BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 7, 2018

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CMA CGM's US$25/TEU peak season charge on Med-to-Far East cargo Trump says trade deal close, but National Economic Council chief differs Sino-American trade gap widens as tariffs bite US economy, slowing orders Gothenburg's January to September container throughput jumps 20pc Japan tests Trans-Siberian rail to link up with Russia, China, South Korea Top box port operators initiate promotion of sustainable resource usage Chennai rail link to ease congestion and respond to hinterland growth US rail freight up 4.4pc, Canada rises 3.7pc while Mexico slips MOL chooses Finlands's NAPA performance monitoring and analysis Probe finds air speed gauge faulty on crashed 737's 4 earlier flights DHL stands down as earthquake operation moves from relief to recovery IATA fears no-deal Brexit will bring chaos to UK-EU aviation market

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port Maersk launches instant booking confirmation Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

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A 1,100 km railway corridor On trial: first HGVs with e-refrigerating units Over 1 billion t of freight transported by rail Fercam sets up shop in Marche Robotics support for exhibitions K Line confirms environmental vision 2050 Swiss begins second new long-haul route this winter TIR: First container shipped from UAE to Czechia Magnate Worldwide completes Domek acquisition GAC extends Brazilian network Bin Air takes a nose dive, Bridges takes off MSC and Zim continue Black Sea service New man for P3 SBB Cargo: massive fuel savings with new shunters Mapletree Logistics to snap up Australian DC Big blockchain bunch of liners and terminal operators "Curiosity of the Day" Fedex launches SYD-SIN, DHL YVR-CVG

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Damen supplies dredge pump to Brazilian power plant Incheon port builds logistics centre Reederei Nord, Nissen Kaiun launch N2Tankers Aframax pool Mitsui & Co takes Kamsarmax tally to nine at Yangzijiang Namsung Shipping joins feeder vessel newbuilding trend US targets IRISL and NITC as Iran sanctions reimposed Maran Tankers orders Suezmax pair from Daehan

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
CMA CGM sticks to controversial bunker surcharge - and raises the price Forwarding business a star performer for DP-DHL in the third quarter Already here, or maybe needs more testing, but blockchain will add value Canadian carriers are flying high with a cargo of cannabis JD.com follows Amazon with dedicated freighter service UPS to wind down LTL business until contract vote Dubai's DP World sues China over Djibouti trade zone

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
VIDEO: First use of a single 3D model in classification of a naval vessel New Chinese cruise joint venture formally launches ICS Chairman: Time to overhaul STCW training regime Wilhelmsen aims to influence autonomous ship regulatory framework Philly Shipyard eyes options after delivery of second Matson ship Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy WinGD appoints engine training partners in two key locations

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
China import boost will benefit shipping amid trade tensions, says Cosco chairman Remarks come after President Xi pledges to ramp up China's inbound cargo to more than $30trn in the next 15... Tanker doldrums push Navios Acquisition to wider loss Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees positives in recent tanker rate surge and in metrics of proposed merger with Navios Midstream Japan takes South Korea to the WTO over shipbuilding subsidy spat Case documents claim Korean banks have collectively propped up ailing yards, providing more than $10bn to DSME alone since 2015 New kids on the blockchain Competition is good, but rival systems seeking to dominate standards will lead to a fractured market that will not serve... Finnlines profit rises along with capacity The company's programme of lengthening vessels will be completed by the end of the year Leading carriers launch new blockchain platform Ocean Alliance members and Yang Ming team up to provide alternative to Maersk and IBM's TradeLens blockchain solution Turkey says sanctions on Iran are 'unbalancing the world' Issues 'will be put on the table' at a summit in Paris on November 9 which President Donald Trump is... Dry bulk options trading rises ahead of IMO 2020 More sophisticated funds are now using options in shipping, says brokerage Freight Investor Services Asia-Europe box traffic sees strong quarter Positive trade numbers on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific routes contributed to a 4.2% increase in global box traffic, according... ICS asks if STCW Convention 'is still fit for purpose' Poulsson suggests a more modular approach to competency accumulation and certification may be needed From the Newsdesk: Five things to look out for this week This week: Why future fuels solutions require more forward thinking investment in research, why regulatory reform is in the air... Matson boosted by strong transpacific rates Matson's revenues rise despite lower volumes and higher fuel costs as US line remains optimistic for the remainder of the... Reederei Nord partners with Synergy on N2Tankers pool The shipowning and operational expertise of the respective Oldendorff and Abe family companies will come under one central umbrella administration for... Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 restructuring The New York-listed beleaguered bunker supplier enters this process with the support of Mercuria Energy Group Daily Briefing Idan Ofer eyes up BW's chem tankers \| China talks up trade prospects \| India's cabotage controversy \| Hamburg down... Singapore offshore services firms act to regain financial health Remedial measures include a combination of new investment and court protection from bankruptcy proceedings as they try to get back... US warns maritime industry against supporting Iran The US objective is to starve the Iranian regime of the revenue it allegedly uses to fund violent and destabilizing...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Infographic: Few container lines provide instant quotes Manitoulin buys Quebec trucking company, expands coverage New blockchain consortium rivals IBM-Maersk's TradeLens After Maersk exit, Chennai pins hopes on transshipment Air cargo spot rates rise ahead of mainland China's Singles' Day Asia-Europe contract talks begin amid capacity uncertainty

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
GC Rieber seeks $29.4m for Schlumberger business Irene Waage Basili-led Shearwater GeoServices in August announced plan to acquire WesternGeco for undisclosed sum. Market and internal woes nearly sank Aegean in June Court papers describe the year-long collapse of the former bunker giant amid a weak market, a failed transaction and lender worries over internal controls. Navios Acquisition 'agnostic' on scrubbers Chief executive Angeliki Frangou says New York-listed tanker owner will install the devices if customers foot the bill. Borealis Maritime linked to Technomar boxship Borealis Maritime continues to grow its fleet of traditional panamax boxships. The UK-owner has reportedly paid in excess of $14m to purchase the 4,249-teu Argos (built 2012) from Greek-owner Technomar Shipping. Brokers describe the price as "very firm" in comparison with slightly older tonnage close to being sold at around $12m. That has fuelled speculation that the deal was concluded earlier VIDEO: Crew, pilot rescued from grounded cement ship SMT's Fjordvik got stuck in Icelandic harbour. Navios Acquisition posts deeper loss, misses estimates Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner saw less third-quarter revenue due to lower rates and VLCC sale. Fugro partners with L3 ASV for autonomous vessels The first unmanned surface vessel (USV) for commercial survey is expected to be delivered in next year's second quarter. Top Ships re-fixes product tanker to BP Greek owner clinches two more years of work worth $10m. Aegean owes more than $250m to bondholders Bankruptcy filing shows bond tranches maturing last week and in 2021 are easily the largest unsecured obligations of bunkers player. Japan escalates war over South Korean shipyard subsidies Japan has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organisation against South Korea. Big box lines hold hands into blockchain future CMA CGM, Evergreen and others team with terminal groups and CargoSmart to develop global transactions platform. GC Rieber wins four-month CSV charter Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has clinched a new charter for its construction support vessel (CSV) Polar Queen. The 6,300-dwt ship (built 2011) will work for four months for an unnamed European client. There are options to extend for another month. The project is the same one that it was engaged in during the summer. The job in the UK sector of the North Sea will see it perform accommodation ser Hyundai Heavy appoints twin presidents to replace Kang Mipo boss and HHI shipbuilding CEO make the step up. Wilhelmsen signs regulatory deal for autonomous shipping Norwegian ship manager developing operational framework with DNV GL and others. Sunken Sanchi on new US sanctions list No one could accuse the US of not being thorough when it comes to newly re-imposed sanctions against Iran. The government has even gone to the lengths of including NITC's 164,000-dwt tanker Sanchi (built 1998) on the list published on Monday. In reintroducing the measures, however, it has been overlooked that the suezmax exploded, burned and sank in January after a collision with a bulker, killi Oldendorff and Nissen aframax pool up and running The Oldendorff and Abe families have launched their N2Tankers pool for aframaxes. It has been formed by Reederei Nord and Nissen Kaiun Co's shipmanager Synergy Marine and will oversee a modern fleet of 13 Japanese-built crude ships, as first reported by TradeWinds last month. Nord and Nissen team up to launch N2Tankers The operation will be run out of Amsterdam and Singapore and is conducting t ADS denies aframax sale to compatriot Chairman Bjorn Tore Larsen of Arendals Dampskibsselskab (ADS) has denied reports that it has sold an aframax tanker. The 107,000-dwt ADS Oslo (built 2003) was said to have gone to another Norwegian owner for a firm $11.7m. "The reports are pure nonsense," Larsen said. ADS bought the ship as Pacific Leo from Japan's Iino Marine for $21.8m in March 2014. Robert Hvide Macleod, the chief executive Stena says MR tanker deterred pirate attack Swedish owner's vessel warned off Red Sea gunmen with flares. Aegean Marine files for Chapter 11 restructuring Partner Mercuria Energy providing $532m of financing as bunker group also launches sales process after fraud allegations. Dalex Shipping denies move into supramax market Executives dismiss reports of debut deal at a time compatriots are busy building their exposure to the market. ICS suggests STCW Convention is not fit for purpose Top industry body's chairman calls for a comprehensive review of the convention to meet current and future requirements. Krasnaya Kuznitsa eyes merchant ships with $459m push USC ploughing cash into Arkhangelsk yard. Hoegh FSRU starts commissioning in China Norway's Hoegh LNG Holdings has said its newbuild Hoegh Esperanza has started commissioning for FSRU operations in China. The 170,000-cbm ship has now arrived at the Tianjin LNG terminal. It is on a three-plus-one year FSRU/LNGC time charter with CNOOC. The vessel will be used in FSRU mode for a minimum period each year, with the balance of the year in LNG carrier mode and/or FSRU mode. Hoegh Ship Finance strikes $400m leaseback deal Asian institution financing four 14,000-teu boxships acquired by Fredriksen company in May; frees cash for more buys. Daesun wins Namsung Shipping feeder order Korean owner picks domestic yard for first newbuildings in two years.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Hub Group acquiring CaseStack for $255 million CBP to require advance manifest for truck shipments Starting in January, carriers will be fined $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations. German carrier sentenced for oily bilge dumping A U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, ordered MST to pay a $3.2 million fine and implement an environmental compliance plan for its vessels. Ocean carriers, terminals initiate blockchain group CargoSmart CEO says the consortium provides an opportunity "to transform the shipping and logistics industry and elevate supply chain processes." Matson's higher earnings in line with expectations TSA approves several entities for K9 screening USTR seeking names for binational AD/CVD panels UPS appoints head of global freight forwarding Port of New York and New Jersey launching PTP 2.0

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Sempra seeks LNG export projects' boost from additional Total tie-up French energy company Total may buy up to 9 million mt/year of LNG from two export terminals being developed by Sempra Energy. Cheniere ramps up feedgas flows to Corpus Christi LNG export terminal Feedgas flows to Cheniere Energy LNG export terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas, reached their highest level to date on Monday as the company prepares to produce, load and ship its first cargo from the facility. Iraq ends Iran oil trade and increases Qayara field exports to Turkey Iraq ended its trucked crude to Iran nearly a month ago, multiple Iraqi oil officials told S&P Global Platts, likely leading to Washington turning its cheek to ongoing gas and power trade between the two countries. S Korea to import around 4 mil barrels/month Iranian oil under US waiver: sources South Korea will be able to import around 4 million barrels/month of Iranian oil under a US sanctions waiver announced Monday, but it will also continue striving to diversify its crude and condensate supply sources, three South Korean sources familiar with the matter told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. FEATURE: IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur cap boosts demand for VGO The 2020 International Maritime Organization 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap changes are starting to shine a spotlight on the feedstocks market, with vacuum gasoil (VGO) expected to be a major blending product in the creation of compliant bunker fuel in time. Gibraltar bunker operations in Sep at highest since June Bunker supplier Aegean files for Chapter 11 Mercuria has agreed to provide the company with $532 million to fund the process. Med HSFO hits firmest level to NWE barges since Dec 2015 amid draws east External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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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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