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BRIEFS

June 4, 2013

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Maersk Line joins INTTRA network's multi-carrier e-commerce platform Panama Canal tests just-in-time ship arrivals to cut waits at anchor Environmentalists paid US$30 million for jobs if they drop dredging suit China's April logistics demand slips as cargo volume declines 3.8pc BIMCO's new president says environmentalism leads to needless costs Turkish Container Terminal enlarges, deploys 7-box high empty stacker Restructuring of Virginia Ports underway to enhance competitiveness Big US firms back higher truck weights, but smaller truckers oppose them Asian carriers appeal to FMC over US$4.95/TEU charge levied by PANYNJ Quintiq claims to have set world records for efficient truck routing EU expects IATA make aircraft carbon emission offer at Cape Town AGM Civil aviation minister expects to narrow EgpytAir loss 57pc this year Virgin Atlantic Cargo deploys Descartes cloud-based air messaging

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JUNE 3, 2013
CMA CGM rebounds to post $ 102 m net profit in first quarter Hapag-Lloyds new service to connect Italy, Turkey & Egypt Jebel Ali port meets UN security standards New facilities welcome incoming class to NYK-TDG Maritime Academy NHD Forwarders upgrades to Softlinks Logi-Sys to offer customers more value & better service experience Shipping lines increasingly avoiding Iranian ports TSA member lines to levy general rate increase from July 1 UK tax tribunal rules that security deposit interest is ring-fenced under tonnage tax VLCC charter rates increase by 8.9 pc to new peak Yang Ming Line announces CAT service Engg exports continue to decline in April Gold imports to hit 400-t mark in June Indo-Iranian trade set to grow Fieo mulls opening export trade centres in Gujarat India to grow at 5.3 pc in 2013: OECD INR declines sharply against dollar INR ends week at 11-month low of 56.50 The online advantage

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LGI Logistics Group scoops up ITG Port of Long Beach honours shipping lines CMA CGM - profitability improves Technical director quits AAE Bertschi, Hoyer and De Rijke set up independent 4PL firm... Karl Dischinger to be new 24plus partner Eurotunnel launches Etica to boost intermodal railfreight Celadon Trucking aquires Hyndman Transport in Canada EU provides funding for LNG network development G6 transfers to Port Said Germany's inland shipping associations merge Proflight Zambia goes international Russia's rolling stock production increases Why not name a plane for Lufthansa Cargo? Air Cargo Europe trade show opens in Munich

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JUNE 3, 2013
Island Offshore christens Island Crown Gulf Craft delivers high speed catamaran crew boat Canada picks off the shelf design for Joint Support Ships Huntington Ingalls makes VP appointment Keppel FELS delivers first Super A class jack-up Tanker and tug collide in Houston Ship Channel Senesco launches large floating dry dock Dual fuel fast RO/RO starts sea trials BAE San Diego gets $8.9 million contract mod GulfMark Offshore appoints EVP & CFO

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JUNE 3, 2013
Delta flights to Tokyo-Haneda begin from Seattle-Tacoma Airport General Dynamics NASSCO nets order for LNG vessels NYK vessel rescues five stranded fishermen Vigor teams with community college to create industrial training center Crowley Maritime expanding Puerto Rico service menu

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JUNE 3, 2013
Nor-Shipping 2013: A tangle of politics and small print Moves to agree international environmental regulations are proving to be a minefield Not waving but drowning Green rules and regulations threaten shipowners with a tsunami of new costs Friction-stir welding could revolutionise vessel construction New technology could weld different steel grades together effortlessly and improve accuracy, quality and automation MOL sells three more VLCCs Secondhand tankers change hands at low prices Box rate blame game Customers and carriers are responsible for roller coaster pricing in the container trades Sliding Indian rupee ends bull run for south Asia demolition Scrap prices soften as summer monsoon season looms Atlantic VLGC shortage spurs market spike Carriers ballast from Middle East to meet rising LPG volumes out of Houston Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC are best positioned for transpacific rates war Larger vessel sizes yield economies of scale, says Drewry Maersk joins aggressive Asia-Europe rate-recovery fight Danish line follows others seeking an increase of around $1,000 per teu SCI fails to return to profit despite stronger container performance Indian carrier could lose its status after poor bulk performance Analysis: Why it pays to know your NOx from your SOx Some eco-systems are tried and tested, others are new and unproven Nor-Shipping 2013: Fortune favours the fence-sitter Will owners who hold out have the last laugh when it comes to fitting eco technology? Storms, fog and silver linings Changing environmental regulations raise questions and confuse owners Nor-Shipping 2013: Outlook, changeable But come rain or shine, the Nor-Shipping party will continue Nor-Shipping 2013: Norway to fuel debate on unmanned ships A key project on automation has attracted support despite shipping's reluctance to adopt new ideas

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JUNE 3, 2013
MSC drives post-Panamax fixing spree MSC, the world's second-largest box line, has swept the spot market for very large container charter vessels by taking on five 7,500teu ships Breaking prices weaken BREAKING prices are weakening as the monsoon season gets under way in southern Asia, while China's steel market remains soft SinOceanic makes two financial moves NORWAY'S SinOceanic Shipping said it has entered in a sale and leaseback deal with Grand Indus Shipping of Hong Kong MOL offloads 3 VLCCs MITSUI OSK Lines has sold three VLCCs in its continuing push to work towards restoring profitability by offloading tonnage Safe Bulkers selling perpetual preferred NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers today confirmed plans for an offering of perpetual preferred shares, as the popularity of this 'hybrid' security continues to grow Bharati's losses widen BHARTI Shipyard has reported 1.19Bn ($21.7M) in 1Q13 net losses, more than three times the 365M rupees lost over January-March 2012 UK cocaine cargo seized COCAINE and cannabis worth about £2M ($3.04M) on British streets have been seized at Immingham's port, according to the UK Border Force Infusion urged for STX O&S KOREA Development Bank officials told Fairplay a cash infusion is needed to ease the debt repayment squeeze at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, which also told the Korea Exchange today it is still reviewing the sale of STX France and STX Finland Changhang Phoenix delays charter hires SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix said it has delayed charter hire payments for four chartered-in bulkers due to stressed finance Iran's LPG heads east IRANIAN LPG is heading to China and South Korea, according to vessel-tracking data Seoul's nuclear crunch to boost LNG SOUTH Korea seems likely to need more spot LNG imports because it has suspended 10 of its 23 nuclear reactors, DNB Markets has warned Wilhelmsen issues 700M kroner in senior bonds NORWAY's Wilh Wilhelmsen said it has completed the issuance of 700M kroner ($120M) in five-year senior unsecured bonds, with maturity in June 2018 G6's Med withdrawal raises rates THE G6 Alliance's decision to withdraw some capacity from Asia/Mediterranean routes has raised rates on the lane, bucking the down trend for other long-haul rates

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JUNE 3, 2013
US Customs Opens Final Three Centers to Expedite Imports U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened its final three Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Miami, San Francisco and Atlanta. The Miami center specializes in agriculture and prepared products expertise; the San Francisco facility provides experts on apparel, footwear and textiles; and the Atlanta center concentrates on consumer products and... HSBC China PMI Hit 49.2 in May, Worst Since October China's factory activity deteriorated for the first time in seven months in May as both domestic and external demand softened, a private survey showed, adding to concerns that the world's second-largest economy is losing momentum. The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May slipped to 49.2, the lowest level since October... Hapag-Lloyd Schedules Asia-North America Rate Hike for July 1 Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for dry, refrigerated, flat rack and open top containers on its trade from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, effective July 1. The hike will be $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube container and $506 per 45-foot container. Trans-Pacific rates... Crowley Launches Puerto Rico-Central America Service Crowley Maritime's Caribbean logistics group is now offering weekly less-than-containerload services to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and several Central American countries. The new service, which uses Crowley vessels, moves freight from San Juan on Fridays to San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Pedro Sula... OOCL to Hike Trans-Atlantic Rates on July 1 OOCL will boost rates on its trans-Atlantic trade, beginning July 1. The increase will be $150 per 20-foot container and $250 per 40-foot and 45-foot container for westbound dry cargo from Europe to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. CMA CGM has also planned North Europe-to-North America and Europe-to-U.S. rate hikes to take... High Sulfur Bunker Fuel Sees Lowest Price of May Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for high sulfur bunker fuel slipped to $584.75 per metric ton in the week of May 31, the lowest rate for this fuel type in the month of May, according to daily Bunkervision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services... Kalmar to Deliver Two Straddle Carriers to Port Otago Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order to deliver two diesel electric straddle carriers to Port Otago, a container-handling operator in New Zealand. The ESC 450W straddle carriers, with a capacity of 50 metric tons and stacking capability of 1-over-3, are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year. "This... July Deadline Set for Dumping, Subsidy Claims by US Producers U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a notice in the Federal Register stating that any domestic producer entitled to file a claim under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 needs to file a claim no later than July 30, 2013. The purpose of this law is to... US Scrap Exports to China Losing Their Luster? U.S. scrap exports market shares-China vs. rest of the world Full-size image U.S. containerized exports of scrap metals, plastics and paper to China have increased at a remarkable pace over the last 20 years. Between 1992 and 2012, scrap exports to China increased at a compound annual growth rate of 20.2 percent,... US Imports by Rail From Canada Reach March High Cross-border imports by rail from Canada into the United States jumped to their highest value in March since the JOC began collecting data in January 2009, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This followed a decline in February, which was the first in nine months. U.S. cross-border... US Rail Imports from Mexico Grow Imports by rail into the U.S. from Mexico jumped 21.7 percent year-over-year in March 2013, according to data obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Rail exports as well as both directions of truck traffic experienced declines. U.S. cross-border imports from Mexico Full-size image Imports by rail reached $3.84 billion this March... Peruvian Terminal Adds Container Cranes Liebherr to deliver one STS crane and two RTG cranes to Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos.Liebherr Container Cranes has received an order from Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos in Paita, Peru, for the delivery of one super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore crane and two rubber-tire gantry cranes. They are scheduled for delivery by the end of this... Truck Market Share in US Cross-Border Trade Shrinks The share of U.S. traffic with North American Free Trade Agreement partners Mexico and Canada via truck was down in March 2013, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Truck traffic fell 1 percentage point from 79.4 percent in February to 78.4 percent of the $73.15 billion in trade... Mandatory Switching Proposal for Class I Railroads Draws Fire The National Industrial Transportation League has proposed a change to rules governing U.S. railroad that, if promulgated by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, would establish new standards by which shippers who are served by a single Class I carrier could qualify for competitive switching of their freight to a second... Coregistics Acquires Cano Packaging Coregistics, a packaging supply chain services company, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Cano Packaging, a Chicago-area company specializing in primary contract packaging services for food and confectionary manufacturers. The combination of the two companies establishes a Coregistics presence in Chicago and increases the company's ability to support its... Jaxport Channel Deepening to Cost $733 Million The Port of Jacksonville's channel-deepening project will cost $733 million, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers analysis. The federal government would pay about $349 million of that, and the remaining $383 million would be paid by local sources. The project will deepen the Florida port's channel to 47 feet... Port Klaipeda Completes Dredging Project The Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania has completed the dredging of its channel after one year of work. The dredging and widening of Klaipeda State Seaport Navigation Channel was implemented by Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors. Following the contract agreement, the Dutch company dredged 4.432 million cubic meters (about 156.5... Will DOT Sway the Debate on Truck Size and Weight? An ongoing Department of Transportation study on the ramifications of allowing heavier and bigger trucks won't likely end the decades-long debate over the issue, but it could provide Congress with a more definitive roadmap. The DOT is studying the impact larger and heaver trucks could have on highway safety, pavement and...

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JUNE 3, 2013
Caribbean shines The Caribbean aframax market is experiencing strong spot rates that could continue into this week, said tanker brokerage Charles Weber. MSC bags quintet Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has inked charters for five post-panamax boxships on charters for up to a year or more. Fesco falters Russian boxship company Fesco has posted a lower first quarter profit after selling nearly half its fleet. Safe sells to buy New York-listed Safe Bulkers is lining up two share sales to raise money for ship purchases. Tallink pockets $150m Loss-making Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has moved to raise funds on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Bellzone ditches bulker London-listed mining company Bellzone has confirmed the sale of a panamax bulker after lowering production targets at a West African project. Rieber stretches debt Norwegian owner GC Rieber Shipping has extended NOK 250m ($42.6m) of debt until November 2015. TTA makes its move Ship-hungry Thai Thoresen Agencies (TTA) has been linked to the purchase of a modern supramax in Japan. WW seals bond raid Wilh Wilhelmsen has wrapped up a big fundraiser in Norway today. JMU linked to EAS deal Japan Marine United (JMU) is reportedly eyeing a big stake in Brazilian tanker builder Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS). Krey in heavylift push Krey Schiffahrts has emerged as the German name behind an order for four heavylift vessels in China. Yanase buys Samho Korean ship equipment group Yanase has bought bankrupt Samho Shipbuilding at the fourth time of asking. Greek tanker pranged The US Coast Guard (USCG) is investigating a collision between a Greek tanker and a tug pushing barges in the Houston Ship Chanel at the weekend. Hellenic halves war rates Owners of most of the Greek controlled fleet are to get a discount on their insurance costs as the Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association will not collect the second half of the annual premium due to be paid in July. Anek chops loss A focus on cost control is starting to pay off for Greek ferry group Anek Lines in the first quarter. Port operators team up Cosco Pacific and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) have joined forces on a iron ore terminal in China's Shandong province. Finnlines sells out Ro-ro owner Finnlines has sold out a share issue with a little help from underwriters. No leisure UK operator All Leisure Group has scrapped a cruise on one of its vessels after it was hit by technical problems. STX shares hit again Shares in STX Group's listed entities took another battering today after reports emerged that a creditor is looking to wash its hands of the troubled company. Leak starts ship fire A German cargoship has been hit by a blaze in Alaska after oil leaked from containers on board. Golden oldies? Maersk Line is funding research into how to cut fuel consumption for older boxships. WW targets bond funds Wilh. Wilhelmsen is lining up a fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market. More cash for STX Korean yard's creditors agree deal to pump in another $265m of emergency funds. SinOceanic's solution Norway's SinOceanic Shipping has lined up a $154m sale and leaseback deal for one of its boxships to solve some of its financial worries. Stena adds third ship Stena Line is adding a third vessel to its Sweden to Poland route from 8 July to meet the increased demand for freight. Daewoo powers ahead Korea Southern Power (Kospo) has ordered an innovative barge-mounted power plant (BMPP) at Daewoo. Swiber eyes Islamic trust Swiber says it is exploring options to set up an Islamic trust certificate programme to "broaden and deepen its investors' pool". MOL offloads VLCC trio Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) continues to dispose of tonnage with the reported sale of three post-2000 built VLCCs. APT orders four MRs American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has ordered four LNG-conversion-ready MR tankers at US shipyard NASSCO.

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JUNE 3, 2013
Drewry: 'Big 3' have advantage in transpacific Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM have been deploying vessels on transpacific lanes that average 32 percent more TEUs than the normal ship size on the lane, according to an article in the latest issue of Drewry Container Weekly. U.S., France team up to stop fake electronics An enforcement blitz by U.S. and French Customs officials resulted in the seizure of 480 shipments of potentially harmful counterfeit electronic components, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced. IATA bumps up global profit estimate Projections for global airline profitability rose by $2.1 billion to an estimated $12.7 billion in 2013. The industry generated $7.6 billion in profits in 2012. Much of this profitability will come from the passenger side of the business. Crowley makes Puerto Rico LCL service weekly Sen. Lautenberg dead at 89 Lautenberg served on the Commerce, Science and Transportation; the Environmental and Public Works; and the Appropriation committees, all of which play key roles in transportation policy and funding. Railroads, shippers spar over competitive switching CMA CGM reports 1Q profit Peru port orders cranes Con-way orders 525 tractors UPS Freight hikes rates 5.9%

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JUNE 3, 2013
GAC Bunker Fuels appoints new Business Development Manager Murray Bishop appointed GAC Bunker Fuels' Business Development Manager for Europe, the Americas and Africa. Week starts on soft note Bunker market quiet in Rotterdam. Strong demand in Fujairah Suez IFO prices continue to slide. Premature to blame 'fuel additive' for Aiviq engine failure 'Slime' that caused filter blockage may have been caused by microbial growth caused by seawater contamination or FAME. Norwegian Oil Trading to open Singapore office Local to head NOT's new branch. Inland river traffic stopped in central Europe High water levels prevent vessels sailing under bridges. New terminal boosts UK player's turnover Prospects good for increased bunker sales at Scottish port. Emulsion specialist looks for opportunities in Latin America Quadrise signs MOU with Ecopetrol. Oil major begins supplying in Algeciras Port is 'ideally suited as a major bunkering location,' says BP Marine. Hambantota: Bunkering to start in July Port authority chairman says move will bring in 'much needed' revenue. Asian bunker prices lower in trade Mixed demand was reported in Singapore. Maersk in new project to cut container fleet's fuel use Project aims to reduce energy consumption of older vessels by 10%-20%. 'Smart' decision maker launched for bunker procurement Optimizer is able to deliver 'proven cost savings', claims Inatech. Rolls-Royce delivers first Environship vessel LNG-fuelled vessel able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40%, says Rolls-Royce. Beijing office of Dan-Bunkering 'up and running' Office makes 'excellent start' since opening, says firm. WFS posts quarterly cash dividend Will issue dividend of $0.0375 per share to shareholders on July 5. Cockett Marine Oil expands Dubai operations Firm relocates Dubai head office to new and larger premises. Wan Hai announces Q3 bunker charges Charges will affect transpacific trade of the firm.

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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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