BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 28, 2018

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UPS sues EU over banned TNT merger after court invalidates ban Drewry astonished by Hyundai's bizarre Asia-Europe market moves Dubai media back DP World after Djibouti ruler seizes terminal Tacoma receives four Chinese-made cranes to serve 18,000-TEU ships Maersk negotiates higher freight rates on back of bunker fuel price surge Virginia up 4.4pc in first 7 months of FY'18 to 1.67 million TEU US Customs auto clearance is US$1 billion over budget and doesn't work BIMCO revamps ship benchmarking system for ship owners and managers US road disrepair, poor infrastructure hits truckers hard, says ATA What China-EU freight trains need most is far greater terminal capacity Central America leads US import growth with more fruit in containers DHL Express opens US$172 million Brussels regional hub as EU gateway Halifax air cargo up 2.2pc to 34,051 tonnes 2017, half of it lobster US Department of Commerce approves FTZ operations on MIA property Kinshasa joins flydubai's growing 13 destinations network in Africa Cloud-based WiseTech Global profits up 32pc while revenues rise 31pc

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Few lines hold majority containership fleet capacity IRClass awards law students of Mumbai University with S. Venkiteswaran Prizes in Law Milaha reports net profit for 2017 MOL & Russia's Far East Investment & Export Agency sign MoU to cooperate in the development of the Northern Sea Route & Russian Far East APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes longest vessel Digitalisation of ports & terminals seen heralding major changes Major Ports' profits increasing: Gadkari Nitin Gadkari inaugurates key projects at V. O. Chidambaranar Port Softlink's Logi-Sys is the preferred solution for logistics players to boost automation & expand business Super Early Bird registration for FIATA World Congress-2018 closes on March 31 UK freight trade association urges members to review cyber security measures

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Better links to Latin America Over 4,400 railcars delivered Tiaca teams up with NAP in Asia More room for parcels at Brussels airport Change and change about in K + N's communications unit Zero emission vehicles - an industry first Laurels for ports of Bilbao and Santander Wisag growing in Frankfurt Generation change at Frequentis Railway line to move HGVs from NZ roads Cargo-partner's network growing in Asia Port of Danube Krems looks back in joy Brussels Airlines receives CEIV pharma certificate B&H Worldwide manages warehouse for VSE Aviation Murray Basin rail project reopens Mildura line New COO for C.H. Robinson Mihala back in the black despite a challenging 2017

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Finnlines reports third-successive record year in 2017 Baltic states lead by example on sulphur emission strategies DVB loss hits almost USD1 billion Thai container carrier RCL bounces back to profit LNG demand grows in transport but needs new projects, Shell says MOL signs MoU with Russia to develop Northern Sea Route COSCO may sell stake in Kaohsiung terminal Pacific Radiance noteholders reject debt-to-equity plan DSME wins LNG carrier pair Marubeni and JERA explore Australian FSRU project with Squadron Roger Woods, CEO of FSL Trust. Credit: FSL Trust Ferries fuel port growth in Baltic Sea South Korea to implement terminal operating back-up plan to avoid future Hanjin situations Korean Register to provide cyber security services to Songa-managed fleet

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Loss-making HMM stays bullish, but its 'leading carrier' ambition is 'a pipe-dream' E-commerce driving revolution in air freight: 'make it happen', says Saudia Cargo chief New P&O terminal could elevate Tilbury as a post-Brexit rival port to Dover 'Risk-averse' Belgium could play a bigger role in global e-commerce CH Robinson promotes Robert Biesterfeld as chief operating officer SF Express invests $5.9bn to build a freight airport in central China ATSG appoints Dicom's Mike Berger as its new CCO

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Crowley supports Puerto Rico roadway reconstruction efforts Data-driven JV aims to optimize in-port vessel operations Carnival orders third LNG fueled cruise ship for AIDA TOTE completes first phase of Orca class LNG conversion plan

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
European Commission publishes Cosco Shipping-OOCL clearance decision Sufficient competition on Europe-North America trades to allow acquisition Eniram enhances Wartsila's digital offering Traditional marine business moves into digital ecosystem through partnerships Tanker woes hurt Ship Finance International results John Fredriksen's leasing outfit expects new projects later in 2018 after shoring up balance sheet DZ Bank 'considering all options' for DVB Owner DZ Bank is considering "all options" for DVB Vale in talks to build new Guaibamax ore carriers 39 Gauibamaxes might not be enough for Brazilian giant's shipping requirement New Cypriot deputy minister pledges growth for shipping Natasa Pilides is first occupant of new cabinet post for shipping industry Hundreds of vessels linked to HSH 'bad bank' to stay with taxpayer Risk of super-cheap tonnage suddenly flooding S&P market likely to be averted Crew on abandoned Alco tanker Qaaswa running out of supplies International Transport Workers Federation calls for immediate deliveries of fuel and fresh water, and payment and repatriation of 18 seafarers Flex LNG turns bullish after fourth-quarter profit Fredriksen's LNG shipping unit plans to take advantage of market upturn New ULC orders to skew alliance balance Ocean Alliance set to surpass 2M on Asia-Europe trade by 2020 DSME wins order for gas carrier duo worth $368m The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2020 MOL eyes Arctic energy opportunities Japanese shipping giant expects energy trade in the polar corridor to increase significantly Positive outlook 'not without risks', warns MSI For the shipping market recovery to continue, new vessel contracting needs to be kept on hold Japan seeks aid for sanctions enforcement Japanese authorities consider outlining three areas in the East China Sea for the nations to conduct surveillance activities on North... Vessel impairments weigh on Milaha results Weakness in offshore and oil and gas segments continues, but chairman says a stronger operating performance in third quarter onwards sets... Containers to drive port traffic growth in India over the next five years As new facilities grow in number, port utilisation in the container segment is expected to drop to 55% in 2019... Tanker operator and master convicted in US pollution case Both parties admit illegally discharging oil cargo residues and bilge water from the vessel Sea Faith into the sea during... Seadrill restructuring wins stakeholders' approval The agreement sees about 70% of Seadrill's bondholders supporting its restructuring measures Raising the alarm on Ecdis As fears grow that the reliance on digital navigation tools is making vessels less safe. will the case for systems... Seatrade crew remain in captivity off Nigeria Seatrade seeking release of four kidnapped seafarers as attacks against merchant vessels in the Gulf of Guinea skyrocket over the...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Smaller US truckers post strong revenue growth, best competitors Strong Canadian growth forecast after laden import surge in 2017 Great Lakes ship pilots, industry groups bicker over rates Global commerce counts cost of counterfeits Singapore's PIL, PSA International, IBM complete blockchain trial HMM's expansion strategy has analysts scratching their heads

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Ocean Yield takes five Interlink Maritime handysizes Norwegian-listed leasing company makes good on its word of doing more dry bulk deals. Genco returns to profit amid much higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner reports first quarterly profit in years, thanks to commercial strategy, cost optimisation and a better market. DryShips returns to black amid higher revenue New York-listed bulker and offshore vessel owner posts nearly $12m in quarterly profit as revenue jumps by 230% from a year earlier. Songa looks to KR class expertise on cyber Ship management firm seeks Korean class society input on ways to bolster cyber security. Samudera expects heated rivalry in return to black Diversified Indonesian owner expects 'competition to heat up' this year as mainline operators consolidate. Mermaid sees hard times ahead as profit falls Thai-backed offshore ship operator expects subsea vessel market to be 'very tough indeed' for tier-two players. Ship Finance International falls short in fourth quarter John Fredriksen-backed company eyes project growth and confirms VLCC sale. Cyprus appoints new minister for shipping Natasa Pilides becomes country's first dedicated minister in charge of shipping Finnlines orders three new ro-ro ships Grimaldi company aims to keep expanding as profit hits record level. Grindrod facing impairments ahead of IPO $53.2m written off for vessels and goodwill as owner prepares shipping spin-off. Carnival inks LNG cruiseship at Meyer Werft US owner makes it a trio of eco-ships for AIDA Cruises in Germany. Elderly tanker sold for a dollar Panamanian lawyer explains deal for veteran ship offloaded for further trading. John Michael Radziwill closing on $185m Rosco bulker fleet Shipowner looks to have a deal in place for Rewood Ocean Shipping Co bulkers. Shanghai Ansheng adds car carrier newbuilding Anji Automotive group company returns to CSC Jinling in China. Subsea 7 scoops Wintershall contract Deal for subsea work off Norway is worth up to $150m. SD Standard Drilling looks for spring upturn in PSV market Positive read comes with profit recorded for fourth quarter and expectation laidup ships will not come back. Reach under pressure in tough subsea market Over-supply is increasing losses at Oslo-listed owner. MOL signs Arctic route deal with Russia Japanese owner working with government to capitalise on export potential. DZ considers 'all options' for DVB as loan provisions hit $970m German lender's 2017 profit hit by subsidiary's shipping woes in over-supplied markets. Fisher sells tanker, brings in newer model UK owner continues fleet renewal with deal to offload 1998-built vessel. DSME inks deal for twin LNG carriers South Korean shipyard has secured its second LNG carrier order in under a month. Flex LNG posts profit as first ships delivered Fredriksen owner's chartered LNGCs positive in fourth quarter, but own fleet is now growing. Magseis drops second share offering Geophysical company pulls issue after stock drops below offer price. Greek bulker spill trial begins in Canada Canadian court hears how port worker suspected bunker leak in Vancouver. Bondholders reject Pacific Radiance restructuring plan Singapore offshore vessel operator faces uncertain future after investors vote against debt-for-equity swap. Shell: World faces potential LNG shortfall Problem arising from mismatch between the types of contracts buyers and sellers prefer. Japanese eye potential Australian FSRU project Consortium looking at Port Botany and Port Kembla as potential sites for import terminal. Master jailed, owner fined $2.25m for dumping Sea World Management & Trading and master Edmon Fajardo are brought to justice for polluting waters off the coast of Texas. Wintermar Offshore upgraded to 'buy' Highest utilization levels in over three years prompts UOB to take more positive stance on Indonesian owner. Austal's earnings spike amid ferry, US Navy ship orders Australian shipbuilder's profits for first half of fiscal 2018 almost triple due to largest ferries orderbook in a decade, more income and a small tax benefit.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Waterways Council CEO critical of White House infrastructure plan Although President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address last month that waterways would be a key part of his national infras... Milaha earnings sink 34% in 2017 Profits in Milaha's maritime and logistics segment fell 15.9 percent year-over-year to QAR 119.3 million (U.S. $32.8 million) as revenues s... Targeting the long tail There's been no shortage of software aimed at the freight forwarding industry in recent years. On top of the established crop of logistics... XPO Logistics slammed with port trucker lawsuit A class-action lawsuit filed against XPO Logistics on Monday claims that the company's port drayage arm is misclassifying truck drivers as ... Shipowner, officer convicted of illegal discharges The U.S. Justice Department said Sea World Management & Trading and Edmon Fajardo were convicted Monday of maintaining false and incomp... CEVA's loss widens in 2017 despite higher volumes, revenues CEVA Holdings LLC, a non-asset based supply chain management company headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, sunk deeper into the red ... GE Transportation lands $1b deal in Ukraine GE Transportation signed a $1 billion framework agreement in Ukraine in which it will help the Eastern European country improve its rail op... Strong Q4, U.S. tax reform boost Expeditors' profits in 2017 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported net earnings of $489.3 million for the full year in 2017, a 14 percent increase from ... CMA CGM ordering 12 more 14,000-TEU ships? French ocean carrier CMA CGM has placed an order for another dozen newbuild containerships, according to multiple media reports. The order...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Oil falls on stronger dollar as Powell testifies Oil futures weakened Tuesday, pulling NYMEX April crude 90 cents lower to $63.01/b, under pressure from a stronger dollar and weaker equities as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress in Washington. TANKERS: SeaWorld Management & Trading to pay $2.25 mil for illegal discharge Tanker operator SeaWorld Management & Trading will pay a $2.25 million penalty for not recording the discharge of oil and garbage from its products Panamax Sea Faith off the Texas coast. IMO 2020 sulfur cap expected could shift demand to domestic sweet grades As the global crude industry prepares for the shift toward the 0.5% global sulfur cap for fuel oil in 2020, sweet crudes including domestic USGC grades will most likely see an increase in price while heavier grades could be hit with large discounts. CHINA DATA: Jan residual fuel imports hit 8-month high at 1.8 mil mt China's residual fuel imports, comprising fuel oil and bitumen blend, rose 5.1% month on month to an eight-month high of 1.8 million mt in January. Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty to take max 160,000 dwt ships Odfjell terminals Rotterdam is to expand its jetty capacity in the third Petroleumhaven in the port of Rotterdam to accommodate vessels of maximum 160,000 dwt by the fourth quarter. Primorsk crude loadings to fall after 2018, oil products exports set to rise up to 2020 LNG market continuing to 'comfortably' absorb rising supply: Shell For the LNG industry, it is better to try to match demand than to undershoot it, Wetselaar said. FUTURES: Oil stable on OPEC comments despite expected stock build "Bullish comments from OPEC boosted investor appetite," ANZ Research Tuesday 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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