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BRIEFS

October 19, 2018

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MSC to install TRAXENS tracking devices on containers to boost visibility DP World starts building Port of Berbera in Somaliland Gulftainer to spend up to US$3b to double its box capacity in five years Maersk heads group to invest US$22m in Loadsmart MOL successfully trials container tracking devices over China-Europe railways GLS HK utilises EFDI's cargo data exchange platform for India market DHL launches new app for real-time risk management in the supply chainv Britannia Maritime Consultants announces two senior appointments HK's September airfreight volume hit by Typhoon Mangkhut Turkish Cargo and Air Europa launch new cargo services in the UK Saudia Cargo's priority express service from Saudi Arabia to Europe

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Middle East & India Subcontinent networks Bothra Group inaugurates New Delhi office CEVA Logistics announces increase in CMA CGM stake CMA CGM celebrates its 40th anniversary in Mumbai FIATA signs agreement with WCO to cooperate in training & education MOL announces revision of its consolidated business outlook for first half of FY2018 APM Terminals India resumes operations at CFS in Nhava Sheva BMCT receives first coastal service call from Shreyas Shipping Chennai Port achieves new clay handling record Paradip Port achieves all-time record in vessel movement & single-day cargo handling Exports growth impacted due to high base effect but $ 350 bn target achievable, says FIEO President Indian companies investing in Africa & forging new people-driven partnerships: Minister Most IGST refund claims cleared, says Finance Ministry

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Fast forwarding with the ships of the future Setting out for the future Truck of the year in Northern Ireland Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim Way open for more cargo between Dallas and Paris BGL veteran turning 70 today MOL adopting AR technology for shipping Agility carbon measurement tool certified Kurt Nagle calls it a day US multimodal provider honoured by Canadian Railway Strong nine months for port of Corpus Christi Iowan airport expanding cargo business "Curiosity of the Day" Ongoing strong year BNSF to test green technology for Californian railyards Arkas secures LNG bunkering in Turkey New Interferry chairman takes the reins MAB Kargo flies oil well parts to Brunei

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
P&I insurer quits Lloyd's amid cost concerns CMA CGM protects its lead shareholder position at CEVA Logistics MSC Cruises targets luxury cruise market with EUR2 billion four-ship order KNOT books up to four shuttle tankers at COSCO Shipping HI China's Oriental Energy seals LPG purchase from Qatar Petroleum Lawmakers urge South Korean government to increase maritime revival budget Sumitomo-Arkas tie-up offers ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Turkey Seoul steers Korea's maritime sector revival

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
CMA CGM stake in Ceva 'is no threat to the forwarders' 'Remarkable' nine-month performance from K+N, but a note of caution Samskip targets intra-Europe shortsea traffic with new Italy-Netherlands rail service Forwarders must meet digital disrupters head on and adapt, or sink Gatwick proposes capacity increase through routine use of standby runway Logistics startup Vaahika making strides in India New Hainan Airlines service offers Norway fish exports a quicker way to China

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Workers return after hurricane to hard-hit Eastern Shipbuilding MAIB reports on why giant containership slammed into Jebel Ali quay Damen to supply two ASD 2411 tugs to Abhu Dhabi Marine Services MSC Cruises inks EUR 2 billion, four ship MOA with Fincantieri IMO CO2 targets can be met say Project Forward partners Blount Boats adds tug contract to growing order book World's largest LNG bunker vessel heads to Europe

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Don't compromise safety for sake of formal compliance, Greeks warn IMO In new salvo ahead of MEPC 73, Theodore Veniamis draws attention to tramp shipping's 'itinerant' nature, increasing its exposure to... Yard Talk \| State advances, private sector retreats Its recent partnership with Mitsui to build large LNG carriers is an opportunity for Yangzijiang to once again demonstrate that... South Asia claims 70% of scrapping market in the third quarter Bangladesh led the major shipbreaking nations with 35 recycling projects in the quarter, while China scrapped just one ship, according... JP Morgan sees dry bulk peak in 2020 Earnings on the biggest bulkers should continue to rise through to 2020 before dropping off, a report by JP Morgan... Boxship time charters to soften through fourth quarter Despite higher rates, low utilisation will keep time-charter rates subdued for the remainder of 2018 Last Word: Giving voice to the voiceless The happiest crews are those who get paid in full and on time, have good food and access to a... China's export growth 'not sustainable' An uptick in exports from China to the US ahead of the imposition of further tariffs looks likely to be... Viewpoint: Scrubbing up nicely BIMCO, along with paint and coating manufacturers, ship operators and companies engaged in hull cleaning hope that by the autumn... Sompo's James Hyett joins cargo underwriting team at Aegis James Hyett will leave his job as a marine underwriter Fincantieri wins new $2.3bn vessels order from MSC Agreement will see four 64,000 gt ultra luxury cruiseships being delivered from 2023 BPA chairman Alec Don steps down Mr Don is leaving the post of CEO of the Port of Milford Haven on good terms after eight years... Daily Briefing Tankers at mercy of replacement barrels from lower Iranian oil exports \| Average loan-to-value on Italian bulkers said to be... Benchmark transpacific freight rate at year-high Demand growth and rates seen sliding back by end of the year however as tariffs finally kick in BIMCO president blasts ill-judged regulations Anastasios Papagiannopoulos had ballast water management and the 2020 sulphur cap in mind as he complains that the debate on...

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Low-sulfur clock ticking for heavy-lift carriers Top 50 Global Logistics Providers: 2017 - strong revenue growth Projects to boost truck fluidity at NY-NJ port but more needed Europe rail projects, road tolls come online amid truck scarcity PSA JNPT terminal targets transshipment with new call US tariffs to hit trans-Pacific imports hardest in 2020

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Canfornav's Michael Hagn dies at 74 President and chief executive had been force behind transition to shipowning; Knud Jensen to take over. Diversifying yards in Europe may face struggle to meet delivery schedules Some have been more successful than others as shipyards' landscape reflects need to adapt to changing market demands Mitsui-Yangzijiang tie-up could create shipbuilding powerhouse New Asian yard partnership is being watched closely by competitors in Japan, South Korea and China Winds of climate change tell us to sail back to the future If the industry is to get anywhere near contributing its fair share of vital carbon emission cuts, it needs to think beyond scrubbers and take a fresh look at a much older technology Major liner alliances break rank on Asia-Europe trade Two big groups reverse capacity cuts with plans to redeploy and upsize tonnage MSC leads boxship charge for scrubbers Scrubbers to be a big part of container operator's $1.5bn eco-investment scheme Eastern Pacific takes Hyundai Samho boxship haul past $1.25bn Shipowner books another seven neo-panamax containerships at the South Korean yard, splitting its total of 11 vessels at the facility between LNG-fuelled and scrubber-fitted units Contships homes in on feeder boxships sextet Nikolas Pateras-led outfit exceeds 30 ship-mark with deal for Hartmann and FPMC vessels Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel JERA to have 'inherent' exposure to LNG bunkering GasLog's partner calls in bids for Greek FSRU Gastrade said to be within weeks of sanctioning the country's first floating LNG-import terminal Edison homes in on Knutsen for small-scale LNG carrier Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's first LNGBV heads to the Baltic New Borealis plant to boost VLGC shipments to Antwerp port Austrian chemical giant's new PDH plant will require the equivalent of 25 to 30 VLGCs per year when running at full capacity SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights Gas specialist explains why this market upturn is different and how many more ships may be needed Shipowners pick up bargains as six Toisa OSVs change hands Navieros del Golfo and Micoperi are among the buyers of six of nine ex-Callimanopulos offshore vessels Response team tackles shadier side of shipping Landlubber swaps big business lifestyle for career in charity Technology is key to unlocking greater efficiency Chief executive extends society's reach and impact with series of digital apps Sailors' Society scores double century caring for seafarers worldwide Digital age sees charity move from Napoleonic-era roots to a 21st century welfare lifeline for crews Volga State University joins Nautical Institute Marine insurers reveal losses from super yacht blaze at Lurssen Two leading firms warn profits will be hit following fire that destroyed luxury vessel at German shipyard Poulsson calls for 'common sense' to prevail over 2020 rules Minoa Marine buys second panamax from Fukujin Kisen Twelve-year-old panamax changes hands, lowering the average age of both the buyer's and the seller's fleet Tsakos team turns charity pedals with ride to Paris Integr8 fuel supply unit heading for higher profile Bunkers arm of Navig8 group has seen little fanfare, but that may change with the IMO 2020 deadline and increased focus on fuel price and quality P66 and Koch take more crude tankers on time charters US refiners are still active in locking in tonnage after recent chartering spree Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild Clarksons and Braemar in same boat over leadership challenge Both London-listed shipbrokers are searching for new chairmen and ways to restore shareholder confidence in their boards '2020 wild card' could buoy shipbuilding Contracting levels are still low but, according to market analysts, shipbuilders could be about to benefit from environmental regulation Japanese industrial giants reposition as orders dwindle Publicly quoted outfits are focusing on their strengths and working with peers to compensate for their weakness Allseas exits handysize sector with bulker sale High-value vessels bolster European orderbook Bocimar and Oak Maritime put capesize bulker up for sale Masterbulk sells final two 1980s-built bulkers for recycling in Alang German yards toast gilt-edged orderbook Chinese capesize owners under bank pressure to sell Local ship-finance players are pushing owners to raise cash by selling bulkers, and talking to foreign owners about fleet deals New Chinese ECA claims Dohle ship as first victim Containership accused of operating while exceeding sulphur-content rules Scorpio has a surprise defender in shares deal This analyst may be the last person you'd expect to rise and support Robert Bugbee and team on corporate-governance grounds. Britannia says no to general increase Hartmann revives ethylene carrier order at CIMC Aborted GasChem Narwhal project resurrected at former Sinopacific shipyard two years after Ocean Yield-backed contract was cancelled. Fosen Yard takes over bankrupt NES Norwegian shipbuilder to revive German yard as it sees synergies. Hyundai Heavy workers stage partial strike Union staff walking out this week in pay dispute. SD sells laid-up PSV duo, leases back another Oslo owner finds buyer for ships acquired from defunct World Wide Supply. Keppel Offshore & Marine snaps three quarter losing streak Del Monte moves into boxships with Chinese order US fruit giant inks debut for six feederships at Huangpu Wenchong. VLCCs next in line for US exports led rate spike DNB Markets says drivers of last VLGC and LNG carrier up-cycles will soon arrive in big tanker market. Speed and confusion blamed for CMA CGM dock smash VIDEO: UK warns of shrinking margin for error as boxships grow bigger after UAE bash that injured 10; report comes days after second smash in India. Sentinel Marine snaps up Siem PSV UK owner adds Norwegian vessel to ERRV fleet for reported $0.5m. Nissen Kaiun capesize sale shows renewed price confidence Japanese shipowner has inked a deal which reverses price trend observed of late. Giuseppe Bottiglieri poised to exit the tanker sector Sale of four tankers expected to raise $30m for restructuring Italian shipowner Bulk needs broader investor base to spur stocks Shipping investors have their positions, meaning generalists are needed to move the dial, Jon Chappell says. MSC Cruises inks four-ship deal worth $2.3bn Fincantieri bags order for "ultra-luxury" vessels as cruise boom continues. Troim flips 2020 Bulkers plan and will now take in newbuilds Transocean purchases second MR tanker Tallink orders $287m LNG shuttle ferry Estonian owner picks Finland's Rauma for green newbuilding. Oltmann launches new green ship fund German owner teams with Briese to raise money against eco-MPP newbuild. Sleeping master grounded Venus cargoship Exhausted captain affected by alcohol as cargoship sailed into trouble off Sweden. Norwegian royals see Seglem sign for China tankers Contract signing among several events taking place during Norway-China Business Summit Sumitomo expands LNG bunkering footprint to Turkey Tie-up with Arkas Bunkering will see ship-to-ship LNG bunkering introduced in the region. More to come for AET after 'leap of faith' on LNG-fuelled tankers Senior executives at the MISC Berhad-controlled tanker owner outline their future vision for LNG fuelling as the Eagle Bintulu and Eagle Brasilia are named at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Contaminated bunker unrelated to low sulphur fuel IBIA report suggests there is no direct co-relation between low sulphur fuel oil blends and cases of bad bunkers impacting vessels this year. Triton sheds bulker amid growing S&P talk in supramax sector As supramax charter rate index hits 4.5-year high, deal talk in the sector accelerates

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Japan refiners secure alternatives to Iran oil, still seeking US waiver: PAJ Saudi Aramco to take 9% stake in China's private Zhejiang Petrochemcial: sources Final fuel oil barges to be loaded from Antwerp Fri on coker upgrade: sources Coker will result in loss of up to 200,000 mt/month of HSFO in the region. Binding offtake deals with Polish company lift Venture Global LNG export hopes Fujairah ex-wharf bunker premiums may find near-term support on limited supply: sources "I think premiums will continue to be high until the end of the year," a Fujairah bunker fuel trader said. FUTURES: Crude dips on US stock build as supply concerns stem fall US commercial crude stocks rose 6.49 million barrels to a 15-week high of 416.44 million barrels in the week ended October 12. EIA data showed. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 2.9% on week as light distillates climb Stocks of heavy distillates and residue slipped by 0.3% on the week to 7.913 million barrels. Goldman Sachs Currie plays down $100/barrel oil risk Its base case is for a modest decline in inventories in the Q4, which will likely keep prices somewhere around $80/b, Currie said.

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SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

Shanghai

Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

Genoa

Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.

Bern

The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July

Beijing

Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge

Seoul

The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.

PORTS

Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions

Rome

The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.

Hong Kong

Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)

TRADE

G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

Seongnam

Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples

TRADE

PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended

Brussels

Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.

SHIPPING

Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.

Hong Kong

In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras

Schiphol

The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%

SHIPPING

Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)

SHIPPING

Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.

Barcelona

202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)

In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%

La Goulette

In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)

PORTS

Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock

Ljubljana

In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%

SHIPPING

South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

SHIPPING

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

Keelung/Taipei

In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively

PORTS

Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter

Istanbul

In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded

PORTS

In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.

Washington/Long Beach

In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

TRADE

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

Geneva

Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

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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