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BRIEFS
January 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Taiwan protests ban from huge Norwegian pension fund investment portfolio
  • PSA container volume rises 9.8pc in 2017 to 74.2 million TEU
  • Drewry's box index up, and ready to spike ahead of Chinese New Year
  • Intra-Asia carriers augment India-China runs in multi-port loops
  • Iranian and HK ships collide off Japan, biggest oil spill since 1991
  • Two badly burned in tanker fire at anchor north of Mumbai
  • China Merchants, CMA CGM closer to Santos terminal purchase
  • 17 countries meet in Singapore for talks on combating piracy in Asia
  • Pirates release tanker and crew unharmed off Benin, West Africa
  • Emirates orders 36 A380s giving Airbus' big plane new lease on life
  • China hits Qantas, Delta website references to HK, Taiwan, Macau, Tibet
  • Bad weather disrupts air cargo on both sides of the Atlantic

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • "K" Line takes delivery of another technologically proficient coal carrier
  • "K" Line takes delivery of ultra-large containership
  • 'The budget should allocate funds to develop inland waterways for freight movement'
  • COSCO vessel first ever boxship to receive cyber-enabled status for energy management system
  • Global shipping industry, environmental organisations call for prohibiting carriage of non-compliant marine fuels from 2020
  • Liberia opens state-of-the-art maritime training institute
  • Milaha acquires largest container vessel
  • MSC announces new RoRo service to West Africa
  • Ship Agents Association of India registered
  • Wan Hai Lines to launch Japan Express service to Singapore, Malaysia
  • DP World & NIIF partner to create platform for investments in ports, transportation & logistics
  • 37th batch of Export Import Workshop in Feb.
  • CTL & BHP 2018 Conference & Expo opens today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • Oversized equipment to pass through Khorgos Gate
  • Senator focussing on Hamburg
  • LMTI inauguration in Liberia
  • Ever more freight at Leipzig/Halle airport
  • One toll device for seven countries
  • Two awards for Hamburg Süd
  • Torrea adds to his ATR responsibilities
  • More HGV block processing in Tyrol
  • Milaha building up fleet
  • BLG to work for furnishing giant
  • Etihad Airways terminates Teheran service
  • Call for ban on non-compliant marine fuels
  • Switzerland: Penthalaz rail centre inauguration
  • Emirates opens pharma corridors
  • Fiege managing good spirits
  • Year of change on Bertschi's top floor

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Vessel operators push fuel ban scheme ahead of IMO meeting
  • ESPO warns against 'unlimited' ship waste disposal strategy
  • Sanchi oil spill has widened
  • SM Line begins move to Busan
  • Golar LNG Partners secures 15-year, floating rate FSRU charter
  • Keppel Corp in talks with Borr Drilling to offload rigs
  • Odfjell in four-tanker order
  • Winning Shipping actively expanded fleet in 2017
  • China Ore Shipping chooses Tianjin Xingang to build Vale ore carriers

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Etihad pulls A330F fleet as US adds new security rules for Middle East airlines
  • Japanese carriers may need to rationalise merged box fleet as new ships arrive
  • Global shipping industry failing to fill the gender pay gap
  • PHOTOBLOG: BIFA 2018 Freight Service Awards
  • Some 40% of US DoT workers furloughed in government shutdown
  • Leveraging logistics to forecast trade trends
  • Innovation is nothing without distribution - Amazon's new automated stores
  • Heathrow names Chris Garton new chief operating officer
  • Raju Dhanhoa appointed as operations manager at ReBound

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • VIDEO: FSG launches Irish Ferries cruise ferry
  • Qatar based Milaha acquires its largest containership
  • Destination Gotland inks LNG fuel contract with Nauticor
  • Damen delivers five harbor tugs to Cuba
  • More owners of large vessels are opting for UV BWTS
  • IMO gets call for ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Tanzania halts registration of new vessels
    Reports of five vessels arrested for drug trafficking prompts presidential order
  • European ports voice concern over changes to waste regime
    Espo warns that proposed revisions of the Port Reception Facilities Directive will overburden ports and create more pollution
  • The art of stock picking for shipping
    Trading shipping stocks is like buying and selling ships, but on steroids, while shipowners must master the art of when...
  • Norden to take delivery of a newbuilding supramax
    Danish shipowner and operator expects to take delivery of a second newbuilding supramax next month
  • 'Sleepy' LPG shipping markets beginning to stir
    Ethane Opal and buoyant chemicals trade boost smaller segments but VLGCs are more downbeat owing to delays of Mariner East...
  • Danish growth plan is too maritime focused
    Danes should be prepared to embrace disruption of the maritime business model long before 2025
  • Singapore bunker industry needs to up its game to stay ahead
    Local bunker trading firms need to look overseas for the next phase of growth, says IBIA regional manager Simon Neo
  • Denmark sets out blueprint for maritime growth
    New plan includes initiatives aimed at making Denmark a global frontrunner within tests of maritime autonomous technologies and maritime digitalisation...
  • Daily Briefing
    A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
  • Greens back calls for ban on carrying non-compliant fuel oil bunkers
    Proposal to be discussed at IMO next month does not cover ships carrying HSFO as cargo
  • Some owners say no to having refinery on ship
    Shipowners busy evaluating which is best way to meet 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Rates recover ahead of Asia-US east coast contract season
    Container volumes rise 7.9% to the US east and Gulf coasts in 2017, far outpacing the 1.3% rise to the...
  • DP World partners India infrastructure fund for investment platform
    Venture to invest up to $3bn on ports, terminals, transportation and logistics projects in India
  • DSME in talks to sell loss-making wind power plant unit
    Shipbuilder mulling the sale of 'some capabilities' at its wind power plant affiliate
  • Chinese shipping needs more talent, says Shanghai Shipping Exchange
    China aims to narrow its technology, financial and knowledge gap with the maritime sector of developed economies
  • Flemish authorities to fund nine projects at Antwerp port
    Move is part of a broader strategy to help develop mobility solutions at the four Flemish seaports
  • Sanchi oil spill trebles in size, say experts
    Most effective way to contain the spill said to be raising the vessel via a salvage operation
  • GMS criticises Norwegian fund decision
    Cash buyer says fund's decision fails to take into account improvements taking place at Bangladesh ship recycling yards
  • Keppel O&M in talks to sell rigs to Borr Drilling
    News comes after shipbuilder delivers its first of five rigs built for Borr Drilling earlier in January
  • Cosco Singapore meets threshold to buy Cogent
    Company has received acceptances to acquire more than 98% of shares in Cogent

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Chinese container growth doubled in 2017
  • Asia-Europe airports post record, two-way freight volumes
  • Private ports shrink Chennai's market share
  • Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in Spain
  • Supply chain visibility tech poses new questions for shippers
  • Indices tip India to light up logistics in 2018
  • As US demand rises, 3PLs see margins squeezed
  • Breakbulk carrier competition dampens multi-purpose vessel rates

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • UAE sets new rules set for tankers, bulkers
    Federal Transportation Authority puts restrictions on foreign-flagged ships.
  • Ship tied to Yamal LNG still headed to US
    Vessel owner confirms ship that loadedf rom
  • China oil majors to ship more petrol, gasoil
    Export quotas point to higher shipment levels in 2018, but cargoes may be more front-end loaded for year.
  • Cement carrier attacked by Somali pirates
    Vessel and crew are reported safe as attacking mother ship backs away in Gulf of Aden.
  • Ship inspections go on despite US shutdown
    US Coast Guard says routine non-essential services will see shutdown effects while FMC suspends all operations.
  • Kirby given bullish outlook into 2018
    Wells Fargo analyst upgrades Houston-based Jones Act tank barge operator.
  • Norden selling bulker from non-core fleet
    Danish owner shedding a vessel from the handysize segment which is outside its investment focus.
  • Diana Shipping gets raise on panamax hire
    Athens-based bulker owner hires out panamax for 2018 as freight rates hit seasonal soft patch.
  • Diana Containerships sells pair after wider deal fails
    Fresh $22m sale emerges after buyer pulls out of possible seven-ship purchase.
  • Latvian Shipping lends Vitol $348m
    Short-term loan to parent covers its 'group financial obligations'.
  • Tug held after losing power during tow
    Vessel breaks down while pulling another tug off Dover.
  • Hagland and North Sea form shipbroking joint venture in renewables
    Norwegian and Danish brokerages join up with what is expected to be a growth platform.
  • Gunvor eyes big spend on clean fuel
    Trader says it could invest hundreds of millions in Dutch refinery.
  • Milaha adds its biggest boxship
    Qatari owner snaps up German vessel as it expands its fleet.
  • PDVSA tanker cargo seized over debts
    Dutch lawyer confirms arrest of oil on Venezuela's Proteo in legal dispute.
  • South Korean yards tipped for upturn
    South Korean shipbuilders are expected to see improved conditions in 2018 as the market pulls back from one of the worst years in recent memory. Investment in new vessels spiked by almost 60% to $58.7bn in 2017, with tankers, bulkers and gas carriers all increasingly in demand, according to figures from Clarksons. Ship orders rise 15% from 2016 nadir Despite the improved order flow, the 902 ne
  • Nauticor to supply Gotland with LNG fuel
    Swedish ferry owner signs up for bunkers for new ro-pax.
  • Denmark outlines growth blueprint to 2025
    Government wants to be a "power hub" for technology and digitalisation.
  • Scrapping slumps despite climb in demolition prices
    India again tops recycling table as tankers' total doubles while dry cargo tally tumbles
  • SITC now expects 50% profit jump
    Boxship market moved definitively in owner's favour last year.
  • Bulker owners enjoying 'Goldilocks' pricing
    Dry cargo asset values on the rise but market is neither too hot or too cold, Pareto says.
  • More groups back carriage ban for non-compliant fuels
    Intertanko and others want to see prohibition enter force in 2020 with sulphur cap.
  • Fleet utilisation falls at Prosafe
    Cypriot owner had 36% of floatels operating in fourth quarter.
  • Uy's CLC orders up to four ro-paxes
    Firm order plus three options inked at Japan's Kegoya Dock.
  • Fredriksen sells trio of bulkers from Seatankers fleet
    Tycoon has sold three on the water ships after growing newbuilding orderbook.
  • DP World deal deepens ties between Emirates and India
    New $3bn project comes just three months after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority investment in Indian fund.
  • Bohai Ferry contracts new ro-pax in China
    Domestic owner picks Shandong Huanghai for latest passengership.
  • Klaveness pool results 'well above' forecast
    Norwegian group says supramaxes and panamaxes prospering in volatile markets.
  • Tanzania suspends ship registration
    Overseas vessels barred from joining flag after series of drugs seizures.
  • Sembcorp Marine shares continue to surge higher
    Upgrade and positive sentiment from management at investor conference driving up stock.
  • Work on Sanchi black box to start Monday
    Meanwhile, China has defended its efforts to save the crew of sunken NITC suezmax tanker.
  • Keppel Corp confirms talks with Borr Drilling
    However, Singapore rig builder says no definitive agreement has been reached between the two parties.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Port Authority of Strasbourg inks cooperative services agreement with HAROPA
    The Port Authority of Strasbourg (PAS) in France and port operator HAROPA of the Port of Le Havre have inked an agreement regarding four ar...
  • Commerce submits results of aluminum import investigation to Trump
    The U.S. Commerce Department has completed its investigation into the effect of wrought and unwrought aluminum imports on U.S. national sec...
  • Info-X, INTTRA combine to integrate booking with TMS
    Ocean shipping software provider INTTRA has expanded its partnership with the freight forwarding software provider Info-X, to let customers...
  • USTR: China uses status as WTO member to become 'dominant' trade player
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report released last week on China's compliance with World Trade Organization obligati...
  • SMC³ adds small-package rating capabilities to LTL platforms
    Technology and logistics solutions provider SMC³ has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and auditing solution platforms, RateWar...
  • Survey: Shipping volumes expected to rise in 2018, rate increases a concern
    Nearly 76 percent of shippers surveyed expect their shipment volumes to increase in 2018, according to the results of a newly released indu...
  • NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the g...
  • Port of Vancouver USA board votes to kill lease for proposed oil export terminal
    The Port of Vancouver USA is on the verge of killing a proposed project that would have potentially brought hundreds of thousands of crude ...
  • Environmental, maritime organizations call for carriage ban on non-compliant ship fuel
    A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Libyan output set to rise as Wintershall reopens As-Sarah field
    Libya is set for a 50,000 b/d boost in its crude oil output as the Wintershall-operated As-Sarah field was restarted late Sunday, sources with knowledge of the matter said over the weekend.
  • Crude futures rise slightly after Senate moves to end US government shutdown
    NYMEX February crude rose 12 cents to $63.49/b Monday after the US Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government, ending, for now, a shutdown that had stretched into its third day.
  • Global economic recovery seen offsetting more US supply, seasonal weakness
    A busy week on the economic calendar will test whether the risk-on rally that has upended global markets for equities, bonds, currencies -- along with commodities, including oil -- can stay alive.
  • Bad weather curtails Malta bunkering operations: port authority
    Rough weather in the Mediterranean around Malta has restricted bunkering operations at the island, although this is now easing and operations are expected to return to normal overnight, a spokesman for the port authority said Monday evening.
  • Japan bunker fuel operations slowed by adverse weather
    Bunker fuel operations in Japan were heard to be limited Monday, with heavy snow and windy conditions slowing down activities, Japan based traders said Monday.
  • Support grows for IMO fuel oil carriage ban
    The proposal is due to be discussed at a meeting of the IMO's sub-committee on pollution prevention and response in February.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC coalition eyes continued oil market management beyond 2018
    "my guidance to my colleagues is that we should not limit our efforts to 2018."
  • FUTURES: Crude up on rising optimism, lower rig counts
    Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said overall compliance was at 129% in December and 107% for the whole of 2017.

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