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November 14, 2013

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Hapag posts quarterly profit decline to US$82 million, sales off 5pc Asia-Europe box volumes rise 8pc in 3Q, and 3.4pc in first 9 months Hebei ports box volume up 57.7pc to 1.07 million TEU in first 10 months Sinotrans bond sale to raise US$328.2 million to build working capital China's October rail freight volume up 7.4pc to 348.1 million tonnes MacAndrews switches to London Thamesport Viability of extending 14,000-TEU ships to 16,000-TEUers tempts owners BMW to open spare part centre in Hebei under JV with property group Transport Corporation of India revenue up 6pc, but profit flattens MOL lauds Singapore's importance at party attended by high officials Damco launches air cargo charter service from Zhuhai to Amsterdam Buenos Aires' Aerolineas Cargo 12th member of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance FedEx to employ local staff in Asia Pacific to better serve SMEs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Asia-Europe box capacity projected to increase in 2014 Box service to Russia launched for Sochi Winter Olympics DB Schenker Logistics improves temperature monitoring in warehouses & pharmaceutical transport DP World London Gateway, Britain's new high-tech port & Europe's largest logistics hub, hosts first vessel G. K. Vasan, Japanese counterpart discuss long-term maritime cooperation Limited seats remain for Krabbendam Heavy Lifting & Transport Masterclass 2013 in Mumbai NYK receives top environmental technology award DP World's global container volume up 2.4 pc in Q3 PPT records 26.7 pc traffic growth in April-Oct. PSA to operate Lianyungang container terminal EEPC says export rebound is genuine Exports to see further growth in coming months, says Fieo President Zero point border market proposed at Wagah-Attari

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EU to co-finance study on Spanish intermodal hub US Airways and American Airlines allowed to merge Slovakia: launch of freight car casting production plant DB Schenker Logistics - Prague terminal opened More boxes in Basel's Rhine ports Contship investing in new equipment in La Spezia Freja reinforces project and heavylift department Improvements in the pipeline for tachograph FPS Group adds two new members US charter company seeks bankruptcy protection - again Veteran going ashore Etihad Airways turns ten Scania inaugurates climate test facility in Sweden Ceva lands new contract with Terex in Brazil Global containerised volumes on the rise Wieder freie Fahrt? Reshuffle on Irish and British isles Port of LA starts incentive programme to attract cargo

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Wärtsilä to retrofit Ro-Pax with scrubber system Maersk Line Ltd MSC contract is worth potential $143 million Strategic launches first vessel from its Vietnam shipyard Aegean swoops on Hess bunkering business Norwegian Cruise Line opts for Resolve simulator training

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Washington state trade team begins six-day mission in Beijing First canola seed shipment arrives at Port of Warden facility Crowley presents scholarships to University of Alaska Fairbanks students Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Lisbon strike action General Dynamics NASSCO nets order for new LNG vessel

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Navios Logistics inks 20-year deal with Vale Contract from iron ore giant worth up to $1.5bn in operating profits DnB sells out of Genco position ahead of 2014 amortisation payment EXCLUSIVE: Unknown group of buyers snap up $520m stake Yangzijiang posts a healthy shipbuilding profit margin Revenue and gross profits increase as Singapore-listed yard targets offshore orders Overseas Shipholding Group turns a profit Result reflects reduced interest expenses Dynagas takes a haircut to trade on Nasdaq Prokopiou's new LNG vehicle raises $225m despite small discount HMM rights offering crosses the finish line Box carrier reins in its money-raising bid to service debt and support operations Owners look to December loadings as VLCC rates surge grinds to a halt Recent spike has proved robust after three weaker years Navios Maritime Acquisition buys three modern Chinese VLCCs Purchase confirmed as tanker owner reports a third-quarter loss Maersk beats weak markets to lift third-quarter net profits to $554m UPDATE: Return on invested capital soars to 11% as fleet costs slashed Concordia Maritime sails into the black Third-quarter spot freight rates improved West Africa pirates release C-Retriever seafarers US State Department refuses to say whether the kidnappers received a ransom payment Top shipping bankers expect brighter 2014 Petrofin charts surge of confidence in market despite shrinking lending Asia-Europe capacity set for 6.5% increase next year Rise is equivalent to an extra 2.4 Asia-Europe services, if launched at the start of 2014 Gas Natural extends charter for Höegh's LNG Libra The 13-month deal will generate around $16m Preparing for a new world order Maersk and MSC fight for pole position as the top container line Banks will get tougher on loan defaults, Citi shipping boss warns European Central Bank review will stop lenders 'kicking the can down road' Moving on up The second tier of shipping lines are continuing to expand their fleets despite tough market conditions brought on by the cascading of tonnage Shipowners alerted to looming regulatory threats World Shipping Council's Koch warns of talk to impose operational efficiency standards Norden extends dry bulk charter coverage to 2016 UPDATE: Confidence is high on dry bulk market balance despite third quarter dip in profit Aegean acquires Hess' US east coast bunker business Move marks company's Stateside customer supply debut Data Hub: Shipper and freight forwarder survey 2013 Shippers and freight forwarders have expressed their views on a range of topics, from the P3 Network to cargo safety Eitzen Chemical reduces its losses Norwegian firm predicts a rosy longer-term outlook for chemtankers Safe Bulkers launches $50m fundraiser More vessel acquisitions on the agenda but deals could wait until next quarter Yangzijiang sets up first shipmanagement firm in Shanghai free trade zone Shanghai Run Yuan to manage 11 bulk carriers under Yangzijiang Shipping Ports America heads effort to make US ports world-class Gap will close in five years, says CEO Michael Hassing

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading goes 'eco' BALTIC Trading wasted no time today putting follow-on proceeds to work, announcing a deal to acquire two fuel-efficient newbuild resales and secure two options BG sells Curtis stake for $2Bn UK LNG trader BG Group has sold more of its stake in the Queensland Curtis LNG project to China National Offshore Oil Corp for $1.93Bn Norden adds bulkers NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulker and product tankers group, today said it has ordered five newbuilding drybulkers Uni-Asia earnings rise 19% TONNAGE provider and investment company Uni-Asia said today net profits for 3Q13 rose 19% year on year to $2.5M Follow-on pricing pressures Safe Bulkers SHARES of Safe Bulkers are falling today after pricing was revealed on its overnight follow-on offering Baltic Trading prices its follow-on offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Baltic Trading today priced a follow-on offering to raise proceeds for potential Ultramax acquisitions Frangou seals Vale deal NAVIOS Logistics today confirmed a 20-year contract with Brazil's Vale, with a positive EBITDA effect of up to $1.5Bn over the lifetime of the deal Dynagas LNG misses goal GEORGE Prokopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners has succeeded in its quest to go public, albeit at lower pricing than hoped Navios Acquisition buys three VLCCs NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced higher quarter losses and the purchase of three Chinese-built VLCCs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Long Beach Mayor's Actions Seen Threat to Port Shipping lines and terminal operators at the Port of Long Beach are concerned that an apparent attempt by the city's mayor to remove the president of the harbor commission from the port's governing body will have a long-term impact on Long Beach's competitive position in the industry. "Our members are stunned... AirBridgeCargo's Reports Cargo Growth AirBridgeCargo Airlines transported 92,000 tons of cargo in the third quarter of 2013, a 3 percent year-over-year increase, partially driven by "strong inbound growth" generated on its main routes. In September, the Russian air cargo carrier transported 31,000 tons of cargo, increasing 2 percent from the same period last year. The airline... Shippers Turn More to Intermodal for Mexico-US Moves The share of U.S.-Mexico surface trade by value being transported via the rails is increasing, suggesting shippers are shifting more loads to intermodal transport from the highway. The share of overall surface trade between the two neighbors has risen from 14.8 percent in August 2009 to 17.8 percent this August, according... DeHaan Takes the Helm of IWLA The International Warehouse Logistics Association's board of directors named Steve W. DeHaan as its new president and CEO. DeHaan replaces Joel Anderson, who is retiring from the position he held for more than seven years. Most recently, DeHaan served as CEO of the National Home Furnishings Association, where he worked for more... Descartes Systems Group, InfoSky Form Alliance Descartes Systems Group and InfoSky have formed an alliance to streamline logistics messaging for the Chinese air cargo industry. The alliance between Descartes, a software-as-a-service solutions provider, and InfoSky, a division of China TravelSky Holding Co. that provides applications and IT services for China's Civil Aviation Administration, federates the two organizations'... US Ports See Highest West Coast Market Share Since 2011 Third Quarter 2011-2013 West Coast Market Shares By Country Full-size image North American west coast container ports experienced a slight increase in year-over-year traffic in the third quarter of 2013. Overall throughput to major west coast ports in the U.S., Mexico and Canada rose 1.7 percent year-over-year to 6,283,238 TEUs. Among North American west... Settlement Would Clear Skies for US Airways, American Merger The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a proposed settlement with US Airways and American Airlines to resolve its lawsuit challenging their planned merger. Six state attorneys general - Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia - and the District of Columbia joined in the department's proposed settlement, which was filed... Asia-Europe Ocean Carriers Confident on Rate Hikes Conventional wisdom and economic logic, it seems, are two ideals shipping lines operating in the world's largest ocean trade really don't care to acknowledge. How else to explain Asia-Europe carriers' attempt to push through steep rate increases amid cargo growth that's advancing at a snail's pace, a persistent glut of... Damco's Profit Collapsed in Third Quarter Damco's profit collapsed to $1 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $15 million a year ago, driven by higher restructuring and overhead costs. A.P. Moller-Maersk's freight forwarding and logistics unit booked quarterly revenue of $836 million, against $838 million last time. "The additional cost mainly relates to programs to adjust... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 13, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat in the week of Nov. 13 at $1,736 per 40-foot-equivalent unit. The rate has been unchanged since falling to this level in the week of Oct. 16. "Drewry expects the... APM Terminals' Profit, Revenue Rise on Improved Traffic Port of SantosAPM Terminals boosted third quarter profit to $203 million, from $156 million a year earlier, driven by sharply higher earnings at associated companies and joint ventures. The port operating arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk increased traffic by 4 percent, in line with global market growth, to 9.3 million 20-foot-equivalent... Maersk Line Posts Higher Profit Despite Lower Freight Rates Maersk Line's third quarter profit rose to $554 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $498 million a year earlier, as steep cost cuts and double digit growth in container volume offset weaker ocean freight rates. The improved performance took the Danish carrier's nine month net income to $1.2 billion,... US Diesel Prices Continue to Slide U.S. diesel prices through Nov. 11, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices decreased for a third straight week in the week ending Nov. 11, with the average price down roughly 15 cents over the three-week period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.832 per gallon, down 0.6... SeaIntel Sees Continued Growth in Asia-Europe Capacity Capacity growth in the Asia-Europe liner trade will increase 6.5 percent in 2014 unless carriers cancel services or introduce more blank sailings, according to the latest analysis by SeaIntel. Sixty-one vessels with a capacity in excess of 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units are forecast to be delivered to ship lines next year, with... Truckload Capacity Shifts as Big Carriers Acquire Competitors The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose unexpectedly in the third quarter to a four-year high, but that doesn't mean more tractor-trailers rolled onto highways and up to shipper docks. Instead, the leap in the index reflects a gathering concentration of capacity at the top of trucking's food chain,... Jumping to Conclusions We live in a society where jumping to conclusions without having all the facts is all too common. Case in point is another story about the bad boys of the National Football League, specifically, the behavior of the Miami Dolphins players and their conduct inside and outside the locker room. Clearly,... China's Record Spending on 'Singles' Day' Puts Pressure on Local Logistics Providers China's domestic spending shot up this year on Nov. 11 in response to "Singles' Day" marketing promotions. For the fifth consecutive year, a massive wave of shopping nationwide has responded to big discounts offered online. Sales totaled RMB 35 billion (abount US$5.7 billlion) on Taobao.com and Tmall.com, the two key sales...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading books ultramax duo Baltic Trading has ordered a pair of ultramax bulkers at China's Yangfan Goup. London P&I 'disappointed' The London P&I Club has expressed disappointment at what the insurer called a "baffling" decision on the 2002 spill from the tanker Prestige. Maersk wins US charter Maersk Line has won a ro-ro contract from the US government worth as much as $143m. d'Amico to fix four d'Amico International Shipping is hopeful of securing period contracts for four of its newbuildings shortly. Varun slashes loss India's Varun Shipping has cut its third quarter loss despite seeing revenue tumble by more than half. New deal for Zvezda Sovcomflot and DSME have been brought on board to develop Russia's big new far east shipyard. NNA adds three VLCCs Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has revealed a deal to add three modern VLCCs to its growing fleet. Safe Bulkers aims low Shares in Safe Bulkers fell today after the Greek owner priced its follow on equity offering at a discount. Navios' billion-dollar deal Navios South American Logistics has scooped a 20-year iron ore contract with Vale worth $1bn. Concordia sneaks a profit Sweden's Concordia Maritime has reported a drop in third quarter earnings as revenue fell. SCI tears up two Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has cancelled two offshore newbuildings due to late delivery. Siem Offshore sells one Siem Offshore and compatriot OH Meling have sold a jointly owned platform supply vessel. Mangouras cleared over Prestige spill Spain has absolved a trio of defendants in the Prestige case of criminal responsibilities for pollution. Fredriksen fixes four John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply has won long-term charters for three PSVs and an anchor-handler. Gulf Nav seeks support Gulf Navigation has called a make or break meeting with shareholders after racking up losses that threaten its existence. Hoegh's veteran in demand Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 13 months. Procopiou prices low George Procopiou's first attempt to access the capital markets with Dynagas has seen the Greek owner price its shares below its initial expectations. Loss mounts at SCI Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has seen its loss grow further in the second quarter of 2013 as boxships slipped into the red. SCI cash in limbo Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is facing a battle to get its hands on a refund for a cancelled boxship order in China. Norden takes five Norden has continued its dry-cargo expansion drive with the addition of five more newbuildings to its catalogue. AP Moller beats bets AP Moller-Maersk has raised its full year earnings forecast after surprising the market with a better than expected set of third quarter numbers. Norden narrows range Norden has narrowed its full year forecast amid the expectation its dry-cargo division will make a positive contribution this year. Krasnoye Sormovo drops Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo has posted an 11% fall in nine-month net profit as revenue crashed. Bharati further into red India's Bharati Shipyard has posted a bigger loss after third-quarter revenue collapsed. Captive US duo freed Two US officers have been released by Nigerian pirates after being seized from a supply ship last month. Eitzen trims losses Losses at Norwegian shipowner Eitzen Chemical saw its deficit improve in the third quarter, figures released Wednesday show. Atlantic in the black Atlantic Navigation continues to improve its financial performance posting a positive result for the third quarter of 2013. Aegean buys Hess arm Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has agreed to acquire Hess Corporation's US East Coast bunkering business for $30m. GREE boosts war chest Greenship Bulk Trust has ordered two more ultramax bulkers at China's Dayang Shipyard taking its fleet to 18 ships. Numbers up at Swiber Swiber Holdings has recorded a 15.4% increase in third quarter net income despite a sizeable jump in expenses. Yangzijiang profit eases China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its profit ease by only 6% in the third quarter, it emerged Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
With poor 3Q numbers, YRC enters contract negotiations Negotiations between YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are officially on, as the carrier is looking for a new five-year contract, which would help stem its losses and reduce its debt. China's e-commerce race Diversification helping truck broker industry expand Non-asset based companies that manage domestic freight moves are a growing force within the trucking sector as they move beyond dry-van truckload and become a go-to resource for smaller shippers, analysts say. Maersk reports higher profit Quarterly revenue of $14.6 billion for the group was down less than 1 percent, and the company said increased profit was achieved at all its businesses except Maersk Oil and Damco. Global Aviation Holdings enters Chapter 11 In the bankruptcy filing, the company said the Air Mobility Command's decision to cancel expansion flying for next year will cut into revenues and create overcapacity in the military cargo charter industry. AIIS taps new executive director Adjusted revenues up for DHL COSCO, Piraeus propose modification of agreement Justice reaches settlement with American, US Airways The airlines will divest 52 slot pairs at Washington Reagan National Airport, 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia, and two slot pairs each at airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Prices struggle to find clear direction in Rotterdam Prices lacked direction in Northwest Europe. Prices soft in Fujairah Lacklustre market seen in Suez. Singapore and Belgium hook up on LNG bunkering standards Move to facilitate development of global standards for LNG bunkering. Big three in bid for market dominance Smaller players could be squeezed out of St. Petersburg if major players get their way. Mid-week bunker prices down in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels tight at South Korea. Hong Kong supplier entering Chinese bonded market in 2014 Expects to add between 30,000 to 50,000 mt of bunker sales to total volume. Maersk Triple-E vessels 'a work in progress' Last Maersk Triple-E ship will be different from the first. US firm orders another environment friendly tanker Product tanker is also 'LNG-conversion-ready', says firm. Titan Petrochemicals mulls venture into oil rig sector Enters into MOU with offshore oil rig manufacturer and undisclosed party.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

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 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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

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