BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 13, 2018

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New terminal software slows Felixstowe to 80pc of what it was Global laden boxes hit 14.4 million TEU in May, up 1.3pc: CTS tally Hong Kong undertakes 12-month reclamation at Shek Kwu Chau Recruiting and retaining US truck drivers cries out for a solution US goods, services trade deficit falls 6.6pc in May to US$43 billion T.S. Lines celebrates 17th anniversary by expanding self-owned fleet CEVA Logistics starts refinancing of existing debt facilities New feasibility study for port of Miami to further deepen harbour ATI's Manila south harbour handles record 560,000 TEU in 1H Hapag-Lloyd wonders: What does 'America first' mean for global trade? Hong Kong's Henry Cheng to buy Irish plane lessor for US$2.8 billion Ethiopian to buy 20pc of Eritrean, says Ethiopian Press Agency report China Eastern looks to US$2.2 billion share sale to buy new planes Korean Air cargo service to Delhi adds to Mumbai, Milan, Vienna

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JULY 12, 2018
FFFAI urges for more clarity on services sector P. Sethuraman, CFO, set to retire after 40 years with Transworld Group Publishes second sustainability report prepared in accordance with GRI G4 Standard Sanjay Bandopadhyaya is new Additional Secretary in Ministry of Shipping Indian tea exporters in plans to resume shipments to Iraq Chennai Port offers new concession in vessel-related charges for ex-im transhipment containers Indian Ambassadors meet JNPT officials to promote trade Scanning machines to be operational at Cochin Port soon: CGST Chief Commissioner

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A future on quiet wheels

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JULY 12, 2018
London market voices disappointment with Brexit plans A year on, Kea Trader salvage operation is still in stormy waters E-navigation 10 years on Bourbon CFO de Bréon resigns as debt negotiations continue THE Alliance cuts loop ahead of expected US-China trade war impact Thoresen's fleet rejuvenation continues, sells 23-year-old bulker Japan's LNG bunkering tankers get government subsidies

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JULY 12, 2018
Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services Market insight: Pick-a-merger time for Hapag Lloyd as suitors line up Container leasing market under pressure as carriers cut back UK lettuce crop sizzles so air cargo turns over a new leaf for growers CMA CGM names Tim Haas chief commercial officer, North America

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JULY 12, 2018
Eastern passes another Offshore Patrol Cutter program milestone E.N. Bisso & Son acquires Port Canaveral tug operator Petchem Norwegian exercises options for fifth and sixth Project Leonardo ships Decatur launches computer based maritime cyber security training Steady progress on new ATB for Bouchard Transportation VIDEO: Hull Vane retrofit dramatically boosts French OPV's performance Maersk Supply Service completes 10,230 NM tow Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat to Virginia

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JULY 12, 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line orders duo from Fincantieri for $1.87bn Latest deal follows four-vessel order with Fincantieri in February 2017 More's the pity, but shipping cannot take the politics out of Brexit Government proposals offer pragmatic way forward, but Brexiteers are not biting UK maritime industry reacts to government's Brexit blueprint Much said to depend on European Union reaction DNB reduces shipping default exposure by more than $3bn DNB cuts shipping default exposure to $9bn Yang Ming turns to low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO cap Taiwan-based carrier says the final decision has not been made yet New emission rules in China to hit cabotage bulker trade Small bulkers markets could face overhaul from Beijing's new environmental initiative Felixstowe says its performance is 'not good in all areas' Wait times reduced but performance is still below pre-upgrade levels Nakilat improves cost reduction and expands fleet Company's fleet consists of 65 liquefied natural gas carriers, four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and one floating storage regasification unit South Carolina continues growth spurt South Carolina Ports Authority boosts liftings beyond previous record as June cargo volumes soar Kea Trader salvage turns to reef clean-up Helicopter landings to remove items from the wreck are no longer possible as the forward section is listing 20 degrees... Bordeaux loses feeder service Rail to take the strain as MSC takes drops Bordeaux-Antwerp service Quarterly Outlook: Law New rulings on the Hague Rules and time-barring of claims for awaiting orders could have profound implications in future shipping... Viewpoint: Death by ferry The lives that will hopefully be saved in the future will be saved by practical ferry people, not bankers of... Daily Briefing Shipping forum voices concerns as Trump extends tariffs \| EU recycling rules could force owners back to Asian beaches \|... Bourbon chief's niece resigns as CFO Resignation comes a day after Bourbon signed a general waiver with its leasers and debt holders POSH enters Taiwan offshore renewables market Move comes as government in Taipei aims to install 5.5 gigawatts of wind farms by 2025

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JULY 12, 2018
APL's LA Pier 300 customer focus system slashes truck turn time New Trump tariffs would hit one-third of containerized imports from China European ports hopeful about breakbulk despite geopolitics Tech investors pump funding into 'predictive freight matching' Analysis: Tight US surface capacity requires early peak season shipments Krishnapatnam Port's new gantry cranes to boost fluidity

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JULY 12, 2018
Ultranav linked to demo sale of gas ship Chilean owner said to have scrapped ship ahead of special survey and as charter winds down. Suezmax Chartering disbands tanker pool Trio of tanker owners follow VLCC Chartering's move and opt to go it alone Arne Blystad sees Songa profit margin shrink as revenues fall Holding company's real estate and finance activities buoy figures as shipping arm is hit by slump in charter rates Fearnleys posts rise in revenues of 16% Retail investors face $93m loss on JR Shipping vessels Creditor takes control of 11 vessels after calling time on debt Diamond taps M&A advisor as investors seek exit strategy Tanker owner once bankrolled by Wilbur Ross may be latest major player in consolidation talks as the clock ticks down for private-equity backers Italian court rejects Lighthouse appeal in Bottiglieri saga Bottiglieri fends off Pappas-Zagari bid as court rejects Lighthouse appeal Smit in pole position for heritage site wreck removal job Salvors prepare bids for removal of SSL Kolkata hull off India's environmentally sensitive Sundarbans Evergreen ramps up renewal plans with feedership enquiry Taiwan liner operator invites bids from yards for up to 24 vessels of two sizes Contships bags more feeder boxships as steady fleet expansion continues Shipping must stop cheating way out of emissions Windship Technology director Lars Carlsson says scrubbers a waste of money and time's now to eye sustainable propulsion Lessons from China for the White House on the art of (trade) war It was easy to dismiss early skirmishes in Donald Trump's Twitter-fuelled tirades against the trade deficit with Beijing, but with new tariffs now in place, the implications are becoming serious Astomos shifts focus of LPG fuelling drive to Japanese market But shipowner and trader says it could take time for some Asian operators to embrace the concept Sovcomflot's new stamp is an ice-breaker Travel fan embraces his new role New Excelerate boss guns for growth on fleet expansion vision Steven Kobos says he is 'in perfect alignment' with owner George Kaiser's intentions for his floating regasification company Greater flexibility secret to Excelerate's FSRU success First non-Arc7 heads to Yamal to help fill LNG carrier demand Fredriksen ups LNG newbuild tally to five Shell sends out speedy tender for LNG vessels Energy major starts stealthy and selective search process, igniting speculation that it may have tonnage in its sights EDF Energy nears second NYK ship Subsea ships hold 94% of value in Toisa sale North Sea delays dash owners' hopes for hot-spot summer Delayed rig work and vessel reactivations mean reality has not lived up to last year's forecasts Seismic 'canaries' chirping as revenues on rise Princess Royal praises bravery of seafarers New pair at helm of Bermuda flag targets fleet growth Now, Mr President, you need to prove the US flag is in safe hands The Paris MOU's grey middle-tier safety ranking is not a place befitting the fleet of a superpower JLT launches fresh P&I push as opportunities open up in Japan Broker hires former Britannia Club chief executive and Japan veteran John Trew to lead the charge Latsis sets up new Marla Tankers management Greek owner said to has formed outfit to operate recently bought LR2 vessels Utkilen newbuilding goes on charter to Fairfield Chemical Hyundai buys back last Whale ore-oiler from former TMT fleet China gives even younger ships the thumbs down Authorities tighten grip on import rules as critics argue that the change creates 'quasi-Jones Act' conditions for the country's domestic trade Nisshin cape emerges in Minerva fleet Ocean Yield ups liquidity with new loans Vessel leasing company adds more bank loans in order to finance upcoming acquisitions. Dileton scraps tanker TI and Frontline split on VLCC Chartering venture Tanker giants go their separate ways, with suezmax partners working a similar arrangement expected to follow suit Harren & Partner buys back Blue Giant German owner acquires OCV it originally ordered in 2008. Golden Ocean buys back $1.4m of bonds John Fredriksen-controlled owner purchases notes due next year. Wilson buys German-owned bulker Norwegian owner brings its fleet to 118 vessels with latest acquisition. Mokster reveals four new OSV charters Norwegian owner signs up ships with new customers DEA and Siem Offshore, plus Aker BP. Solship Invest stretches debt postponement SolstadFarstad subsidiary still in talks over a long-term financing solution. EU clears $40m Croatian ferry plan Commission finds aid for routes to islands is within its rules. Goldman Sachs upgrades Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Merchant bank has Maersk at buy and its German rival at neutral. SeaBird selling shares to buy CGG OSV Norwegian owner to raise up to $15m for seismic vessel acquisition. Salvage progress made a year after Kea Trader grounding Boarding broken boxship remains tricky, but most containers removed. KOTC gas carrier faces breaker's torch Vintage LPG carrier sold ahead of Kuwaiti company receiving newbuildings. Flex confirms sale and leaseback as newbuild hits the water Flex Rainbow deal is slightly unusual for a company backed by Norwegian tycoon. Maersk Broker chief says first half of 2018 was 'very active' d'Amico International Shipping sells oldest product tanker Transaction raises cash position of Milan-listed shipowner. Teekay Offshore buyback ends on $222m Shuttle tanker owner now has $78m of 2019 bonds outstanding. DNB reverses impairments of $47m First half sees "slightly positive" development in offshore and oil and gas. Family remains in control as Vroon looks to exit choppy waters No change at Dutch owner following debt refinancing, with markets expected to improve 'slowly but surely' Vroon to exit MR sector with sale of its last two product tankers Bulker and AHTS disposals also planned as Dutch owner continues to adjust capacity De Chateauvieux's niece quits as Bourbon CFO Astrid de Breon staying until replacement found at French OSV owner. POSH heads to Taiwan in windfarm joint-venture Kuok Group's offshore company teams up with Kerry TJ Logistics to target Taiwan's offshore renewable market. Yang Ming opts for low sulphur fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Taiwanese liner player says cleaner fuel and more efficient ships are its ways forward for greener shipping.

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JULY 12, 2018
2M Alliance scaling back on Asia-North Europe trade The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to suspend one of its loops on the Asia-North Europe trade in the coming months. With $400 million will come ZTE ban lift The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday said it has signed a previously announced escrow agreement with ZTE and that once the company deposits the full $400 million, the Bureau of Industry and Security will lift the denial order currently prohibiting U.S. firms from exporting to the telecom giant. Impact of trade war expected to grow over time Briefings from the consultants Drewry and executives at the Port of Long Beach uggest that while the effect of tariffs being imposed by the United States and China on the container shipping industry will be relatively mild this year, the impact could become more severe if a trade war continues. CMA CGM investment in CEVA gets green light CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, obtained all regulatory approvals required for its investment in CEVA Logistics, allowing it to become a regular 24.99 percent shareholder in the asset-light third-party logistics provider. Senate passes motion for voice in tariff decisions The Senate by a vote of 88-11 on Wednesday approved a motion introduced by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., to instruct lawmakers to include nonbinding language in pending energy and water spending legislation to set forth a role for Congress in making determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Coalition wants U.S. to take stand on Chinese racks The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imported steel racks from China. BluJay updates global trade network platform BluJay Solutions, a supply chain software and services provider, has updated its global trade network platform. Envirotainer getting new private equity owner Envirotainer, a Stockholm-headquartered company that is the leading supplier of containers used to move pharmaceutical products by air, said Thursday that Cinven, a private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Envirotainer from current majority shareholder AAC Capital for an undisclosed sum. Executive Moves: GSO, SeaCube GSO has appointed Randy Swart as company president. SeaCube Container Leasing has hired Greg Tuthill as chief commercial officer.

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JULY 12, 2018
Bunker operations at Gibraltar edge down on week: port authority The number of bunker operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar was slightly lower on the week although congestion remained ARA fuel oil stocks fall 20% on busy barge loadings Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 20% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.206 million mt, after reaching a record high of 1,614,000 mt in the last week of June Chinese independent refiners to slow crude imports in H2 as tax reforms pinch Lower crude procurement will impact trade flows as the independents secured crude from a variety of sources FUTURES: Crude rebounds on bullish OPEC, EIA data "Markets are recalibrating at the moment and you can see a bit of bargain hunting also at present, supporting prices this morning," a Philip Futures analyst said. US-China trade war could shake up Asia rankings for buyers of American crude The US-China trade battle raged on with Washington announcing its plan to impose additional 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods OPEC sees greater need for its oil in H2 Either OPEC would need to raise its output by more than it committed to, or crude would have to come out of storage, if it wishes to avoid a market squeeze.

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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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