BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

14:34 GMT+2

BRIEFS

March 1, 2018

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CMA CGM to open temp-controlled warehouse at London Gateway Hong Kong's China Merchants to buy 50pc of Australia's Newcastle port BIMCO sees smooth sailing with US east coast imports shining brightly Kuehne + Nagel profit up 2.8pc to record US$787 million, sales up 11pc China now 2nd biggest importer of LNG as country switches from coal Maersk sees no future in autonomous ships, but they're coming Penang Port to start US$46 million expansion that includes dredging Nepal moves closer in economic ties to China, pulls away from India SF Airlines fleet tops 40 planes, plans own airport and marine piers Schiphol merges cargo and marketing units over shipper doubts Afghanistan looks to open air corridors to Singapore and Indonesia

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
APL enhances Asia-Latin America services Bahri adds third VLCC to its fleet this year MOL announces restructuring measures RCL Group registers significant profit increase in 2017 Karaikal Port integrates container services through coastal movement Key hub to commission largest ship-to-shore cranes Samudera Shipping & Tehama Shipping along with KICT are scaling new heights VOC Port achieves new single day cargo handling record Technology & better supervision called for to tackle banking malpractices

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Road refurbishment project in FYR Macedonia Maskort to lead Yusen Germany Eimskip's acquisitions pay off Cutting edge gear for 70,000 wagons by 2020 Putting an end to false freight data AA and United Cargo among XLA award winners North Carolina Ports pipes aboard trade director First train arrives at iPort Rail Three new services from APL TGL extends logistics premises Arvato: training for sending hazmat as airfreight Winds of change blowing hard at MOL Radical reorganisation at MOL Asian Pacific Airlines - and the growth goes on K + N notes growth on all fronts More railcar storage options in Chicago area

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Volumes up, margins down for Kuehne + Nagel Hard Brexit 'not a problem' for Danish operator DFDS Hapag-Lloyd triples operating result HSH Nordbank to be sold for EUR1 billion US export growth should clear skies for VLGC owners Weak start of year fails to dent product tanker market optimism Continued LNG supply growth paves way for higher seaborne volumes Radziwill linked with Rosco fleet acquisition Frontline's war chest ready to buy ships 'when the time comes' China's HNA Group sets up funds for Belt and Road investment Thoresen Thai Agencies profit surges, while Jinhui reports smaller loss Maersk's Tim Smith joins APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head Japan's MOL in major business reshuffle DSME scores VLCC trio More tankers sold for scrap as cash buyers bet on Pakistan Japan shipbuilders protest Korean yard refund guarantees

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd hangs onto its UASC customers, but its bottom line takes a hit ATSG wins 'substantial' gains as it delivers for Amazon, but denies pilot concerns Loss of cargo department at Schiphol a 'bad move' by Dutch airport Kuehne + Nagel investors disappointed with 2017 results, despite profit increase HMM confirms launch of AEX Asia-Europe service and Southampton call The F word: how freight forwarders spend their day CEVA Logistics 'aiming for pre-summer IPO' Dachser takes full control of Papp Italia to boost its European food network

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
NYC Ferry to add two new routes Satellite operator injects $4.5 million into KVH Republic of Korea Navy takes delivery of first Daegu class frigate Sea Machines expands leadership team Team Tankers to acquire Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Are some expedition ship designs taking safety risks? Bureau Veritas now issuing e-certificates World Marine of Alabama completes $14 million USACE contract

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Songa Bulk shifts into profit Given the market recovery in the dry bulk sector, the Norway-based company has switched its chartering strategy, increasingly exposing itself... Team Tankers to buy two Laurin-linked MR units Move highlights consolidation in the chemical tanker sector German ship finance: They think it's all over The HSH Nordbank deal is a reminder how German shipowners had finance too easy, too cheap, for too long. The... Genco plans to follow other dry bulk operators to Copenhagen US-based dry bulk owner and operator plans to redraw credit facilities Golar LNG posts first quarterly profit since 2014 Tor Olav Trøim-chaired company's expansion across the LNG supply chain starts to bear fruit K+N reports major gains in 2017 But rates pressures lead to drop in full-year ocean freight earnings HSH Nordbank sold by state owners to buyout groups for $1.2bn Under the terms of the deal, Cerberus will hold a 40.3%, stake while JC Flowers, which already owns 5.1%, will... Harbour master Masoud rules out flow meters for Fujairah Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement award winner expects future growth from more vessels calls amid increasing capacity despite the 'Qatar situation' Confirmation of HSH Nordbank sell-off expected imminently Deadline for Brussels-ordered privatisation reached Cosco Shipping to acquire PetroChina tanker unit Chinese owner aims to expand market share backed by the oil giant's cargo sources BW LPG posts 'disappointing' results Spot exposure of the world's largest LPG tanker owner is higher this year amid lacklustre market mood Hapag-Lloyd reports revenue boost from UASC merger Pre-tax earnings rise more that threefold as volumes increase Fredriksen maintains Frontline's war chest for expansion Update: Frontline considers installation of scrubbers on some young vessels Affinity's Mark Williams resigns Partner and head of research quits for personal reasons, sources say Pacific Basin backs stricter environmental regulation Scrubber is not an effective solution, says chief executive Mats Berglund Transpacific braces for flood of capacity New and upgraded services set to push down spot rates and dampen contract negotiations MOL aims for efficiency and further growth with April restructuring Japanese shipping giant to introduce chief technical officer and chief financial officer South Korea-Japan rivalry continues in unmanned vessel development Japan has launched several subsidy programmes, while South Korea partners Denmark in a maritime digitalisation initiative DSME wins order to build three VLCC Order said to have come from Apollo Global Management Höegh LNG continues pursuit of long-term charter deals Company close to finalising several tenders, says chief executive Sveinung Støhle Putting safety back at the top of the agenda Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they? Jinhui stays watchful in spite of encouraging dry bulk outlook Company to scrutinise cargo flows as it deploys ships efficiently to maximise revenue Japan shipbuilding association denounces Korea's relaxation on refund guarantee SAJ says the move will prevent the removal of redundant capacity Australian authorities release vessel after removal of senior officers Vessel had been detained on concerns over crew welfare Star Bulk on the prowl for attractive acquisitions Optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2018 supported by return to profitability Ocean Yield adds five handysize vessels to its expanding fleet The timing for making new investments in shipping is excellent, says chief executive Lars Solbakken Seaspan back in the black for 2017 as box shipping industry picks up But revenue for the year comes in 5.3% lower year on year at $831.3m because of lower average charter rates... Genco plots fleet renewal plan Dry bulk operator looking to offload 15 older vessels UK Labour party to focus on increasing seafarer numbers Next generation of seafarers, harbourmasters and pilots should include more women and minorities, say UK Shadow Secretary of State for... Detained phosphates cargo from Western Sahara to be auctioned South African High Court rules in favour of independent Western Sahara movement as rightful owners of disputed cargo DryShips sees revenues multiply from larger, diversified fleet Greek owner cuts down adjusted loss for fourth quarter

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Congressmen revive effort to ban older trucks at NY-NJ US truckload shippers grapple with surcharges, rejected freight Kuehne + Nagel volumes rise in 2017, but margins narrow Hapag-Lloyd 2017 volume up on merger, but rates flat Maersk's Smith to join APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head CMA CGM starts cargo protection plan for Indian customers HMM plans mega-ship order for first half of 2018

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Bahri's earnings fall in soft spot market Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner sees higher bunker prices as it pulls in less revenue. Exxon sees shipping as 'vital' to energy future Oil major says future energy needs require shipping, but more low-carbon energy poses challenge. Golar returns to profit amid share price gain LNG vessel owner's share value increased by $7.20 from 12 months ago while revenue jumped 78%. Cargill sees scrubbers as IMO 2020 option Major charterer says dry bulk will be challenged when low-sulphur rules comes into force. Ocean Yield reloading after spending spree Oslo-listed leasing specialist launches private placement to fund more deals. Star Bulk posts profit as market rebounds Petros Pappas-led company's revenue jumped 70% primarily due to higher charter rates and average number of ships. Seacor returns to profit on higher top line New York-listed company's ocean transportation and logistics segment saw best improvement in part due to commissioning a new petroleum and chemical carrier. OSM in Mozambique training move Norwegian manager makes commitment to quality education. Frontline chief says 40 VLCCs may be scrapped in 2018 Robert Hvide Macleod's demolition "guess" comes as tanker owner scouts M&A openings. Grayling promises UK shipping revolution Transport secretary says Britain will be at forefront of technological changes. New HSH owners spinning off $7.3bn of bad loans Private equity funds forming new vehicle to strip legacy shipping portfolio from core bank as CEO Stefan Ermisch hails "new era" for lender. Fjord1 earnings dip despite revenue rise Per Saevik-backed owner hurt by lack of impairment reversal in fourth quarter. Skaugen seeks refinancing after losing Teekay ships New plan being worked on to replace previous debt restructuring after charters chopped. Team Tankers in $206m double deal with Laurin Promised consolidation move comes to life with Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic purchases. Hoegh seeks interim job for FSRU newbuilding Regas specialist is sticking with delayed projects in Chile and Ghana for its newbuildings Hapag-Lloyd books strong full-year figures German container line sees stronger market and UASC takeover boost performance. Germany sells off HSH for $1.2bn in landmark deal Cerberus and JC Flowers taking over German shipping lender, with GoldenTree, British Centaurus and BAWAG also involved. Lack of impairments boosts Seaspan Containership owner sees profit leap, with "big opportunities" ahead. Sea World master 'acted unilaterally' in dumping oil Greek bulker manager says guilty captain will leave company after jail term. Pacific Basin Shipping banks first profit since 2013 Early innings recovery in dry bulk pushes Hong Kong-listed shipowner back into the black. Tallink ups fourth quarter earnings Estonian ro-pax group boosted by higher passenger and freight figures. BW LPG says VLGC order flurry not 'frightening' Chief executive says there is still an overhang and investors should look to shares not ships. Eidesvik slashes loss as impairments fall Norwegian owner sees PSV tendering activity increasing so far in 2018. Glovis Spring refloated off China after grounding Glovis controlled car carrier waiting off Chinese coast to sail to repair yard HMM to order mega-ships in first half Korean owner wants bigger vessels for US and European runs. Sohmen-Pao and Ackermann see LPG market momentum Comments come as the VLGC market leader rings in weaker than expected fourth quarter loss. Fredriksen boosts Frontline firepower with loan extension Credit line now runs for an extra 12 months as tanker owner goes shopping at the bottom of the market. SolstadFarstad scoops deals for three PSVs Owner ties up vessels off UK with Spirit Energy and another charterer. MOL reveals new restructuring plan Japanese giant to split tanker operations and appoint first CFO. Hoegh LNG profit soars in fourth quarter But Norwegian owner decides to cut dividends to preserve investment capacity after project delays. DSME seals triple VLCC newbuilding order South Korean shipbuilder wins its first contract for large crude tanker tonnage for 2018. Jinhui maintains profitability in fourth quarter Shipowner says market has benefited from the improved balance between supply and demand. Pacific Radiance suspends trading in shares Company says voluntary move is designed to protect interests of each stakeholder group. Two ships attacked off Nigeria on same day Reefer and containership are the latest vessels to be targeted by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
MOL unveils restructuring plans Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) revealed Wednesday it will be restructuring operations effective April 1. The Oc... Hapag-Lloyd's 2017 growth fueled by UASC deal Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday that it handled more containers, had higher revenues and a significantly improved operating result for the full ... Executive Moves: NC Ports, Dayton Freight and University of Denver North Carolina Ports (NC Ports) has hired Benjamin M. Massa as its new director of carrier and trade development. Massa joins NC Ports fr... Commerce downgrades U.S. Q4 2017 GDP growth estimate United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per... NAFTA trade growth hits 14th straight month in December The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... HMM makes splash return to Asia-Europe trade South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has confirmed it will return to the Asia-Europe trade lane as a vessel operator st... NAFTA's impact on U.S. meat industry In the aggregate, agricultural supply chains are more sensitive than others to the impacts of trade policy changes. Agriculture industry r... Kuehne + Nagel posts strong growth in 2017 Kuehne + Nagel's latest financial statements released Wednesday revealed the global third-party logistics provider came out strong in 2017.... Commerce dents Chinese foil with duties The U.S. Commerce Department will begin assessing antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese-made aluminum foil. Dumping ...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Novorossiisk suspends bunkering operations on rough weather: sources Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted due to strong winds and rough seas. Gibraltar port authority suspends bunkering on bad weather Operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar have been suspended due to rough weather. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks show build across all regions US fuel oil inventories for the week ended Friday rose from last week, and showed builds across all regions. FEATURE: Shipping industry doubts emission scrubber boost pre-2020 "There is a great deal of uncertainty even in our organization about how to prepare for this," Vitol's Chris Bake said. Japan reports suspected STS transfer of goods to N Korea-flagged ship in East China Sea The report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the fourth suspected transfer to a North Korean ship in recent weeks. FUTURES: Crude futures continue to trade lower in Asian morning A stronger dollar and comments from the head of the International Energy Agency, added to the bearish sentiment.

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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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