal with Sichuan JiuYe boosts perishables in China Hiab to acquire loader crane business of Argos to enter Brazil market Mumbai's JNPT rubber-tyre gantry cranes to drive productivity Bigger canal means dredging, leads to mega ships and soaring rents Sri Lanka's National Chamber holds workshop on customs Air cargo 'flying high' as demand grows 10.4pc in the first half: IATA Frankfurt air cargo in H1 up 5pc to 1.1 million tonnes FedEx to apply pre-Christmas surcharges to counter 'bad' packaging

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Chemical shipping earnings seen impacted by growing fleet Extending the Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT) in Exports with WCCB to all EDI locations Idle boxship fleet below 500,000 TEUs Larger orderbooks will force carriers to pursue increased market share ZEABORN Group purchases five heavy-lift cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Trade Facilitation Agreement a new era in international trade, says Samir Shah Cotton import allowed through VOC Port India & Iran reiterate their commitment towards early operationalisation of Chabahar port Kamarajar Port handles break-bulk export Young Parliamentarians from Africa visit JNPT as part of familiarisation programme Railways develops high capacity parcel vans for perishables Stronger rupee seen hurting exporters

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hong Kong regulator gives liner shipping five-year block exemption Hanjin Shipping's creditors may get just a fraction of monies owed Zeaborn swoops on Rickmers heavylift tonnage ICTSI net income jumps 19%, handled 4.5 million teu in 1H 2017 New approach to prevent migrant deaths in Mediterranean needed EU greenhouse gas emissions monitoring system goes live Yangzijiang net profit jumps 61% to CNY1.4 billion in the first half Rising US coal exports to Asia to bolster Panamaxes, Capesizes Hayne Shipping seeks more vessels on period basis Win-win solution sought for South Korean shipowners, shippers

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hanjin creditors can expect to get back less than two cents in the dollar ATSG flying after a great first half, despite the costs of landing Amazon contract ICTSI plans to build on a profitable first half, boosting terminal expansion Sea freight rebound expected to taper off, while confidence stays high in air cargo US ports rent rises the effect of Panama Canal expansion Kazakhstan to set up all-cargo airline

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Saudi plans for major shipyard complex move ahead EMSA launches web-based CO2 reporting app Floating dry dock will be largest in Baltic U.S. Coast Guard issues Jones Act build and rebuild guidance San Diego museum gets grant for preservation of 1898 steam ferry ClassNK issues its first EU MRV certification Bulker banned from Australia after failure to pay crew VIDEO: Eco-friendly Viking Line newbuild to have Climeon WHR

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Genco looks to exit from panamax segment Bulker owner wants to focus on capes on the back of growing iron ore trade, and supras and ultras for... What does $6.3bn buy? Why did the Tung family decide to sell up, and why was Cosco prepared to pay such a premium for... Supramax bulker earnings dip on sluggish Pacific and Atlantic Rates may be boosted in coming weeks on grains from South America and Black Sea Booming Libyan and Nigerian oil exports fail to lift mid-sized crude tankers Baltic Exchange's aframax TCE hovers around six-year low on general oversupply and Caribbean sluggishness Yard Talk \| Yangzijiang's 80/20 rule Chairman of China's largest non-state yard anticipates further consolidation in weak markets Port Hedland's iron ore exports to China slip slightly Overall Chinese imports of iron ore rise Claims against bankrupt Hanjin Shipping top $10.5bn Hanjin creditors hear grim news about the scale of failed line's debts Topaz inks $100m contract with Dragon Oil Offshore support vessel owner and operator to supply six ships Zeaborn takes five more Rickmers ships Rickmers-Linie buyer takes ownership of five multi-purpose vessels operating the line's Pearl String service India aims to have Iran's Chabahar Port up and running by 2018 Civil construction works have already started on the port's premises JICT strike ends earlier than expected Union head said to have made decision based on the national interest Container chemical spill at Long Beach injures 12 dockworkers Leaking tank moved to a containment area Asian gas demand supports LNG vessel spot rates South Korea's turn to review LNG destination clauses will expand trade opportunities ICTSI first-half container throughput rises 7% Higher volumes due to ramp up in Iraq, new services in Mexico and new terminals in Congo and Australia Navigator focuses on petrochemical sector in second half of 2017 Group notes weak earnings across all gas transportation segments Eagle Bulk narrows loss and continues fleet modernisation Eagle delivers best quarterly results since its corporate reorganisation despite an $5.9m loss Yangzijiang's shipbuilding revenues boosted by larger-sized newbuildings Group expects growth in e-commerce and China's Belt and Road initiative to be long-term drivers in the containership and dry... Daily Briefing Genco narrows losses on lesser impairments and improved freight rates Results also helped by $1.3m gain on the sale of a vessel during the period Crude tanker markets in four charts Mid-year outlook: Fleet growth outweighs modest oil demand expansion as rates remain in the doldrums

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Of billions lost, Hanjin creditors may get two cents to dollar Port tenant: NY-NJ forced us to vacate warehouse space Demand drives US-Latin America network expansion Panama OKs new canal tolls aimed at big ships Hong Kong grants five-year carrier block exemption YRC shakes up network for faster service Japan bankrolls Sihanoukville Port expansion JNPT clears legal hurdle for speedy import program Floating terminal to be built to relieve Chittagong congestion Surging volumes push Deutsche Post DHL to record quarter India reaffirms commitment to Chabahar port development

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AUGUST 8, 2017
DHT beats on bottom line, but misses on top Results reflect ongoing swoon in tanker market as 27 of its VLCCs remain in the spot market. Navigator looking past weak LPG markets Chief executive says company is in 'love' with joint venture for ethylene terminal. Panama's government approves new ship tolls Newest rates seek to incentivise greater usage by containerships, but gas carriers will pay more. Lukoil-chartered tanker faces US arrest Ship agency claims unpaid bills from tanker owned by Nicholas Moundreas-backed company. Earnings beat drives NCL shares to year high Shares pop after cruiseship owner raises outlook, bringing market cap to $14bn. With warchest, Genco in position to strike New York-listed bulker owner's $180m in cash allow it to seek growth opportunities, executive and analyst say. Latvia to sell its LSC shares to Vitol State decides to offload tanker company stake to majority owner for $17m. Epic Gas sells oldest LPG carrier to FGAS Singapore gas carrier owner widely reported to have sold fully pressurised vessel to Vietnamese rival. Glovis set to exit Wilhelmsen Treasure chest? DNB Markets believes a separate division could fill the Oslo listed vehicle. Eagle Bulk boss sees bid-offer spread narrowing for bulkers Gary Vogel says there are plenty of ships to purchase and limited downside to asset values. Samsung Heavy unveils new safety plan Korean yard responds to concerns after crane collapse killed six workers in May. Samudera Indonesia plans stock split 20-for-one expansion aims to boost boxship owner's liquidity. Eagle Bulk confirms sale of sister ships Disposals come as dry cargo specialist continues fleet renewal exercise. Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates as outlook brightens New York-listed cruiseship owner lifts guidance for 2017 as sentiment surges. SwissMarine sticks with Genco capesize Earnings report shows Geneva operator renews charter of 10-year-old Genco London. KTB/KDB fund targets initial $300m Scope of new Korean ship finance project could be widened further. US coal trade helps dry but will fire keep burning? A resurgence in US coal exports is providing a boost for the dry cargo market but opinion is split on how long the trend can be sustained. Shipments out of the US crashed to the lowest level since the 1970s in the third quarter last year but the trade is returning to become a "dominant player" once again, according to Bimco's Peter Sand. Bulker rates running at three month high "A rising US coa Crewman airlifted from Greek reefer UK coast guard evacuated seafarer who fell five metres from crane in Falmouth. Topaz bags "critical" $100m Dragon contract Dubai-based owner claims to have the highest revenue backlog in the industry after new deal with ENOC. Crowley boosts Central American services US owner starts fixed-day weekly runs to Costa Rica and Panama. Analysts survey NAT's dividend and fleet renewal routes Additional OSV shares expected to be handed out with scrap sales suggested for oldest vessels. Prosafe lays up another floatel Cypriot owner sends Safe Concordia to Curacao after Petrobras charter expires. HOS still a sell as profit dips Clarksons Platou says offshore owner's result highlights tough US Gulf market. Zeaborn adds five from Rickmers Holding Expanding German owner says latest deal will ensure independence from third-party tonnage. Hanjin Shipping sales fail to plug $10.5bn hole Creditors a long way from being repaid following raft of asset sales. Mayer Brown poaches Clyde & Co lawyer Ship finance man Conor Warde to become partner at Hong Kong practice. IHI yard profit boosted by FLNG Japanese group says earnings rise fourteen-fold in first three months. Chelsea poised to pounce following Manila debut Dennis Uy tanker and ro-pax company in advanced talks with shipowners over acquisitions after completing $116m IPO. Yangzijiang sees order tally surpass 2016 level Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder also reports 73% rise in second quarter profit. Miclyn ties up DSV vessel for two years Indonesian flagged vessel set for deployment in Asia Pacific region until 2019. Drunken Swire captain avoids jail time Pilots praised for prompt action as skipper of multi-purpose vessel escapes custodial sentence. Navigator Holdings profit drops as expenses rise Handysize LPG carrier owner says petrochemical cargoes were main drivers of revenue growth.

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AUGUST 8, 2017
OOIL back in black in first half 2017 Source: Shutterstock/VanderWolf Images OOIL, parent of container carrier OOCL, posted a $54 million profit in first half 2017. Orient Overs... ZEABORN buys five cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Bremen, Germany-based ZEABORN Group, an integrated shipping company operating globally in the maritime multi-purpose segment, signed contra... Port of Oakland sells bonds to lower debt costs The Port of Oakland has finalized the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The port's $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt... Matson launching twice monthly container service to Tahiti Hawaii-based Pacific Ocean carrier Matson, Inc. is introducing a new extension of its South Pacific Express service, providing twice monthl... U.S. DOT proposes nearly $79m in INFRA freight-related grant awards The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed nearly $79 million in grants for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrast... Crowley, King Ocean enter vessel sharing agreement Two long-time customers at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., have entered into a vessel sharing agreement they say will expand their... WTO: Global merchandise trade on the rise Global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017, according to the World Trade Organization's (WTO)... FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... Seaboard Marine to commence twice-weekly service to Costa Rica Miami-based container carrier Seaboard Marine is enhancing its Miami - South Central America loop later this month by offering service to P...

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AUGUST 8, 2017
CORRECTION: Japan's Showa Shell, Idemitsu Kosan buy spot crude jointly in Apr-Jun quarter Japanese refiner Showa Shell said Tuesday it has jointly procured crude oil on a spot basis with Idemitsu Kosan during the April-June quarter under their alliance announced in May. Six tankers waiting to discharge in Venezuela pending payment from PDVSA Six oil product tankers are docked at the Paraguana Refining Center (CRP) marine terminals in northwestern Venezuela awaiting payment from facility operator PDVSA before they discharge, according to a technical report Tuesday. Oil dips as consolidation continues following July rally The oil complex fell slightly Tuesday as efforts by Saudi Arabia to cut global supplies continue to be offset by greater production in the US, Libya and Nigeria, keeping prices in a tight range. 380 CST East-West swap spread widens on stronger Singapore, firmer freight: traders REFINERY NEWS: Shell's Pernis restarting 'a number of units' Shell said previously operations were not expected to restart before the second half of August. External: Wired Bunkering Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential nosedives into discount on weak demand "I guess Indian buying has truly dried up .... and [there are] more [exports from] Essar Oil," a trader based in Singapore said. Six LNG bunker vessels to operate by end of 2017: SEA\LNG These vessels are key to increasing demand for LNG as marine fuel and delivering it to shipowners in a normal way. FUTURES: Oil dips on Libyan field restart; OPEC/non-OPEC meet eyed

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

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

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

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

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

Rome/Palermo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

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

Podgorica

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

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

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

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

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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

Milan

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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