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BRIEFS
November 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war
  • Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs
  • Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact
  • IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term
  • CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door
  • MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase
  • BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing
  • Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year
  • Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila
  • Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe
  • Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems
  • E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance
  • Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve
  • Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet
  • Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL
  • Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
  • World's first iVLOC delivered
  • Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China
  • Paradip Port working towards new high
  • Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel
  • NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu
  • Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe
  • Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market
  • AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day
  • MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimistically into next year
  • Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport
  • Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk
  • SOL adds call to another Finnish port
  • Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland
  • Logistics for toys
  • Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents
  • Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts
  • More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus
  • Goodman acquires UK site for logistics
  • New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F
  • Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines
  • Giving birth to giant tanker fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet
  • GS Group supplying Posten Norge
  • Paris Vatry banking on international experience
  • Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy
  • Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan
  • Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs
  • Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata
  • Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next?
  • DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ
  • British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case
  • Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles
  • Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract
  • Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs
  • Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine
  • VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii
  • This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too
  • VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon
  • MJP books first order for new X series waterjets
  • MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire
  • Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax
  • PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore
    Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure
  • Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers
    Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification
  • Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger
    Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO
  • This time, it's different?
    The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is
  • Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019
    Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018
  • Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme
    The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions
  • Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits
    Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow
  • US ports call for more multimodal funding
    Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next...
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports
    Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists
  • Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes
    Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits
  • Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects
    Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up
  • Viewpoint: Smoke signals
    An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk
  • HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet
    HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes
  • Daily Briefing
    Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners | Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit | Maersk...
  • Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing
    The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing
  • Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court
    The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes
  • Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships
    Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value
  • US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week
    The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes
  • LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches
  • Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch
  • Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share
  • Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors
  • KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down
    Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement.
  • Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution
  • Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship
  • China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership
    Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state
  • Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals
    Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy
  • Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research
    TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future
  • Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum
  • Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund
  • Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap
    New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business
  • Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces
  • Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme
  • Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell
    But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships
  • Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP
  • Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m
  • Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train
  • Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't
  • 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed
    Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models
  • Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector
    Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates
  • Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates
    US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020
  • Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87
    Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding
  • Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs
    Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer
  • Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback
    New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme.
  • NCL owners selling stock worth $962m
    Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares.
  • Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change
    Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported
  • Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping
  • Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss
    Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes.
  • Gibraltar set to start LNG imports
    Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities.
  • Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports
    Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says.
  • Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years
  • Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women
    Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool
  • Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers?
  • German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house
  • Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market
    Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers
  • Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations
  • Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business
    Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners
  • Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition
    Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector.
  • Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda
    Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge.
  • Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025
    Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway
  • Meet the world's first 'iVLOC'
  • Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract
  • Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan
    VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot.
  • Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault
    Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service.
  • ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit
  • Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case
    Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe.
  • Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding
    Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard.
  • Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers
  • S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker
  • HMM: we will fill mega-containerships
    Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share.
  • Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result
    FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC.
  • Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page
    Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB.
  • Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse
    Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia
  • Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet
    But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks
    Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute.
  • Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box
    Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages.
  • Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry'
  • Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary
  • Crowley says restructuring essential to compete
  • Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston
  • Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board
  • Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020
    Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said.
  • Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018
    There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said.
  • Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources
    "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said.
  • UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects
    It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year.
  • Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec
    "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said.
  • Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping
    DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders.
  • Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports
    The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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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
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Interfax)
››› 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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