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November 12, 2015

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Container shipping industry faces upheaval with potential wave of consolidation Container liners expected to shift focus more on ultralarge boxships: Alphaliner West Africa to build at least six 1m TEU ports over next decade Box throughput at Estonia's Muuga terminal down 20pc yoy CMA CGM and VILAC launch wooden educational toy 'My first container ship' UPS earnings are up 3.5pc in Q3 to US$1.26 billion despite flat revenue growth Miami Airport wants CEIV certification and to become pharma hub Etihad Cargo to add two B777 freighters to its fleet in 2016 IAG Cargo upgrades reservation processes with Accenture software

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400 new trucks join Turkish firm's fleet Almarai enhancing efficiency with Swisslog Regionalisation - no benefit for freight FAA to fine Unical Aviation Airport manager starts work in Fairbanks Stand-alone link for East Med, Turkey and Russia Three more EU railfreight corridors in service New groups and new VPs Cargologic now screening in Bern Rock around the clock On wine for Poland Today's losses for tomorrow's gains? Intermodal spearheading growth in 2016 Group CFO to take over at LR Hapag Lloyd beefs up Q3 earnings Two charter brokers establish strategic bond

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
IHS Launches New Website Serving the Global Maritime Industry NEWARK, N.J. (November 11, 2015) - IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) today announced the launch of Fairplay.IHS.com, a website that serves as the leading source of critical news and analysis for the global maritime industry. With the new IHS Fairplay website, IHS Maritime & Trade is taking an important next step in... Otto Marine sees red in 3Q15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Otto Marine has posted a loss of USD5.1 million for the third quarter ending 30 September 2015 from a net profit of USD2.02 million in 3Q14. The loss was attributed to challenging conditions in the offshore market which caused Otto Marine's revenue to fall by 35% to... HMM sells part of Hyundai Asan stake to Hyundai Elevator An HMM vessel. Credit: Southern cross MaritimeHyundai Merchant Marine has divested part of its stake in affiliated tour operator Hyundai Asan as part of further moves to strengthen its liquidity. South Korea's second biggest shipping company's latest move comes amid rumours that it and its bigger compatriot rival Hanjin Shipping are... Nuisance alarms reduced during Antwerp trial The Discovery RPM solution at Port of Antwerp where the system cut nuisance radiation calls. Credit: SymetricaRadiation portal monitor (RPM) technology has been trialled for cargo screening at Port of Antwerp where it cut naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) nuisance calls by 84%. It is also being trialled at an unnamed... DSME to review safety after second yard fire A fire broke out yesterday at DSME's Okpo yard killing one worker. Credit MaerskSouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering told IHS Fairplay that it will review safety procedures after a second fire broke out at its Okpo yard. The fire, which started from a very large gas carrier under... China's growing sugar demand boosts Handysize bulker market Bags of sugar on board a bulk carrier. Credit: PAChina's imports of sugar have been surging this year, with the country importing as much as 3.7 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2015, keeping Handysize bulkers gainfully employed even as dry bulk rates for bigger ships remain low. China's... Hapag-Lloyd expects first profitable year since 2010 Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd achieved a small net profit in the third quarter and expects to close the year with a positive net result for the first time since 2010. Its earnings after tax and interest for the period between 1 July and 30 September reached EUR3.2million (USD3.43million),... Hanjin-HMM merger unlikely, say South Korean maritime officials A Hyundai Merchant Marine vessel. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeTop maritime officials in South Korea said a merger between Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine was unlikely because the benefits of such a move are difficult to see and it could have significant negative implications for the wider economy. Officials attending a... London marine insurers tap into Islamic market A mosque in Dubai, which has become a centre for Islamic finance. Credit: PASenior London marine insurers are keen to create a viable market for Islamic-compliant commercial insurance products. The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) organised a conference in Dubai where they spelt out the market's plans. The event also... Anti-trust fine puts Wilhelmsen in the red Car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen is 50% owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Credit: PAWilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed Norwegian vehicle carrier and logistics company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, has reported a loss for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year, with a USD200 million anti-trust... Vard deepens into loss on weak shipbuilding market Vard's shipyard in Norway. The company has been hurt by reduced activity at its European yards. Credit VardSingapore-listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings has deteriorated further into a loss of NOK845 million (USD97.6 million) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015, from a loss of NOK160 million in the third quarter... Infographic: The evolution of container ship size The container fleet has been constantly evolving. More than ever increasing ship size and maximising operational efficiency are in the forefront to enhance the performance of new tonnage. Megaships have come to dominate container shipping rapidly over the past decade. They have grown bigger and faster than any other ship type... EU reporting directive has "backfired" Shipowners want an overhaul of Europe's electronic port reporting system. Credit: European CommissionShipping is concerned that "half baked" solutions to revitalise Europe's shortsea shipping sector are adding financial expense to existing administrative burdens. The most problematic of these solutions, shipowners have told IHS Maritime, is Europe's Reporting Formalities Directive, which member... Commodities boom may be the last in human history The world commodities boom is over and there may never be another one, leading Australian economist Saul Eslake warned the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on 10 November. "It could well be, in my view, that the commodities boom Australia has just experienced in the last 12 years or so... Cosco/China Shipping merger may run into minority shareholder trouble HONG KONG - Minority shareholders not controlled by Beijing may be the biggest problem faced by attempts to merge Cosco and China Shipping, believes investment equity firm Jefferies. "There is a very high risk that the plans are not able to be executed due to minority's objection," Jefferies said in a... Major obstacles in the way of any NOL sale, says analyst HONG KONG - Difficulties in estimating Neptune Orient Lines' valuation, its unprofitability and the steady loss of market share by its APL container division will make a proposed sale of the Singapore-listed company no easy task.That is the assessment of Alphaliner following confirmation from NOL that it was in preliminary...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Whitehall exports push could be hampered by dithering over Heathrow expansion CMA CGM leading the field to buy NOL, but only if the price is right Tony Brooks appointed president of XPO Logistics LTL business

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
DSME told to halt work on LPG ships following deadly fire New Z-drive tug for Suderman & Young First Vessel launched at Eastern Shipbuilding using FORAN POSSE/HECSALV Software Monitors Carrier Block Heavy Lifts Big Data: Connecting and merging the dots Workboats and Patrol Boats: Small but Mighty Building the Future New report projects OSV demand will grow 75% by end of 2020 OSVs: Survival Mode Robert Allan designs new RAmparts tug for Chile's SAAM Norwegians square up to offshore challenge Optimarin passes U.S. BWTS testing milestone Royston completes engine overhaul on North Sea FPSO Brazil's ETP delivers two Incat Crowther fast supply vessels Vard: One new order, a lot more red ink Waldner named new Group CFO of Lloyd's Register New Argentine-built ASD tug nears delivery

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Port of Bellingham negotiating possible forest products agreement Crowley Maritime adding two new business segments Port Metro Vancouver celebrating anniversary of Delta community office Top Ships receives notice of pending drop from Nasdaq Rail association releases traffic numbers for week

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
D'Amico declares long-term confidence in products as third-quarter results rise Strong gasoline demand and inventory build-up yield average spot TCE in excess of $21,000 Concordia Maritime posts strong third-quarter results under good market conditions Rates for product tankers and suezmaxes stayed competitive due to strong demand in the tanker market Incorrect maintenance is major cause of engine damage, Swedish Club warns Lube failure now topping $900,000 per claim,says P&I insurer Volkswagen emissions scandal shows need for corporate social responsibility for all industries Shipping must commit to long-term sustainability, Fischbacher contends Brussels to give go-ahead for airborne drones to monitor shipping in European waters Emsa has been assessing the potential of using an unspecified number of heavy-duty drones that could be used for a number of functions including regulatory compliance Nordic American Tankers posts third-quarter profit in a healthy suezmax spot tanker market A dividend of $0.38 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 12 Global coal demand to grow only 0.4% per year to 2040, IEA says Demand slows most in developed countries due to environmental concerns and in China, which is expected to see a decline from 2030 The great awakening What a difference a month makes. And what a month it has been. MRs show strong gains but LRs lag behind Transatlantic gasoline flows boost MR trade Panama Canal Authority moves to alleviate congestion ACP suspends non-critical maintenance works, modifies its booking system and lifts draught restrictions to clear vessel backlogs Ceva sees double-digit drop in third-quarter revenues Dutch freight forwarder blames 'industry headwinds' for 13.1% decline in revenues Best practice offers competitive advantage Owners need to go beyond 'greenwash' and regulatory minimums Holiday cheer for US ports as imports surge Stark turnaround in fortunes from last year with US ports expected to see an 8.3% rise in incoming traffic Nasdaq warns Globus on share price requirement Bulkers owner has 180 days to raise share price above $1 Antitrust provision hits Wilh. Wilhelmsen results Company has ringfenced $200m in relation to ongoing antitrust investigations in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Eukor Car Carriers Euroseas slashes loss in third quarter Owner sees turnaround for both bulkers and feeder boxships 'over next two years' Lloyd's Register names finance chief Alastair Marsh's promotion to LR group chief executive opens the door for a new CFO 'passionate about engineering' Torm hopes to find 'nice home' in NYSE IPO Update: Danish carrier could see more liquidity and capital from a dual-listing structure Trafigura switches from coal to containers in Colombian project Collapsing coal prices force commodity trader to drop plans to export coal from new port, as boxes make more economic sense Norden to focus on supramax and panamax in dry bulk Update: Company may sell other types of dry cargo vessels to reinvest in focus area MISC denies reports of merger talks with Bumi Armada Merger could make Bumi Armada second biggest FPSO operator worldwide Hapag-Lloyd turns small profit in third quarter Rates and volumes down on last year Vard third-quarter revenue hit by European yards' weakness Restructuring costs for the third quarter amounted to $4.2m Kogas signs LNG supply and trade pact with France's EDF Energy firm to help Kogas handle LNG volumes from project investments worldwide Seanergy Maritime takes delivery of two capesize ships Vessels financed by senior secured loan agreements and an arrangement with company's sponsor Liberian Registry takes liability certification online System can be used by Liberia-flagged vessel owners, shipowners registered in non-convention states New Orleans port exceeds milestone 500,000 teu level Industry experts expect a threefold increase in chemical imports at the port

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CEVA rides new model to earnings growth despite volume declines US freight volumes, payments slump on high inventory VIDEO: Technology can help address driver shortage Carrier mergers could benefit shippers despite rate rises Canada trucking acquisition targets cross-border market Possible impact on exports another hurdle to HMM, Hanjin merger NY-NJ truckers sign up for truck replacement grants DHL profit dragged down by forwarding, freight troubles J.B. Hunt 2016 outlook in line with 2015 growth New port on India's east coast gives shippers another option Idle container ship fleet passes 1 million TEUs Maersk upgrades India-Far East service network Hapag-Lloyd earnings, revenue, traffic jump on CSAV merger Profit plunges at Gateway Distriparks Minority shareholders could hamper Cosco-CSCL merger

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Ultrapetrol explores strategic alternatives New York-listed shipowner's loss comes in slightly below Wall Street expectations. Solstad cut to sell amid liquidity questions Arctic Securities places sell rating on offshore owner suggesting it may turn to shareholders for cash. Concordia enjoys strong quarter Kim Ullman says crude sector more volatile than products as owner books solid result. Navigator orders LPGC US-listed owner heads to Korea for mid-size newbuilding backed by long-term charter. DIS bigger and better Italian owner posts big rise in Q3 profit as it takes another two Japanese MRs on long-term charter. Ardmore books $1.6m profit on double sale Anthony Gurnee-led owner says $38.6m chemical pair no longer fit within its strategy. BDI back below 600 Pressure mounting on bulker owners as key index falls to lowest level since June. NAT earnings jump in Q3 US-listed suezmax specialist adds $25m to bottom line as spot rates rise. Erik Henriksen dies Norwegian investor and former tanker owner killed in Cayman Islands boat accident. SSC doubles profit Singapore car carrier owner prospers in the second quarter thanks to three vessel additions. Merger rumour quashed Korean government says it is important that HMM and Hanjin Shipping remain separate. MISC: no Bumi talks Malaysian owner denies rumours of potential FPSO merger with compatriot. GMS holding firm Abu Dhabi offshore shipowner sees good future profitability as it leases new yard facility. Norden eyes power of four after review Danish owner to focus on four core sub-sectors of dry-cargo and products tanker markets. Two more for Viking Ocean Cruises Torstein Hagen-led owner returns to Fincantieri for 48,000-gt cruiseships. Hapag-Lloyd profitable again Newly listed German line enjoys third straight quarter in the black as volumes rise. Malaysia's master plan Government to unveil new scheme to boost domestic shipping industry by year-end. Torm reveals plans for New York stock listing Danish owner says new structure will be established with stock trading on the NYSE from next year. Anti-trust probes hit Wilhelmsen Norwegian owner makes $200m provision for ongoing car carrier investigations as Q3 loss hits $243m. Cosco's Deng in new role Cosco Pacific has made a change in its executive director team that will see Jinhua Feng resign from his position. Subsea 7 lays up six Norwegian offshore player reveals bigger fleet reduction plan as profit falls in "subdued" markets. Team rides rate uptick Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner continues to turn things around with stronger Q3 performance. Otto Marine plunges into the red in Q3 Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator says unlikely market will recover over the next 12 months. EIGHT funds LR1 duo Navig8 Product Tankers says new facility will cover about 65% of the contract price of each newbuilding. Panama Canal dogged by vessel backlog Big ships, low water levels and bad weather are all combining to impact canal transits. Collision pushes Navigator profit lower New York-listed LPG carrier owner's 4.2% net income slip follows Navigator Aries crash. Leaner loss as Euroseas beats expectation New York-listed bulker and containership owner cuts red ink by 69% in the third quarter. Jo Lunder released by Norway authorities Executive who recently stepped down as Fredriksen group head still being investigated. Vard bleeds red ink More diversification and synergies with Fincantieri targeted; Brazil operation under review. Genco signs up for $98m loan from UK firms Hayfin Capital ement and Breakwater Capital provid New York bulker owner with facility. RCL orders Bangkokmax duo The Thai intra-Asian liner operator heads to China for first newbuildings since 2007.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CBP seizes thousands of counterfeit soccer apparel items Labor, environmental organizations speak out against TPP A tale of two California ports California firm fined $68,000 fine for hazardous air shipment Qatar Airways Cargo commences two pharma express routes U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter volumes decline in October FMC: U.S. exporters could benefit from China's "One Belt-One Road" plan Executive Moves: Centiro and Ports of Indiana Commission Hapag-Lloyd CEO: NOL sale would not be 'very disruptive' to G6 Alliance Bermuda-based investment fund becomes XPO's second biggest shareholder CSX reinforces FY 2015 guidance despite weak energy demand Indian Railways taps GE, Alstom to supply $5.6b in locomotives

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA/API Data Suggests a 500,000-barrel draw in US oil stocks. Senior managers involved in OW case may face 'bankruptcy quarantine' Could be prevented from holding management positions in Danish businesses, on top of claims that could run to millions. LNG is an option for 'future proofing vessels' 'Do we expect the current limits on SOx, NOx to be the end of the journey?' Greek ports caught up in national dispute Vessel movements to be affected, says ISS. Otto Marine posts quarterly loss Maintains cautious outlook for next 12 months. Tesoro completes logistics deal Storage assets to switch to logistics subsidiary. Fuel oil prices under downward pressure Fuel oil markets in the Atlantic basin could feel the impact of a fall in Chinese demand. Vitol buys stake in Karachi-based bunker fuel supplier With option to increase that stake within a year. Liberian Registry online applications to include bunker spill liability Development is an extension of an earlier online initiative. Vitol to buy stake in Karachi-based oil company Deal valued at around $28.5 million. Emissions analyser gains another class certification Procal 2000 emissions analyser earlier received certification in June. Tacoma LNG bunkering facility operational in 2017 Plant to provide LNG bunker fuel to TOTE Marine vessels.

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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

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

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

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

HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks

Seoul

The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%

Taranto

Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%

Rome

In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded

ENVIRONMENT

Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic

Anchorage

PORTS

In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%

Palermo

Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.

In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%

Panama

Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."

TRADE

The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.

Washington

New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks

PORTS

Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.

Panama

Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending

Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen

SHIPPING

Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen

Singapore

In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.

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.

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

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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

CUSTOMS

A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

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

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

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

Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.

Rome

The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Oman to build Middle East's first green ship recycling hub

(Muscat Daily)

EU mulls 10-year tax holiday for jet and shipping fuels, draft shows

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.

Helsinki

Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.

New York

An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025

PORTS

The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.

Rome

They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti

PORTS

Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

Ministerial decree signed

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.

Rome

Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis

Livorno

LOGISTICS

UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines

Atlanta

Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)

PORTS

Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Gioia Tauro

500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company

COMPANIES

FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras

Milan/Foggia

The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.

LOGISTICS

OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables

Milan

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