BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 3, 2018

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BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act Govt takes over IL&FS Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

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Cars in flow in Ecuador LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations Launch customer upsizes A350 order Amazon homes in on Duisburg Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane Accolade for efficient and reliable transport Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder Schweighofer for Schenker Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking Dako snaps up Fairnet Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt HMM adding to mega overcapacity France commences work as Asco CEO "Curiosity of the Day" Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in... Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020 Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North... Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction... International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group... Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline' Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the... Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth... Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse... Daily Briefing Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 \| Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake \| Gas sector seeks...

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
South Korea releases detained Russian ship US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea. Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia. Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers. Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards. Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities. Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor. Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read. Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan. Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard. Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000. Paul Jennings to head International Group P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive. Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business. NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major. Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time. Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021. Samskip launches new shortsea run Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull. Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business. Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks. Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US. Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say. Iran says European crude export deal close Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out. Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit. Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018 Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year. Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO. Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV. Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger. Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners. New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection. Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal. Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO New York alliance pushing for regional barge network Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday. Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region. Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday. As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel. CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday. Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals. Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday. Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday. External: Global Risk Management Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29. FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said. TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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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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