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BRIEFS

June 15, 2018

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Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage' ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1 US implements new air cargo security requirements Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

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JUNE 14, 2018
Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1 MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019 Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

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Growing importance Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks Mexicans to serve Madrid more often Evergreen & partners launch CAE service Ports of Indiana names new CEO Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol Fresh capital for MPCC Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 14, 2018
Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

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JUNE 14, 2018
Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

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JUNE 14, 2018
MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List" Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

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JUNE 14, 2018
International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it... Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also... ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to... APL launches new Asia services New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has... US to decide on China tariffs President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's... Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap Daily Briefing Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short \| Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive... Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of... Crew member killed in tanker explosion Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

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JUNE 14, 2018
LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

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JUNE 14, 2018
Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners. Seaways set to surprise New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week. Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified' Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges. For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York? What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet Vroon offloads third product tanker Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea' Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle' Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'? Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale' Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

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JUNE 14, 2018
Is container shipping industry boxed in? During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ... HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari... Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port... How to be shipper of choice in carrier market As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge... DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry... SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca... European shippers protest bunker surcharges The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch... Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A... Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

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JUNE 14, 2018
FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output. ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period. TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months. Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said. Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday. Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V. FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said. Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said. OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December. Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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