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November 8, 2013

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NYK buys 12.5pc share in Kaohsiung terminal from Yang Ming Wan Hai strengthens its network coverage of Yangon with 660-TEUers Textainer quarterly profit off 20.8pc to US$40 million as sales rise 8.5pc Huge changes in shipping will transform trade flows, HK conference told China to build first non-coastal meat hinterland checkpoint for imports P3 plans for moderate capacity growth arouse fears among rival carriers China's nine-month ground and waterway cargo traffic grows 9.8pc Chittagong at standstill as rioters attack trucks on streets of Dhaka Hyundai Merchant Marine launches inaugural service to West Africa Matson Q3 profit declines 11pc after rising 5pc in first 9 months DB Schenker Logistics opens new multi-customer warehouse in Kenya Baltic Exchange board meets in Singapore to mark Asia's importance DHL appoints Christopher Lim Malaysian forwarding managing director Heavy dryers movement in Turkey by Ekin Heavy & Project Transportation Port of Montreal expects to win big from Canada-EU free trade pact Changi Airport Terminal 4 breaks ground, to be operational in 2017 Lufthansa Cargo profit falls 55.8pc to US$47.1 million in first 9 months Xinjiang authorities okay HNA Group's bid to start Urumqi Airlines CIS challenging, but there's scope and hope for air cargo as oil flows FedEx expects year's busiest day to set new record due to e-commerce

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
First ever Baltic Exchange Singapore board meeting highlights growing Asian influence GCC maritime sector set to expand NYK Group invests in Yang Ming's Kaohsiung Terminal Antwerp port investing in top-notch infrastructure Dhamra port gets new COO DP World to assist Kazakhstan in expanding port & logistics capacity Vasan-led delegation in Japan to promote Indian ports More funds required for eastern corridor: DFCC Energy Insurance Pool may be hit by cash crunch Handicraft exports likely to meet target Textiles Ministry seeks restoration of export benefits Onion story

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Montana Rail Link is the Shortline of the Year Changeover at Finnlines Drewry: Asia-Europe GRI doubles rates at critical time C.H. Robinson Worldwide posts higher sales/lower profit Two major orders for Freightliner Trucks Ethiopian receives first B777-300ER New global sales and marketing head for Kuehne + Nagel DHL enhances status of industrial projects sub-division Logwin group reports lower sales/higher profit Russian Railways Logistics handles complex cargo Swiss posts Q3 profit Old Dominion relocates Albuquerque service centre London Gateway receives first scheduled vessel EC investigates French tonnage tax scheme (Keine) Änderungen in Sicht Lübeck - Synergieeffekte im Fokus DVB Bank's corporate communications sector in new hands Hainan Airlines postpones international B787 launch Swedish Orient Lines appoints new helmsman

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Electric Boat gets $7.1 million for ARDM-4 work MARAD funds two LNG-as-fuel projects U.K. naval shipbuilding set for restructuring Transocean orders five jack-ups, options five more Thai shipyard launches Incat Crowther catamaran ferry Prosafe signs LOI for two semi-subs

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Trade between NAFTA partners up in three categories in August Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks business incentive program US rail freight traffic climbs during week MarAd providing funding for alternative fuel projects Matson plans to issue $100 million in 30-year notes

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
RBS punts its position in Eagle Bulk Sale of that bank debt would allow a new buyer a controlling position in any future negotiations with dry bulk owner Genco optimistic on spot rate rebound UPDATED: capesize rates could reach $30,000 a day in the first quarter 2014, Wobensmith says Betting on LPG Investing in new LPG tonnage may be a risk - but many are willing to take it Baltic Trading secures new borrowing capacity for future acquisitions Losses narrow for Genco-owned dry bulk operator Small cargoship sinks after collision with OOCL boxship near Hong Kong All 11 crew rescued and reported to be unhurt Teekay LNG's income rises as it focuses on growth Third quarter marked by new deals Fredriksen firm sells two VLCCs to sidestep an expensive survey Frontline will pay Ship Finance $90m as compensation for ending charters Senior Cosco executive in graft investigation Fourth Cosco executive to face corruption probe Wilbur Ross looks for LPG opportunities Private equity giant eyes export terminals and dry bulk investments Clarksons sees rates and asset values improve Positive indicators in shipping markets have started to bear results, says shipbroker Vale's third-quarter profits double due to China's iron ore demand Brazil-based miner benefits from higher prices and growth in volume London Gateway opens for business First scheduled arrival the 4,922 teu MOL Caledon arrives from South Africa Exmar strikes deal to sell LNG to Gazprom Firm hails deal with energy major as a coup for its barge-based floating gas liquefaction strategy Opec tips global products demand to grow 18% by 2030 Predictions spell soaring prospects for specialist tanker segment MISC reports strong third-quarter growth in operating profit Smaller fleet cuts tanker giant's costs Keppel secures order for five jack-up rigs Transocean deal worth $1.1bn carries up to five options Matson orders two 3,600 teu boxships for $418m Jones Act carrier signs contract with Aker Philadelphia Wan Hai shuns intra-Asia alliances Taipei-listed line says loose co-operation works better in fragmented markets

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Teekay Tankers might sue STX NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers said today it has yet to receive any acceptable refund guarantees for its newbuilding contracts at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and is considering legal action Box volumes keep rising but prices slip SEAGOING box volumes continued to grow in September, but pricing - which rose the previous month - got weaker again, a UK consultancy said today Seadrill again rolls forward Sevan shares SEADRILL said today it had rolled forward accords tied to its shareholding in Sevan Drilling Qatar, UK agree to $7.1Bn gas deal QATARGAS has agreed to a £4.4Bn ($7.1Bn) deal with the UK's Centrica, IHS World Markets Energy reported today COSCO figure investigated BEIJING is investigating the fifth-ranked corporate official of COSCO Group, its flagship unit China COSCO said today Navigator sets IPO goalposts WILBUR Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has announced the target price range for its IPO and revealed the size of the sale Wilson recovery spoiled A RISE in capital costs caused by currency fluctuations wiped out any operating performance gains, Norway's Wilson said today Matson signs $418M deal JONES ACT carrier Matson has signed a $418M contract with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for two boxships Singapore to mandate use of mass flow meters SINGAPORE has disclosed plans to make the use of mass flow metres mandatory at the world's largest bunkering port MISC's profits rocket 189% MALAYSIAN carrier MISC's net profits for 3Q13 have rocketed 189% year on year to 401M ringgit ($126M) Smuggled cocaine worth $218.6M seized in UK BRITISH authorities have reportedly found a huge cocaine cache being smuggled among bananas boxes on a reefer ship in Portsmouth HHI's profits seen rebounding HYUNDAI HI's profits should rebound as low-priced orders are cleared out, analysts said today China Shipping expands to Sao Paulo CHINA Shipping has set up a wholly owned subsidiary, China Shipping (South America), in Sao Paulo, Brazil HHIC wins Capesizes, box ship HANJIN HI & Construction continued its run, winning orders for five Capesizes and a 9,000teu boxship Pacific Radiance launches IPO for expansion SINGAPORE-based offshore support vessel owner Pacific Radiance has launched an IPO for its Singapore Exchange listing

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Inaugural Long Beach Call of CMA CGM Corte Real Brings Home Mega-Ship Demands on Ports CMA CGM Corte Real calls at the Port of Long Beach.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The arrival in Long Beach this week of the CMA CGM Corte Real, with a capacity of 14,000 20-foot containers, will produce a new North American record for cargo-handling as more than 10,000 container moves will... Zenith Global Logistics Expands Vietnam Warehouse Zenith Global Logistics' dehumidifiers at its expanded Vietnam warehouse.Zenith Global Logistics has expanded its Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, warehouse. Humidity gauge at Zenith's warehouse. Full-size image The specialized furniture carrier and third-party logistics provider said the expansion will help it keep up with growing demand for humidity-controlled warehousing in Vietnam. The new bonded facility,... US West Coast Container Volumes Rise Container volumes at West Coast ports increased 2 percent in September compared to the same month last year, according to numbers published on the website of the Pacific Maritime Association. Also, both containerized imports and containerized exports were up 2 percent compared to September 2012. The increase in exports was a... Ports of Long Beach, Busan Sign Sister Port Deal Representatives from California's Port of Long Beach and South Korea's Busan Port Authority have signed a "sister port" agreement to enable the exchange of technical and engineering information, best practices and professional expertise. "Sister port" deal signing in South Korea.The deal, which is not legally binding, aims to help the ports... PIERS: US Containerized Imports See Largest Increase in Six Months U.S. containerized imports through August 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized imports climbed 5.2 percent year-over-year in August, according to advance figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. U.S. containerized imports totaled 1.62 million 20-foot-equivalent units in August. This was the largest year-over-year jump since February 2013. "U.S. containerized imports via ocean picked up... US Intermodal Average Rate Inches Up Despite Drops in Top Lanes Top 36 U.S. lanes, week of November 4, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates saw a slight increase in the week ending Nov. 4 after two consecutive weeks of decline. The overall index rate of the top 36 U.S. lanes inched up 0.4 percent, or $9.03, to $2,145, according to... Envirotainer Names Angeldorff as Interim CEO Envirotainer has named Simon Angeldorff as its interim CEO. Angeldorff, who succeeds Gustaf Ljunggren in the role, is currently chairman of the board and will assume the position of executive chairman. With Envirotainer now entering a "new and intensive growth phase," the board of directors has initiated a search for a new... Canton Fair Highlights Fluctuations in China's Trade The mixed messages evident from China's latest PMI readings were confirmed by the value of export contracts signed at the Canton Fair, China's huge import and export jamboree. State media reports said $31.7 billion of export deals were agreed at the latest instalment of the twice-yearly event that closed earlier this... Flights, Port Operations Canceled Prior to Typhoon Landfall With the Philippines bracing for super Typhoon Yolanda, Philippine Airlines and several other air carriers canceled domestic and international flights today. Operations at several ports were also suspended to minimize the impact of the super storm, which is headed toward the central Philippines with sustained winds of 190 mpg. ... YRC Worldwide Asks Teamsters to Extend Contract YRC Worldwide has asked its International Brotherhood of Teamsters employees to engage in formal negotiations for a contract extension, in order to secure restructuring debt financing from its lenders. As a result of these developments, YRC said it will postpone its third quarter conference call until Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m.... Slowdowns Expected If ILWU Contract Isn't Reached Expect to see work slowdowns at West Coast ports next summer if employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union do not reach agreement on a new contract by the time the old one expires on June 30. "The issues are tough, so prepare for a slowdown in July and August,"... C.H. Robinson's Results Mixed in Third Quarter C.H. Robinson reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $107.7 million, decreasing 8.0 percent year-over-year from $116.3 million. However, quarterly revenue for the third-party logistics provider rose 7.1 percent to $463.3 million, from $432.7 million in the third quarter of 2012. Ocean transportation revenue jumped 168.6 percent,... Fact and Fiction at LA-Long Beach The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have made tremendous strides in accelerating container movement in and out of the marine terminals. Most significantly, night and Saturday off-peak shifts run by PierPass at the 13 port terminals now handle as many as 17,000 container moves per shift compared with... Textainer's 3Q Profit Slid 18 Percent Textainer Group Holdings reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $41.3 million, dropping 18.0 percent year-over-year from $50.4 million. However, total quarterly revenue for the intermodal container lessor was $132.6 million, increasing 8.5 percent from $122.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. Revenue from lease rental... NY-NJ Port Authority 'Optimistic' About Hiring The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it is "optimistic" about success in its effort to broker a deal to settle a dispute over the hiring of additional longshoremen at the port. The New York Shipping Association and the International Longshoremen's Association have been arguing with the Waterfront... Driving Under the Influence - of Religion Q: I read recently that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires that trucking companies make accommodations for drivers whose religion prohibits them from handling certain types of shipments. The case I read about involves Islamic drivers who refused to haul loads of alcoholic beverages because it violates their religion. The carrier... DHL Global Forwarding appoints Nikola Hagleitner as new Head of Industrial Projects MIAMI, Fla. November 7, 2013: DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, announced the appointment of Nikola Hagleitner as the new global head of its sub-division Industrial Projects. Effective from October 22, 2013, she will be responsible for the worldwide expansion of DHL's already solid... FedEx People Using 'Local Expertise' to Provide Solutions to Customers in Asia Pacific HONG KONG, November 7, 2013 - In Asia Pacific's thriving business environment, it's not just the new products, services and innovations which are the catalyst for growth; more often than not, the greatest change is brought about by people. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Box Ships earns more, pays less Michael Bodouroglou-led Box Ships slashed its payout to shareholders despite improved results in the third quarter. All eyes on US orderbook A freshly minted contract to construct two containerships at a leading US shipyard may lend support to tonnage involved in the coastwise transportation of crude, according to an equity analyst at Arctic Securities. AAL fights failure of US bid American Auto Logistics (AAL) is fighting back after losing a car carrier contract renewal with the US government. Follow the leader The demolition of two Frontline VLCCs may be indicative of a broader industry trend, a leading New York equity analyst told clients Thursday. Guards thwart MR attack Armed guards on board a product carrier have won a firefight with pirates off the coast of Kenya. Teekay LNG profit dips Teekay LNG Partners' (TGP) recent expansion boosted cash flow in the third quarter but the company reported a dip in earnings. Rem expects CSV deal Rem Offshore is confident of securing period work for a construction support vessel which is nearing completion at Kleven. Pareto sells $150m fund Pareto Project Finance in Oslo has sold one of its funds to Morgan Stanley. TNK keeps options open Teekay Tankers (TNK) has declared options for four more LR2 tankers at Korea's troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding despite major question marks hanging over the original $188m quartet. TMT loan loss hits TNK A $10.39m provision for loans made on two TMT VLCCs has seen Teekay Tankers' third quarter deficit grow. Solstad down on costs Solstad Offshore suffered a dip in third quarter earnings as finance costs wiped out higher revenue. Daughters paying back Teekay Corp has reported a smaller than expected third quarter loss with the owner expected to see increased payback from its daughter companies from early next year. Fredriksen scraps VL pair John Fredriksen has made good on a pledge to start removing teenage VLCCs from the market rather than taking them through a third special survey. Cement carrier grounds Salvor Smit has been brought in to refloat a grounded cement carrier that has taken on water off Norway. MISC soars in the third Malaysian shipowner MISC has reported a threefold rise in third quarter income as cash from a completed offshore platform began rolling in. Cosco executive arrested A leading Cosco executive has been arrested amid allegations of corruption. Sale joy for Rieber A hefty gain on an ice-breaker sale has helped GC Rieber to the best quarterly showing in its history. SBM fires COO Mystery surrounds SBM Offshore's sudden decision to dismiss its chief operating officer. Forex woes for Wilson Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has been hit by currency exchange losses as it posted a third quarter deficit. Exmar JV books two more Exmar and Teekay have chalked up a couple more LPG newbuildings at Hanjin Heavy Industries. Banana cover blown UK authorities have seized a huge haul of cocaine hidden in banana pallets on an NYKCool reefer at Portsmouth. Kyoei profit down Kyoei Tanker reported an almost 50% drop in first half earnings despite a big jump in operating profit. Iraq seeks tanker Iraqi Oil Tanker Company (IOTC) is trying to find an owner willing to sell a small products tanker - by Sunday. Commerzbank on the up Commerzbank has chopped third quarter ship finance losses as it continues to cut its exposure to the sector. Clarksons sees orders climb Clarksons delivered a positive message to the City this morning boasting an encouraging performance in the late summer and autumn period as weak shipping markets showed early signs of a recovery. Siderfly shifted The damaged Estonian cargoship Siderfly has been towed from the Kiel Canal more than a week after a collision with an LPG carrier. Vietnam volumes down Vietnamese-controlled vessels have seen cargo volumes fall so far in 2013. Navigator prices IPO Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator Holdings has priced its planned New York initial public offering (IPO). Sinotrans in bond bid Chinese bulker owner Sinotrans Ltd is to sell CNY 2bn ($328m) of bonds to boost working capital. The end of the road The eight-year pursuit by Sovcomflot (SCF) of Dmitry Skarga and Yuri Nikitin in a massive bribery case is finally over. IPO effort launched Pacific Radiance is looking to raise around SGD 154.7m ($124m) from an initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore. Baltic cuts its losses Higher freight rates and more ships have helped Baltic Trading to cut its third quarter losses figures from the shipowner show. Keppel in clover Keppel Corp has won a potentially multi-billion dollar deal from US drilling rig giant Transocean. Robbers up the stakes Gangs of robbers targeting shipping in the Indonesia archipelago look to be upping their game if the latest incident is anything to go by. Genco sees red Genco Shipping & Trading's balance sheet was covered with red ink by the end of the third quarter despite the recent rally in the dry-bulk market. Spill proves painful Matson turned in a third-quarter profit Wednesday that would have been higher had it not incurred costs related to a recent molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor. Matson mints notes The owners of ships that trade in markets governed by US cabotage law have a variety of options to choose from when they are in need of cash but many continue to believe bonds are among the most attractive. Aker lands $418m order Aker Philadelphia Shipyard of the US has emerged victorious in the race to secure a contract to construct two fuel-efficient containerships for Matson.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
VP Biden visits CSX intermodal hub CBP's Trade Symposium moved to spring U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday that its annual Trade Symposium, postponed last month due to the government shutdown, has been rescheduled for March in the Washington, D.C., area. Matson orders two new containerships Schneider launches new cross-border intermodal service The company's first service began two weeks ago, and Schneider will have the new program, which links three cities in Mexico to Chicago via a new interchange point, fully up and running by the end of next week. 'Progress' reported on plans to add NY/NJ dockers At a meeting with the New York Shipping Association and Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor over hiring additional longshoremen there was "a great deal of progress," according to the area port authority. FedEx and Ex-Im Bank partner to increase exports Steam Logistics using CargoSphere for rate quoting Walker SCM to use CargoWise for enterprise platform YRC, Teamsters to work on contract extension In a Nov. 5 meeting between the two parties, YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters agreed to enter into formal negotiations to extend their current contract. EU investigating LOT Airlines loan

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
IFO prices display losses in Fujairah Prices were falling in African ports. Prices fall in Rotterdam Congestion continued in Rotterdam. 'Massive industry push' for early sulphur evaluation Environmentalists suspect a ploy to block or delay the 0.50% sulphur cap. LNG bunkers: Don't 'underestimate infrastructure costs' 'Distributors will probably not develop a network of LNG supply without the right incentives'. Cosco executive on corruption charge Vice president of China COSCO Holdings 'under investigation'. Buckeye's profits slip Company says it is 'well-positioned' to deliver a strong fourth quarter result. Fuel oil stocks at a six-and-a-half-month low Singapore fuel oil stocks fall for the fifth week in a row. 'Massive Navy fraud investigation continues to widen' 'We will follow the evidence wherever it takes us', says US Justice Department official. Asian bunker prices mixed Tightening avails reported in Busan. Bomin hires trader Move aimed at Scandinavian bunker market. US carrier makes dual fuel twin order Investment worth $418 million. MPA completes Singapore LNG bunkering study Results will now be viewed by wider industry. Royal Vopak quarterly earnings slide On lower oil storage demand in the Netherlands. OW Bunker: Not always supplier's fault in quantity disputes Media has made a 'big issue' on quantity claims, says spokesman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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