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BRIEFS
November 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Nine carriers and terminal operators to establish block chain system
  • OOCL expands to New Zealand with North Asia Express starting January 1
  • ICS chairman calls for greater regulation of seafarer training from UN
  • Port of Hamburg plunges ahead towards a more fully digital operation
  • Georgia's plans focus on boosting ro/ro handling capacity for vehicles
  • Reducing ship speeds helps ease stress of noise pollution on marine animals
  • Accounting giant KPMG cheers UK's massive national roads funding hike
  • India's Container Corp achieves profit in Q2 FY19 on bigger market share
  • Canada crude collapses amid lack of rail cars in Alberta to move oil exports
  • Cathay Pacific data breach probed by Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner
  • JD.com starts dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery reliability
  • GlobalBeacon said to meet latest ICAO airline flight tracking standards
  • DSV withdraws offer to buy CEVA Logistics' shares at US$30 a piece
  • Supply chain requires data, intelligence sharing among multiple parties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A reliable place
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • Canada: new shipping records for grain and biofuels
  • Espo's old and new chairman confirmed
  • Hub Group snapping up Casestack
  • Virgin doubles South Africa cargo capacity
  • Over 400 freight trains to/from Asia dispatched
  • 1,000 reefers ordered by Textainer
  • Hapag Lloyd: more volumes, results move sideways
  • Fashion retailer digitalising supply chain with Setlog
  • Uni Carriers Europe appoints sales & marketing EVP
  • Ownership change for two US short line railroads
  • LOT's most modern aircraft celebrate Polish independence
  • Green Cargo welcomes new CEO
  • Interroll equipment for shoe manufacturer
  • Favourable course for Finnlines in 2018
  • More trains between Kazakhstan and Finland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Small airport in southern Italy with big cross-border plans

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Paolo d'Amico takes over as CEO at loss-making DIS
  • Iranian sanctions set to drive US LPG exports growth to Asia
  • Lloyd's sees another syndicate walk away from marine
  • Yangzijiang eyes LNG sector via Mitsui JV
  • Hapag-Lloyd climbs into the black
  • LSFO the way to sulphur cap compliance, says Precious Shipping chief
  • Seoul responds to shipbuilding row with Japan
  • Norden sees end to 'worst tanker market in a decade'

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • London Gateway wins 2M Asia-Europe service as Maersk tries to reduce 'unexpected disruptions'
  • Hapag-Lloyd's third-quarter turnaround sees it steam back into profit
  • Logistics must attract a more diverse workforce, or lose out on 'good minds'
  • Shareholders soften stance as Wincanton enjoys stronger results and new chair
  • TSA allows third parties to certify sniffer dogs for air cargo screening
  • Market Insight - DHL Global Forwarding back with a bang: could an IPO be its next move?
  • Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Damen ASD Tugs 3212 go to work for Smit Lamnalco in Australia
  • VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug
  • Federal grand jury indicts captain of deadly duck boat
  • New Wärtsilä system helps big ships enter tight locks
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug series for Foss Maritime
  • Keel laid for America's first zero emission ferry
  • J-ENG LP-SCR now in service in 600 TEU containership
  • Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Aegean Marine creditors move to block 'loan-to-own' strategy
    The group of creditors calls for an extensive investigation into Mercuria's "undue control" and "bad faith conduct," which they say...
  • Tech start-ups face challenge to provide shipping solutions
    While their software tools can help with complex bunker procurement and other processes, it's a chicken-and-the-egg situation as shipping companies...
  • Concordia Maritime chief sees tide turning for tankers
    After many quarters of dismal rates, Concordia is finally seeing a turnaround in the tanker markets, for the better
  • Norwegian oil terminal shuts after ships collide
    The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil
  • Lloyd's List's Hong Kong seminar adds speakers
    New speakers include Vincent Lai, chief executive of Landbridge Holdings, and Deepak Saxena, part of Kerry Logistics' management team
  • Paolo d'Amico named to senior roles at Intertanko and DIS
    Mr d'Amico has also been appointed chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping
  • Viewpoint: We shall - and should -remember them
    An extraordinary book published recently offers a more intimate picture of the merchant seafarer's war
  • Genco sells older tonnage as it swings to profit
    US-based company has bought six vessels in recent months and hopes to complete the sale of five bulkers in total...
  • Safe Bulkers earnings climb on improved charter rates
    Safe Bulkers has agreed a number of loan amendments and refinancings, resulting in pushing back about $132m in balloon repayments
  • The global sulphur cap is about attitude, not technology
    While the Copenhagen shipping community is fully behind the date and the process of IMO 2020, there are many in...
  • Ardmore sees wider losses amid weak charter market
    The outlook remains positive for MR tonne-mile demand, said the company's chief executive, who cited oil consumption growth, refinery expansions...
  • V.Group launches innovative crew management app
    Shipmanagement group believes it will help raise crew retention rates and provide a competitive advantage
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit in third quarter
    Rising bunker costs lead to a large increase in Hapag-Lloyd's cost base only partially offset by increased liftings during the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé | Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • JNPT's October productivity gains boost year's performance
  • US shippers can reset supply chains clocks to gain truck capacity
  • Injection lifts Turvo to top VC funding sphere
  • Hapag-Lloyd's swing to profit eroded by higher fuel costs
  • When will trans-Pacific space and spot rate pressure ease?
  • Forwarders urged to fend off triple threat with technology

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Pangaea's results improve in better market
    Ed Coll-led bulker owner benefits from ability to move cargo through icy waters.
  • Economou control of Dryships strengthens with buyback
  • Royal Caribbean breaks earnings record
    New York-listed cruise major sees record revenue off of strong summer but misses Wall Street consensus.
  • Concordia Maritime to 'hedge' IMO 2020 fuel price spread
    The Swedish tanker owner is staying away from scrubbers as it expects cost difference between HSFO and LSFO to close over time.
  • US Coast Guard warns of GPS outages near Suez Canal
  • Spring Marine aframax links off the mark
  • The darker side of shipping is never too far from the surface
    Two events - the collapse of a bunker giant and allegations about the scuttling of a tanker - suggest the industry's reputation for intrigue is well deserved
  • Coal billionaire Du back in Sinochem takeover twist
    Tycoon's shock re-emergence after an absence of several months revives impetus for sale of chemical tanker subsidiary
  • Eisbeinessen celebrates 70th birthday in traditional style
  • Lines cash in as tariffs trigger a transpacific rates boom
    Operators hike rates and deploy bigger vessels as shippers rush to beat deadline for US action on Chinese imports
  • Mercuria takes centre stage after Aegean Marine goes into Chapter 11
    Swiss commodities and energy group lends funds to keep bunker company going while sale or restructuring can be organised
  • Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas
    Exports could boost MR tanker rates in the Pacific trades, which have been under-performing Atlantic markets
  • Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners
    Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group
  • KG fund relaunch reflects confidence in MPP sector
  • Thenamaris launches first Asia office in Singapore
  • Greek owners lead boxship scrapping
  • Hapag-Lloyd charter spree cheers up major owners
    Seaspan, Danaos and Capital Maritime secure long-term deals with German boxship giant
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries appears to dodge US sanctions over IRISL newbuildings
    Seven vessels from a $650m, 10-ship order made in 2016 are on Washington's sanctions list
  • Capital Gas keen on LNG newbuilding options
  • Cargo storage play confuses market
  • Fearnleys spells out 2022 shortfall for LNG shipping
    Broker says shift to multi-month contracts shows some charterers have been caught out by this quarter's stellar charter rate hikes
  • NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project
    Moss-type vessel is named as the preferred candidate for a job in West Africa
  • Trump's trade war hinders Delos gas carrier newbuilding orders
    China's retaliatory tariffs have put a $1.5bn very large ethane carrier deal in doubt
  • IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO
  • Indian yards miss out on latest list of EU-approved recyclers
    US, Turkish, Danish, Finnish and Italian facilities get green light to scrap European ships
  • Icon selling its only suezmax
  • NGM locks aframax tankers into one-year time charters
  • Horizon linked to purchase of pair of DHT aframaxes
  • Bihar International offloads older ships ahead of fleet renewal plans
    Saudi-owned tanker company sells another product carrier as it keeps an eye on the newbuilding market
  • Seven Islands scraps two veteran tankers
  • Aegean Marine on verge of collapse before fraud revealed
  • Vitol puts second VLCC into Tankers International pool
  • US imports from Venezuela a tonic for tankers
    Crude and product tanker shipments are booming in contrast to the South American country's dealings with China
  • Polaris sends another VLOC veteran to the scrapyard
  • Dship Carriers plots further vessel buys of newbuilds and secondhand tonnage
  • Novellas Union tanker freed after fuel arrest
    Joint venture between hedge fund and Union Maritime wins release of vessel from arrest in Texas by bunker supplier Integr8 Fuels
  • Fiori set for quick comeback as d'amico departure date nears
    Italian executive suggests he will not be away from shipping for long.
  • Mermaid narrows loss on lower costs
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri-led company sees slightly lower revenue amid competitive rate environment.
  • Concordia Maritime rejects lure of scrubbers
    Swedish tanker owner believes there will be plenty of LSFO to go around.
  • Spring Marine snaps up Hansa Treuhand aframax
  • d'Amico takes Intertanko chair and expands role at DIS
    Third generation shipowner succeeds Nikolas Tsakos at association and Marco Fiori at Milan-listed company.
  • MOL ordered to pay Total after VLCC accident halted voyage
    Landmark appeal ruling widens owners' obligations regarding "utmost despatch" despite tanker suffering water ingress in Suez Canal.
  • Reach charters Topaz subsea newbuilding
    Vard vessel will be upgraded with battery packs in long-term deal.
  • Shipowing investment returns on the rise at Wilhelmsen
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Glovis profit shares boost Oslo-listed company.
  • Commerzbank sheds $3.5bn of shipping loans
    German lender's asset recovery unit posts profit as problem portfolio slashed.
  • Equinor books Solstad PSV for up to four years
    Norwegian major secures Normand Skipper with two firm years and two of options.
  • Angelicoussis snaps up pair of suezmaxes at Daehan
    Maran Tankers adds newbuildings originally ordered by Norway's Faerder Tankers to its fleet
  • Navy ship takes on water after Tsakos aframax collision
    VIDEO: Seven minor injuries reported after clash off western Norway that left frigate at risk of sinking.
  • Subsea 7 vessel use highest since 2014
    OSV owner sees positive momentum in tendering activity.
  • Avance Gas could convert ships to LPG fuel
    VLGC owner also likely to use scrubbers and LSFO as it evaluates how to meet IMO 2020 rules.
  • Rate recovery helps to double Hapag-Lloyd profit
    Higher volumes, better vessel utilisation and synergies from UASC merger also contribute to better result.
  • Bourbon expects OSV rates to be "persistently low"
    Market still affected by over-capacity, French owner says.
  • Schulte veteran John Freydag moving on
    An established ace on the Schulte Group's container desk is leaving for pastures new.
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers shareholder looks to offload stake
    Pareto Securities retained by investor to offload up to 5.1m shares in OTC-listed shipowner.
  • Ezion Holdings sees financial performance deteriorate
    Lower charter rates and utilization continue to take their toll at Singapore listed company.
  • Kreuz Subsea mobilizes for two year India contract
    Deal will see private equity-backed company inspect offshore jackets off Mumbai for ONGC.
  • Safe Bulkers improves profit but misses estimates
    New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on higher charter rates and increase in average number of ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter
    Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping.
  • Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case
    The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Growing support for US effort to get Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday there is growing international support for the US campaign to push Iranian oil exports to zero.
  • Ukraine's October transit of Russian oil down 21% on year
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for export to Europe decreased by 21% year on year to 1.234 million mt in October from 1.558 million mt shipped in October 2017, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta reported Thursday.
  • Iraqi Gulf export terminals resume normal operations after weather-related delays
    Iraq southern crude terminals on the Persian Gulf are operating as normal after bad weather reduced exports by 76% across three days earlier this week.
  • Japan's Inpex to ship first Ichthys plant condensate in December
    Japan's Inpex will ship its first cargo of plant condensate from Australia's Ichthys LNG project in December, the company said Thursday.
  • Norway tanker collision disrupts Oseberg, Grane crude oil loadings
    Norway's state-controlled Equinor said Thursday it was suspending operations at the Sture oil terminal and adjoining Kollsnes gas plant after a tanker crashed into a Norwegian frigate, disrupting loadings of Grane and Oseberg crude.
  • Equinor restarts Sture crude terminal, gas plant, after shipping collision
    Norways state-controlled Equinor on Thursday resumed operations at the Sture terminal, loading point for around 15% of the country's crude, and the adjoining Kollsnes gas plant, after an oil tanker collided with a Norwegian frigate close to the terminal, it said.
  • ANALYSIS: Robust fuel oil, diesel markets dominate rest of the barrel
    The physical oil markets in Europe are experiencing some bewildering changes with both fuel oil and diesel crack spreads surging to recent highs.
  • Norway proposes scrubber ban, 0.1% sulfur bunker limit in fjords
    The Norwegian Maritime Association has proposed prohibiting ships from using exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, or burning fuel containing above 0.10% sulfur in the West Norwegian Fjords.
  • Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium rises to six-year high amid tight supply
    The Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel premium over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment rose to a six-year high of $17.82/mt at the Asian close on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Tight European FO availability could hamper arbitrage to Singapore
    European fuel oil has been bled dry by hefty Singapore requirements and, with the 380 CST east-west spread continuing to spike, it is unclear how long this arbitrage can be sustained before resupply for the city state has to be sourced from elsewhere, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks surge 33%, NWE remains tight: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub surged 33% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1,258,000 mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, on a lack of departures east this week, but demand remained strong and tight availability continued to plague the region.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Pressure builds for OPEC cuts ahead of key output talks
    The short-term supply picture has eased of late.
  • INTERVIEW: 0.5% and 3.5%-S bunkers spread could reach $400/mt in 2020 : consultant
    The exhaust gas cleaning systems ordering curve will flatten out shortly after 2020, Mortensen said.
  • International Seaways, Ardmore offer divergent scrubber strategies
    International Seaways' marine exhaust scrubber systems would be supplied by Clean Marine of Norway and Hyundai Global Service will install them.
  • TANKERS: Tanker companies look to switch LR2s into dirty market on rate strength
    Ardmore is planning to only switch older tonnage over to the Aframax sector, Gurnee said.

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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
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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