BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 28, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate up 4pc to US$825/TEU, dips 1.9pc to USWC Canadian Pacific Railway strike appears imminent China trade deal is 'too hard', says US President Trump Maersk boxed cars collapse at APMT Buenos Aires DP World upgrades terminal operating system at Jeddah port HKSOA supports measures to attract more service providers US scrap industry struggles in wake of China ban Vessel performance optimisation comes to London June 20 Cummins uses Agility warehouse park in Ghana as hub Officials watch Hyperloop in action before upgrades Ukraine International signs ECS as GSSA as it flies to India IAG Cargo to start London-Durban service from October 29

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MAY 25, 2018
Asian shipowners call for proactively working together to promote sustainable international shipping CMA CGM Group announces implementation of emergency bunker recovery measures MOL woman officer shares attractions of seafaring career with female students Shreyas Shipping going full steam ahead Cotton exports seen jumping 30 pc Kerala proposes number of crop export clusters HAROPA re-elected Best Seaport in Europe in 2018 Imports at major US retail container ports expected to grow steadily Krishnapatnam Port to offer import of scrap Mansukh Mandaviya lauds JNPT for its exemplary work & progress Ocean Network Express' maiden vessel calls at APM Terminals Mumbai Strike at Major Ports deferred New freight train service from China to Iran reduces shipping time by half e-Way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods now effective in Maharashtra & some other regions DCCAA hosts FWC 2018 road show in Delhi New President plots course for The Nautical Institute

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First major contract from France New crane for Shannon Foynes Allison Transmission recruits Fred Bohley First implementation of Champ's new quality solution Network expanding in Poland Tigers about in California Bush assumes new position at Crowley New bridge ushering in new railfreight era Mabkargo big and temperature-sensitive Difficult Q1 for ZIM BLG tables 2017 figures Röhlig looks back on successful financial year UIRR elects new board of directors Fleet renewal to serve higher annual crop yields Air charter broker ever bigger in China The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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MAY 25, 2018
Sulphur cap effects extend beyond fuel costs Ship demolitions rise as Pakistan returns to the market Brittany Ferries bets on UK-Spain trade growth post-Brexit Reederei Nord and Döhle launch Handysize pool ONE's Nixon calls for single blockchain solution Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction sells off catering unit PCTC owner Singapore Shipping Corporation net profit up 22%

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MAY 25, 2018
Shippers and forwarders fear repeat of last year's air freight capacity crisis No free pass for shippers as box lines forced to implement new bunker surcharges Container shipping freight rates begin recovery on Asia-Europe ahead of June increases Market insight: transport and logistics stock prices shrug off mixed margins Brazil close to paralysis as truckers' strike stops fuel deliveries China's $7.5bn Myanmar port 'crazy,' Suu Kyi adviser says UK government says cost of new Heathrow runway must be kept down

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MAY 25, 2018
Odfjell drilling inks six-well contract for Deepsea Atlantic IMO agrees on autonomous surface ship definition IMO targets can only be met by global rollout of zero CO2 fuels Consent decrees agreed in Hawaii fishing vessel pollution case

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MAY 25, 2018
CMA CGM suffers on higher bunker costs French carrier suffers from rising bunker costs even as transported volume remains high Concordia Maritime expands suezmax fleet Three ships built in 2012-2014 will be deployed in the Stena-Sonangol pool for spot trading Rusal-induced supply chain shake-up put on hold Russian aluminium giant is resuming bauxite, alumina and aluminium shipments, having taken steps to rid of Oleg Deripaska's influence Maritime sector decries lack of business analyst and computer skills Shore staff turnover can hit 40% a year, chief executives note Greek shipping faces 'disproportionate' environmental pressure, owners say Greece should take advantage of developments in Europe in order to attract a big part of maritime and ancillary activities... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... AET orders four new shuttle tankers for Petrobras contract Singapore-based AET Tankers orders four more DP2 shuttle tankers as it wins long-term contract from Petrobras IMO sets out framework for autonomous shipping study Invites input from member states and international organisations on how trials of autonomous shipping will be held International Seaways raises $25m in baby bonds Notes will pay 8.5% interest and they will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange Short-term prospects for capes dim on strikes Average weighted time charter earnings on the Baltic Exchange have fallen from $20,801 per day on May 14 to $11,177... Carriers turn to bunker surcharges to prop up rates as costs rise Container carriers blame rising fuel costs and subsequent low freight rates on significant first-quarter losses Changing Lanes: The emerging picture on the Asia-South America trade lane Mergers and acquisitions have required reshuffles to meet regulatory requirements Shipping's carbon targets can only be met with zero-carbon fuels Liquefied natural gas and biofuels are only a short-term answer to reduction targets Will China's leasing majors embrace 'tier-II owner' Scorpio Tankers? Scorpio Tankers may be a second tier shipowner, but the main Chinese leasing financiers appear to like it Ultra-low sulphur fuel goes on sale in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp Marine fuel supplier Bomin Group has put ultra-low sulphur fuel oil on sale around Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp Shipowners back call to boost Hong Kong's maritime financing and leasing sector Hong Kong came in seventh in the Menon Economics ranking of leading global maritime capitals last year, compared with Shanghai, which... Trump cancels summit meeting with Kim Noting that the summit cancellation comes barely a fortnight after he withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, BMI Research said... Moderate long-term growth in sight for Chinese seaborne iron ore Steel production to grow at a slower pace of 1%-1.5% during the coming years, JP Morgan says

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MAY 25, 2018
Uber Freight expands reach to small US truck fleets The inclusion of carriers with up to 10 trucks in Uber's capacity pool will help build density and increase the value of its app-based service to shippers. CMA CGM joins 2M carriers with bunker surcharge as fuel prices soar Rodolphe Saadé, group CEO of CMA CGM, announced the surcharge along with first quarter results, which saw revenue surge. Despite that increase in demand, fuel costs resulted in a $77 million net loss for the quarter. DHL expects tech-based logistics service to cut truck transit times DHL has launched "DHL SmarTrucking" in India, which the company claims will substantially increase the emerging market economy's over-the-road supply chain efficiency. HMM and Evergreen end three trans-Atlantic services However, freight forwarders and shippers said they did not expect the disappearance of two carrier's trans-Atlantic services to have much impact on capacity on the United States-Northern Europe route. 2M Alliance hits market with bunker surcharges as fuel prices climb Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. were the top two carriers on the US import trade in 2017. Carriers' second quarter profitability hangs on June rate rises The first magenta containership in Ocean Network Express' fleet, the 8,560 TEU ONE Commitment, calls at Yantian International Container Terminals on May 24 as part of THE Alliance's PN2 service. PN2 provides an eastbound service from Southeast Asia, South China, and Taiwan to the Pacific Northwest, and a premium westbound... US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road Rising intermodal spot rates and tight capacity on the rails are making it difficult for latecomers seeking to shift freight off the highway.

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MAY 25, 2018
Bunkers push CMA CGM to first quarter loss Third largest boxship operator implements at least 7% increase in container rates for 'emergency' bunker recovery. Clarksons values Greek fleet at $105bn An $80bn plus investment in newbuildings coupled with huge S&P activity has seen near doubling of nation's fleet since financial crisis, says Steve Gordon. ICS: fossil fuels go way of dinosaurs by 2050 'Radical' and 'unproven' technologies will need to be used to meet a zero carbon future for vessels US maritime backs gas, oil export bill Legislation is designed to spur US shipbuilding capacity. Russia, US get IMO blessing on Bering Strait Shipping route expected to get more crowded due to increases in energy and mining activities in the Arctic. Hudson Shipping demurrage claim settled Hudson Shipping Line lawyer says case against Phoenix Global has been 'amicably resolved". Stena makes its first order for LNG ropax Swedish ropax and ferry owner and operator places its bet for low-carbon ship fueling for future. Lady Aziza master jailed over fatal clash Syrian captain gets two years and 10 months for 2014 collision in Italy. LNG can sidestep Panama Canal booking system One energy major has been successful with a phone ahead for a slot strategy Diana Containerships vessel extended at higher rate US-listed boxship owner sees post-panamax contract with Orient Overseas Container Line renewed. Costa Cruises continues to grow fleet Carnival brand expects to add four new ships by 2021, increasing capacity by 43%. Spanish shipowners weigh up 2020 choices Association chief says LNG is only fuel of choice at present to meet incoming regulations HMM halts Iranian boxship bookings Korean owner stops services to and from Gulf country following US sanctions. Sovcomflot inks Rosneft newbuilding supervision pact Deal signed at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Concordia Maritime adds to suezmax market presence Kim Ullman says joint charter of trio comes after adding six product tankers. AET inks shuttle tanker quartet for long-term Petrobras charters Malaysian owner nets 15-year charter deals to back DP2 shuttle vessel newbuildings. SolstadFarstad offloads laid-up AHTS duo Norwegian owner finds buyer for ships stacked for more than a year. VIDEO: tanker burns off Indonesia Crew evacuated as wall of flame travels downriver. Cochin Shipyard doubles earnings Listed Indian shipbuilder boosted by revenue growth in fourth quarter. Danske sees deeper red for Frontline in 2018 after rate revision John Fredriksen-backed owner will return to the black in 2019 despite reduced forecasts, bank says. Shreyas slams Indian cabotage change Domestic owner says dropping of restrictions could cause Indian flag exodus. M Sea Capital lining up product tanker trio Shipowner set to expand product tanker presence with $30m plus purchase. Maersk blockchain insurance platform goes live Partners including EY and Microsoft claim world first in marine hull sector. Brodosplit wins $11m state cruiseship guarantee Croatian yard backed by government as it builds Polaris vessel. Rusal restarts aluminium shipments US extends deadline for customers to wind down Russian contracts. Singapore blocks Wilhelmsen's Drew deal Antitrust commission views $400m takeover as "substantially" lessening competition. Maersk latest to add emergency bunker surcharge Shipowner says it is no longer possible to recover costs through standard adjustment factors. Losses grow 25% at Malaysia's Icon Offshore But vessel operating company enjoys higher utilisation levels compared to a year ago. GAIL turns to spot and short-term LNG deals Indian gas buyer joins growing industry trend of moving away from long-term deals. India moves to relax cabotage legislation Maersk welcomes decision, saying it will bring greater competition to the feeder market.

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MAY 25, 2018
U.S., China reportedly reach deal to get ZTE back in business The Trump administration told congressional lawmakers that the U.S. government reached a deal with China to put Chinese telecommunications ... HMM, Evergreen withdraw transatlantic services Two container carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Evergreen, have announced that they are ending services in the transatlantic. ... C.R. England rolling out driver pay hike C.R. England has announced the largest driver pay increase in the Salt Lake City-based company's 98-year history. The pay hike for drivers... Unions shut down CP's 'final' contract offers Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) said its "final" contract offers to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference - Train & Engine (TCRC) and... Maersk announces emergency bunker surcharge In the wake of rising fuel costs, Maersk Line has announced an emergency bunker surcharge (EBS) of $60 on 20-foot containers and $120 on 40... U.S. escalates dispute over wine sales in Canada The United States has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) establish a dispute settlement panel to examine whether British Columbia... CN locomotive engineers ratify collective agreement Canadian National (CN) revealed Wednesday that its 1,800 locomotive engineers in Canada have ratified a new collective agreement.... Colombia gets help modernizing trade practices Colombia's National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Alliance for ... Sanctions target drug traffickers south of border A Treasury Department official involved in developing sanctions shared some data with the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommi...

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MAY 25, 2018
Crude settles sharply lower amid talk of output return The oil complex carried overnight declines into the US trading day Friday, after Saudi and Russian energy ministers signaled interest in boosting crude supplies by the end of this year Fuel oil Med-north at 7-month high on local demand, exports to Saudi Arabia The Northwest European to Mediterranean fuel oil arbitrage is close to being favorable as the pressure on the Mediterranean market to find on-spec RMG 380 CST bunker fuel intensifies US asphalt demand grows as federal funding increases As federal funding for transportation infrastructure increases this year, US asphalt demand is expected to follow China's SHFE likely to launch tax-free 380 CST fuel oil contract in June China's Shanghai Futures Exchange is set to launch a bonded 380 CST bunker fuel oil contract in June that will replace the existing 180 CST contract which is for domestic delivery UPDATE: Bunker supplier Aegean cuts clients' credit terms: sources Aegean has limited payment terms for its marine fuel customers to as little as 14 days after delivery, according to three buyers. ASIA SPOTLIGHT: Spot sour crude cargoes clear quickly on multi-year strength Buying interest and seasonality were evident in the Dubai crude market structure as well. Trump cancels Singapore summit with North Korea Trump notified Kim in a letter released by the White House. TRADER NOTE: BW Group's bunker purchaser Sean Warr leaves Warr was with BW Group for two years and nine months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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