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BRIEFS

May 3, 2013

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Talks go on, but non-striking dockers walk out after vowed rise no-shows Seaspan Corporation first quarter profit up 8.3pc as revenue rises 7.4pc AADA lowers bunker surcharge as fuel prices fall in HK and Korea MOL launches MZX Mozambique Express service from Singapore on June 7 MOL joins PIL to unveil new Indian Ocean Island service June 7 Pearl River Delta air pollution has decreased, says Hong Kong Government 'K' Line and NYK back in black, but MOL continues to make losses Antwerp boxes off 2.8pc in first quarter, but overall cargo up 1.4pc Busan New Port turns up capacity to handle 18,000-TEU vessels IMF's Asia chief downplays China's lower-than-expected GDP growth WWPC member firm, Express Global Logistics in India's Top 100 SMEs Economist editor keynotes ministerial International Transport Forum National Air Cargo denies faulty loading claims in 747 Afghan crash Hainan cargo with flights from Beijing to Seattle-Toronto, now adds Chicago Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou now tops Shanghai in air cargo: Cathay Braathens approved to try electronic system leading to paperless cockpit

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MAY 2, 2013
Bureau Veritas slashes MLC compliance time European Parliament rejects shipbreaking tax HANSA HEAVY LIFT's Tomas Dyrbye to interact with customers during India visit Indo-Bangla shipping trials expected to take off this month Lack of due process breeds fear of criminalisation among seafarers: IMO Legal Committee MOL earns high rating as 1st company to receive SMBC sustainability assessment loan Surge in piracy off West African coast Govt forms committee to help exporters 'We have great expectations from the Indian market' AP HC holds back VPT's upgradation plan Govt increases dredging allocation for Major Ports Truck rentals on trunk routes up 3-4 pc in April

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K Line announces change of directors and auditors MOL reshuffling management in June CEO of MAN Truck & Bus Switzerland changes Next US secretary for transportation in sight Maersk Line and Inttra team up More maritime transport in EU countries in Q2/2012 Kuehne + Nagel extend logistics facility in Geel (Belgium) Norway Post sees hefty earnings decrease in Q1/2013 TNT Express: drop in revenues and operating income in... MOL and PIL launch new service in Indian Ocean UIC initiates project to strengthen railways' position March cargo traffic soared at DXB More penalties in long-running air cargo cartel case Turkish Cargo to serve Turkmenistan capital Burg Silvergreen changes name to CIMC Silvergreen More shipments for System Alliance Europe NS reports lower income from railway operation

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MAY 2, 2013
Goods/Services exports drop during month of March Mitsui joining PIL in new Indian Ocean run Port of Brunswick delivers first shipment of Toyotas Drewry report predicts further orders for ULCVs Alaska Airlines announces new Portland to Atlanta flights

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MAY 2, 2013
Product tanker profit-sharing nudges Navios Acquisition into profit Tanker firm will grow responsibly, says Frangou Tanker owners cautioned over offshore expansion Gap between traditional ship operating and offshore activities can ensnare unsuspecting owners Asia taps demand for offshore wind vessel newbuildings Strategic Marine sees its business pick up Shell revives Browse LNG gas venture Shell revives Australia gas venture - but at what cost to Woodside? Greece shipowners learn to live with new laws and levies Threatened exodus a no-show as tonnage tax extends to foreign-flag ships Greece waits for registry boost as flagging-out tax advantage ends Red-tape reputation makes owners reluctant to fly the sky blue-white Picking a happy medium Midsize boxships are the perfect choice for emerging-market ports Star Bulk targets $75m for eco-bulkers Greece-based owner unveils rights offering backstopped by Oaktree and others Product tanker owners wait patiently for an upturn Although earnings are static, forecasts point to improvement Box rate slide continues Latest World Container Index shows further erosion on Asia-Europe route Sustained recovery in large capesize fleet is still 'a long way off' Overcapacity will persist even if surplus tonnage falls 25% by 2015 as DVB predicts Bourbon's revenues rise as new ships enter fleet Demand for offshore vessels climbs NewLead fixes five-year business for panamax Profit-sharing element adds to escalating rate for Newlead Victoria Southeast Asian piracy drops but resurgence is still possible Pirates are 'small scale opportunists' compared to West African counterparts, says Gray Page Hanjin narrows its losses South Korea boxline increases its volumes but at 'unsatisfactory' rates Carriers slam Suez toll hike Shipowners threaten to reroute after 2% increase BG Group sees LNG profits rise Company's major growth projects are on target Hutchison and CMA CGM square up over Melbourne box terminal Winner to be named next year after four bids make the shortlist Defining a terrorist Disputed ties between West Africa militant groups and pirates are troubling for insurers Cuts reduce Horizon Lines' losses Profit eludes Jones Act carrier as it tackles fuel use, charter costs and salaries Deadly shortcomings Scathing casualty report highlights Hong Kong's need for independent marine reform What next for German ship finance? As the KG crisis continues, Rickmers seeks upside potential Shipping can rise from deepest downturn to glory days, says Rickmers EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Upturn likely from 2015, but access to capital will be key says German owner DSV in the market for acquisitions Danish forwarder seeks ways to grow after poor first-quarter performance

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MAY 2, 2013
China's ship plate output drops 35.5% CHINA'S steel manufactures produced 639,000 tonnes of ship plates in February, down by 35.51% year on year, CSSC said Excel granted reprieve NYSE-listed shares of Excel Maritime are rising today on news that its 30 April debt-negotiation deadline has been extended until 31 May Iran fuel oil export bonanza reported IRAN was reported today to have exported nearly 8.7M barrels of fuel oil in April, more than five and half times the April total a year ago Orion reduces losses ORION MARINE GROUP reported today $1.1M losses in 1Q13 due in part to underutilised dredging assets Waratah terminal scheme effectively frozen PORT Waratah Coal Services today said it has accepted voluntary reductions in contract tonnage from most Hunter Valley coal producers in Australia, according to IHS McCloskey Private equity investing in Star Bulk PRIVATE equity firms Oaktree and Monarch Capital will take significant stakes in NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk through a backstopped rights offering and private placement EC orders SNCM's Corsica aid repaid THE EC has ordered Paris to recover aid granted since 2007 to Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM for services to Corsica during peak holiday periods Reeling Daiichi Chuo cancels charters JAPAN'S bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has cancelled seven chartered-in vessels as it declared bigger losses Hanjin cuts losses to $31M HANJIN Shipping posted 34.7Bn won ($31.4M) in net 1Q losses, vastly narrowing 338.4Bn won in net losses in 1Q12 BV newbuildings slump FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said today its 1Q maritime orderbook fell 27% year on year, standing at 15 Minsheng's IPO application terminated Minsheng Shipping's IPO application has been terminated, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said HPH Trust keeps 'buy' WITH RESULTS from a fifth round of talks in Hong Kong between port contractors and dockers yielding no progress today, UOB Kay Hian maintained its 'buy' rating for HPH Trust shares Stable year predicted for Yangzijiang YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding's profit margins will remain decent as long as the yard works on orders secured before the financial crisis in 2008, analysts predicted today SAS awards shortlist revealed THE SHORTLIST for this year's IHS Safety at Sea Awards has been announced Box liners seen losing rates battle BOX LINERS are fighting a losing battle to revive Far East/Europe freight rates as new capacity cascades into the market, a sector analyst has warned

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MAY 2, 2013
Virginia, Ningbo Ports Sign Cooperation Agreement The VPA's Russell J. Held (left) and Port of Ningbo's Chang Boaping signed the memorandum of understanding this week. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (standing row, fourth from left) helped facilitate the agreement. The Virginia Port Authority and China's Ningbo Municipal Port Administration signed a memorandum of understanding this week to promote the all-water... Obama Nominates Froman for Trade Post President Barack Obama today said he will nominate Michael Froman to serve as U.S. Trade Representative. The pick was welcomed by business groups, Politico reports. Peter M. Robinson, president and CEO of the United States Council for International Business, praised the selection of Froman. "This is an excellent choice," he said. "Michael... US Trade Deficit Narrowed in March In March, the U.S. goods deficit shrank to $56.1 billion, down $4.6 billion from February, as imports declined more than exports. The total deficit, including trade in services, decreased $12.9 billion year-over-year to $38.8 billion. Capital goods and industrial supplies and materials led the year-over-year decline in exports, partially offset by... Toyota Ships First Venzas From Brunswick to Russia The first Toyota Venzas departed the Port of Brunswick, Ga., today, bound for Russia and Ukraine. "The export of American-built Venzas to Russia and Ukraine further solidifies Toyota's commitment to establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations as a key supplier of vehicles for global markets," said Corinne Akahoshi, national manager of marine... Hanjin Shipping Narrows Loss Hanjin Shipping cut its loss in the first quarter of 2013 to 34.7 billion won (approximately US$300 million), an 89.7 percent improvement year-over-year. Container volume grew 9.3 percent, to 1,109,285 20-foot-equivalent units. This resulted in a 14.1 percent year-over-year increase in revenue for the segment to $1.9 billion. Looking ahead, the shipping... Mexican Intermodal Volume Down Nearly 12 Percent Mexican rail volumes through April 27, 2013 Full-size image Mexican intermodal volume fell 11.7 percent year-over-year in the week ending April 27, according to the Association of American Railroads. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, dropped 1.7 percent from the same week in 2012 to 372,815 carloads... Profit Plunges at Yusen Logistics Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics said its group net profit plunged 55.7 percent in fiscal 2012, which ended on March 31, from a year earlier to 1.119 billion yen ($11.42 million) despite sound revenue growth. The company saw its group operating revenue rise 9.7 percent in fiscal 2012 from... IAG Cargo to Expand Capacity With Airbus Order IAG Cargo will be expanding its per-plane capacity when it adds at least 18 Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet beginning in 2018, subject to shareholder approval. These planes have three more pallets of cargo space apiece, providing for a maximum payload of about 30 metric tons, IAG said. In addition, the... WCI: Rates to Asia from Northern Europe, West Coast Fall World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates dropped from both northern Europe and the U.S. West Coast to Asia in the week of May 2, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate from Rotterdam to Shanghai inched down 0.4 percent or $4 to... WCI: Trans-Atlantic Eastbound Rates Slide World Container Index Between New York and Rotterdam Full-size image Trans-Atlantic eastbound rates fell for the first time in six weeks, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Rates were flat last week after rising 11.2 percent or $175 over the previous four weeks. This week's rate from New York... MOL and PIL Partner on Indian Ocean Service MOL and Pacific International Lines have announced a new joint Indian Ocean Islands Express Service. The IOX/IOI weekly service, which is scheduled to begin on June 7, will employ four 1,100-TEU ships, with each carrier contributing two vessels. The port rotation will be: Singapore; Port Louis, Mauritius; Tamatave, Madagascar; Reunion; Singapore... OOCL Adds Khalifa Call to China-Mideast Service Abu Dhabi Terminals has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL to include a call at the Port of Khalifa on its China-Middle East Express (CMX) Service, a weekly intra-Asia loop. The first OOCL vessel calling Khalifa Port Container Terminal is currently scheduled to arrive on June 11. The CMX... Big Ship Orders Depressing Rates, Drewry Says New orders for ultra-large container ships are undermining carrier efforts to limit the surplus of capacity that is depressing freight rates this year. "While these latest new orders won't actually hit the water for years, their psychological impact is to keep the focus on capacity and the big question of how... How Khalifa Port Could Evolve Into Mideast Hub Abu Dhabi's new Khalifa super port could eventually rival DP World's neighboring Jebel Ali for Middle East container shipping hub status. In December, the first phase of the United Arab Emirates' new port was opened offering state-of-the-art container-handling facilities, 2.5 million TEUs of capacity and the ability to serve the world's... Descartes Acquires KSD Software Descartes Systems Group has acquired KSD Software Norway AS, an Oslo-based provider of electronic customs filing solutions for the European Union. The all-cash purchase price for the acquisition was 190 million kroner (approximately US$$33 million), with Descartes using approximately US$13 million of cash on hand and US$20 million from an acquisition... DSV Reports Flat Revenue, Lower Profit DSV's profit fell and its revenue stalled in the first quarter on declining cargo volumes and increased competition, but the Danish logistics and freight forwarding group said it is still looking for acquisitions to spur growth. Operating profit dipped 8 percent to 509 million Danish kroner ($89.3 million) from 555 million... Suez vs. Panama: A Canal Comparison Container shipping lines are shifting more of their all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast to the Suez Canal route, instead of sailing through the Panama Canal, to take advantage of lower slot costs they can realize on the big post-Panamax ships they are cascading onto the route... Q&A: Crossing Borders Into a Whole New World Q: I've been in transportation for quite a few years, and I thought I was pretty familiar with the industry. But we're just now opening up an international market, and I feel like I'm starting all over. We're shipping to an Asian subsidiary (a recent acquisition) in fairly large quantities, as... Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Q1 Profit Lufthansa Cargo boosted operating profit by 35 percent in the traditionally weak first quarter and said it expects full year earnings to better its 2012 result as it continues to cull capacity in line with weak global demand. Profit rose to 27 million euros ($35.4 million) from 20 million euros ($26.2... CargoSphere Launches New Rate-Tracking Service CargoSphere, the cloud-based rate management system, launched a new freight-rate quoting service that logistics providers can use to keep rate quotes up to date. CargoSphere said Floodgate Quote Refresh automates the tracking and management of freight rate changes on most global trade lanes, with quotes that reflect rate hikes, surcharges and...

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MAY 2, 2013
Stage set for expansion US Shipping Corp is looking to expand following the successful completion of a financial restructuring. TEN tucks away $50m Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) priced a public share offering that will bring $50m in gross proceeds. GNK confirms paper trade Genco Shipping & Trading has confirmed reports that at least two of its lenders have offloaded nearly $300m worth of bank debt. Genco faces heavy fire Genco Shipping & Trading found itself in the hot seat Thursday after reclassifying $1.4bn worth of long-term financing agreements as short-term debt. NNA on the up Greek product tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition posted a modest first-quarter profit Thursday that topped Wall Street forecasts. Bremer provisions jump Bremer Landesbank increased loss provisions on shipping loans to EUR 228m ($298m) in 2012, its highest-ever figure. NewLead inks period pact NewLead Holdings has tied up one of its two remaining bulk carriers on a five-year period deal. 3 Maj sliced up The Croatian government has assumed control of four non-core units of tanker builder 3 Maj to speed the yard's sell-off. Star Bulk targets $75m Star Bulk Carriers is preparing to arm itself with at least $75m to fund a raid for fuel-efficient bulkers. Baltic to break away? Peter Georgiopoulos is laying the groundwork for the separation of his two listed dry bulk companies, according to one of Wall Street's most respected analysts. Language lesson Ship crews must agree on a common language to avoid lapsing into native tongues during a crisis, an accident report said. Hoegh LNG targets China Hoegh LNG is targeting more success in the burgeoning Chinese market after finalising a deal to operate the country's first floating storage and regasifcation unit (FSRU). Horizon hopes for more Horizon Lines has trimmed its first quarter loss despite restructuring issues continuing to weigh on its bottom line. Indian Ocean overhaul Container lines MOL and PIL are teaming up for two new runs from Singapore into the Indian Ocean. Debt costs hurt Hornbeck Hornbeck's earnings took a $24m hit after the company refinanced a batch of bonds during the first quarter. EU wants cash back The European Commision has found subsidies granted to French ferry company SNCM breached aid rules. Jianlong challenge fails John Fredriksen linked companies have won a London high court ruling that paves the way for a high value dispute over charter defaults on five bulk carriers to be resolved in London rather than in China. Cambie quits OOIL Ken Cambie has quit as chief financial officer at Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas International. Fire hits con-ro Firefighters are tackling a blaze on an ACL con-ro in Hamburg. Mega merger complete Commodities trader Glencore International has put the finishing touches to its mega-merger with Xstrata. Mipo takes dry dip Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has secured a rare bulk carrier order after a European owner turned to the yard for a trio of vessels which will employ a new fuel efficient design. Hanjin slashes loss Korea's Hanjin Shipping has cut back its losses in the first quarter as container rates improved. Machete maniac injures 18 A man has been arrested after hacking at passengers with a machete on an Indonesian ferry. Genco's cash hole Genco Shipping & Trading will need to raise around $100m in equity if it can't extend its loan holidays, a leading analyst says. Hanjin follows HMM South Korea's Hanjin Shipping is looking at following compatriot Hyundai Merchant Marine into the bond market. Kexim comes through The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Kexim) has given struggling shipowners and shipyards a boost with a big new funding programme. Pemex buying Barreras Mexico's Pemex has signed a deal to take a 51% stake in restructured Spanish shipyard Hijos de J Barreras. Atlantska cuts loss Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has cut its first quarter loss as revenue grew. Bourbon numbers higher French offshore player Bourbon has reported a double-digit increase in revenues for a second consecutive quarter. ADM ups GrainCorp offer Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to make an improved cash offer for the shares in grain handler GrainCorp. Baltic's losses grow Baltic Trading has seen first quarter losses deteriorate by almost 15% to a shade over $5m, the company reported late Wednesday.

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MAY 2, 2013
Obama nominates Commerce, USTR chiefs President Obama on Thursday nominated long-time campaign contributor and Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker to be secretary of commerce and Michael Froman to lead the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Descartes acquires Norwegian customs solutions company Hanjin records $31.5 million loss in 1Q The South Korean liner carrier predicted "even though some difficulties are inevitable due to supply growth, numbers in the second quarter will improve through continued rate restoration efforts and active cost reduction, etc." IAG Cargo beefs up fleet IAG Cargo is planning to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 planes, which will enter service starting in 2018 given shareholder approval. The European air carrier, which is modernizing its fleet, also holds options for an additional 18 planes. Drewry cites 'psychological impact' of big ship orders Domestic intermodal rises by 10% in 1Q TIA drops $8,000 bond deposit requirement Greencarrier buys Trana Spedition Virgin Atlantic reopens Chicago leg Shippers bemoan proposed California ports tariff increase CAPA recommended the 11 ports in the state raise tariffs by 1.7 percent by July 1 as part of its annual rate increase guidelines. Recent or pending hearings on the increase are occurring in Oakland, Los Angeles and Long Beach. Wilhelmshaven says rail rates will match other ports U.S. trade deficit fell in March Horizon lost $20 million in 1Q SBA to showcase export services in L.A. Friday Allegretti to chair American Maritime Partnership Executive moves FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

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MAY 2, 2013
Demand building in Fujairah Cape Town still dry. Control of H2S may have led to other fuel quality problems High levels of sodium and potassium could be linked to use of H2S scavenges. European prices follow softer trend MGO in Hamburg lost just under $20 per metric tonne. Egypt raises canal tolls Spokesman for the Suez Canal Authority denies hike will cut traffic. 'Eco' orders proving attractive Two companies ordering newbuildings go for fuel-efficient option. Surge in Iranian fuel oil exports Prices undercut Singapore benchmarks. Sydney to get fuel-efficient ferry Catamaran passenger ferry built to Incat Crowther design. Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven week high Influx of cargoes from the West. Caribbean refinery faces calls for closure Plant closure would be third to go in region. Asian bunker prices soft Offices at Tokyo Bay will be closed on Friday for a public holiday. Fishing vessel owner faces bunker spill penalty Chief engineer 'failed to follow written instructions and spill plan', says Washington Department of Ecology. Freight rates continue to tumble Analyst warns of 'structural overcapacity.' International Bunkering promotes trader Jesper Porsmose has demonstrated 'his dedication to hard work', says CEO. TOP Ships decrease losses for 2012 It has managed to reduce losses on the back of a $4.5 million reduction in bunker expenses. Philippine tugboat firm upgrades fleet Bunker fuel accounting for 40% of Salvtug's operational cost, says Chairman and CEO. Alaska: ECA could 'drive vessels away' Officials voice concerns as first cruise ship season under new regulations begins. Dual-fuel gas engines a 'milestone', says MAN Diesel ME-GI engines allow shipowners to deal with stricter emission regulations and rising fuel costs.

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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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