BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 22, 2018

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Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4 DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce Air cargo security and screening market reports published

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MARCH 21, 2018
APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

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Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu All the facts and figures at a glance MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India Nolinor - where it's seriously cold... And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary Named: FSC business development manager Gruber investing in new vehicles APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon Meeting the minister one year before Brexit Handover at Hutchison US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

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MARCH 21, 2018
Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping China Merchants Port appoints chairman Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter Orders dry up at US yards SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

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MARCH 21, 2018
Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking' Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear? United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

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MARCH 21, 2018
Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active" Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

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MARCH 21, 2018
Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was... Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m... Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy' Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise... Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU... China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong... Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy? Price might be the only issue but timing is everything STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions? The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender... Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds Mercator sells panamax to repay debts Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

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MARCH 21, 2018
Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

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MARCH 21, 2018
Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East. Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced. Great Eastern nets modern VLGC Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator. Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL. DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps. Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner. Tidewater brings on two new executives Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team. Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100 Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century. Capsized vessel is under tow VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel. International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process. Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm. AHTS rates spikes in North Sea Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%. Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise. Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila. 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia. Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax. Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea. Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe. Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt. Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams. Cargill backing baby-cape series in China Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet. GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog. Otto Marine goes under court management Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities. PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months. CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation. Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry." Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says. Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now. Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran. ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender. GC Rieber staff lose court case against company 17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary. Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis. Cargo ship capsized in English Channel The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel. Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle. Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

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MARCH 21, 2018
NWSA ups box volumes in February The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick... Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi... ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017 The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2... PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f... FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018 FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco... Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"... Commerce says steel flange imports dumped The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on... Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

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MARCH 21, 2018
Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies. US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019 The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020. Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability. FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said. Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO 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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