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December 21, 2012

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Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement ups rate US$600/FEU January 15 Shippers demand Obama prevent dock strike, bosses reveal offer to union Grain terminals in US Pacific Northwest reject ILWU contract demand French state-owned railway fined US$81 million for market bullying US imposes duties on 'subsidised' Chinese and Vietnamese wind towers Tianjin's Dongjiang Bonded Port Area opens major Hebei promotion Liuzhou launches first railway cargo service to Russia via special train Slow steaming risks contract breach if ships not moving with 'all speed' EU and Singapore Free Trade Agreement expected to ease trade rules CEVA sells off bulk container business to Australia's Brambles DHL Supply Chain Japan develops stronger, less wasteful eco-packaging CargoSmart sells software to interface with Japan's advanced filing Changi ups landing fee rebate to 50pc to boost troubled cargo sector PanAm Airways boss gets 30-year in jail for viewing child pornography Fujian provincial airports 11-month air freight volume rises 6.7pc China to develop Zhengzhou into a modern aviation city in hinterland Routes Americas carrier conference held in Colombia February 10-12

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
First rake handled successfully at ICD-Wardha L&T delivers 1st High Speed Interceptor Boat to Coast Guard Logistics Professionals Networking Get Together held MOL (Asia) announces senior appointment & promotion in its West Asia Region SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax bulk carrier New EU rule may impair pharma ingredient exports Rakesh Mehra elected Chairman of SRTEPC Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port launched INR turns weak against dollar

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
China Eastern increases capacity to Taiwan From today (20 December), China Eastern is increasing its capacity on the Shanghai Hongqiao - Taipei (Taiwan) service by replacing the current narrow-body A321 aircraft with a wide... Next stage of Maldon to Dombarton rail link in NSW Australia now starting The Maldon to Dombarton rail link project in NSW Australia has moved to the next stage with the awarding of contracts to Parsons Brinckerhoff and GHD for vital engineering, plannin... Promising year end for Boeing The US aerospace giant Boeing is closing 2012 with good news. It includes the delivery of the first B777-300ER in the USA to American Airlines (11 December) and the finalization of... Four major forwarders rate Hapag-Lloyd as best liner shipping company Four leading international forwarding companies have chosen Hamburg (Germany)-based Hapag-Lloyd as their best partner. Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel presented Hapag-Lloyd with t... Zumtobel Group selects JCL Logistics as service provider JCL Logistics, a global service provider based in Austria, has gained a new client in the shape of the Zumtobel Group, a global manufacturer of lighting management systems and ligh... United Shipping with new partner in Romania United Shipping Inc (USI), a premier worldwide association of independently owned freight forwarders and customs brokers with over 135 partner companies and 375 offices, has announ... David Cheslin says goodbye to Coastlink David Cheslin will relinquish his chairmanship of Coastlink on 31 December 2012. He will be no longer involved in the organisation, although he will still maintain the Coastlink gr... John Bomer joins Intermarine as special consultant to the CEO Intermarine LLC is retaining John O. Bomer as a special consultant to its CEO. His main focus will be centred on the expansion of Intermarine's Africa service. Prior to his arrival... Bremen's ports set new record The ports of Bremen (Germany) handled around 85 million t this year (2011: 80 million t), thereby setting a new record. Some 6.3 million teu were lifted, 6.3% more than 2011. In ad... CN signs voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with village of Bartlett Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has reached a voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with the village of Bartlett IL (USA), which is located some 35 miles northwest of downtow... Green Freight Europe launches carbon monitoring and reporting platform Green Freight Europe (GFE), the leading independent voluntary programme for reducing carbon emissions of road freight in Europe is launching the first version of its CO2 equivalent... Efficient outbound ore haulage with new Scania rigs The first truck-and-trailer combinations out of the total of 400 rigs that Scania will deliver to Peab have now started rolling on the roads around Northland Resources' newly opene...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Navy exercises tenth JHSV construction option Zumwalt deckhouse move beats two BIW records Chouest and Island Offshore order MPCV at Ulstein Teekay LNG orders are second for MAN B&W ME-GI DNV and GL agree to merge Cruise industry supports Paris MOU campaign

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
WPPA selects Jerry Oliver as Board of Trustees president Companies merge to form new ship classification society Port association schedules govenment relations workshop Seattle port board Oks scheme for electing new commissioner CSX making changes to executive lineup

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Shale gas drilling gets Damonised New film focuses on an energy story that impacts on shipping Don't write off King Coal Boost to bulkers as coal keeps going as an energy source Every cloud has a dollar lining Bad weather brings a boon to beleaguered tanker owners Industry issues box yard equipment safety guidance Findings based on study of 4,000 claims by port and terminal operators Contested Ukraine contract rocks LNG shipping industry Billion dollar project thrown into question after claims that imposter duped officials Ultranav orders first eco-design handysize LPG carriers South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding wins order for two 22,000 cu m vessels Greeks see LNG as long-term prospect Several 'speculative' newbuildings are unfixed but new Greek entrants are unfazed Yildirim plans $200m revamp of RotaPort Izmit Bay terminal to become regional hub for liquid cargo and general warehousing Independent gas carrier owners follow disparate paths Different management approaches suit different players Arbitrage turns the tap North Sea light sweet crude flows to South Korea are rising dramatically Strike will target container cargoes, Daggett memo confirms ILA president issues strike etiquette guidelines to union branches Omega junior lenders withdraw super-priority claim in Chapter 11 case But picture is still muddled on proposed settlement with HSH Nordbank Lloyd's Register approves LNG-fuelled bulk carrier design Clean Sky kamsarmax project moves gas-powered bulkers far beyond the concept stage DNV and GL confirm merger New business to be headquartered in Oslo with marine operations in Hamburg Germanischer Norske The two merged class societies must keep the home fires burning too Dover sell-off blocked P&O Ferries calls on port to return money raised to pre-fund second terminal A year of taking stock for LNG owners Greek owners typify a more sober climate as speculative orders plummet Dover stays public UK trust ports are off the agenda for asset disposals - at least for now Maersk Line begins China retrofit for 10 boxships Beihai Shipbuilding says fuel-efficiency upgrade has made a good start Have we got news for you Not to mention insight, analysis and new year resolutions as well Map sets out flashpoints at sea Control Risks maps territorial disputes, piracy and other obstacles to shipping Ramakrishnan backs India dollar lending call EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: National fleet needs helping hand with renewal, says Essar MD INSA lobbies Indian government for dollar bond Billions needed to renew ageing national fleet, argues shipowner group Carnival share price drops on weaker 2013 profits guidance But shareholders can expect healthy dividend, says Arison Box lines return to their senses Profits take priority over market share Greeks lead secondhand dry bulk purchases The kings and queens of counter-cyclical renewal reclaim the S&P crown Year of extreme pain Rise in scrapping fails to dent overcapacity as record deliveries scupper dry bulk recovery Greek owners retain their appetite for tankers But newbuilding orders concentrate on medium range product tankers Rising tonne-mile demand offers hope for tankers Battered industry holds out for better days

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
NASDAQ opts to eject FreeSeas NASDAQ has decided to delist FreeSeas, although the penny-stock drybulk owner vowed today to appeal China's steel output falls DOMESTIC steel output for building ships in China totalled 5.97M dwt in November, down by 29.4% from November 2011, the government said today ONE's junior lenders throwing in the towel JUNIOR lenders to bankrupt Omega Navigation Enterprises have given up the fight to secure any recovery of their claims, according to a new court filing Novatek gains ministries' gas export backing NOVATEK, the independent Russian gas producer, was reported today to have won Kremlin backing for a new gas export scheme that would end the Gazprom monopoly Tallink lent €440M TALLINK, the Estonian ferry group, said today it will be lent €440M ($583M) to repay existing credit agreements Vale seen paying big-bulker premium BRAZIL'S Vale reportedly spent about $158M more for transport of ore in the past 19 months on huge Valemaxes than it would have paid in using smaller Capesize bulkers Shipping confidence rising A GRADUAL easing of overtonnaging and more scrapping are boosting shipping confidence, a survey said today UK rejects another Dover privatisation plan DOVER'S port said today it's "a great pity" that the UK government has again rejected a scheme to privatise its facilities Chinese groups invest in Taiwan terminal CHINA Merchants, COSCO Pacific and China Shipping Terminal have set up a venture in Hong Kong to acquire a 30% equity stake in Kao Ming Terminal in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Tacoma Bucks Downward Volume Trend Among US West Coast Ports November continued a trend of lagging container volumes at the northern West Coast ports of Oakland, Portland and Seattle, while Tacoma's container traffic increased last month. Containerized imports in Oakland dropped 7 percent in November from the same month last year. Exports were down 8.5 percent, and total container traffic declined... Container Yard Safety Guidelines Issued TT Club, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, and cargo-handling association ICHCA International have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment in ports and container-handling facilities. The recommendations include additional safety devices and other operational changes intended to help reduce injuries and fatalities, as well as cargo, property and equipment damage. Claim... Rapid Growth Puts Prince Rupert at Design Capacity The arrival of the Cosco Vancouver at the Port of Prince Rupert on Nov. 18 was a milestone at the 5-year-old port because the vessel carried the 500,000th container unit to be handled this year at the rapidly growing gateway 500 miles north of Vancouver. The event also sent a message... Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada OTTAWA - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. J. Ed. Macdonald to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). He has been appointed as part time member for a four-year term. "I am pleased that Mr. Macdonald has accepted the position," said Minister Lebel.... Kuehne + Nagel Provides New Logistics Solution for Hamleys LONDON - Hamleys, one of the world's best-known retailers of toys, has extended its partnership with Kuehne + Nagel to support its expansion plans. A new logistics solution which leverages a hub operation at the Yantian Bonded Logistics Park in China, for consolidation of inbound supplier volumes, will facilitate future... ITF Promises Support for ILA Following Talks Breakdown LONDON - The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has expressed full support for its US East Coast affiliate, the International Longshoremen's Association after contract talks broke down Tuesday. The ILA has been negotiating with the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents management in ports, terminals and shipping lines. ITF President Paddy Crumlin... New CTS Website - Announcement to Registered Users WOKING, England - As a registered user of the CTS website, we have some important news for you. Over the last few months we have been working hard on upgrading our website to meet the demands of our growing customer base. We have changed its look and introduced several... C.R. England Names Independent Contractor of the Month for November SALT LAKE CITY - C.R. England, a Salt Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized Independent Contractor Angel Cruz as the Independent Contractor Driver of the Month for November 2012. "Angel is a terrific Independent Contractor," said Brandon Harrison, President -- C.R. England National and Regional Divisions. "He is diligent... European Shippers Propose Cargo Info Plan to Stem Losses The European Shippers Council has called for improvement in the exchange of information between shippers and container carriers to diminish the loss of containers at sea. The International Maritime Organization currently deals with the loss of containers through consideration of a mandatory scheme for the weighing of containers. European shippers say... Obama Is Warned of Serious Impact From ILA Strike A coalition of more than 100 business organizations from across the United States urged President Obama to take "immediate action" to prevent the International Longshoremen's Association from striking when its contract expires Dec. 29. The plea to the president came in a letter warning that failure to avert a coastwide strike... Halifax Board Keeps Oldfield at Port's Helm The board of directors of Nova Scotia's Halifax Port Authority has renewed Karen Oldfield's contract as president and CEO for a five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Her new contract will expire on Dec. 31, 2017. "Ms. Oldfield and her management team have been instrumental in guiding our port through challenging... Administration Action Urged to Prevent ILA Strike he National Retail Federation and more than 100 national and state associations today sent a letter to President Obama to urge the administration to ensure that an International Longshoremen's Association strike does not occur when the union's contract with the United States Maritime Alliance expires on Dec. 29. The coalition asked... China on Track to Produce More Corn Than Rice China is on track to produce more corn than rough rice for the first time in history, according to the U.S. Grains Council. In its December World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its projection of Chinese corn production from 200 million metric tons to 208... ILA Strike Watch: Expect Chaos With the International Longshoremen's Association on the verge of its first Maine-to-Texas dock strike since 1977, the shipping industry and its customers are preparing for confusion and chaos. There will be plenty of both if the ILA strikes on Dec. 30, as now appears likely. Cargo interests already are cursing the ILA... Larger Ships Prompt APL to Switch Oakland Terminals APL is completing negotiations with SSA Marine to move its Northern California vessel operations from Eagle Marine Services' Global Gateway Central container terminal to the nearby SSA terminal in Oakland. Gene Seroka, APL's president for the Americas, said the move will prepare APL for the introduction of the large 9,200-TEU capacity... CEVA Teams With Indo Trans Logistics in Vietnam Supply chain management company CEVA Logistics has entered into a joint venture in Vietnam with longtime partner Indo Trans Logistics Group. The joint venture, named CEVA Logistics (Vietnam), allows CEVA to have a stronger freight presence in Vietnam with its local head office in Ho Chi Minh, the company said.... Crowley Announces More Management Changes Crowley Maritime Corporation today announced additional organizational realignments within its shipping and logistics team, effective Jan. 1, including the appointment of Nelly Yunta as vice president of sales, marketing and customer care, and the promotion of Pete Noyer as vice president of national accounts, reporting to Yunta. Yunta, who was most... Yildrim Acquires RotaPort Port operator Yildirim has acquired RotaPort, a port in Korfez, Turkey, located about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from Istanbul. Yildirim plans to invest $200 million in RotaPort for restructuring and new equipment. Plans include moving Marmara Shipyard, located next to the port, to another location and increasing its total area... uShip Secures $18 Million to Bolster Online Shipping Marketplace Transportation marketplace uShip.com has closed an $18 million round of Series C financing with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to extend the development, sales and marketing of uShip's commercial freight platform, mobile platform and global presence. The company also announced that Maritza Liaw, partner at KPCB, will join uShip's board of... France Rail SNCF Fined for Anti-Competitive Behavior French competition regulators fined SNCF, the state-owned rail company, 61 million euros ($80.5 million) for preventing new companies from entering the freight market following liberalization in 2006. The Competition Authority also told SNCF to end within three years its policy of setting freight rates below operating costs for some customers. SNCF was...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
CGM gets ready for IPO Waring joins CILT CMA CGM closes in on ports sale CMA CGM is thought to be on the verge of concluding the sale of a minority stake in its ports unit to ... DNV and GL confirm merger DET Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd have confirmed they are to merge.The two leading classification societies have signed a deal today to create a new organisation ... Liners' 'iceberg' risk That is the analogy made by 10 of the world's top 20 container lines after an analysis of 500 potential life-threatening incidents on-board boxships ... USEC strike to cost USD1 billion a day According to the National Retail Federation, that is the estimated damage to the US economy if 15 container ports from Massachusetts to Texas are shuttered on December ... New Year resolution: stability in liner shipping After a year of extreme volatility in container liner shipping, there is one word that sums up what both ocean carriers and shippers would wish for in 2013: stability. ...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
BLT on the ropes? A vote on Berlian Laju Tanker's (BLT's) restructuring plan has been postponed until after Christmas, TradeWinds has learned. Offshore S&P record set Offshore sale and purchase activity has set a new record in 2012, Clarksons says. Pareto bags Viking AHTS Christen Sveaas' Viking Supply Ships has freed up cash following a sale-and-leaseback deal with Pareto. Wartsila courts China yards Finland's Wartsila and Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) are teaming up to make ship engines in Zhuhai. Olympic order for Kleven Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has turned to a familiar face for its latest subsea construction vessel. Next year will be better Carnival Corp has ended a tragic year with a strong set of fourth quarter numbers. Ueda mourns GL "loss" Noboru Ueda, head of the world's largest marine classification society ClassNK , said he "mourns the loss" of classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) following its merger with Norway's Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Ultranav makes it an octet Ultranav has signed the dotted line on a pair of handysize gas carriers at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. TEN's premium trio Tsakos Energy Navigation has caught a wave in the market and netted a trio of charters for ice-class tankers. Atlantic banks more Atlantic Offshore has tied up its second fundraiser in the space of a week. Shippers cry foul Shippers have slammed plans to hike liner shipping rates and are taking their case to Brussels. Rem PSV renewed DNV and GL seal merger It's third time lucky for class societies DNV and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) as the two sides have finally agreed a merger 12 years after their first attempt at a tie-up. Island back at Ulstein Norway's Island Offshore has returned to compatriot yard Ulstein for another newbuilding. Refugee ship finally docks A Vietnamese bulker that rescued Myanmarese migrants has finally been allowed to dock in Malaysia after Singapore turned it away. SBM to settle up SBM Offshore is looking to put a bad job behind it once and for all with the help of a major shareholder. Fisher offloads rail unit UK shipping group James Fisher is banking £25.5m ($41.46m) from the sale of a non-core rail subsidiary. NYK loses A grade Japanese ratings agency R&I has cut blue-chip Japanese owner NYK's credit rating from A to A-. TradeWinds today! It's almost Christmas so we are making the latest edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper available online from 13:00 GMT today. Dae San returns to port Somali soldiers who hijacked an arrested North Korean cargoship are returning the vessel to port. d'Amico bags eco funds d'Amico International Shipping has netted cash for newbuildings after completing its first share issue in over five years as a public company. Japan orders bottom out Japanese shipbuilders have reported export orders in excess of 900,000-gt for the third consecutive month in November. ShinaSB seeks new funds Struggling South Korean shipbuilder ShinaSB is eyeing new investment through a merger or a takeover as it seeks to secure its future. IPO closer for CMA CGM French container line CMA CGM is planning an IPO in Paris by the end of 2014, earlier than expected. Schau exits Vallianz Anders Schau has quit as chief executive of Singapore offshore vessel operator Vallianz Holdings. Wartsila seals DSV deal Wartsila has secured the contract to supply the design for Subsea 7's diving support vessel (DSV) ordered last month. Bunker licence cancelled Singapore has cancelled the licence of a bunker supplier after it was found to have breached the terms of the agreement.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Bunker prices sluggish in Fujairah But in South Africa, prices firmed. Tight avails expected in Rotterdam over holiday season Good demand but bunker prices fail to move in Hamburg. Novorossiysk: products up, crude down Oil products up by 16%. Class societies merge to create energy sector giant Move informed by a 'strategic rationale', says new CEO. Scrapping uptick improves shipowners' mood Quarterly survey finds a shift in industry attitudes. Smart money should follow retrofit strategy, says bank Eco tonnage could lose out when markets rebound. Bunker prices continue climb Demand mostly average to below average, traders say. Singpore fuel stocks at nine-week low Strong regional demand offset high western arrivals. Odfjell in strategic move to grow terminal business Plans to expand its existing joint venture with US equity firm via a stock-for-stock exchange. Trial shows SEEMP software cuts fuel consumption Finnish shipping firm says vessel delivered a calculated annual fuel savings of 320 tonnes. US Senator calls for 'hybrid' approach to meet ECA Pens a proposal that would allow cruise operators in Alaska and Hawaii to burn 'existing fuel types' in remote areas.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

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-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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