BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 5, 2018

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US-China latest trade talks end in deadlock Yang Ming cargo ship loses 83 containers overboard off Australia Wan Hai charters post-panamax vessel from Diana Containerships Stevedoring costs at Russian seaports are expected to rise further Maersk sees auto sector driving trade growth in Mexico for 2018 Ottawa to invests US$35.5m in Montreal port roads Sulphur 2020 online tool launched by Lloyd's Register Incheon Airport looks to operate airports in Eastern Europe CEVA and IMS Worldwide to offer foreign trade zone services in US DHL Global Forwarding wins top accolade from Lufthansa Cargo

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JUNE 4, 2018
AET secures DP2 shuttle tankers with Petrobras BCC&I organises workshop on 'Challenges in the Maritime & Logistics Industry' CMA CGM's Emergency Space Surcharge on Marseille-Tunis trade India's containerised ex-im trade surges in Q1 2018 Maersk taps ABS to lead workshop identifying hazards impacting safety on containerships MOL announces delivery of final LNG carrier for SINOPEC LNG transport project Norms relaxed for foreign flag vessels engaged in coastal carriage by sea of agricultural, fisheries, animal husbandry & horticultural commodities SCFI spot rates up in all trades Ship Finance International acquires four large container vessels for long-term time charters Shipbroker liable for fixture error leading to damages in rising market Abu Dhabi Ports launches blockchain technology for trade community Inext Logistics & Supply Chain certified as Authorized Economic Operator-LO

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Making salmon transport easier Canada: Churchill Rail to be restored Port of Bristol upgrades gear DHL and Post Luxembourg don parcel harness Transfer in Hamburg Big step forward for Ethiopian Airlines Taiwan - Europe: new FCL and LCL offer Two new cargo management clients for Leisure Cargo Changes at Toulouse-Blagnac airport K Line greets new VLCC Kuehne + Nagel sign up at Segro Logistics Park How to boost intermodal alpine transits after Rastatt World's fastest car can even fly - with Turkish Cargo New CFO for Ports America Promising first year for MPC Röhlig partnering beverage producer The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 4, 2018
Top Macron aide placed under investigation over MSC links Maritime UK hopes for positive outcome from government consultation Posidonia 2018: Dry bulk owners united in call for slower vessel speeds Posidonia 2018: Liner operators mistaken in ordering large ships, argues panel HMM splits mega ship order among South Korea's 'big three' shipyards MPA awards SGD6 million grant for LNG bunker vessels Mitsui E&S eyes tie-ups with more yards Technological shake-up is focusing maritime minds at Posidonia 2018 Wisdom Marine chairman and founder James Lan.

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JUNE 4, 2018
Acquisition-hungry Xpediator boosts sea and air business with Anglia Forwarding takeover DHL invests in India's logistics sector boom with SmarTrucking service New investment gives Seaspan the means to consolidate its top lessor position Mexico's Querétaro attracts freighters to booming auto and aerospace sectors HMM targets 1m teu as it confirms orders for mega-containerships New GPDR laws may be a barrier to the full logistics potential of blockchain China's YTO Cargo Airlines to spread its wings into ACMI ops Qatar Airways faces major losses as blockade enters second year

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JUNE 4, 2018
ABS brings together industry giants for Posidonia panel on future of LNG Fisher Island ferries on track at St. Johns Ship Building Composite scrubber eliminates corrosion worries Hyundai Merchant Marine picks three yards to build 20 mega ships Shipbroker liable for fixture error Wärtsilä signs five year scrubber maintenance agreement Damen Albwardy launches ASD tug for Saqr Port

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JUNE 4, 2018
LNG carrier owners bullish on 2018 market Big players expect market utilisation will recover in the second half of the year Shipping organisations decry overbearing regulation Shipping industry has been unfairly targeted for over-zealous eco-regulations, Posidonia Week hears Owners banking on sulphur cap slow steaming boost The 2020 sulphur cap is going to be one of the best things to happen to shipping in the past... Nanjing Tanker applies for relisting in Shanghai Company has posted consecutive net profits between 2015 and 2017 Prokopiou blasts scrubbers in personal intervention Owner claims scrubbers only pollute the sea and questions why slow steaming is not applied to curb emissions Enesel in stellar boxship sale to SFL Europe Greece Containers ITIC pays out after shipbroker bungle caused loss to charterer Marine mutual made reimbursement for additional freight Shipowners' voice needs to be heard more clearly Shipowners only have themselves to blame for not engaging with regulators earlier Capesize risk divides opinion among owners Industry veteran Philippe Louis-Dreyfus counters capesize optimists with a claim that the market is a dangerous way to lose money... Shipper groups fight back against carrier bunker charges Surcharges are an unwelcome reminder of the cartel era, says GSF Posidonia told of devastating uncertainty ahead Shipowners speaking at a Lloyd's List panel at Posidonia expect regulators' deadlines to be fudged to make them more aligned... Singapore to have LNG bunker vessels by 2020 Vessels are slated for delivery in 2020 and will be among the first of their kind in Asia Kassidokostas-Latsis launches tanker joint venture with aframax pair New secondhand tanker joint venture will be separate to family shipping company Latsco Shipping, which will retain its focus on... Smaller boxship owners still have role to play Consolidation among smaller-sized vessel owners is not necessary Seatrade made a scapegoat in EU scrapping verdict A Dutch court ruled earlier this year that Seatrade violated EU waste laws with the 'intention' of scrapping four vessels Korean Big Three to share HMM mega containership orders DSME, SHI and HHI are the selected shipbuilders to construct the 20 containership newbuildings, including a dozen of 23,000 teu... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia In the first of a special series of Lloyd's List podcasts live from Athens, the editorial team reflect on day... Long-term bull on LNG shipping lays out his vision Macro growth and scale in an evolving market bode well for LNG shipping's pioneer, and a potential adoption of LNG... ABS eyes 2019 for predictive maintenance Intensive machine learning over the next 18 months will build predictive capabilities Yang Ming boxship loses containers in bad weather Taiwanese carrier stuck outside Sydney port due to a 'closure'

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JUNE 4, 2018
UPS hikes surcharges as carriers of all types eye fees Uber Freight expands reach to small US truck fleets Judge halts New Jersey effort to dissolve Waterfront Commission Pacific International Lines adds capacity to Asia-ECSA service Stakeholders split on impact of India's relaxed cabotage rule

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JUNE 4, 2018
Wilhelmsen using Wartsila for scrubbers Ship management company says it is going with hybrid scrubber system. Angelicoussis 'bets' on LNG newbuild prices passing $200m Greek owner says figures available from yards this year were ridiculous. FFA 'price war' as entrants cut commissions Shipbrokers new to the derivatives market said to be cutting commissions to win new business. Carnival dividend continues upward swing Payout for Miami-based cruise major reaches $0.50, highest level since late 2012. Livanos: LNG will 'inevitably' fuel ships Liquid natural gas will overcome short-term hurdles and become the dominant fuel in the maritime world, says influential owner. LNG shipping rates head to 'steady state' Greek shipowners see LNG freight rates poised to strengthen, but supply hangs over the longer-term outlook. Livanos lashes out at 'abhorrent' use of capital markets GasLog chairman and John Angelicousis also critical of those not handling their own operations. Golar LNG's Hilli gets customer blessing First 'proof of concept' on floating LNG solution comes after painful week for Golar shares. Trafigura raises another $78m through panda bond Trader and owner makes second foray into Chinese debt market. Indian master stages 15-month sit-in Nikesh Rastogi staying with abandoned OSV in UK in pursuit of wages. No carbon-free fuel, no 50% emission cut, Laskaridis warns Tinkering with current technology is not enough to cut shipping's emissions by half, President of European shipowners says ASM tanker refloated in Canada Inspection due on Chem Norma after it was stuck in St Lawrence for six days. Jotun suffers drop in profit Jotun, the world's largest producer marine paint, has reported a reduced profit despite increased revenue so far this year. The Norway-headquartered company had a pre-tax profit of NOK 464m ($58m) in the first four months of this year, against a profit of NOK 643m in the same period last year. A major reason for the reduced result is the low newbuilding activity. Jotun has a market share of 30% CSI ends $312m Chinese bond programme Cosco bulker company to examine other ways of financing push into logistics. Sveaas' Kistefos adds $25m to bond Shipping investor's tap issue will give company cash for general corporate purposes. Hoegh LNG confirms CNOOC charter Norwegian owner says FSRU will head to Tianjin for at least three years. Suez Canal revenue up 14% Egyptian waterway authority banked $5.1bn in first 10 months of fiscal year. Kalogiratos digests Marinakis VLCC orders Key executive says Samsung ships are well in the money and shares positive outlook for the end of the decade. Shipbroker liable for fixture error ITIC reduces $500,000 claim for failure to pass on option declaration. Chelsea: no deal for Southwest Maritime Dennis Uy company denies takeover of Philippines ro-ro owner. Oestergaard appointed Polarcus COO Middle East owner brings in ex-Maersk Drilling executive. Colombo Dockyard wins Toyota Tsusho order Sri Lankan yard to build two ships destined for Iraq. Dreyfus explains capesize exit French owner says wants to concentrate on less risky drybulk vessels CoscoCS to build $2bn port in Peru Chinese group working with miner Volcan on new terminal at Chancay. Clean-up begins after boxes lost Residents collecting debris including emu oil and clocks from YM Efficiency. HMM reveals split of 20-ship order among local yards South Korea's largest owner says it plans to move quickly with letters of intent just weeks away. Singapore to have bunker tankers supplying LNG by 2020 MPA awards $4.5m to FueLNG and Pavilion Gas to drive ship-to-ship bunkering. Ichthys LNG project set for first gas exports Japanese-backed project says first shipments of LPG and LNG would begin by late September. Higher costs take shine off Bumi Armada results Surge in revenue at FPSO specialist held back by impairments and finance costs.

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JUNE 4, 2018
CPSC extends comment period on age appropriateness of toys The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is extending the end date of a public comment period on draft guidelines for determining age ... ITC: Flange imports from China injure U.S. industry The International Trade Commission has determined that imports of stainless steel flanges from China are materially injuring U.S. industry ... Leschaco opens Barcelona office Leschaco has opened an office in Barcelona, its second new site in Spain in recent months. A Valencia facility opened in April. "For Lesch... Leman latches onto Finnish logistics company Denmark-based Leman, a provider of logistics, transportation services and customized pharma solutions, has doubled its activities in Finlan... Yang Ming ship loses 83 boxes off Australia A Yang Ming containership lost more than 80 containers during a voyage from Kaohsiung to Sydney last week, according to a statement from th... Court blocks New Jersey's attempt to dissolve Waterfront Commission A federal court on Friday blocked an attempt by the State of New Jersey to withdraw from the bi-state Waterfront Commission of New York Har... G7, China warn against U.S. tariffs Economic leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) - which in addition to the United States consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, a... Tool chests from China, Vietnam harming U.S. industry The International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that imports of tool chests from China and Vietnam are materially injuring U.S. ind... USDA to allow tree tomato imports from Ecuador The U.S. Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Monday that it will allow imports of tree to...

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JUNE 4, 2018
Iraq inks oil development block deals, but faces delays for approval Iraq has signed preliminary deals with companies to explore for oil near the border with Iran and Kuwait, the oil ministry said on its website Monday. Argentinian oil refiners, producers to limit price increases through July Argentina's oil refiners and producers have agreed to limit their price increases through July, in a deal brokered by the energy ministry to try to contain soaring inflation as the economy slows. Russian May crude output flat on month at 10.966 million b/d Russia's May crude and condensate output remained flat month on month at 10.966 million b/d, exceeding the target volume under the OPEC/non-OPEC deal for the third consecutive month, preliminary data by the Central Dispatching Unit, the statistical arm of the energy ministry, showed Saturday. Japan's JXTG says no impact on inflows from Iran so far despite sanctions threat Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippong Oil & Energy said Monday it has maintained its Iranian oil imports as normal, despite the US' announced reimposition of sanctions against Iran. West Texas bottleneck weighs heavily on NYMEX crude The pipeline constraints in West Texas caused by booming oil production has emerged as the key driver behind weakening NYMEX crude futures, despite US inventory data that remains price-supportive. Oil drops further pulling NYMEX July crude below $65/b The oil complex fell Monday, despite a weaker dollar and stronger US equities, extending recent declines as traders prepare for the potentially more supply coming from OPEC producers and Russia. Durban bunker fuel hits record high on rising international prices Bunker fuel values at Durban, South Africa, reached Friday their highest level since their S&P Platts Global assessment began, as rising international prices outweighed low demand in the area. Wartsila inks deal with Wilhelmsen for scrubbers maintenance The agreement will ensure the vessels comply with sulfur limits set by the IMO. Emergency bunker surcharge needed to ensure continued service: Maersk "We are following the market trends closely, and will adjust the tariffs as soon as the fuel price drops below the beginning level of the year." Open interest on Singapore front-month ICE middle distillate contracts rise 9% in May Open interest for the front-month Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil crack against the Dubai contract posted the biggest gain. External: Global Risk Management FUTURES: Brent remains lower on potential increase in output Inventory data reports from the American Petroleum Institute, Energy Information Administration, due later Tuesday and Wednesday. Singapore's MPA awards S$6 mil to two companies to build LNG bunker vessels The vessels are slated for delivery in 2020. Key OPEC ministers tight-lipped on oil output policy after Kuwait meeting The ministers stressed the need to "maintain the existing cooperation and continue the successful endeavor carried out by the participating countries."

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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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