BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 13, 2017

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CMA CGM completes acquisition of Maersk's Mercosul Line New mega automated box shipping terminal at Shanghai port enters testing phase OOCL boosts Intra-Asia network with new Japan-Vietnam service Ex Hanjin Shipping chairwoman is jailed and fined for insider trading N American freight shipments grow 2.9pc year on year in October: Cass Freight Index China's November trade surplus with US hits US$27.87b, topping October's surplus 49pc of US truckers won't have 'spy-in-the-cab' installed by deadline How China hopes to reform chaotic trucking sector via Uber tech New SF Express verification service counters China counterfeiting Payra to be turned into a deep-sea port for Bangladesh, to cut transit times and costs Kalmar wins rail mounted gantry order from Bilbao in northern Spain Air cargo heading for another solid year in 2018 Nippon Express opens second office in Africa within 4 months Russian company test flies heavyweight cargo drone

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
CMA CGM to upgrade MIDAS Loop 1 connecting South Africa with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf Nikhil Logistics achieves another milestone Simatech adds Visakhapatnam call to its FME service High & lows of port risk JNPT observes Mahaparinirvan Divas JSW celebrates its bond with stakeholders JBS Academy conducts 4-day workshop to train candidates of Regulations 6 Examination IFFCO-Kandla honoured with multiple FAI awards

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Of men and machines Safety train on tour in the States Offshore drives Hunterston Port's diversification E-commerce trader moves to Duisburg Paycargo partners with CNS Europa Worldwide sets ups new entities Rail solution results in massive CO2 reduction Ineos and Imperial designing new barges Chief HR for North America Rail Consulting More space for Geodis Key technology for Hunter Valley rail operations Tunisair hoists flag higher in Africa and America Quehenberger scoops up Alpin Spedition Augmenting offers to/from China LDZ awarded seat on UIC management committee From Atlantic to Pacific Emirates increases Algiers service

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Brittany Ferries taps EU Green Shipping Guarantee scheme for new ferry North Sea Port is born from Ghent-Flushing-Terneuzen merger GoodBulk mulls rights issue to buy CVI ships Danish Shipping targets 10% fleet growth by 2021 The milestones that shaped maritime safety in 2017 HMM, SJ Logistics team up in freight train service Seoul to back construction of LNG-fuelled ships in 2018 China Merchant Port Holdings takes control of Sri Lanka's Hambantota port FSL Trust sells 2003-built box ship to reduce debt Hyundai Glovis books VLCC in Hyundai HI

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
A record air freight peak season flies into a real 'perfect storm' Which is the smartest supply chain link for air cargo to forge? Analysis: DP-DHL reports there's good news; and really good news Time to get serious about vehicle sharing Union leaders accused of conspiracy in waterfront blockade Going for the real thing: PepsiCo orders 100 Tesla electric trucks Marie Gay-de Tailly to lead new HR initiative at ID Logistics

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Horizon Shipbuilding delivers landing barge Crowley awards scholarships to four USMMA cadets Shipyard says subsea mining vessel buyer misses payment Vittoria Shipyard launches ASD tug for Algerian customer BIW gets $24 million more for DDG 51 lead yard services MHI-MME and Wärtsilä put technologies together to boost EEDI PODCAST: Inside Marine Pipe Joining Systems with Victaulic's Len Swantek

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
GoodBulk launches rights issue to help finance more capes Fundraiser timed to boost coffers ahead of six CarVal capesize options Baltic Exchange names SSY's Duncan Dunn as chairman Simpson Spence Young senior director has years of experience in the derivatives industry Tufton Oceanic Assets scales back IPO target London firm cuts funding target from $150m to $100m Japanese ultramax resale lifts M/Maritime fleet to 13 The Shin Kurushima ultramax will be the 13th vessel secured by the Mytilineos family-backed bulker company Glencore says electric cars to boost demand for cobalt, copper and nickel Further boost expected from coal production next year owing to extra volumes from an acquisition FMC's Doyle to take top job at dredging association Uncertainty over reappointment sees regulator return to private sector Forties outage to benefit aframaxes and suezmaxes VLCCs could take a hit from removal of Hound Point shipments and wider Brent-Dubai premium Removal of grounded containership facing delays Weather hampers recovery of ruptured vessel Kea Trader Daily Briefing As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global... Baltic LPG Index rises to a seven-month high VLGC rates jump by more than 10% this month on strong chartering activity in Middle East and traffic issues in... Top 10 in finance 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how Chinese institutions are... Cosco Shipping president moves to tourism role Announcement made amid rumours of further changes to shipping company's leadership in near future Kuehne+Nagel reports 6% UK gender pay gap Female employees earn less at Switzerland-based forwarder in the UK, but pay gap is still significantly lower than the government benchmark Zero-emission vessels declared key to decarbonisation in shipping Fresh study by Lloyd's Register says ZEVs will need to be part of the global fleet by 2030 to meet... Call to loosen Indonesia's cabotage rules OECD report recommends gradual vessel-specific exemptions in coastal shipping and the clearing of supply chain bottlenecks as part of the... Eagle Bulk completes $256m refinancing Deal extends the maturities of the outstanding debt to 2022 TEN declares new charters valued at $32m gross revenue Aframax tanker and two MR vessels fixed for an aggregate of six years MPC Container Ships buys three feeder vessels from Harmstorf Reederei The company paid a total of $31.9m for the three ships. FSL Trust trims debt with disposal of vessel Net proceeds from the disposal will be used to pay down the trust's outstanding loan facility Japan's Kamigumi plans bulk terminal at Thilawa Port in Myanmar The joint venture between Kamigumi and Myanmar's Lluvia is expected to be established in April 2019 Keppel O&M wins orders worth $96m from Petrobras and SOFEC Deals are for the manufacture of components on a floating production, storage and offloading vessel as well as a floating... Smart people are the key to the future of maritime Technology leaders must work harder to persuade the maritime industry that their version of the future is the real version

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
APM Terminals: US ports need to catch up Joining crowded coast, Quebec plans to build terminal UPS: Customer collaboration shortest route to more capacity New truck weight limit nearly halts Chittagong FEU movement Europe supply chain under pressure to curb emissions Wilmington, NC, able to complete refrigeration on-dock HMM, SJ Logistics launch Asia-Europe rail service

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Jones Act vessels expected to diminish through 2022 Almost 15 ships may be scrapped over next five years due to age of overall fleet, analysts say. Clarksons sees Golar LNG price catalysts Outages at major sources of natural gas lifts European prices, with further gains seen in spot shipping rates. Tankers yet to rally on Forties outage Short-term fixture activity may see gains as crude stream shut, as US exports may be main beneficiary. Shipowners groups call for 2020 sulphur fuel 'prohibition' Plan aims to stop shipowners flouting rules and gaining unfair advantage. Enesel adds two more crude tankers to fleet Greek owner books fourth VLCC newbuilding and takes management of new aframax. Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth after refinancing Chief executive opens door to dividend and suggests asset values may inch down short term. MHI and Wartsila plot propulsion boost Yard and tech company team up on more efficient ship systems. Duncan Dunn takes Baltic Council chairmanship SSY Futures man steps up one year after SGX takeover was completed. DZ 'brings in Goldman Sachs to sell DVB' German bank moves ahead with plans to offload shipping lender. Shell springs tanker chartering probe after staff suspension Whistle-blower raises alarm at colleague's dealings with specific brokerage. Modec tipped to have taken Euronav VLCC Deal would mark the FPSO player's first buy in three years. HMM launches rail service to Europe Korean owner using Trans China Railway to speed up cargo shipments. CLC expects earnings boost from bigger fleet Dennis Uy-backed company has expanded capacity by 10% following Manila IPO. Bondholders table alternative plan for Seadrill Investors reported to have come up with a rival package to restructure drilling company. MOL lines up blockchain trial with IBM Japanese owner also teaming with Mitsui to test cross-border trade operations. EMAS wins more time for restructuring Singapore owner extends deal for new investors to pump in $50m. Taylor dismisses handysize link, still looking to grow Founder says company open to adding more ships despite passing on handy after inspection. Viking Supply wins backing from lenders Refinancing agreed as Sveaas-backed OSV owner continues with rights issue. Concordia Maritime adds newbuilding on time charter Kim Ullman-led company makes counter-cyclical move alongside Stena Bulk. Skangas makes UK SSLNG breakthrough Norwegian producer inks fleet sourcing deal with Grain LNG. SolstadFarstad sells veteran anchor-handler Norwegian owner offloads OSV laid up in Indonesia. USC selling 50%-plus stake in Finnish yard Russian company wants new domestic partners for Arctech as it eyes cruiseships. GoodBulk in $80m rights issue to back CarVal deal Oslo-OTC quoted owner on the hunt for further funds to support capesize purchases. Kristian Rokke takes leading investment role at Aker Businessman also earmarked to take the chairmanship of Akastor. Vopak venture fixes $1.25bn loan Dutch company's Malaysian operation taps nine banks to develop Pengerang terminal. Bulker master executed by Abu Sayyaf Body of Pham Minh Tuan found by police in the Philippines. Jumbo heads to China for new heavy-lifter Dutch owner picks China Merchants yard for LNG-ready unit. Ultrabulk awarded $4.26m in Indian coke row UK court rules producer Gujarat NRE's chairman liable for debts arising from 2007 cooperation deals. Bauxite deal to see Khalifa made capesize ready UAE port claims it will be the first in the region capable of handling large bulkers. Apeejay raids second hand market for panamax Growing Indian owner has acquired its second gearless bulker in less than three months. Tufton Oceanic Assets plans $100m IPO UK-based fund manager eyes listing on specialist fund segment of London Stock Exchange. POSH expects to report more impairments However, Kuok-backed offshore vessel operator said it is seeing improved utilization. Eagle Bulk refinances $265m in debt New York-listed bulker player extends debt to 2022.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Yangshang Port to utilize Internet of Things in fourth development phase Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) plans to utilize internet and automation technologies in its port complex to create "smart, green,... SISI: Global ports see stable throughput growth in Q3 2017 Cargo throughput at major ports across the globe grew by 6.4 percent year-over-year during the third quarter of 2017, according to a report... Cargotec, Orange Business Services sign IoT agreement Finland-based Cargotec has signed a three-year, multimillion euro agreement with Internet of Things (IoT) provider Orange Business Services... Maersk looks to increase client prices in 2018 The third quarter of 2017 saw demand fall behind oversupply in the maritime industry,a Maersk Line official told Bloomberg in an interview ... Daher to build new logistics platform near Paris airport French equipment supplier Daher is expanding its third-party logistics services to Paris-based aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, wit... Commentary: Talk of abandoning WTO follows a pattern The World Trade Organization (WTO) is holding its biggest meeting in two years in Buenos Aires, Argentina this week. The significance of t... U.S. trade chief negotiator says 'serious challenges' exist for WTO U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer warned his counterparts at the start of the World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference i... Massive Hindu temple construction in NJ involves long, winding supply chain Driving down a nondescript grass- and tree-lined four-lane highway in the middle of New Jersey, there's little indication that an immense s... FAA fines battery shipper $1.1m for hazmat violations The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.1 million civil penalty against Sarasota, Fla....

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
ICE Brent leads oil futures lower, despite prolonged Forties disruption The oil complex fell Tuesday reversing course from Monday when the closure of the Forties pipeline sparked a rally that drove front-month ICE Brent to its highest level since June 2015. Novorossiisk bunkering disruption continues as storm warning extended Bunkering operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk continued to be subject to delays Tuesday as a result of stormy weather. Vopak seeing early impact on bunker storage demand from 2020 IMO rule Global storage operator Vopak is seeing demand for fuel oil storage after 2020 dropping already because of tighter bunker sulfur limits. External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Bimco re-appoints Frew as CEO to focus on environmental rules Frew was appointed secretary general and CEO of Bimco in September 2013. ANALYSIS: Brent/Dubai EFS soars to 17-month high on Forties pipeline shutdown "t;[There is a] structural impact, but I haven't heard anything impacted on the physical side yet as [the sour crude] market has been very quiet," a Chinese trader said. Trafigura banks on greater price volatility in 2018 after full-year profit falls Total volume traded in oil and petroleum products rose to 256.0 million mt, from 205.4 million mt in 2015/16 and 146.3 million mt in 2014/15. Attacks on ships in Asia at 10-year low over Jan-Nov: ReCAAP A total of 71 reports were made over January-November, down from 78 in the same period of 2016. FUTURES: Brent spikes to above $65/b on Forties pipeline outage Canadian heavy, light crude plunge accelerates amid oversupply conditions WCS at Hardisty traded at WTI CMA minus $21.50/b Monday, marking the lowest assessment for it since it reached minus $21.65 on July 31, 2014.

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SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

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

Schiphol

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

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

La Goulette

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

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

Washington/Long Beach

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

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

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

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

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

SHIPPING

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

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

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

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

PORTS

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

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

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

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

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

Rome/Palermo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

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

Podgorica

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

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

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

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

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

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

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

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

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

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

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

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

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

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

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

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

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

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

Milan

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

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

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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