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BRIEFS

February 23, 2018

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NYK and "K" Line meekly accept EU fines of US$485.6 million for price fixing Port of Long Beach handles a monthly record of 657,830 TEU in January Transits through the Malacca Straits hit high of 84,456 in 2017 APL expands Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to 29 Asian ports to US PSA expected to place order for driverless trucks for Tuas port Manila's ICTSI steps up Basra port investment to US$250 million Long-running strike at Maersk's APMT Gothenburg hits port revenues hard US tax cuts spark fear of copy-cat reforms 'undermining public spending' Trans-Caspian Transport Route said to handle 4 million tons in 2018 Contargo Rail Services starts freight services from Duisburg Spy-in-the-cab tech has shippers scramble for scarce truck capacity America's Truckers press Trump to fund infrastructure via fuel tax Truck stops, truckers want gas tax instead of interstate toll roads US railways like Trump plan, but wants 'user-pay' to apply to highways US Amtrak subsidies to be cut in half to US$738 million in Trump budget Drone's near miss with jetliner sparks air lobby's demand for new laws Fraport, Dakosy create world's first digital portal for dangerous goods Growth in global air freight demand to outpace freighter capacity Emirates SkyCargo flies UAE's first satellite to South Korea

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Are ship's stores dangerous goods? Global exports of India-made retail & lifestyle products grew by 16 pc in 2017 MOL's comments on decision by the European Commission concerning violation of European Antitrust Law JN Port ensuring cost-effective & speedier movement of consignments V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day coal handling record at Berth IX Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility in Chakan, Pune EEPC India & NID join hands to scale up product design for engineering exports Russia seeks special industrial zone in Maharashtra for its companies

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A new millionaire Stepping up involvement in automotive logistics PSI shoulders logistics for shipbuilder ECS Group supports UIA growth One-stop shop for shipping perishables Changes at Britannia in Japan and Taiwan Quay closed - no way says HGK Europa Northampton is growing fast Middle East airlines increase global belly capacities Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport bundle forces Intermarine granted cyanide code certification Piggyback shipment twice as fast as road haulage Global Integrated Logistics boosts Agility's revenue Augsburg container station shaping up nicely KOG even more international Grounding for Venezuelan's third airline European Commission fining car carriers

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
West Africa piracy surge prompts rise in ship guards Boskalis consortium wins Tuas Phase 2 contract Borr Drilling to buy Paragon Drilling for USD232.5 million New era heralded at Port of New York and New Jersey Women in Maritime Taskforce to map gender balance in UK shipping Japan's Big Three lines 'regret' EU cartel activity Reefers slip in market battle with containers MOL confirms Supramax orders Sembmarine's net profit down by 82.1% in 2017

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Will digitisation kill off the forwarder? Air cargo infrastructure in crisis as it faces a perfect storm Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low sulphur shipping SME shippers set to enjoy logistics boost from DHL Express' new Brussels hub Walmart's earnings disappoint, and it's pretty much all due to e-commerce EC imposes €395m fine on car carrier cartel, but whistleblower MOL wins immunity

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Historic tall ship to add batteries Marcon brokers sale and tow of double hull ocean tank barge VIDEO: NNS completes 806 ton superlift of Kennedy module Ice class Seaway tug now at production design stage Wärtsilä expands maintenance agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas Environmentally friendly Wattentaxi pioneers Becker battery system WinGD authorizes two global service providers Borr Drilling set to acquire Paragon Offshore

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Impairment losses on 20 ships bulk up Diana loss Greek owner posts $436m loss but revenues are rising Seafarers to get 2.5% pay boost in 2019 New IBF agreement downgrades Somali voyage threat Busiest year on record for the Port of New York and New Jersey 'New' Bayonne Bridge and related infrastructure projects pay huge dividends in 2017 with more growth expected in coming years North and Swedish clock up renewal round tonnage growth Pointers so far indicate positive trend for P&I sector Fujairah adopts blockchain to gather oil storage data Middle Eastern trading hub aims to improve efficiency and data security Teekay's losses widen on weaker tanker markets Energy transportation group's chief executive sees positives going forward China investigates possible breach of North Korea sanctions at sea Beijing government 'highly concerned' about the situation, says foreign ministry spokesman Equality: Time to put some skin in the game Virgin Money made a very smart move investing in HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter initiative. Not because it was... Panamax boxship sales rebound Shortage of tonnage following fleet rationalisation sees sales volumes rise HMM returns to Asia-Europe with panamax vessels Korean container line introduces new 'baby-sized' service, but launch is also 'a prelude for a more substantial return', says Alphaliner Oil deposits found on Japanese islands linked to sunken Sanchi Samples taken from shores of Okinoerabu and Yoron islands similar to those found at tanker wreck site, says Reuters report Global orderbook-to-fleet ratio at lowest in 20 years Moderate supply growth seen in dry bulk and containership segments Lack of demand continues to pressure tanker markets But demand growth may improve in the second half of the year, says BIMCO Pioneer Marine expects better year for the dry bulk market Dry bulk operator slashes losses in 2017 as the market continues to improve Samkang M&T wins vessel block orders worth $10m from HHI Components are expected to be delivered by December 27 this year Maersk sees another year of robust trade growth for US Maersk Line says sustained consumer confidence will underpin healthy US imports in 2018, as Canadian ports reap the rewards of... Japan plans to commercialise unmanned vessels by 2025 Plan comes amid a shortage of seafarers and fierce competition from South Korea and China Boskalis group secures $1bn project for Singapore's Tuas megaport Project to take place over a nine-year period with completion scheduled by 2027 Gender equality is a male issue too Recognise women for their intellect, commitment, hard work and the real contribution they make to your organisation's success Lest we forget The 'large and daring sculpture' proposed to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic is way overdue

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Prince Rupert aims for normal fluidity in March Where are refrigerated container rates headed? Chicago intermodal rail delays 'unprecedented' since January Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018 Bottlenecks threaten strong reefer shipping sector Trans-Pac carriers in contract talks face tough questions JNPT's terminal bests rivals in dwell time reduction Hapag-Lloyd rejects global carriers' terminal-owning strategy DHL scrambling after failed KFC deliveries in UK

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
NCL books higher profit, beats estimates Miami-based cruise major expects higher earnings per share (EPS) for first quarter and all of 2018. StealthGas pens several contracts in return to profit New York-listed LPG vessel owner pens in a couple of two-year contracts and several shorter-period deals as it missed estimates for the fourth quarter. Eurotankers snaps up Ridgebury aframax Greek owner confirms one deal but denies a second tanker has also been added. Idan Ofer heads league of shipping's football owners Scorpio CFO reflects upon two decades of experience Brian Lee reveals he ignored his sister's advice to avoid shipping and launched a career that has closely tracked the path of Robert Bugbee Shareholders should question the logic behind a buy-back scheme Share repurchase programmes are in vogue for public companies large and small, but the jury remains out on whether they are always a good long-term strategy Shipping banks should drive innovation with 'smart' capital Bankers have an opportunity to help the industry adapt to the changing demands it faces, argues Paul Taylor, global head of shipping finance at Societe Generale Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics Chief executive's transformation plan pitches group as competitor to transport market leaders with digital skills to rival online banking 'Smart money' takes control of listed group M&A deals US documents reveal Gener8 was at centre of takeover dogfight Peter Georgiopoulos had several deals in the air - including, it seems, negotiations with Chinese giant Cosco - before Euronav won out Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. Future talent steps forward as ICS boosts training plan Juicy boxship sale is 'purely opportunistic' for CMB Owners ride winds of change in charter market Rates head for fourth straight month of gains as shipowners prepare to tighten the screw Simatech plots order for four 2,800-teu newbuilds CMA CGM set to go for gas with $1.7bn order for up to 12 newbuilds After its supersize containerships, liner giant again leans toward dual-fuel option for 14,000-teu boxships Nissen Kaiun turns to South Korea for feeder boxship order Report on boxship explosion illustrates potential MGO dangers Trader-class steam ship fixed on period business Outlook fuels fresh talk of speculative LNG orders Enquiries pick up ahead of firm project demand on back of low prices and forward sentiment Flex closes in on order for pair of LNG newbuildings Low newbuilding prices and vessel shortfall prompt John Fredriksen-backed company to consider orders Dynagas sees gap in LNG ship capacity and forward demand Sales talk swirls over BP-chartered ships TPL starts up sales process FGAS adds two more LPG carriers to growing fleet Nauticor starts up LNG bunkering in ARA Hamburg-based company expands LNG distribution network as it fuels one of the first LNG-powered boxships. Dubai-based Telford Offshore emerges from default of Sea Trucks Group Local knowledge key as SCF expands in offshore Vice president Evgeniy Ambrosov reveals strategy behind Russian owner's increasingly important OSV division Helix expects better markets but 'nowhere near' post-2018 potential Vessel supply will dictate the pace of offshore recovery even if the bottom is here, says CEO Owen Kratz Singapore court sells unwanted offshore tonnage Nor-Shipping teams up with Mercy Ships IMO admits serious safety worries still hang over 2020 fuel switch Delegates voice fears about the potential effect of low-sulphur fuels on ship machinery Bimco KPI scheme aims to track 10,000 vessels Shipowners' association hopes free performance indicator scheme will become the industry's benchmark for shipmanagement Wexit claim is a score draw US shale gas may double transit length for long-haul chemicals Expected growth in global chemicals demand, coupled with longer voyages, may end up being a rather healthy tonic for chemical tankers, says Odfjell Norton waits for 'freewheeling' Jones Act market to lift OSG Pure play US-flag shipowner has made a conscious choice not to fix out vessels long-term at loss-making rates, positioning itself to take advantage of any improvement in spot market Big choices loom on fleet renewal and American Shipping tankers Odfjell's Morch expects greater chemicals consolidation in 2018 More mergers may occur among owners of smaller chemical tankers as investors learn the importance of a global footprint Odfjell sees more underlying progress in drive to cut losses Historic loading gives glimmer of hope for beleaguered VLCCs First direct loading of a VLCC at LOOP is a reflection of surging US oil production - but big tanker owners could do with a few more shafts of light amid the gloom Bugbee raises a glass to merits of modern ships Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav Eurotankers adds another tanker to expanding fleet Tokyo broker Seaservice closes its doors to shipping Withdrawal seen as sign of the times for Japan's beleaguered tanker brokers as consolidation of country's oil refiners bites Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex Pertamina still on the lookout to buy VLCCs Super-Eco makes way for new tonnage BP's VLCC time-charter haul rises to four Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Ancora Investment to sell last suezmax tanker Greek owner is seeking a buyer for 2003-built ship, sources say. MOL orders again after shake-up in dry bulk Sinokor bucks subdued New Year scrapping S&P puts Eletson bonds to 'selective default' after agreement with bondholders Company says regrets downgrade, sees no impact on customers, employees. A day in the life: Port chaplain David See Port chaplains have had to adapt to the bewildering pace of technological change. But the most important thing hasn't changed: above all, they need to be good listeners Life in the fast lane with Containerships boss The Finnish company's chief executive is a driving force for change. Out of the office, he's still a driving force Resolve Marine: Keeping it in the family Shipping M&A: Money men are calling the shots Gener8's takeover by Euronav is the latest in a growing trend that shows private equity is in the driver's seat Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. From Rena to Katrina: The Resolve story How a 'mom and pop shop' became one of the world's largest salvage companies and is swimming against the tide set by the big boys Junichiro Ikeda outlines his vision for MOL Junichiro Ikeda looks to the future, starting with the mega-merger that will transform the Japanese liner landscape Wilhelmsen Ship Management inks offshore wind deal Five-year contract signed alongside fellow group company NorSea. BW Offshore notes improving market as profit returns Forth quarter profit helps FPSO specialist return to the black in 2017. Wartsila inks deal with TMS Cardiff Gas Finnish group to maintain four LNG carriers for Economou company. Gorgels takes top job in ABN Amro shipping reshuffle Merger of shipping and logistics comes amid confirmation the Gust Biesbroeck has left the bank. Teekay LNG sells ship and secures fresh loan Opportunistic sale and latest refinancing package revealed in eventful fourth quarter report. Oceanteam faces court probe in Norway OSV owner to be investigated over related-party transactions. Employers agree 2.5% wage increase IBF talks limit wage inflation but employers make concessions on dock work. Kenneth Hvid points to Teekay Corp 'inflection point' Fresh capital and the arrival of new ships lead to upbeat assessment from chief executive. Teekay Offshore hit by newbuilding costs Profit lowered by transit of shuttle tankers to east coast of Canada. Borr Drilling scoops Paragon rig fleet Tor Olav Troim-backed owner adds 32 units in $232.5m deal. Siem Offshore slashes its loss Finance and impairment costs drop for Norwegian OSV owner. Robbers wield AK47s in latest Gulf of Guinea attack Nigerian incident saw repeated attempt by pirates to board moving vessel using ladders. d

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
HMM's 'U.S. Premium Service' moves over 10,000 TEUs Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday that it has moved over 10,000 TEUs of containers under its "U.S. Premium Service" where shipper... Commerce confirms antidumping duties for Argentina, Indonesia biodiesel The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of biodiesel from In... Navios Maritime Partners snags $35m Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has closed the previously announced o... Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world It's hard to think of a year in which global trade was more under the microscope than it was in 2017, especially in North America. Under t... MPC Container Ships continues fleet expansion Fledgling containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships AS is continuing to grow it's fleet at a rapid clip. The Norway-based compa... Diana's net loss plunges deeper Diana Shipping Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 sank down to $436.9 million, much deeper than the net loss of $23.3 million f... ATA: Truck tonnage growth continues in January Domestic truck tonnage growth continued in January 2018, rising 2 percent from the previous month and 8.8 percent year-over-year, according... NWSA box volumes fall in January Combined container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 16.7 percent to 250,762 TEUs in January 2018, according to the most rece...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Nigeria crude output currently under 1.8 mil b/d: minister Nigerian crude oil production remains under 1.8 million b/d, the country's oil minister said Thursday, noting Africa's largest oil producer will stay below that quota for the rest of 2018, as "advised" by OPEC. OPEC seeks permanent Russia alliance to boost upstream investment: UAE minister A permanent alliance with Russia and other allies would be aimed at ensuring enough upstream investment in the oil industry to meet growing demand, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday. US will not certify Iran nuclear deal: Pence The Trump administration will not certify the Iran nuclear deal, US Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of re-imposition of US sanctions on international sales of Iranian crude. US crude stocks draw on fewer imports, more exports US Energy Information Administration data released Thursday showed a surprise draw in crude stocks last week, spurring a turnaround in oil futures that lifted NYMEX April crude back above $62/b. Surprise US crude draw sparks turnaround in oil futures Oil futures rose Thursday after US Energy Information Administration data showed an unexpected draw in crude stocks last week, lifting NYMEX April crude $1.09 to $62.77/b. Bunker supplier Aegean signs deal to buy H.E.C. Europe Challenging bunker market conditions has prompted Aegean to diversify its business model. Global oil stocks may struggle to fall in 2019: Vitol Bake said "there is a huge amount of uncertainty even within our own organization about how best to respond" to the 0.5% sulfur cap in 2020. Glencore sees steady rise in 2017 crude oil trading volumes Oil marketing volumes saw a meaningful increase, with Glencore marketing 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil last year, up 33% from 2016. Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium at 1-year high on holiday surcharge, tight supply Because of the holidays, most of the barge operators have gone home, a Shanghai-based trader said. European Commission fines Japan's K Line, NYK over car carrier cartel The cartel coordinated prices, allocated customers and exchanged commercially sensitive information about elements of the price, EC said. Total to keep probing risky oil and gas frontiers: upstream chief Breuillac emphasized th strategic importance of North Sea as Total completes its purchase of Maersk Oil. FUTURES: Crude falls on firmer dollar despite API crude draw data

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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