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BRIEFS
September 13, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT sells Zeebrugge terminal to Cosco for US$41.8 million
  • Maersk blanks transpac sailings for China's Golden Week holiday
  • Mega alliances drag Klang down despite universal port prosperity
  • Top global ports see box throughput rise 7.2pc in second quarter: report
  • Scotland's Grangemouth starts terminal resurfacing to up capacity
  • Soon-to-be Cosco's OOIL signs UN Global Compact - first in HK to do so
  • Savannah, Charleston ports close and re-open after Irma sweeps through
  • Work underway to build new container terminal at Port of Chittagong
  • How India Railways got supplies to Nepal through devastating flood waters
  • Containerships cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4pc during 2016
  • Ships at Saudi Aramco ports need to report on ballast water content
  • Cargo Antonio AN-26 crash lands in eastern Congo near Rwanda
  • India's domestic cargo grows 8pc as international freight rises 6.2pc
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics company Cargo Signal

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Boxship demolition sees significant fall
  • Braemar Shipping Services announces conditional acquisition of NAVES Corporate Finance
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings obtains one of the requisite Chinese regulatory approvals for OOIL acquisition
  • Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force
  • Guidance for carrying cargo in non-operating refrigerated containers issued
  • London International Shipping Week 2017 begins with the opening of London Stock Exchange
  • London P&I Club joins with BV in issuing blackout & engine failure guidance
  • Steve Felder is new Managing Director of Maersk Line India
  • Visa Global Logistics Spa enters into a Joint Venture with Navigators Logistics - India
  • Container throughput at world's major ports rising
  • Modernisation & reforms seen driving growth at Major Ports
  • Air France celebrates 50th anniversary of its Paris-Mumbai route
  • DGFT activates online system for resolution of foreign trade-related issues
  • Exports sector welcomes decisions of GST Council
  • BRICS trade going strong

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heavy transport along purpose-built gravel road
  • Edeka to build logistics centre in Oberhausen
  • Two new authorised signatories for Loxx
  • WFS increases presence at Boston airport
  • Joint venture for scrubbers on its way
  • FRA clears hurdle for improving rail traffic
  • Yet another record month at London Heathrow
  • Homtrans co-founder bowing out
  • Barcode scanning without software integration
  • Southern US ports coming back
  • Axing Hungary - CIS transit times
  • Lively cargo community in trinational triangle
  • Freja restructures Swedish organization
  • Martin Oelrich heading for Italy
  • Cosco maintains expansion course with APMT
  • New locomotives to expand fleet

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • No fleet sell-out, says Norddeutsche
  • Tug of war over Marenave intensifies
  • Owners sceptical over unmanned vessel operations
  • Marine insurance leaders to watch
  • Changing dynamics require new leaders for the most traditional of markets
  • Low sulphur fuel behind increase in propulsion loss incidents
  • HHI to impose off-hire with reduced salaries
  • South Korean shipbuilders sign JV agreements with Russian peers
  • Sembmarine secures USD145 million FPSO project at Brazil yard
  • Cosco Shipping Ports buys Zeebrugge terminal from APM Terminals
  • Exmar sustains further loss in first half

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Threat to cargo jobs as freighter operators look set to lose slots at Schiphol
  • Shortsea operators suffer as new ocean alliances put feeders out of work
  • Rotterdam and Antwerp ports tackle congestion, but it's 'too little, too late'
  • WiseTech Global snaps up buys eight and nine as it rides acquisition trail
  • Strikes and protests against Macron's labour reforms kick off
  • Startup buzzkill: California bans drone delivery services of legalised pot

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 119
  • DOE releases update on energy sector impacts of Harvey and Irma
  • Wärtsilä inks cooperation agreement with wave energy leader
  • Rolls-Royce plans autonomous naval vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • UK flag charm offensive targets 50 shipowners, including Fredriksen
    Brexit uncertainties are worrying some international shipowners such as Grimaldi which has vessels on the UK register but may not...
  • FFA players look to China for market growth
    To induce more paper trading, Baltic Exchange plans to launch two per-tonne indices for Chinese grain imports
  • Guidance issued on non-operating reefers
    Poor backhaul packaging risks both container and cargo
  • Daily Briefing
    Concrete deadlines, London ambition and conspicuous consolidation
  • LPG market to be challenging for the next six to nine months
    But the market is looking promising, with the orderbook limited and US exports increasing steadily
  • Autonomy in shipping is happening far quicker than expected
    Research shows development of autonomous systems will continue to accelerate
  • Peel Ports backs calls for boost to rail infrastructure investments
    Improved east-west rail transportation would provide expansion options for importers and exporters
  • Double-digit interest will kill your business, shipowners warned
    Vulture funds might find slim pickings in industry, London International Shipping Week told
  • Mid-sized crude tanker rates hit three-month high
    Suezmaxes supported by West African demand while aframaxes still benefit from US storms
  • John Prescott leads charge for low-carbon economy
    Humber 'energy estuary' to drive carbon reduction through wind and battery power production
  • LNG market faces shortage of carriers
    New markets for FSRUs are developing in Africa and South Asia
  • MNTB fighting seafarer bullying and harassment
    UK body makes training materials available to educate workforce on bullying
  • EU official warns of vessel attacks off Horn of Africa
    Pirates and jihadists pose a threat in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb strait
  • Strong Middle East market fails to lift VLCC rates
    Charles R Weber expects Middle East VLCC demand to rebound in October
  • Körtum forced out of full control of H Schuldt
    State governments push big name owner to seek outside investor
  • HPH Trust to raise $500m from notes issue
    Hong Kong-based company said net proceeds of issue would refinance existing debt
  • Co-operation needed to make sulphur cap work
    ExxonMobil sees supply disruptions no matter what option owners and operators take to cut sulphur emissions
  • Supramax trade opportunities hampered due to hurricanes Irma and Harvey
    No grain trade reported from the Texas US Gulf coast in the past few weeks
  • UN toughens maritime sanctions on North Korea
    Tighter scrutiny of vessels comes amid new sanctions on fuel imports and textile exports
  • Put plans in place for a no-deal Brexit, urges Dover MP
    Port executive pushes for frictionless post-Brexit borders while local MP warns we should prepare for the worst
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping shares resume trading
    Chinese shipping giant is looking for more mergers and acquisitions
  • SHI and Zvezda Shipbuilding to form joint venture
    The move comes shortly after South Korea and Russia discussed plans to jointly develop the Northern Sea Route
  • PIL back in the black
    Recovery in freight rates and robust demand for containers provided a boost to revenues
  • Global Ship Lease takes haircut to extend two charters
    Reduction in daily hire of more than $10,600 per vessel will hit company's bottom line
  • China Merchants Port to buy 51% stake in Zhongshan Port Group
    Chinese port giant looks to extend its service and investment to upstream terminals and barge services via key feeder port...
  • Vard wins Coral Expeditions cruiseship contract
    Company looking to diversify into specialised cruise vessel market as well as fisheries and aquaculture
  • Trial period for ballast water management begins
    Realities start to sink in while questions still remain
  • Grimaldi and Ofer join Downing Street delegation as government paints positive post-Brexit picture
    UK maritime industry bosses say they were reassured after meeting with ministers that the government is listening to their Brexit...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • CargoSphere's global reach expands via new parent company
  • Rail seen as protection against rising Brazil cargo theft
  • Logistics aid needed to keep hurricane relief rolling
  • Corpus Christi plans 2018 start to channel widening, deepening
  • What's good for carriers of little benefit for BCOs, shippers say
  • US Southeast ports to reopen but cargo delays to last days
  • Prince Rupert CEO Krusel retires
  • Top five carriers serving US expand share

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Euroseas takes two from joint venture Euromar
    Athens-based shipowner also says it acquired remaining stake in venture from private equity partners.
  • TEN seeks LNG and tanker buys
    Executive says New York-listed owner is taking a look at LNG growth alongside modern tankers.
  • BRS will open new Houston broking office
    Shipbroker seeks to add new US office as US Gulf Coast crude exports expect steep growth.
  • Braemar set to roll out new LNG tank
    Broker's technical services arm on cusp of getting general approval of type-B system.
  • US Venture crude shipping blocked in Milwaukee
    US company agrees not to ship oil, but ethanol and LPG exports can go ahead.
  • Bottiglieri puts private equity on the spot
    Italian owner asks if marriage is an option now the banks have run for the hills?
  • Island Offshore agrees restructuring deal
    Norwegian owner's banks agree to extend repayments if Ulstein and Chouest families pump in more cash.
  • Teekay FSO hit by fire
    138 contractors evacuated from unit undergoing work in Norway.
  • Guo: Chinese lessors have $20bn budget
    ICBC Leasing shipping boss says peer group has more capital for shipping.
  • HFW backs Mission to Seafarers
    International law firm picks first ever global charity partner.
  • OOIL signs up to UN agreement
    Boxship group to uphold standards on labour, environment and human rights.
  • LNG carriers head for three-tier market
    Shipowners remain split on propulsion choices but agree that newbuilding prices are at their lowest.
  • Trada Maritime expands into mining
    Indonesian shipowner becomes the majority shareholder in compatriot company SMR Utama.
  • Oil leaks after Greek tanker sinks
    Emergency operation underway near Athens after Agia Zoni II went down.
  • Danish investors sue OW Bunker IPO banks
    Group adds writ against Morgan Stanley and Carnegie as fall-out from 2014 collapse continues.
  • 'Constructive meeting' over STX France
    Chances of deal increase after Italian and French ministers make progress in ownership talks.
  • Snapshot of London International Shipping Week
    Keep up to date with the best images from the ongoing event in the UK capital.
  • Reborn RMC targets more ferry orders
    Former STX Finland yard wants to build on deal with Mols-Linien.
  • Hurtigruten takes 40% stake in Kleven
    Investors will bring NOK 300m in new funds into specialist Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Japanese groups team up for wind-ship order
    Power companies looking at yards to boost domestic offshore fleet.
  • HHI introduces rotational leave
    Korean yard sending 7% of workforce home on 70% of wages.
  • HPH Trust taps bond markets for $500m
    Singapore-listed port trust says proceeds will go towards refinancing existing debt.
  • BDI nears three-year high on cape surge
    Dry cargo sector enjoying the fruits of China's decision to cut coal and steel production levels.
  • GSL takes a hit on CMA CGM extensions
    US-listed container leasing company set to earn nearly 60% less on elderly feedership duo.
  • Asian liner trio plan Kolkata surcharge
    Container shipping companies say lower drafts due to winter will affect loading levels.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • WiseTech acquires CargoSphere, Cargoguide
    The enterprise logistics software company WiseTech Global has made acquisitions on two continents to bolster its freight rate management ca...
  • AAR: U.S. intermodal traffic hits new high in August
    U.S. intermodal rail traffic set a record last month as the best such monthly volume in history, according to the Association of American R...
  • Port of Vancouver moves for summary judgement in OPMA lawsuit
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., has moved for summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding closed executive sessions in 2013, the port announced o...
  • FAA fines two air cargo shippers for hazmat violations
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Interscience of Sai...
  • USDA to allow bone-in lamb meat from Uruguay
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow the import of bone-in lamb meat i...
  • TSA implements new screening directives for Turkish cargo
    New security directives for enhanced screening of cargo from Turkey have been implemented by the U.S. Transportation Security Administratio...
  • FMC nears finalization of supply chain innovation report
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission plans to wrap up the work of its industry-based supply chain innovation project and present its results in...
  • IATA: Airfreight demand soars in July, but could be nearing peak
    Global airfreight volumes in July increased 11.4 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest figures from the International Air T...
  • CBP looks to increase ranks in New England
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting officers for its port locations in Boston and northern border crossings in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Weak Med diesel sees interest in reverse flow to North
    For the time being the flow was heard to be somewhat limited and sources were unsure as to whether it would be maintained.
  • Fuel cargoes line up as Florida's Port Everglades, Tampa set to reopen
    Tampa receives deliveries from Texas and Louisiana refineries, while Port Everglades receives deliveries from the East Coast.
  • ANALYSIS: UN resolution to cap N Korea oil supplies welcomed but analysts skeptical
    UN oil supply cap seen cutting 30% of N Korea's imports
  • Sunk barge at Piraeus sparks fears of tighter environmental rules: sources
    Market players said this could lead to tighter environmental regulations at the port. However, these appeared to be limited in the short term.
  • Taiwan's CPC halts bunker operations at Suao on Typhoon Talim
    In its latest update at 0900 GMT, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said that Typhoon Talim was moving in a northwesterly directio.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Hurricane Irma impact uncertainty slows Rotterdam bunker trading
    "People are waiting to see the consequences of Hurricane Irma which [delayed] the usual Monday activity," a buyer said.
  • Middle East sour crude complex rallies on expected strong demand, healthy margins
    "It looks like another strong month ahead in [the Middle East market]. Oman [is] super strong, spreads [are] still very strong supporting [Dubai] value," said a Singapore-based trader.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady as Irma weakens to tropical depression
  • UN security council approves North Korea oil, products sanctions
    The resolution would also bar UN members from exporting more crude to North Korea than they exported over the previous 12 months.

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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
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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