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BRIEFS

November 20, 2018

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Cargo volumes at major ports up 7.2pc in H1 2018: report Low freight rate, rising bunker prices lead to ZIM's Q3 US$6.6m loss ONE welcomes fourth 14,000 TEU newbuild this year for Asia-Europe route Industry group rallies against anti-competitive antics among alliances Asian nations vow to uphold rules on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Supply chain evolution requires data and intelligence sharing Cargojet Q3 revenues surge 28pc but net profits slip 16pc Leipzig/Halle air cargo volumes breach 1m tonnes for the first time Flexport beefs up management team with three key appointments

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
MANSA on an international platform with the unanimous election of Capt. Vivek Anand as FONASBA's Regional Vice-President for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent MOL drill focuses on LNG carrier safety Yang Ming receives 2018 Quest Quality Award SEZ policy report submitted to Commerce Minister US withdraws certain concessions to Indian exports India's air cargo industry needs to grow at nearly 13 pc every year, says report Jet Airways registers highest uplift of cargo by an Indian carrier in a single flight The role of Blockchain in air cargo WCO dedicates 2019 to transforming frontiers into SMART borders for seamless trade, travel & transport WTO members adopt roadmap for reducing technical barriers to trade Commerce Minister releases report on industrial park rating system Delegates expected in large numbers for Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22 Loan agreement inked with ADB to support lending by IIFCL

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"We had a head start" Strong bridge for heavy freight trains Handling site for 150,000 vehicles Wide gauge track between Austria and Slovakia Lübcke Marine moves closer to Regent Europe Maritime rescue training unit starting in Hamburg British Airways and Iberia settle allegations claims Barsan centralises Benelux operations Palletised freight network expanding in Italy Two Gulf carriers to deepen cooperation CVC invests in DKV shares Damen commissions floating dock in Curaçao "Curiosity of the Day" New train connects southern Germany and Trieste Difficult Q3 for Zim Biggest cargo airport continues to grow New board member for operations at LH Cargo New platform for spare parts business

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Euroseas, EuroDry eye fleet, single-ship buys Orient Overseas to kick off Long Beach terminal sale next month Investors will ultimately drive shipping decarbonisation Shipowners could face multiple freight-rate tiers as they opt for low-sulphur fuel, scrubbers Shipowners take stock of moves for uniform US standard on ballast-water management Wah Kwong books Kamsarmax pair from Chengxi Raffles Shipping orders six chemical tankers from Wuchang Incoming BIMCO president champions benefits of diversity in maritime Cash buyers hold on to more than 30 unsold ships BGC Partners' takeover of Poten & Partners taps on oil and gas recovery Heung-A Shipping offloads box ship to Kotoku Kaiun

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Air freight will benefit as China-US trade war tariffs force manufacturing moves Supply Chain Screen: DSV denies something is brewing in Copenhagen Panalpina chairman to quit following shareholder pressure Drewry sides with those wanting extension to block exemption for joint liner services We're not replacing forwarders, says AF-KLM as it unveils online booking platform Analysis: just where, and on whom, will APMM's M&A gaze settle? China's JD.com feels pressure as sales of big ticket items slow Zim Q3 revenues highest in four years, but profits fall Supply Chain Radar: Flexport gets away with it, as new funding round looms

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Viking's LifeCraft solution passes demanding Heavy Weather Sea Trial USCG and Starfleet rescue 15 from listing liftboat Baleària ferry arrives at Gibdock for LNG fueling conversion Offshore wind brings together Glosten, C-Job in MOU Hurtigruten says it plans to fuel its fleet with dead fish

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Hong Kong must face challenges and embrace opportunities Industry players from Hong Kong's shipping sector, including Modern Terminals, CMA CGM and Kerry Logistics, discussed the problems of the... Dry bulk weakness sets in While the capesize sector has been the hardest hit during this downturn, panamax vessels generated the most Hong Kong urged not to rest on its maritime laurels Better interactivity between players and incentivising Chinese leasing companies, were among the measures suggested Union pushes for increase in seafarer minimum wage The shipping trade union's general secretary will be leading negotiations with shipowners in Geneva this week Between the Lines: Third-quarter results show promise There was strong revenue growth for the majority of container lines in the third quarter Brexit is shipping industry's 'next big challenge', says minister The government has made good progress on the Withdrawal Agreement and on the scope and structure of the future relationship... Ultrabulk explores wind power for vessel Danish dry bulk owner partners with Smart Green Shipping Alliance and others for a $128,576 feasibility study on retrofitting ship... Costamare buys stake in five large boxships Greek owner to take over 60% previously held by private equity partner but joint venture relationship is said to be... Strong demand drives up Transatlantic utilisation Transatlantic box numbers rose by 10% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with last year, according to MDS Transmodal Alliances support box line competition Shippers have benefitted from alliances allowing smaller carriers to continue to operate on trade lanes that are increasingly served by... May's Brexit deal may not be pretty, but it just about works for shipping As imperfect as Theresa May's divisive deal looks, the consequences for shipping businesses and the economy if the UK were... BD Group says chairman arrested Local police said 58-year-old Sun Hengchao was suspected of a serious breach of criminal laws Daily Briefing Euronav's Rodgers fears sunken costs with scrubbers \| Lloyd's List Podcast: why the solution to pollution is not dilution \|...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Atypical lull in US dray rates marks new peak-season reality Brussels' strategy offers path for congested air cargo hubs OOIL readies Long Beach terminal sale Port NY-NJ launches upgraded portwide portal New alliance calls to give Hamburg port early 2019 boost

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Genco Shipping extends fleet renewal effort with veteran panamax sale Genco Shipping & Trading is tipped to have taken a further step in a vast fleet renewal project. Brokers say the John Wobensmith-fronted company has sold the 73,00-dwt Genco Beauty (built 1999). Genco posts positive third quarter results A price of $6.7m is placed on the veteran panamax, however, a specific buyer has not yet been identified. Wobensmith declined to comment on the matter give Dead fish to power Hurtigruten cruiseships Hurtigruten has found a novel way to be compliant with IMO 2020 - dead fish. The Norwegian owner has said cutaways from fisheries and other organic waste will soon be used to power its fleet of green cruiseships. They will use liquefied biogas (LBG) - a fossil-free, renewable fuel made from marine life. "What others see as a problem, we see as a resource and a solution. By introducing biogas as Industry coalition sues over Great Lakes pilot rates A coalition of shipowners and industry groups are suing to get the most recent Great Lakes port pilot rates overturned. Watchdog assesses Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Construction materials lift Great Lakes dry bulk trade The coalition, which includes Canadian bulker owners Fednav and Canfornav, alleges the US Coast Guard used fuzzy math and faulty logic to set rates that will substantially Richard Fain has no plans to retire anytime soon Royal Caribbean Cruises' long-time leader looks to expand Silversea Cruises while keeping founder Manfredi Lefevre at the helm of the smaller luxury cruise brand. Ships position for first Yamal STS transfer off Norway Two LNG carriers poised to rendezvous Tuesday for a historic transshipment for the Russian project Down in trading, Ardmore backs off note offering Ardmore Shipping Corporation is backing off its plan to issue debt, just hours after announcing it. Ardmore Shipping moving forward on notes sale The Irish tanker owner said Monday morning it would offer senior unsecured notes due 2023 in a move that would raise even more cash after a $400m August shelf filing and $25m at the market offering. But rumors the deal was running into difficulties sp Royal Caribbean International keeps millennials in mind World's largest cruise brand looks to keep pace with 21st century young adults, chief executive and president Michael Bayley says. Pacific Drilling exits Chapter 11 with new CEO and $400m in liquidity The company raised $1.5bn, most of it new secured notes, while appointing Bernie Wolford chief executive Weihai Haida inks ro-pax newbuilding New passenger and car ferry will carry 2,300 people. V.Ships wins Chilean cruiseship contract Manager to run Asenav newbuilding Magellan Explorer for Antarctica21. Crew rescued from sinking OSV US Coast Guard helps rescue seafarers from Ram XVIII off Grand Isle. Ardmore Shipping moving forward on notes sale Ardmore Shipping is heading into the debt market to fund a potential fleet expansion. Ardmore not 'going down the scrubber route' Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas The New York-listed tanker owner announced Monday plans to offer senior unsecured notes due 2023 to fund "general corporate purposes," which it say may include future vessel purchases. The value of the offe Diamantis Diamantidis strikes again as Delta Tankers picks up $114m VLCC pair Greek shipowner believed to be buying modern VL duo Tianjin and GC Fuzhou Opec cuts no 'showstopper' for tanker market, says Frontline Robert Hvide Macleod says turning down the taps would be negative but not the end of the world for tanker rates. UK Chamber: "put up or shut up" on Brexit CEO Bob Sanguinetti says opponents of the UK withdrawal deal need to demonstrate a workable alternative. Klaveness Combination Carriers takes newbuilding orderbook to six ships Klaveness Combination Carriers has added to its newbuilding orderbook with a further vessel at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. The Oslo-listed shipowner has taken its tally of CLEANBU units at the Chinese yard to six after firming up an option today. Klaveness Combination Carriers rings up third quarter profit Lasse Kristoffersen said in a statement the company was well positioned to capitali Ullman: scrubbers and LSFO should work in "good harmony" Concordia Maritime chief believes it is not a "for or against" argument. Yard worker dies after drydock collapse A worker injured in a drydock collapse in Russia in October has died. Radio Free Europe cited a Russian government spokesman as saying the man passed away in intensive care after being unconscious for nearly a week. He suffered multiple injuries and hypothermia. Four men were injured and one was reported missing following the incident at Rosneft's 82nd Repair Shipyard near Murmansk. At least Magseis teams with Schlumberger on seismic data Norwegian owner Magseis is teaming up with US giant Schlumberger to offer seismic data. Magseis buys Fairfield's seismic business for $233m It has signed an agreement with its new partner's geophysical unit WesternGeco. Magseis will offer seismic services including ocean-bottom nodes (OBN) acquisition, while WesternGeco will provide data quality control and processing. "We are delighted to par Wah Kwong enters kamsarmax market with Chengxi order Sabrina Chao-led company confirms first bulker newbuilding order in half a decade. Costamare buys York Capital out of containership quintet Finance chief Greg Zikos says transaction allows investment partner an exit path on specific ships but JV still has 12 other vessels. Drewry foresees mega-carriers replacing alliances Consultancy weighs in on arguments for exemption of container lines from competition rules. VIDEO: Grounded cargoship refloated off Greece Crew taken off Koravi as tugs pull it free. MISC cuts tanker loss, but LNG profit dips Malaysian owner sees better prospects for product vessels in short-term. Stolt denies detaining activists after tanker boarding Owner says Greenpeace palm oil protesters were given a safety briefing, food and accommodation. Diana Shipping inks Berge Bulk capesize charter Diana Shipping has chartered one of its capesize vessels to Singaporean shipowner Berge Bulk. The James Marshall-led company will take the 176,186-dwt Sideris GS (built 2006) until 15 December 2019 with the potential to extend the deal until 30 March 2020. Diana Shipping sells second veteran bulker in a week Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker The deal is for $8,500 per day for th Klaveness Combination Carriers rings up third quarter profit Newly-listed Klaveness Combination Carriers has reported a profit for the third quarter. The company logged a profit of $1.3m in the three months to the end of September, to take its bottom line for the first nine months of 2018 to $8.8m. Minister rescues royals as Klaveness wows the crowds in Yangzijiang Klaveness raises $45m to declare combi option Engebret Dahm, managing director Klaveness Gulf Navigation buying livestock carrier quartet Gulf Navigation is set to buy four livestock carriers as it continues to build its fleet. It is set to pay AED 420m ($114m) for the ships, the purchase of which has been approved by the board. The vessels will add to the six chemical tankers an four crew boats in the Gulf Navigation fleet, which it is looking to take to 20 units by 2020. Gulf Navigation closing in on fresh acquisition Khamis B MPC Capital : investors "cautious" as profit falls Hamburg asset manager sees earnings "significantly" down in third quarter. Wilmar International linked to tanker order Singapore group said to have inked two more ships in China. Gunvor seals $1.68bn loan with ABN Amro and others Trader and shipowner taps a range of banks for new facility. OSV problems fixed as gold-hunting salvage begins Britannia's Gold makes another attempt to bring back $750m of gold and silver from Irish Sea wrecks. Courage Marine acquires modern supramax bulker Hong Kong-listed shipowner splashes out $10.88m on ship owned by major shareholder. Chinese lessors book 10 capes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Bulkers have been ordered on the back of bareboat charters to Shangdong Shipping Corp. Sealink International halves losses in third quarter Malaysian offshore vessel operator says there is more optimism over prospects for the sector. Singapore and China strengthen maritime arbitration links Nations agree closer links as maritime dispute resolution continues its move ever eastward. CNCo looks to improve gender diversity with first female cadets Singapore-based shipowner also looking to develop local talent with recruits coming from PNG.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Trade war 'wild card' for container shipping in 2019 BIMCO projects with capacity growing at half of this year's levels, "the fundamental balance can only improve." BIS considers emerging technology export controls The Commerce Department agency is tasked with figuring out which new technologies should receive additional export oversight for national security purposes. USTR seeks input on U.S.-U.K. trade agreement The Trump administration will collect comments through Jan. 15 and will hold a hearing Jan. 29 as it develops negotiating positions. Toshiba memory devices cleared for import and sale Evergreen has $25 million profit in third quarter ONE expanding Asia-South America service FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Executive Moves: Worldwide, KVH, Carrier

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Saudi crude exports hit 20-month high Saudi Arabia crude oil exports surged to a 20-month high of 7.43 million b/d in September. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Maersk Group favors low sulfur fuels, working on new BAF, says exec "Our main policy is to opt for compliant fuels but also test scrubbers in some of the ships," Pedersen said. Operational use of VLSFO likely to be smooth as IMO 2020 rule looms: VPS executive "Large shipowners have already been sending us the new 0.5% fuel sample test blends," Choudhuri said. FUTURES: Crude higher as markets anticipate OPEC cuts "We may continue to see a modest recovery in prices until December, when OPEC and its allies convene," an analyst 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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