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BRIEFS

August 2, 2013

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Cosco to post 85pc smaller loss, but sell-off needed to avoid de-listing MOL back in black, but owes much to cost-cutting in stagnant markets West-east Med-North America box route May traffic up, but capacity slips Seaspan back in black, orders 14,000-TEUers, with 4,600-TEUers delivered Avoid New York-New Jersey for delays, Hapag-Lloyd advises shippers EU strikes deal on solar panels with China, defusing escalating trade row EU to enter talks with China on ending its anti-dumping wine probe First of withdrawn MOL Comfort sisters to return to service mid-August Dalian port's first half throughput grows 23.3pc to 4.44 million TEU Xiamen's half-year fruit imports from Taiwan up 43pc to 6,955 tonnes Nordea Bank and DNB see recovery in ship lending as loan losses diminish DP World first half box volume declines 5.7pc to 12.8 million TEU Golden Sea Shipping combines Thai, Myanmar feeders, splits into 2 loops RCL charters out six redundant ships to offload surplus capacity TT Club advises carriers' to remain vigilant against fake reefer gas Amsterdam Schipol Airport sees 1pc growth in first half to 736,608 tonnes NYK's Nippon Cargo Airlines posts quarterly loss of US$24.4 million Cargolux's B747-F flight certified by Ho Chi Minh City airport

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Asia-North Europe spot rates see first rise in three weeks, up 9.7 pc Suez Canal functioning normally under military guard Transworld Group Chairman wins Forbes Middle East Top Indian Business Leader Award in UAE MRPL to resume imports of Iranian crude Pulses import to fall by 25 pc on good production Tyre manufacturers opt to import rubber APSEZ's Q1 consolidated total income up 73 pc US President Barack Obama, Transportation Secy Anthony Foxx visit MOL s TraPac Jacksonville Visakhapatnam Port projects seeing slow progress Engg exporters to seek tax exemption Gati Infrastructure builds hydro-electric power project in Sikkim Govt increases import tariff value for gold, silver Govt increases interest rate on subsidy to boost exports India Inc urges PM to increase import duty on non-essential items INR recovers on RBI intervention

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Calypso Reef Cruises adds day cruise boat BC Ferries to build three new vehicle ferries Victor Restis faces new charges

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Co-lead agencies eye EIS for Cherry Point projects "K" Line adding subsidiary covering RO/RO business Port of Olympia sponsoring micro-brewery showcase event Port of Tacoma taps Stoker as operations center head ZIM Integrated Shipping Services joins Clean Cargo Working Group

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Enter Elliot Hedge fund involvement in Sanko workout proves private equity's attraction to shipping Seaspan's $550m order goes to Hyundai Heavy Industries Brokers suggest UASC will be the charterer You can count on us IMB hits back at reports that piracy figures do not add up Eight declared guilty in Sea Diamond trial Court hands suspended sentences to master, company officials and DNV surveyor Pacific Basin will double fleet by year-end Acquisition waiting game pays off for dry bulk firm US hedge fund Elliot sponsors Sanko Steamship Update: Sanko retains some 10 owned ships and 40 chartered-in vessels Golar LNG secures $450m 10-year contract for FRSU Contract to start during first quarter of 2015 MCC Transport starts Myanmar service Feeder vessels will connect growing nation to transhipment hubs in Southeast Asia Cosco Corp second-quarter net profit falls 61% Shipbuilding figures reflect industry downturn and weaker macro environments Transatlantic product tankers hit earnings high Chartering picks up pace for Europe-US gasoline voyages CSAV goes back to black but predicts difficult third quarter Hasbún expects price increases on Asia-Europe trade to spread to other routes Charred Hansa Brandenburg starts to discharge Boxes removed as investigators probe the cause of the blaze Barcelona reports double-digit box export growth Devalued euro means cheaper goods dispatched through Spanish port Genco reports net loss of $93.5m US dry bulk owner sees increased losses as rates worsen First Ship Lease Trust confirms extended relaxation of loan covenants Singapore-listed shipping trust resumes trading Rongsheng lands new shareholder via a $181m convertible bond Yard secures financial aid in deal with VMS P3 will bring stability, says CSAV Chile-based carrier ponders joining industry giants or forging rival alliances

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Shaky start for Ardmore 'ECO' TANKER owner Ardmore Shipping priced its IPO below the target range last night and saw its shares drop in today's NYSE debut Box rates get off seesaw? SPOT BOX rates are continuing to seesaw, but the outlook has become a little more robust as the peak season began today, a senior shipping analyst said KSS Line profits rise 265% SOUTH Korean LPG and chemical shipping specialist KSS Line said today 2Q13 net profit surged 265% year on year Rongsheng issuing bonds CHINA Rongsheng HI said it has conditionally agreed to issue HK$1.4Bn ($180.54M) in 7% convertible bonds, due 2016 APSEZ profits rise 51% HIGH GROWTH in revenues helped Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone post a 51% increase in consolidated year-on-year net profits for its April-June quarter CSAV improves cost efficiency CHILEAN liner CSAV cut its adjusted losses during the latest quarter, buoyed by a one-off gain from a loan prepayment and improved operating returns Zhongchang to invest in two units CHINA'S Zhongchang Marine said it plans to invest 150M yuan ($24.48M) in its two wholly owned subsidiaries 'K' Line diversifying ro-ro cargo mix 'K' LINE told Fairplay today that flat growth in vehicle cargo shipments is prompting Japan's third-biggest shipowner to seek breakbulk cargoes for its pure car & truck carriers COSCO (Singapore) profits slashed by 56% COSCO Corp (Singapore) posted a 56% fall in net profits for 2Q13, ended 30 June Pacific Basin returns to profits HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin said today it returned to the black in 1H13, as its drybulk business outperformed the weak spot market Frontline pares ATM volume FRONTLINE, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it issued 329,532 new ordinary shares in July SINOPEC starts building Guangxi LNG scheme SINOPEC, China's second-largest oil giant, said today it has started construction at its LNG terminal in the Guangxi region Strike sparks delays GERMAN shippers face severe material delays, premium freight expenses and missed sailings because of a continuing strike by inland lock operators BH swings to losses SINGAPORE shipbuilder BH Global Marine posted losses of $0.28M in 1Q13, ended 30 June FSL confirms 6-month loan relaxation FIRST Ship Lease Trust today confirmed its loan covenants have been relaxed for another six months

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Hutchison Port Holdings' Throughput Rises 2 Percent Hutchison Whampoa reported its throughput for its ports and related services division was 37.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first six months of 2013, up 2 percent year-over-year. From January to June, revenue for Hutchison Port Holdings rose 6 percent to HK$16.9 billion (about US$2.2 billion), compared to the same period... Yusen Logistics Posts Fiscal Year First Quarter Loss Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that it slipped into the red in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, despite a big jump in operating revenue. Yusen Logistics suffered a group net loss of 592 million yen ($5.98 million) in the April-June quarter,... DB Schenker to Test China-Germany Intermodal Run DB Schenker will launch a new China-to-Germany intermodal pilot service on Aug. 14 in conjunction with partners in China, adding to the growing number of rail options available to shippers seeking faster delivery times to Europe from China than currently possible using slow-steaming ocean liner services. The company is also examining the... Singapore Builds for the Future The same focus on innovation in manufacturing and logistics that made Singapore a global powerhouse will allow the island to capitalize on Asian trade growth, the executive director of logistics at Singapore's Economic Development Board. Asia's trade may be slowing, but it's a temporary phenomenon because trade's key drivers - including... Atlas Air Worldwide Reports 32.8 Percent Drop in Profit Atlas Air Worldwide's net income plummeted 32.8 percent from $31.2 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $21.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. Quarterly revenue for the American cargo and passenger charter airline was $403.6 million in total, down from $424.7 million in the same quarter last year. However,... FMC Seeks Public Input on 2014-2018 Draft Plan The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is inviting public comment on its initial draft plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2018, which replaces and updates the current plan for 2010 to 2015. One major difference between the FMC's current strategic plan and the initial draft plan for 2014 to 2018 includes the... Fewer Infrastructure Deals in 2013, But Higher Values Infrastructure "mega deals" continued to drive up deal value in the transportation and logistics industry in the second quarter of 2013, despite subdued merger and acquisition activity overall, according to PwC US, the U.S. firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. In the second quarter, there were 31 transportation and logistics transactions worth $50 million... DOT Proposes to Cut 'Burdensome' Trucking Paperwork Anthony Foxx, U.S. transportation secretary, has announced a proposal to eliminate a "burdensome" daily paperwork requirement for professional truck drivers, in order to reduce costs to the industry by an estimated $1.7 billion. Current federal regulations require commercial truck drivers to conduct pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and file driver vehicle... Report: Volume of Mexico Cargo Thefts Drops FreightWatch International, a logistics security services company, reported a total of 295 cargo thefts in Mexico in the second quarter of 2013. Although the number is notably lower than the 401 thefts recorded during the same period in 2012, the "lack of consistency" in cargo theft reporting in Mexico "precludes an... Joint US-China Customs Operation Cracks Down on Counterfeiters U.S. Customs and Border Protection and China's General Administration of Customs have jointly seized more than 243,000 counterfeit consumer electronics products as part of their month-long intellectual property rights enforcement operation. The operation was the first of its kind between the two customs agencies, resulting from a commitment between CBP and... Lawsuit Challenges Bayonne Bridge Project A coalition representing environmental and community groups and the Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a permit to raise the Bayonne Bridge in the Port of New York and New Jersey until a more thorough environmental study is done. The Coast Guard issued a permit in May to... US Intermodal Traffic Continues to Climb U.S. intermodal volume for the week ending July 27 grew year-over-year for the fourth consecutive week, totaling 256,379 trailers and containers, according to the Association of American Railroads. The last streak of growth in this lane lasted 12 weeks, prior to a decline in the week of June 29. Combined North American carload volume... Report: North Europe Imports, Exports to Fall in 2013 North Europe's import volume is projected to fall by 8.9 percent to 12.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2013, despite a 3.9 percent increase in Europe's overall import volume, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker, released by Hackett Associates and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics. Furthermore, the report... NY-NJ Delays Hit Drayage Company Still Reeling From Sandy ARL Network's Container Transport Services operates from a cramped trailer in a gritty industrial section of South Kearny, N.J., in the shadow of the Pulaski Skyway. The surrounding scenery is recognizable to Sopranos viewers. The trailer has a battered look, but the computers, phones and bottom four feet of paneling are... Brokers vs. Carriers Q: I just came across a report of a court decision in a case entitled Infinity Air v. Echo Global Logistics decided by the U.S. District Court for Oregon on June 20, 2013, in which the judge ruled Echo was a broker and not a motor carrier and was therefore... Tuscola Industrial Rail Park Receives CSX Select Site Designation JACKSONVILLE, Fla., /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation announced today that the Tuscola Industrial Rail Park inTuscola, IL, has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are locations for manufacturing projects along the CSX network that can progress rapidly because standard land use issues have been addressed, and the site is ready... Carrier Transicold Keeps Martin Brower UK Cool During Deliveries Carrier Transicold UK has secured an order for 30 Vector^TM 1950 MT (multi-temperature) units and eight Supra^TM 950 MT units from Martin Brower UK. The new equipment will be used to deliver a mixture of ambient, chilled and frozen produce to restaurants nationwide. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and... WCI: Trans-Pacific Eastbound Rates Strengthen World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Trans-Pacific eastbound rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai rose fin the week of Aug. 1 for the second straight week, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Westbound rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai saw little movement in July. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate...

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Saint John's promise Canadian energy players Irving Oil and TransCanada have mooted a $300m oil export terminal for the country's east coast. ISC scoops up $30m International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has pocketed $30.2m in net proceeds after underwriters added to the pot of a preferred shares sale. Analysis: Ardmore did enough Ardmore Shipping's New York IPO was a success. Ardmore Shipping's New York IPO was a disappointment. Sanko has a plan Sanko has filed its long delayed action plan to return from bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court. Golar wins Jordan job John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has tied up a deal to supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to Jordan. Waste ship grounds An initial bid to refloat a Danish waste carrier aground off Norway has failed. Diana nets Rio deal Diana Shipping has tied up a long term contract for a panamax bulker it bought in the spring. Blank Rome expands Blank Rome, which boasts the largest maritime law practice in the United States, has added to its muscle after sweeping in to empty out a smaller Houston firm. Home loan hit for Restis Beleaguered Greek tycoon Victor Restis was once again hauled before the public prosecutor and investigating magistrate today to answer charges in connection with a loan taken from First Business Bank (FBB). UK to finally sign MLC The UK is finally poised to sign the landmark Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) as soon as next week at the end of a drawn out process that had threatened to undermine the country's reputation as a well-regulated and high quality flag. Cosco earnings chopped Cosco Corp (Singapore) has pledged to plough on with its venture into the offshore sector after posting a less than stellar set of second quarter numbers. Rongsheng running hot A much needed cash injection sent shares in China Rongsheng racing upwards today. Uljanik in reverse Croatian shipyard Uljanik has slumped to a loss in the first half as revenue shrank. UANI targets Messina US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has targeted another European shipowner over its Iranian operations. Cosco nets offshore orders Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has bagged a pile of fresh offshore orders worth approaching $300m. Big John richer than Batman Shipowners are often cast in the role of comic book villain. Seavoss fleet for sale Struggling German owner Seavoss Schiffahrt has put its fleet of four general cargoships on the market to clear debts. Hornbeck doubles up Hornbeck Offshore Services doubled its second quarter profit off the back of a reinvigorated offshore support vessel (OSV) market in the Gulf of Mexico. PB profitable Pacific Basin Shipping has turned in a tiny profit in the face of the worst dry cargo market in almost three decades. Huangpu wins bulk duo CSSC group yard Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding has added to its orderbook with a deal for two new big handymaxes. Pac Basin ramps it up Pacific Basin Shipping has continued a huge expansion drive which will see its owned fleet all but double this year. US tightens Iran net The US has passed a new bill aimed at cutting Iranian crude exports to near zero, but success depends on Asian cooperation. Scorpio scores again Scorpio Tankers has collected $190m from a share issue to fund its next round of fleet expansion. Sea Diamond master guilty The master of the Louis cruiseship Sea Diamond has received a suspended jail sentence of 12 years and two months for his role in its fatal sinking off Greece in 2007. Namura profit soars Namura Shipbuilding of Japan has pushed up first quarter earnings as revenue strengthened. Njord makes it eight Njord Offshore has exercised options for two more windfarm service vessel newbuildings at Australia's Strategic Marine. Ardmore shoots low Ardmore Shipping looks to have been forced to cut the price of its initial public offering (IPO) in the US in a bid to get it away. Seadrill back at Dalian Seadrill has returned to China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore for another pair of high-spec jack-up drilling rigs. FSL back in action First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) resumed trading on the Singapore Exchange Thursday after a month long suspension. CSAV back in black Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) has returned to profit in the second quarter on the back of a major costing cutting effort.

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AUGUST 1, 2013
China rolls out country-wide transport and logistics VAT CSAV records 2Q net profit The Chilean liner carrier on Thursday reported a net profit of $34.3 million in the second quarter of 2013, the second profitable quarter for the line since it was taken over by the Luksic Group in 2011. Steel drives breakbulk growth in Charleston New steel business helped the Port of Charleston experience an 85 percent increase in breakbulk volume during the fiscal year fourth quarter ended June 30 from the first nine months, according to the South Carolina Ports Authority. May brings rise in NAFTA trading Suit seeks environmental study of Bayonne Bridge heightening Several environmental groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Coast Guard and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, challenging a permit amendment authorizing the raising of the Bayonne Bridge. American Airlines creditors approve reorganization AMR has been soliciting approval for its regorganization plan since early June, when the court authorized the new direction. A confirmation hearing is scheduled with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York on Aug. 15. VPA board rotates chairmanship Saudia Cargo opens Nairobi hub U.S. schedules continued trade talks with Japan Executive moves

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Cruise lines eyeing post-2015 itinerary changes Carnival's move out of two US ports seen as a sign of things to come as cost of operating in ECAs rises. Fujairah prices lacklustre Incremental gains seen at Suez but 180 cSt at Durban flat for second day. Prices steady across Europe 380 cSt material adds $4 in Rotterdam pushing it past $600 a metric tonne. LA: Bunker market stays volatile Average monthly bunker prices have shown bigger moves than elsewhere in the past six months. New player could 'reverse decline' in LA bunker sales Volatility, not sales in Russia's Far East, behind lower volumes, says storage operator. Singapore fuel stocks see slight draw down Inventories fall for fifth time in six weeks. Bunker prices end day mixed in Asia Hong Kong traders reported mixed demand on cyclone threat to deliveries. New trader at Monjasa Wong joins Monjasa's Singapore office from APL. Island Oil hires new bunker trader Virginie Lafage is based at firm's new liaison office in Nice. VAT cut boosts bunker sales at Indian port HPCL says Kochi has 'tremendous potential' as a bunker hub. COSCON makes BAF revision Changes will affect shipments from the Far East and Indian sub-continent to Europe and the Mediterranean. Fuel oil imports to China fell in July Volumes down by 17%. WFS performance beats analyst estimates The firm is 'pleased with our overall performance especially in our marine segment', says CEO. Bunker trader and broker returns to KPI Bridge Oil Felber returns to firm's New York office 'with an extended knowledge', says spokesman. Typhoon threatens bunker deliveries at Hong Kong Deliveries at South Lamma Anchorage to be 'extremely vulnerable', says Fratelli Cosulich. New Managing Director at Hong Kong bunkering firm Edward Cheng to take position at Endeavour Bunker from September 1 onwards.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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