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BRIEFS
February 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HPH Trust 2017 earnings slump 45pc on 3pc revenue dip
  • Eurogate's 2017 container traffic totals 14.4 million TEU
  • Regionalisation of global economy could lead to early retirement of mega ships
  • US port of Baltimore receives six new cranes to cope with rising volumes
  • Port of Trieste achieves bumper year for cargo with box traffic soaring 26pc
  • Strong demand drives Landstar System's Q4 2017 earnings to US$64.8m
  • Hong Kong nets 6,000 fake designer accessories from China shipping container
  • SF Airlines launches freighter service to transport mainly perishables to Lhasa
  • Lufthansa Cargo acquires stake in online freight services marketplace, Fleet
  • American Airlines Cargo eyes Balkan exports as it opens new routes

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Govt to disinvest entire stake in Dredging Corporation
  • Total & MOL sign long-term charter contract for a pioneer LNG bunker vessel
  • WWL Group consolidates its standing as a leader in logistics & supply chain solutions
  • 'Port of Wilhelmshaven is the only facility in Germany capable of handling 18,000-22,000-TEU vessels without any restrictions'
  • DP World reports record volume of 70 m TEUs in 2017
  • Iron ore & coal lift Essar Ports' cargo handling by 11 pc in Q3 FY18
  • JNPT records highest container handling of 4.18 lakh TEUs in Jan.
  • Steps taken to expedite National Highways projects highlighted

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finland paving the way for more digitalisation
  • MNG Airlines - ACAS-ready with new Champ service
  • New cross-dock platform for Hellmann
  • IMS: marked growth domestic services in Germany
  • New UK trade commissioners to balance the Brexit
  • Port of Marseille Fos saves the day in 2017
  • Bertschi grows beyond Europe's borders
  • New heads of operations in Kenya and Nigeria
  • First US class I railroad joins BiTA
  • Emirates Skycargo lands in Maastricht
  • APL introduces new intra-Asian shortsea service
  • Nouwens Transport achieves Iata Ceiv certification
  • Kehl-Rotterdam shuttle now thrice weekly
  • Brussels Airlines under new leadership
  • AAL and HHM teaming up for joint service
  • Quick Cargo Service steps up Americas groupage service

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Court ruling opens way to vote on Giuseppe Bottiglieri debt restructuring
  • DHT Holdings remains in black as ship sales boost cash position
  • MOL wins LNG bunker vessel charter from TOTAL
  • China Merchant Port Holding issues bonds for Belt and Road project
  • Buoyant global trade drives volume growth at DP World and HPH Trust
  • HMM and AAL to operate Asia-Middle East multipurpose service
  • DSME to stay busy until 2020 as orders come in
  • Saudi Global Ports growth driven by strong transhipment activity
  • Chinese iron ore imports set record in 2017
  • Gulf Stevedoring sees strong throughput at Saudi Arabia's Jubail terminal
  • Shipbuilder HHIC seeks funds to expand Philippines shipyard
  • Shell unveils major collaborative maritime safety initiative
  • Former Samsung HI chief rules out DSME merger

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • DSV the 'star performer' in forwarding and likely to hit acquisition trail in 2018
  • 2017 a record year for DP World box terminals as market share increases
  • The swashbuckling antidote to the threat of digital disruptors
  • Zeaborn Logistics takes over ship managers ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen
  • Western Global Airlines eyes expansion of air freight services beyond China
  • Seko Logistics appoints Shawn Richard as its first VP global air freight
  • Industry joins DSA cargo team in tribute to Dayle Hauxwell

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • GE to build "digital twin" of two MSC ships
  • Schulte LNG bunkering vessel will be ballast-free
  • Design advances for new reel-lay vessel for Subsea 7
  • DSME opts for 3D model based NAPA Steel software
  • Alfa Laval PureBallast is first BWTS meeting revised IMO requirements

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt business to relative Zeaborn Group can...
  • British shipping must concentrate on its short-term strategy
    The UK government is planning a maritime strategy for 2050 without yet knowing what, politically, 2019 will bring
  • Bain now sole suitor for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Italian family-run company set to be relaunched with support from Bain Capital
  • Killing of Cosco manager in Karachi may give China pause in its overseas expansion
    If the incident proves to be a targeted attack, the motive behind it should not be taken lightly
  • Trucking capacity issues causing delays at US ports
    New regulations, strong demand and driver shortfalls drive up prices and add to intermodal backlogs at east coast and Gulf...
  • What lies ahead for tanker shares?
    Low share prices present opportunities for the sector but pitfalls remain
  • Grayling sets his sights on radical maritime strategy
    UK's Maritime 2050 could see more government investment for post-Brexit trade initiatives, infrastructure and regulation
  • Global box traffic up nearly 5% in 2017
    CTS data reveals biggest volume lift since 2014, but softening fourth-quarter volumes dampen full-year result
  • Taiwan linked to ship-to-ship petroleum transfers that dodge North Korea sanctions
    Confidential report made to UN Security Council sanctions committee
  • Weak spot earnings weigh on DHT results
    New York-listed tanker giant still outperforms general markets and extends front cover
  • Total and MOL to build LNG bunker vessel
    The 18,600 c um floating gas station in particular targets CMA CGM's newly ordered ultra large containerships
  • V.Ships set to swoop on Norddeutsche
    Move comes after banks ordered founder and proprietor of the Norddeutsche Bernd Kortüm to find an outside investor
  • Korea forms committee to iron out maritime support entity details
    Committee will be responsible for firming up operation procedures for Korea Ocean Business Corporation
  • CMPort agrees $480m acquisition of Australian coal port
    Move marks Chinese port giant's first investment foray in Oceania
  • Japan to fund research on IoT and AI for shipbuilding industry
    Subsidy recipients will study how to apply IoT and AI technologies to manufacturing processes within the shipbuilding industry
  • HMM and AAL launch joint multipurpose vessel service
    New service will connect China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore with the Middle East via both the Gulf and Red...
  • Hijacked tanker Marine Express recovered off West Africa
    All crew members are reported to be safe and well
  • Cosco Shipping unit's manager killed in Pakistan
    Head of Cosco Saeed Karachi attacked in his car near a marketplace in Karachi city centre
  • Seaspan buys two boxships earmarked for Maersk charters
    The four-year time charters carry an option for an extra two years at higher rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • Seattle-Tacoma assures drayage capacity in deal with drivers
  • UPS pursues cross-border business with El Paso facility
  • Hyundai, AAL breakbulk service to connect Asia, Middle East
  • Higher bunker fuel prices driving up fuel surcharges
  • DP World, HPHT post strong 2017 results on growing global trade
  • Central Asia containerized rail freight rocketing
  • As trucking costs rise, US shippers face difficult choices
  • PSA calls APM Terminals' new extra fee 'capricious'
  • Container blockchain developers attract new customers

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • UCL Port bests 2016 throughput
    UCL Holdings' stevedoring division handled 37.1 million tonnes of cargo last year.
  • Tankers CEOs pin hopes on US crude exports
    Official forecasts see more crude cargoes coming in next decades, but it hinges on firming prices and production.
  • Scorpio Bulkers 'chilling' as rates rebound
    New York-listed bulker owner is "zoning" after buying 10 vessels in the fourth quarter, chief executive Robert Bugbee said.
  • MPC Container Ships defies global slump with $75m placement
    Oslo-listed containership owner has more cash to pursue vessel buys.
  • Oman Drydock appoints new CEO
    Company hires former OTTCO executive to replace short-tenured Stephan Aumann as it 'continues transformation.'
  • Capesize rates click back up as VLOC orders raise alarm
    Analysts say an upturn in coal shipments has assisted the market.
  • Tsakos Shipping linked to rare drybulk order
    Deal for four to six ships rumoured to have been secured at Chinese shipyard.
  • JES yard sale off as ex-CEO jailed
    No deal for bankrupt JEHI as former boss Jin Xin gets 12 years in China.
  • Cochin Shipyard builds profit again
    Expanding Indian yard stronger in third quarter.
  • Mitsui Engineering set for operating loss this year
    Difficulties elsewhere in the group to prove a drag on shipbuilder's full year performance.
  • Norwegian flag hits 10-year high
    NIS register reverses negative trend to reach 600 ships.
  • Cargill fosters shipping sustainability
    Commodities giant teams with NAMEPA and others on eco initiatives.
  • Court rejects hostile bid for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company
    Zagari/Pappas raid on Neapolitan bulker and tanker owner thwarted due to lack of up-front payment, leaving just one plan on the table
  • Switijnk unveils new wind-assisted cargoship
    C-Job designs fuel-saving cargo vessel for Dutch owner.
  • DHT Holdings dips into the red in the fourth quarter
    Shipowner continues to pay a dividend with loss smaller that the market had anticipated.
  • Namura Shipbuilding sees loss grow
    But Japanese yard hopeful of bettering last year's annual result.
  • Turkey's U.N. Ro-Ro 'plotting IPO'
    Ro-ro company looking to join domestic rush to raise cash.
  • Shipping stocks see selling pressure amid global rout
    Stock market crash yet to impact shipping sentiment while global economy remains unaffected.
  • Total confirms MOL LNG bunker vessel win
    Major and Japanese owner add MOU on LNG fuelling and infrastructure to their new partnership
  • BW LPG taps into three new banks with $150m loan
    Oslo-listed VLGC specialist adds new names to its list of lenders with refinancing package.
  • Poland bids to buy back Gdansk Shipyard
    Development agency wants 100% ownership of yard privatised in 2007.
  • Thorco Projects expands new dry cargo division
    Less than two months after it was first established, Danish company's growing bulk division has put itself on an expansion trajectory with a growing fleet and new employees added in the Americas.
  • Vitol launches final offer for Latvian Shipping
    Trader and owner wants to take 100% of tanker company before delisting.
  • HMM and AAL team up on MPPs
    Liner companies launching Asia to Middle East service.
  • Cosco Pakistan boss shot dead
    Chen Zhu killed in car in targeted attack in Karachi.
  • Daewoo secures double LNG carrier order
    South Korean shipbuilder looks to have secured first newbuilding deal for 2018.
  • Product tanker hijacked off Benin recovered
    Anglo Eastern says ship is now under control of captain and crew, but releases few other details.
  • China surpasses US as world's largest crude importer
    But the tanker industry facing growing threat from volumes shipped by pipe from Russia.
  • MAN and Hyundai to develop LPG dual-fuel engines
    Engine builder and shipbuilder look to extend use beyond LPG carriers to other ship types.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • BNSF unveils 2018 capital investment plan
    BNSF Railway Co. plans to invest $3.3 billion in capital expenditures throughout 2018, the company said. Like last year's $3.3 billion cap...
  • DHL expands operations in southwestern U.S.
    Logistics company DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its presence in key Southern border states in order to satisfy the needs of local cust...
  • Hapag-Lloyd opens new Tema office
    Hapag-Lloyd has recently opened a new office in Ghana's port city of Tema. "Africa is strongly developing just now," said Lars Christianse...
  • Agility to participate in IBM-Maersk blockchain
    Global third-party logistics provider Agility said Tuesday it will participate in a new Maersk-IBM blockchain solution to manage and track ...
  • Seaspan purchases two 2,500-TEU ships, charters them to Maersk
    Seaspan Corp. has acquired two more 2,500-TEU containerships and has an agreement in place to charter the vessels to Dansh ocean carrier Ma...
  • NWSA drayage drivers organize walkout as clean-truck engine rule looms
    Many of the thousands of independent drivers who haul cargo containers to and from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are not working today in...
  • Kirby Corp. acquires fellow tank barge operator Higman Marine
    Kirby Corp. will acquire fellow liquid bulk transport specialist Higman Marine for $419 million, Kirby said in a statement Sunday. The dea...
  • Report: COSCO exec slain in Pakistan
    An executive of ocean carrier China COSCO Shipping was shot and killed in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, according to multiple media reports....
  • Transportation stocks slide during 'wild' Wall Street session
    Bellwether U.S. transportation and logistics stocks continued to slide yesterday amid what analysts are referring to as a "wild" Wall Stree...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
  • NYMEX crude falls below $64/b as equity turmoil persists
    Crude futures fell Tuesday for the third straight day as sharp swings in equities continued to rattle global financial markets.
  • US DATA: EIA sees Permian driving oil output growth
    Fueled largely by Permian Basin growth, US oil production will climb steadily over the next three decades, peaking at 11.95 million b/d by 2042, the Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.
  • US House set to pass spending bill with SPR sales
    The US House of Representatives is expected to approve a stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that authorizes the sale of about $350 million worth of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • BP to build renewables position on heels of $200 million solar deal: CEO
    Oil major BP is looking to expand its renewable energy business in the coming years through "selective" investments, CEO Bob Dudley said Tuesday, on the heels of a $200 million deal announced in December to take a stake in leading European solar power development company Lightsource.
  • Saudi Arabia asks for transition period at IMO committee meeting
    Saudi Arabia Tuesday suggested the transition period citing a sense of confusion in the shipping industry on the matter.
  • Exchanges see potential for an LNG freight derivatives market
    A recent move by the Baltic Exchange to launch an LNG freight index is likely to pave the way for cracking the hitherto untapped LNG freight derivatives market, as entities exposed to gas shipping costs seek to hedge their risks.
  • Total, Japan's MOL sign long-term charter for LNG bunker vessel
    The 18,600 cu m vessel is expected to be delivered in 2020.
  • Asia starts testing Kuwait's new Super Light crude oil
    -Grade expected to be launched in April -Asian refiner finds new crude suitable -Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery a possible destination for new grade
  • Open interest for front-month DME Oman crude oil futures up 14% in Jan
    Open interest for March ICE Brent futures versus the Platts Dubai contract was unchanged month on month at 425,000 barrels as of January 3.
  • Basrah Light crude OSP may reflect Iraq's level of OPEC cut commitment
    "Unlike Saudi and Abu Dhabi, it appears that Iraq wants to pump more and sell more, so Basrah [Light] should remain cheaper," said a crude trader.
  • FUTURES: Crude slides on US stock market plunge, stronger dollar
    Another risk-off session is likely across Asia today, Barnabas Gan, commodity economist at OCBC Bank, 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
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
COMPANIES
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
SHIPPING
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
CRUISES
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
SHIPPING
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
COMPANIES
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
INDUSTRY
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
SHIPPING
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
SHIPYARDS
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
COMPANIES
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
PORTS
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
NEWS
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
PORTS
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
CRUISES
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
SAFETY & SECURITY
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
PORTS
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
NEWS
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PORTS
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
DEFENCE
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
PORTS
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
LOGISTICS
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
PORTS
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
PORTS
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
EDUCATION
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
COMPANIES
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
INDUSTRY
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
PORTS
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
SHIPPING
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
LOGISTICS
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
PORTS
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
PORTS
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
COMPANIES
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
PORTS
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
PORTS
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
PORTS
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
ACCIDENTS
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
PORTS
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
PORTS
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
PORTS
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
PORTS
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
PORTS
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
MEETINGS
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
PORTS
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
SHIPPING
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
CUSTOMS
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
FINANCING
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
PORTS
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
PORTS
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
PUBLICATIONS
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
PORTS
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
PORTS
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
SHIPYARDS
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
SHIPPING
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
PORTS
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
COMPANIES
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
PORTS
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
NEWS
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
TRADE
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
SHIPYARDS
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
PORTS
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
CRUISES
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
LOGISTICS
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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