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BRIEFS

January 19, 2016

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Virginia port volume up 6.5pc in 2015 to a record 2.5 million TEU CMA CGM adds Dunkirk call to EURAF 1 service; reshuffles Asia-Chennai's CIMEX 2E Singapore offers port offers 10pc port fee reduction for containerships Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association ICTSI Democratic Republic of the Congo container terminal to open in August Maersk Group increases maternity leave from 10 to 18 weeks worldwide 'Bloated' inventories dampen US freight demand despite record online Christmas sales Dachser changes US operations' name to Dachser USA Air and Sea Logistics Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association American Airline takes US$592 million loss because of trapped Venezuelan revenues United Cargo sets up new temp-control facility at Newark airport Air cargo demand in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific falls: IATA Hong Kong statistics department makes public its analyses of air freight

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JANUARY 18, 2016
BBC Chartering opens representative office in London CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business line Coastal shipping & IWT will be given a fillip, Nitin Gadkari tells ASSOCHAM conference Hapag-Lloyd improves service between Mediterranean & Black Sea HMM upsizing ACS connecting Chennai with 5,000-TEU vessels MAERSK LINE adds Ningbo call to AC3 service Maersk Line wins 'Container Shipping Line of the Year - Europe Trade Lane' recognition at Gujarat Junction 2016 Awards MSC offers new direct connection to Japan on its Pearl Service Spot rates down again India imports 7.9 pc less palm oil in Dec. on record stockpiles Alba Asia starts commercial operations at Vizag Port's multi-purpose cargo berth Chennai Port starts private container train service to Bengaluru PSA keeps global box throughput steady in 2015 Customers can book warehouse space online Exports slide for 13th month, contract by 14.75 pc in Dec. 2015 Forex reserves drop further by $1.43 bn to $ 348.93 bn INR hits 28-month low against dollar Krishnapatnam Power Corporation signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to build thermal power projects worth INR 16,680 cr. Lifting of sanctions on Iran to benefit India China imports record 7.82 m bpd of crude a day in Dec. after plunge in prices Eminent speakers & panelists make for an appealing Gujarat Junction 2016 conference in Gandhidham Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

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Finished vehicle multi-modal terminal now open Sheriff joins Westjet board 35 new electric vehicles go into service Record truck order from UK Speaking out on new standard for leases Forwarders join forces in northern Germany Tam back in Bogota Emerging markets - optimism tinged with caution Three new members for SGKV ICTSI terminal in Congo to open this year New CEO for Asia Pacific region Qatar Airways launches 13th cargo destination in Americas Funds for PKP Cargo's regional expansion From Hong Kong to Frankfurt Scaling new heights in Hong Kong Volume shift on US west coast Bremen: record for logistics and industry properties

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Antwerp closes box traffic gap with Rotterdam Leading Belgian port Antwerp closed the gap between it and European leader Rotterdam in the key container traffic sector last year. Its container throughput showed unit growth of 7.5% over the previous year at 9.65 million teu, while containerised tonnage increased 4.6% to 113.29 million tonnes. Rotterdam's... Restoring liquidity crucial to overcome crisis, says Korea Shipowners' Association The Korea Shipowners' Association is determined to gather all its members' strength to overcome the liquidity crisis looming over some of the country's shipping companies. Heung-A Shipping CEO Lee Yun Jae, who was unanimously re-appointed as the association's chairman at its annual general meeting on 14... New LNG supply bodes well for trade Despite concerns of a downturn in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth from the largest Asian importers, new sources of demand are expected to develop. The increase in the number of importing and exporting countries, coupled with price uncertainty, will continue to amplify the complexity of... Bibby Line Group order highlights growing sophistication of offshore wind farm services Bibby Line Group, the Liverpool-based shipping company, has placed an order for an 89 m-long offshore wind farm services vessel with Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The vessel, which will be called Bibby WaveMaster 1, to be built at Damen's shipyard in Romania and enter service in the... Claims up for German marine insurers German hull and machinery (H&M) insurers saw claims rebounding last year following few claims in 2014. Latest statistics by the central German claims handling agency Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT) show that losses across all segments, from ocean hull and loss of hire to brown water hull and builders' risk insurance, surged by... Kawasaki Heavy Industries to lose USD189 million from Brazil venture Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries will book a JPY22.1 billion (USD189 million) in impairment losses from its shipbuilding joint venture in Brazil, joining other shipbuilders who have been hit by the Petrobras corruption scandal. In 2012, in order to enter the Brazilian... Lifting of Iran sanctions could add 0.5M bpd to supply, say analysts The full scale entry of Iran to the oil market following the lifting the sanctions against the country by Western countries over the weekend will add up to 0.5M bpd to the supply of crude oil. This in itself is good to the tanker market, but... Moody's maintains China Merchants' rating on Dalian investment Moody's said its rating for China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) was unchanged after the announcement of its investment in Dalian Port, but the US credit ratings agency said it was concerned about the port's business prospects. The agency said the announcement that CMHI was purchasing 21.05% of... Container liners push for new China-India services Container liners are rushing to introduce new services between China and India, in the hope of capitalising on the industrial growth of India to balance the economic slowdown in China. Four liners, Japan's MOL, Interasia Lines, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL), and... Busan transhipment hits 10 million mark in 2015 South Korea's Busan port handled more than 10 million transhipment containers for the first time in its history in 2015, moving the port closer to its goal of becoming the world's second-largest transhipment hub. Busan handled 10.08 million teu of transhipment-related business in 2015, equating to 52% of total container throughput,... LR spot rates to remain soft till month-end Spot rates for long range 2 (LR2) tankers are expected to remain weak until the end of January, according to shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young. The shipbroker stated that there are fewer enquiries for the benchmark spot rates of Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan route prior to the end of... New wave of shipping restructuring looms With rates far below breakeven and no rebound in sight, dry bulk will likely face a wave of restructurings in 2016, reminiscent of widespread debt renegotiations after the financial crisis in 2009-10. However, the restructuring landscape will be dramatically different this time around. On... Experts offer shipping restructuring survival tips What steps should owners and lenders take to lessen the pain during the looming wave of restructurings in the dry bulk and offshore services sectors? Advice was offered at a 14 January forum organised by New York Maritime (NYMAR) and in an interview...

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Pressure increases for Bangladesh garment exporters as airport security comes under scrutiny SAL Heavy Lift appoints Jürgen Kuntz as head of Asia desk India overtakes China to become emerging market with the most logistics potential Congestion at Felixstowe pushes Maersk Lavras to London Gateway, boosting Asia-Europe call hopes Expect supply chain costs to rise after a Brexit German government opposes DB privatisation plan for Schenker Iran to buy 114 Airbus jets, but may seek Boeing aircraft post-sanctions

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Kleven gets another live fish carrier order Major pilot boat contract for Maritime Partner Owners get advice on managing U.S. medical costs Eastern delivers reverse tractor tug to Bisso Offsore

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Port of Olympia names Barb Tope acting Environmental Programs boss Port of Vancouver, USA schedules free public tours Astoria Coast Guard air station receives first centennial helicopter Port of Bellingham sets open house to discuss Blair Pier road upgrades FMCSA proposes rule change for checking motor carrier fitness

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JANUARY 18, 2016
VLCC rates rise for first time in a month Further spot rate rises on key Middle East to Asia trade expected Port of Antwerp plans fourth Tehran foray Belgian port aims to sign MOU as Iran opens for business Port of Hong Kong box lifting down 9.5% Government to shape city into an international shipping service hub Sanctions removal paves way for abundant Iranian LNG exports Exciting new LNG trade could open once Iran completes its export plant Bibby expands in offshore renewables with Damen order Further orders may follow if 'suitably lucrative' work is secured during build period International Group secures nuclear cover for 2016-2017 Rate reductions across all vessel categories ahead of February renewal, with club retention set to rise from $9m to $10m Antwerp volumes break records in 2015 Containers throughput boosts port figures, as European Commission opens state aid investigation Maersk Line mulls return to Iran Danish line bides its time even though 2M partner and others have already resumed services Norden exits capesize amid fresh index lows Company makes loss on sale of last owned capesize CSSC gives Chengxi Shipyard a $61m injection Money will be used to help the yard expand into offshore sector OSV operators need to batten down the hatches or face ruin In a market where all players will face difficulty this year, Southeast Asian companies should be adjusting balance sheet structure and slashing costs Safe Bulkers has six months to comply with New York listing rules Notification has no impact on business operations, dry bulk company says Agritrade Resources confirms Euronav VLCC purchase Agritrade looking to expand floating oil storage and ocean freight service business Busan port sees 2015 container throughput grow 4.1% Global economic slowdown caused port to miss 2015 throughput target Tanker boost from Iran sanctions relief But rates could be hit if West African and Russian supplies are displaced Algoma inks joint venture with Nova Marine for global cement carrier fleet Company to take 50% shareholding in Nova Marine's cement carrier fleet Four container lines to jointly launch China-India service Companies to operate six vessels on the new direct service route Mercator quits dry bulk as three non-executive directors resign Update: Indian company divests dry bulk business operating out of its Singapore unit amid record lows Law and justice The treatment of the crew of the Seaman Guard Ohio in India has amounted to an insult to all seafarers A dry month? Oh for some festive cheer! Many people in the shipping industry have good reason to wish the new year will be a better one

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JANUARY 18, 2016
XPO looks for more LTL savings in outsourced linehaul Report states automation of marine terminals would cost billions of dollars more than diesel-powered equipment Rail prospects build on Mexico's manufacturing boom Dayton Freight Lines expands into South Panama locks opening now expected in second half DP World terminal at India's biggest port reopens after protest NY-NJ port truckers testing tech that could lead to hourly surcharges North Carolina, New York ports play role in $3.9 billion Tappan Zee project Port of LA: 'Flawless' handling of largest mega-ship to call US shows effort paying off Antwerp narrows Rotterdam's container traffic lead Intra-Asia shippers' options grow with new joint service Cathay posts cargo growth despite capacity overhang Busan handles record transshipment container volume Moody's issues caution on Dalian investment by China Merchants Carriers set service reliability record in 2015, Drewry says Bangladeshi shippers tap hubs to avoid Aussie air freight ban

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Scorpio Tankers buys $13.7m in own shares Buyback programme announced in December has nearly $165m to go, tanker owner says. HCI Capital takes control of Konig & Cie Tennenbaum and Delos cashing out in deal that forges 220 ship company. China sums show steep fall in new orders Official figures reveal Chinese yards saw newbuilding activity sliced almost in half. Cosco eyes Sri Lankan yard Chinese shipbuilder teaming with engineering company to study prospects for new plant. Vinalines on the up Vietnamese state shipowner's revenue rises 12% over 2015. Bahri profit soars in Q4 Saudi Arabian owner's earnings boosted by higher tanker rates and Vela merger. Agritrade adds Euronav VLCC to fledgling fleet Hong Kong-listed miner looks to add additional cash flow with second tanker purchase. Crew returning home Ghanaians receive back wages after being stuck on MSF bulker for six months in France. Erased Iranian sanctions 'positive' for tankers Analysts welcome return of Iranian cargoes, with extra shipments likely to outweigh returning tonnage. BG trials new LNG hull UK group working on streamlined design for next-generation ships in Brazil. Suez revenue falls Overall 2015 figures down, but takings increase since new expanded waterway opened in August. First Yamal LNG Arc7 floated Pioneering vessel for SCF Group hits the water at DSME in Korea. Lauritzen linked to sale of handysize bulker Danish owner said to have continued asset sales from one of its core sectors. Mercator selling bulker fleet Indian group cutting its losses by looking for buyer for Singapore dry cargo subsidiary. Bibby grows renewable arm with Damen deal British owner orders on spec at yard in Romania after success of Paris climate talks, executive says. Norden trims forecast as last cape is sold Danish owner confirms bulker swap deal with accounting loss pulling down 2015 profit expectations. Iran to boost exports Deputy petroleum minister says NITC ready to ship extra 500,000 bpd. China to fund Iran spree Iranian minister says bank ready to provide $5bn for development of IRISL and NITC fleets. Iran to open up ports Foreign investors encouraged to take part in the development of Iran's facilities. PCC drydocked for repairs Car carrier damaged by December's Storm Desmond is undergoing major repairs at UK's A&P Tyne.. Saverys steps up to capesize plate Bocimar joins capesize bargain hunting as Norden moves closer to exit. Double whammy downs Ezra Oil services company sees shares slump on fears of dismal earnings for rest of the year. Pipelayer Jascon 18 released Singapore yard to relinquish all claims against vessel after settlement with Russian owners. MPI Offshore wins mast removal deal Vroon-backed wind-turbine installation company secures North Sea decommissioning contract. Mixed volumes for PSA Singapore-based terminal operator saw growth overseas, but contraction at home in 2015.

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Dayton Freight opens service center in Memphis Port of Singapore's cargo throughput drops 1.1% in 2015 FMCSA proposed rule aims to ID non-compliant truckers Kerry Siam Seaport undergoes fourth phase of expansion GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd U.S. steel exports continue slipping in November Executive Moves: USA Truck, SAL, Cargo 2000 and AWO Report: Vietnam National Shipping Lines to reduce port holdings CSX to develop new intermodal terminal near Raleigh, N.C. Business groups recommend port performance stats for DOT to track

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Japan's Nov bonded bunker fuel sales up 13% on month at 2.65 mil barrels Lower prices said to have driven buying interest. Saudi Bahri's Q4 earnings jump on cost savings, low bunker prices More than triple Q4 2014 earnings. Chinese firms, Algeria to develop port at Cherchell Algerian port to serve North African, European shipments. More emphasis on dealing with solid players post-OW The fact Bunker Holding's finance model does not give banks security in its invoices 'makes us a safe partner' says Dan-Bunkering CEO. Sweden sees higher ECA compliance than Norway in 2015 441 samples tested in Sweden and 204 in Norway, while only Norway has issued fines so far. Tanker, carrier collide in Tokyo Bay Oil leak from tanker under control.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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