BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 4, 2020

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty exemption on DMAC imported from China, Turkey Merchandise exports at $ 24.82 billion in Oct. Air cargo seen at its best shape since April Allcargo Logistics rolls out ECU360 in India; redefines automation & digitalisation in the Indian logistics space Call for air cargo industry to adopt dynamic load factor methodology as industry standard for measuring capacity utilisation Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP container for flight Railways finalises major upgrade plan including improved freight loading India's economic growth to be in positive territory in 2nd half of this fiscal: NITI Aayog VC Blue Dart Express posts significant gain in profit after tax for July-Sept. quarter China approves international copper futures contract for launch on Nov. 19 Govt extends Air India EoI submission deadline to Dec. 14 Gujarat Maritime University organises orientation programme welcoming 2nd batch of LLM & PGD students

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Netherlands weather things well Switzerland issues safety certificate Nana Lin as Geodis' managing director Lineas and EWS double fumigation capacity Freja partners with SDK ONE improves results significantly Double-stitched is better? VTG places green bonds To Russia with love Skyteam Cargo elects chairman Pilot project in Algeciras Camair in trouble Siberian barley delivered to China by rail and ship "Curiosity of the Day" Europa Showfreight's new contract Edwards to lead VPA A pallet scanner for Southern England airport Steady course in Jacksonville

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Shippers hit lack of port workers and containers as lines add congestion surcharges New UK lockdown adds to pressure on transport firms training for post-Brexit Covid crisis steering more carriers toward air cargo booking platforms Forwarders digitally reinventing through Covid are ahead of the game Coupa Software buys supply chain specialist LLamasoft for $1.5bn Human traffickers exploit crew change crisis to trick agents Amazon exec Rotem Hershko appointed SVP at APMM Ocean & Logistics Budapest Airport cargo head Kam Jandu quits Saudia chief Omar Hariri appointed new chair of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Hellmann builds an ex-Panalpina-powered 'spider network'

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Aker Arctic to design next generation Swedish and Finnish Baltic escort icebreakers Finland's Aker Arctic Technology Inc. has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to develop new icebreakers for demanding Baltic Sea escort operations. Are "atomic batteries" the path to shipping decarbonization? Nuclear power could be in commercial maritime's future, not its past. Even as MARAD continues the long-running decommissioning of the world's first nuclear merchant ship, the NS Savannah, London-based Core Power (UK) Royal Arctic Line saves fuel with intelligent IoT technology Greenland's Royal Arctic Line is seeing fuel savings of 10% to 15% on its containership Malik Arctica following installation of the Frugal Propulsion intelligent engine management system developed by Aalborg, Denmark, based

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Capital eyes trio of panamax boxships Greek owner is in discussions for multi-year charters that could make the ships eligible for dropdown to Nasdaq-listed affiliate Capital... From the News Desk: Shipping back on front line of migrant crisis A dramatic incident off the UK coastline involving stowaways and the British special forces once again highlighted how commercial shipping... Piracy headlines don't tell full Gulf of Guinea story, says analyst Concerns about the increasing threat of Gulf of Guinea piracy must be viewed in context, says Risk Intelligence senior analyst... English insolvency law seen as 'real alternative' to Chapter 11 'As an English insolvency lawyer, it's probably one of the more exciting times at the moment ... Basically, if the... Analysis raises doubts over IMO's emissions measures New report finds that proposed energy efficiency requirements for existing ships being considered by the IMO would not cut CO2... Navios Containers expects surge in rates to 'moderate' US-listed owner locks in strong one-year rates for five boxships Greece gets nine bids for Igoumenitsa port Thessaloniki Port Authority eyes expansion with interest in three Greek port privatisations currently under way Maersk-backed decarbonisation research group names board The Maersk chief executive Søren Skou is officially the chairman of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping... New orders for general cargo carriers at record low Orders for new general cargoships will hit an all-time low in 2020 and deliveries over the next five years will... Box demand picture clouded as economics enters uncharted waters Box carriers are riding a wave of strong demand and high freight rates on the transpacific. But the bounce back... UK holds stowaways amid ongoing investigation Home Office says investigations continue, but it would be 'inappropriate' to comment further US Gulf crude exports defy poor post-pandemic prognosis Monthly tonne-mile demand is tracked at its second-highest level in September as European and Asian refineries keep buying Box shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal Despite the precarious nature of the global economy, container lines are more confident that demand has stabilised. Now they are... Shipping on thin ice: Russia's northern sea route Melting Arctic ice has long tempted shipping with its potential to slash travel times, costs and emissions between Europe and... Daily Briefing Free to read: Floating storage economics fail to lift tankers for pandemic's second wave \| More work to be done... Panama Canal congestion adds to LNG tonnage crunch Shipping rates may well advance but not for long as overcapacity will weigh down the market when newbuildings enter soon... Intercargo calls out charterers preventing crew changes Charterers are not only ignoring relevant provisions and charterparty clauses that could provide for crew changes to take place, but... Petredec orders up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs The three firm 93,000 cu m LPG carriers are scheduled to be delivered in January, March and May 2023. If Petredec... Shipping 'behind the curve' on diversity and inclusion The report revealed that just 7.5% of total seafarers were female even though 30% of companies employ women in board-level...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
US truckload carriers pushing for double-digit 2021 rate hikes CMA CGM expands intermodal surcharge to LA-LB haulage Container shortage threatens Bangladeshi export recovery Pandemic-disrupted markets put spotlight on forwarder value Maersk's Twill targets small shippers via digital sales channel

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Major shareholder drops Kirby entirely, despite optimism Baillie Gifford & Co once owned more than 10% of the tug and barge owner Cruise majors delay return to sailing past 2020 amid CDC guide Cruise Line International Association's 50 owner members are also holding off until next year Braemar drives digital shift with launch of dry freight derivatives screen Shipbroker raises stake in tech oufit Zuma and pledges not to repeat the mistakes of past screens. Foremost bulker tangled in $6.6m charter row over China coal import quota The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Foremost missing out on bulker after Australian coal import snafu The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Knutsen scoops PGNiG charters to back LNG newbuilding duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Sweden, Finland and Aker Arctic team up on next generation ice-breakers Design will need to consider fossil-free propulsion options due to long life of working vessels Chunky boxship fixtures boost rates to highest level in 12 years Owners begin to secure long periods as rates hit levels not seen since the financial crisis Concordia says lowest orderbook for 25 years 'really exciting' After tougher third quarter, tanker owner is optimistic for 2021 European Parliament votes to phase out open-loop scrubbers Environment Committee decides against outright ban in consideration of investment and ongoing studies Crew on UK-flagged ships to receive full pay if held captive by pirates UK is one of the first countries to adopt the new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention into national law Scrubber-fitted VLCCs fixed at lower period rates amid depressed tanker market mood DHT and Global Energy Maritime vessels have been put on short charters, brokers report How to avoid becoming a drugs dope: use smart charter terms CJC lawyers Ian Short and Sam Jones warn new trafficking methods could leave owners and charterers vulnerable to claims Norway sues DNV GL for $1.6bn over frigate sunk in tanker clash Class society rejects claim relating to certificate for naval vessel that went down in 2018 Altera wins $12m claim over FPSO contractual dispute as it cuts net losses Former Teekay shuttle tanker company reduces loss mainly through unrealised derivative value increases Cloudy waters: Green group claims IMO emissions cut figures do not add up Technical analysis suggests that proposed efficiency standards for existing ships need to be tightened further Isle of Man is first flag to join Getting to Zero Coalition Ship registry believes flags have important role to play in decarbonisation Portugal's Portline continues to sell off older bulk carriers Confirms sale of two vintage supramaxes Stena Bulk renews period charters for two Wisby-Gotland MRs Swedish operator has been one of the few active charterers in the tanker market Holed and listing livestock carrier brought into Australia Authorities had concerns for integrity of Barkly Pearl Scorpio Bulkers sells ships while its investors send shares into downwind spiral After big drop in stock price, Scorpio insiders' group steps up to expand interest in transitioning company Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG with Japanese order Taiwanese bulker specialist orders small gas carrier at Murakami Hide Ocean Yield brings in Danske Bank's shipping head after falling to loss Third quarter result turns red due to write offs of OSV and FPSO's book value S'Hail Shipping adds biggest ship as bulkers regain ground Qatar owner says it has bought a Japanese-built kamsarmax, its eighth ship Case for marine loss prevention based around AI comes of age The time is right for marine insurance to partner key shipowners and AI providers Knutsen OAS linked to newbuild order for PGNiG LNG carrier duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Berge Bulk recruits industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Singapore looks to renew confidence in commodities in wake of scandals Minister says the 'isolated cases of mismanagement' had 'reduced confidence amongst banks' to provide financing Berge Bulk recruit industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Trio of Xihe product tankers find buyers as sell-off continues Product carriers among vessels that Xihe Holdings' judicial manager has put up for sale Six more Xihe Holdings tankers are put up for sale Second tranche of vessels for sale but more to come Petredec inks deal at Jiangnan for up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs Gas carrier owner turns to favoured Chinese yard for a pioneering size in very large LPG carriers Shipping firms employ too few female seafarers, says ICS Trade group has called for more female representation at sea in its first diversity report Matson's China service boosts earnings amid Covid downturn CLX and CLX+ offerings account for 125% jump on China boxship revenue

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Space companies could join US Civil Reserve Air Fleet The U.S. military relies on its own cargo aircraft and commercial operators to move personnel and equipment around the world. Rockets could do that in... COVID supply chain disruptions reinforce 'China+1' strategy China still holds the title of the world's manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries. Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion. How truckers can avoid a bad dray day A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool. Overnight deliveries, contract carriage propel Cargojet's Q3 growth Cargojet's record airfreight volume helped adjusted earnings double in the third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
ENDER DATA: Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov. Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures traded on ICE hits a high in Oct Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a monthly high in October, data from the exchange showed Nov. 3. OPEC+ may consider deeper oil cuts if coronavirus lockdowns squeeze global economy: sources Cloudy global economic prospects, along with a recent slide in oil prices, could prompt OPEC and its allies to ratchet back their production cuts to historic levels, sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 3, as the market's recovery stalls. Iraq to alter crude export grades in 2021 with launch of Basrah Medium Iraq is planning an overhaul to its key crude export grades next year with the introduction of a new medium sour crude known as Basrah Medium. Singapore 180 CST HSFO differential slumps on heavy selling after Pakistan cancels prompt tender The FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential recorded its largest day-on-day fall of $5.05/mt on Nov. 2, the largest daily decline in six months, on heavy selling, after Pakistan cancelled its buy tender for a prompt 180 CST HSFO cargo. Singapore-delivered IFO 380 CST bunker premium hikes to three-month high on rising inquiries The delivered Singapore IFO 380 CST 3.5% sulfur bunker premium against the Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo values rose to a three-month high on Nov. 2, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a surge in inquiries. USGC Nov middle distillate flows to Europe at 40,000 mt so far, amid strong US market: cFlow US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around just 40,000 mt so far, after October saw the lowest volumes in five months, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 3. RUSSIA DATA: Oct refining throughput down 11.2% on year at 21.42 mil mt Russian refineries processed 21.420 million mt (about 5.04 million b/d) of crude in October, down 11.2% year on year and down 1.4% from September, according to energy ministry data released Nov. 3. BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports fall on year in September Brazilian crude oil exports fell 2.9% year on year in September, marking the first decline in eight months amid signs of a recovery in domestic demand and higher refinery capacity utilization rates by state-led oil company Petrobras, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. BRAZIL DATA: Sep refined-product sales up 3% on month, but down 1% on year Brazil's refined-product sales posted an eighth-consecutive month of year-on-year decline in September amid an ongoing battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes US election, OPEC+ supply extension Oil futures settled higher Nov. 3 as US dollar strength flagged amid market expectations of a fiscal stimulus package after the US presidential election. European fuel oil paper volumes in October MOC down 47% on month Med-North trades fall on month Uncertainty hangs over market France's Engie pulls out of talks for US LNG import deal with NextDecade: company Engie came under pressure not to import US shale gas NextDecade seeking buyers for Rio Grande LNG project Environmentalists say US LNG not aligned with climate goals October fuel oil barge volumes traded in Platts London MOC rise 25% on month Bunker demand resilient Reduced refinery runs Russia's Tuapse Nov. VGO loadings flat on month at 120,000 mt Lower refinery output supports values Risk of future downstream bearishness Newbuild ships must accommodate future emissions goals Emerging regulation risks to affect ship valuations Ships must be built with future adaptions in mind October CPC loadings up 8% on month to 1.23 mil b/d Shipments down 12.5% on year Kazakh shipments up 15% on month Australia's maritime union urges government to nationalize BP's Kwinana refinery Australia likely to become more import reliant after refinery closure Risky to rely solely on foreign vessels for shipments Proposes for local seafarers to be crew of Australian-flagged tankers

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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

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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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