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BRIEFS

June 20, 2019

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Panama proposes changes to toll structure, loyalty to be rewarded Singapore updates its guidance on IMO 2020 - warns of fines and jail time HAROPA cargo up 5.1pc, boxes rise 4pc to 1.2 million TEU in 5 months South Carolina Ports container throughput in May achieves record high Oil market fraught with politics as never before, says BIMCO expert China's raises long-haul 2018 truck volumes 5.3pc to 249.8 million TEU Dachser expands footprint in Scandinavia with new office in Sweden Global ballast water treatment market to grow through state regulation ONE opts for new technology with XVELA cloud-based stowage system Hong Kong International Airport cargo throughput declines 7.3pc in May May posts considerable cargo traffic declines for LATAM and Delta Cargo Kerry Logistics and Spain's Correos to handle China's e-commerce exports Hong Kong's Hactl wins World Air Cargo Award 7th time in 13 years AirBri dgeCargo, Unilode announce the roll out of digitised containers

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JUNE 19, 2019
Increased participation of core shareholders reduces Hapag-Lloyd's free float MOL & Japanese shipyards design next-generation coal carrier MOL Safety Conference 2019 focuses on being a global leader in safe operation Shipping Ministry to lay emphasis on tapping the potential of coastal shipping Survey shows concern over trade wars impacting shipping confidence ZIM introduces personal notifications to enhance customer experience Exim Integrated Club Mumbai celebrates second Get-Together & LSP Business Meet DGFT hikes cashew import prices to support domestic producers Govt to launch Open General Export Licence scheme to boost defence exports Chinese economic data on industrial output & investment indicates slowdown

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European Rail Facilities Portal to stimulate rail freight Schuon to bank on value added services Group7 wins Logivisor Award Volga-Dnepr Group won over by Leipzig's investment plans Digital transport gaining ground in Europe Bremenports renovates lock Industry demands widening of Stuttgart-Zurich route Sealog augments fleet New president for WBLN Transpacific service of APL wins award Mongolian carrier lands in Hong Kong New Teesport rail service to deliver furniture "Curiosity of the Day" Standic building new tank farm in Antwerp ACS expands its Sydney office Panama Canal becomes greener First Japanese airport community with Iata CEIV Pharma

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JUNE 19, 2019
'An end to shipping alliances would see freight rates skyrocket' Doncaster's iPort goes full steam ahead with new rail freight links Quebec port targets container traffic as Hutchison comes on board Dronamics' Black Swan could be set for take-off next year 737 freighters looking to be stars of Paris Air Show as orders pick up Geodis: innovation and customer service the key to growth Supply chain radar: Full distress mode is on at Waberer's $1bn worth of smuggled cocaine found on MSC ship On the wires: Lufthansa Cargo gets caught in heavy crosswinds

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JUNE 19, 2019
Government of Canada plans to build two ferries at Davie Public Services and Procurement Canada said today that the Government of Canada is entering into contract negotiations with shipbuilder Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for the construction of two new ferries for Pacific Green hires Atle Haugen as Sales Director, Marine San Jose, Calif. based exhaust gas cleaning specialist Pacific Green Technologies Inc. has appointed Atle Haugen as Sales Director, Marine Direct Sales. Haugen joins the company from Norwegian based scrubber manufacturer Clean Meyer Turku starts Mardi Gras hull assembly A keel laying ceremony held at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland yesterday marked the start of the hull assembly of what will the first LNG fueled cruise ship to serve the Damen to build 9 more EU-funded migrant rescue boats for Turkey Damen Shipyards is to build nine more SAR 1906 search and rescue boats for the Turkish Coast Guard. They will be paid for by the European Union as part of its response Capital, two engineers charged in box ship pollution case Piraeus, Greece, headquartered Capital Ship Management Corporation and two of its chief engineers have been named in a five-count federal indictment charging them with failing to record the illegal dumping of oily High-end sail cruising for the eco-conscious The latest design to be unveiled by Danish naval architectural firm Knud E. Hansen is a 110 meter sail assisted Wind Cruise Vessel. Able to accommodate up to 100 passengers, it has

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JUNE 19, 2019
Cyprus shipping community grows steadily amid EU uncertainty A decision to support a Shipping Deputy Minister in Cyprus appears to be paying off as the maritime community reports... Landmark court ruling clarifies loss calculations The latest ruling in the case of the Renos not only confirms Swedish Club liability for major hull casualty but... UK flag abandons growth targets as Brexit wipes out 30% of tonnage CMA CGM reflagged 40 vessels away from the UK between February and April this year, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows Vale allowed to restart Brucutu operations Vale says the court decision will allow it to fully resume wet processing operations within 72 hours Open-loop scrubbers in ports - what's all the fuss about? More research needs to be done into the long-term impact of open-loop scrubbers in port environments, the BPA argues SIPG appoints government official as new chairman After 46 years of service at the Port of Shanghai, Chen Xuyuan, the 63-year-old SIPG chairman, will retire from the office... Shipping confidence dips amid trade war concerns More people expect higher freight rates in the tankers and containers markets over the next 12 months, while fewer people... Smaller boxships order imbalance looms Increased scrapping following IMO 2020 is likely to lead to a shortage of smaller ships in the market MSC crew held after US drugs operation A US Drug Enforcement Administration official said the ship originated from Chile and travelled to the US through Panama and... Panalpina flags potential disruption ahead of IMO 2020 The lack of standardisation on the composition and quality of low-sulphur fuels could lead to downtime of ships - and... Trump says Gulf of Oman attacks were 'very minor' Iran has denied responsibility for the June 13 attacks and for similar incidents that targeted four other tankers in the... Daily Briefing 'Dark ship' detection exposes sanction-busting ships \| LNG supply may outstrip demand by 2025 \| Dry bulk fleet faces struggle... Law passes to limit boxships into Port of Houston Container throughput at the port of Houston has grown steadily during the past decade, but especially since the widening of... Sinopec unit grants FPSO charter extension to Yinson subsidiary FPSO Adoon has been producing crude in the Addax Petroleum-operated OML 123 permit off Nigeria Bespoke cargo clauses push ICC policies aside 'We all as an industry need to get better at working out what is within and what is without the... Anadarko sanctions Mozambique's first onshore LNG terminal Mozambique LNG offtake was negotiated on a delivered basis, while flexibility in the terms was offered to LNG buyers to... Front Altair crew back on board for STS operations Frontline says it remains extremely cautious for new fixtures in the region while the cause of the incident is still...

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JUNE 19, 2019
Warehouse vacancy low despite 'unprecedented' construction Ag shippers pressed to help boost truck turn times LTL carrier Pyle recovering from cyber attack Tech firm sees long haul ahead for autonomous trucks Shippers' council: Low-sulfur BAF 'not just another surcharge' Intermodal key to shippers despite current weakness Analysts: Years of price volatility after IMO low-sulfur switch

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JUNE 19, 2019
IMO 2020 poses 'big question' for future ship prices Vessel prices will 'track with lack of modest inflation,' shipping tycoon Peter Livanos says. Bulker and boxship owners weigh risks of Strait of Hormuz Star Bulk and Maersk Line to continue trading in targeted area as Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans says attacks on these types of vessels are 'highly unlikely' Scorpio Bulkers 'prepared' for trade war risks New York-listed bulker owner has spent last six months raising liquidity, president Robert Bugbee says. Tidewater CEO Rynd preaches discipline as offshore recovers New York-listed OSV owner working to reactivate 10 vessels that have found work. MACN aims to launch port corruption index Maritime Anti-Corruption Network sets out plan to develop a Global Port Integrity Index Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing VLGC owner embraces change of identity from a Stolt-Nielsen unit to full integration with tycoon's empire Parker's Poseidon coup only first step in carbon revolution Eleven global banks deserve credit for taking the initiative on a critical issue, yet they must be pushed to commit to greater transparency to force real cuts in carbon pollution De Stoop: 'We are scrubber watchers' The new Euronav CEO sounds a lot different from the old Euronav CEO when it comes to talking about exhaust-cleaning devices and his fleet. Solus looks to sell quartet of Nautical ultramaxes Another case of private equity's dwindling patience appears to underlie the latest attempt to cash out a losing bet, this time in Wilbur Ross-founded venture Middle Eastern VLCC market returns to life with spot rate hikes Led by the MOL-owned Kasagisan, at least four VLCCs are tentatively booked at stronger rates than pre-attack levels. Viking cruiseship crash captain not drunk The master of a Viking River Cruises vessel involved in a fatal collision last month was not drunk, Hungarian police have said. Clash involving Viking ship kills seven in Hungary ABC cited a police spokesman as saying that tests showed the 64-year-old Ukrainian captain of the Sigyn, named as Ukrainian Yuriy C, was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident in Budapes Avenir LNG mulls employment options for first newbuilding Small-scale venture Avenir LNG is considering the employment options for its first newbuilding, which will be delivered in just over six months. Avenir commercial director Mats Fagerberg told TradeWinds that the first of four 7,500-cbm LNG newbuildings being built by the company is scheduled for delivery in December. That is in advance of the planned mid-2020 start-up of a new LNG-receiving termi Atlantica Shipping boosts fleet with boxship buy Atlantica Shipping has bought a 14-year-old, German-controlled containership. Johan Werner, managing director of the low-profile Norwegian shipowner, confirmed the purchase of the 3,091-teu JPO Leo (built 2005). Brokers said it is paying $6.8m for the ship. Atlantica Shipping sells kamsarmax to Oldendorff Equasis lists the JPO Leo as controlled by a KG (limited partnership) backed by HanseConto BSC to add 32 tankers, bulkers and LNG carriers Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has revealed its latest fleet update plan to add 32 ships. The UNB news agency reported that the state-run owner wants a range of tankers, bulkers, LNG carriers and boxships to join its fleet by 2041. BSC plots orders for 26 more tankers and bulkers The aim is to cut back on charter fees of BDT 24bn ($284m) paid by the state each year to overseas owners, an War-risk rates to rise further after Gulf terror attacks Premiums soar as Japanese and Norwegian providers of war-risk cover prepare to shoulder the full cost of most recent Fujairah attacks West of England targets offshore market as members go for growth Key appointments made in stage one of modernisation drive at 150-year-old P&I club Greeks hail IMO fuel flashpoint action plan UGS sees first signs of IMO putting oil industry on the hook for new, clean bunkers PGS axes $675m refinancing Seismic vessel owner PGS has axed a major refinancing plan in which it had hoped to raise up to $675m, due to lack of investor appetite. PGS mulls bond issue to meet $675m refinancing target PGS targets $675m in seismic refinancing effort "As a result of increased volatility in the capital markets and investor sentiment towards oil field service post-launch, PGS has not been able to reach the Sleeping seafarer charged over hard grounding The Swedish coast guard has blamed a sleeping crew member for the hard grounding of a cargoship on Sunday. It said a criminal case has begun relating to negligence in sea traffic. Cargoship hard aground off Sweden The 1,500-dwt Bonita (built 1987) went aground north of Kallandso. "In the interrogation of the crew, a person has acknowledged that he or she has fallen asleep during his guard, w Panama Canal offers discounts for bigger cargo volumes Waterway's authority proposing cuts for lines moving more boxes. Two biggest investors build Hapag-Lloyd stakes CEO Jansen regrets reduced free float as CSAV and Klaus-Michael Kuhne add stock worth $139m. Swedish Club taps into big data for loss prevention Gothenburg-based mutual is trialling new claims and loss-prevention technology as it looks to the future Business focus: Greek shipping looks to the future Cultural changes, greater LNG investment and finding the mariners of the future are all helping the country's sector to prosper. Greek shipping is stepping on the gas A burst of investment in LNG carriers is just one sign that Greek shipping's animal spirits are alive and kicking MSC crew arrested in $1bn cocaine bust Two seafarers accused of smuggling drugs on MSC Gayane after raid in Philadelphia. Downing trims Braemar stake on back of share price rally After latest disposal UK investment firm now owns less than 4.5% of UK-listed broker. Grimaldi master and officers deny arson in car carrier case Trio appear in Spanish court in connection with blaze on Grande Europa in May. Untying the knot of Italian ship arrest law Michele Mordiglia shines a light on the grey area of competing laws on vessel seizures. Katy Ware takes the reins at UK Ship Register MCA's director of maritime safety and standards adds flag state responsibilities in expanded role. Argentina LNG emerging as potential Asia supply source Rising production and proximity to China key bonus points for South American nation. Front Altair crew head home or re-board vessel Frontline says following further inspections LR2 will ultimately head to a shipyard for repair.

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JUNE 19, 2019
Lighthizer commits to work with Democrats on USMCA The U.S. trade representative appeared before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday on the first day of congressional hearings on the Trump administration's trade agenda. More than 16 tons of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port Two people were arrested by federal authorities after more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was found Monday in containers aboard the MSC Gayane. Commentary: Clock ticking on trade deal ratification Passage of USMCA in the United States must happen this year or wait for implementation in 2021. Logistics demand may be softening The industry is at "a new crossroads," according to the co-author of a state of logistics report titled "Cresting the Hill." US Chamber urges lawmakers to act on infrastructure "The time to act is now," reads a letter sent to the president and congressional leaders by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and more than 40 business and labor groups. Thieves thwarted by Dachser container security "K" Line car carrier on fire off Philippines Executive Moves: DENSO, CEVA, MULR, Vnomics FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications

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JUNE 19, 2019
Mediterranean low sulfur bunkers feel the pinch on 0.5% blending needs Tightness in the Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil market has percolated into the Piraeus bunker market after players started stockpiling of lower sulfur components ahead of the 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap. NYMEX RBOB jumps after counter-consensus US inventory draw NYMEX product futures settled higher Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed counter-consensus draws in both gasoline and distillate inventories last week. Iraq rocket attack hits southern oil site, but exports unaffected: source "Exports were not affected," a source at Basra Oil Co. said. ICS to submit proposal for further CO2 cuts, revise guidance for 2020 sulfur rule ICS still remains concerned about continuing delays with the publication of the latest ISO Publicly Available Specification for low sulfur fuels. OPEC sets July 1-2 as date for its next meeting: sources Several ministers have signaled that an extension is likely, as oil prices have slumped on downbeat global economic forecasts. External: Global Risk Management Major banks set new lending standards for shipping to aid IMO's GHG cuts target Additional banks, including Asian banks, are also expected to embrace Poseidon Principles. US presses other countries to police Strait of Hormuz "The United States is prepared to do its part," Pompeo said. a

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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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