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October 18, 2013

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Transpacific Stablisation Agreement hikes rates US$400/TEU November 15 Port of Los Angeles September volume declines 4.57pc to 710,892 TEU Moody's upgrades CMA CGM after asset sale, declaring outlook 'stable' One of four ILA units shut down Baltimore port over local contract More shipowners likely to turn to bond sales to raise cash: S&P UPS now offers expedited ocean freight service from Asia to Mexico Tokyo Port container volume up 0.3pc to 2.09 million TEU in first half South Carolina ports post 3.3pc quarterly box growth to 413,818 TEU EU e-Compliance to distill shipping regulations into one IT format Liverpool2 container terminal due to open 2015, quay wall work begins Savannah new barge crane handles super-heavy lift of US$8 million yacht Cathay September cargo off 4.4pc to 128,610 tonnes, passengers up 6pc Cathay Pacific's new US$760 million cargo terminal begins full operation IAG Cargo blasts Alitalia state rescue 'protectionist and illegal' Chinese domestic express market to boost air cargo over 20 years: Airbus Qantas renewal continues as 68th Boeing 737-800 readies for service IAG Cargo opens new temperature sensitive pharma centre at Heathrow

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bureau Veritas launches pipeline damage assessment tool CaroTrans launches direct South China to US Southeast LCL service EU's Union Customs Code likely to come into effect on Nov. 1 Global logistics to see balanced, slower growth, says IMF ICS Mumbai & SPNM's seminar today Intercargo finds UK Club the best on PSC compliance Moore Stephens welcomes EC decision to maintain maritime state aid guidelines NYK seminar for global staff focuses on challenges in the next five years Rising shipping volumes bring temporary relief to sector US ship will not be released before probe is over: Vasan Rice, wheat exports up during April-Aug. North American East Coast ports gaining market share INR recovers on fresh dollar selling

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UIC launches European Capacity4Rail project CaroTrans expands transpacific services Volvo Group to optimize truck manufacturing in Europe Cargo-Partner opening up in Ho Chi Minh City EC to maintain maritime state aid guidelines Production of DAF trucks starts in Brazil Gefco: new national subsidiary in Croatia NSW ports in Australia greet new CEO Royal Brunei adds B787 services Transmashholding starts locomotive delivery to RZD UPS and Mexico team up to build healthcare clinic Wisag soon to start services in Cologne/Bonn German ports handle less cargo Nach Singapur kommt Deutschland Young Forwarder of the Year is clear

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Signal Ship Repair redelivers dredge Wheeler Aquarium research vessel takes shape at Derecktor yard Kings Point resumes operations Piracy incidents down, but don't relax MHI unveils electro-assist turbocharger Becker reports strong orders for rudders, ducts Ulstein PSVs will be first ships from new Brazil shipyard Marioff in five year maintenance deal with Carnival

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Port of Olympia releases numbers for third quarter Study finds transport industry boosts Portland-metro economy Port of Bellingham names theme of gingerbread house contest Vancouver Port Board meeting to look at Tesoro Savage lease US rail freight traffic has up/down week

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
P3 carriers unveil their schedules Operations start in second-quarter 2014, pending regulatory clearance Rotterdam LNG hub plan receives $100m boost EU funding positions Dutch port and Gothenburg as gas distribution hubs Pirates release hijacked product tanker but steal its cargo Incident in Asia signals regional shift from petty theft to West Africa-style fuel raid Maersk pledges to strengthen its own identity despite P3 tie-up Carrier plans distinct branding and customer services within new alliance P3 will improve operational efficiency for terminal operators But whether ports can enhance profitability is far from certain Woodside enters spot shipping market Major LNG producer will operate tonnage not linked to specific projects Avance Gas lists on Oslo over-the-counter market Fredriksen joint venture takes advantage of strengthening LPG market Sanko shake-up allows hedge fund Elliot to take over Move gives reduced Japanese tanker and bulker operator room to rebuild TSA recommends westbound rate hikes Carriers tap peak season for US exports to Asia Three Louis Dreyfus Armateurs vessels launch in China Capesize and handysizes bound for French owner and associated company K-sure backs financing for 21 Korea-built Scorpio product tankers Export-credit insurer guarantees $360m of $460m syndicated loan TUI rules out floating Hapag-Lloyd before autumn 2014 The right ingredients not in place, says stakeholder's finance chief Heidmar names chief operating officer Ognibene as interim chief executive Tanker pool company veteran previously overseer of Heidmar's pool managing directors Mixed bag for dry bulk owners seeking Oslo listing Klaveness calls off proposed IPO due to lack of support but Western Bulk pushes ahead Chinese demand for West Africa crude bolsters rates BW Peony and Aragona will load in West Africa in early November, bound for China Longshoreworkers' strike shuts Baltimore Stoppage at specialist port for auto shipments could threaten carmakers' supply chains Polembros builds for the future Series of 10 newcastlemaxes chartered out to Oldendorff Carriers is consistent with owner's long-term outlook Owners explore a new funding landscape Publicly listed firms tap the markets as others turn to investment funds or to China yards Greek owners are Intercargo mainstays for a fourth decade Key issues range from deadly cargo liquefaction to port inspectorate corruption, says Platsidakis Ariston builds a thoroughbred in China State-of-the-art Sea Stallions give their name to a new Greco-German founded handysize pool Economou could launch new dry bulk arm for newcastlemax orders Investors on the alert as Greek shipowner ponders an IPO Greeks lead Northwest Passage breakthrough Seamar-managed panamax retraces the route of Niarchos behemoth Lorentzen & Stemoco launches a base in Greece Dry bulk draws an old name to Voula Bulker nation keeps the faith Despite uncertainties Greeks invest to take fleet to new heights

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Keppel profits rise 32% KEPPEL Corp said today net profits for the third quarter ended 30 September rose $32% year on year Tokyo court approves Sanko reorganisation TOKYO District Court today approved Sanko Steamship's reorganisation after more than 92% of the ship operator's creditors endorsed its proposal US shutdown fix leaves supply chains at risk RETAILERS welcomed the end of the 16-day shutdown of the US federal government but warned that the latest temporary deal keeps supply chains at risk Aegean plots convertible offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network today announced a convertible bond offering to raise $75M to repay short-term debt and for other corporate purposes Hanseatic shuffles deck GERMAN fixed-premium P&I insurer Hanseatic Underwriters has shuffled its capital providers Korea contract values rise CONTRACT values of ship orders clinched by South Korean builders hit $30.4Bn in the first three quarters of 2013 128 migrants rescued A US NAVY warship has reportedly rescued 128 migrants being smuggled in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta Fortescue iron ore cargoes rise 60% FORTESCUE said iron ore shipments out of its Pilbara mines surged 60% year on year in the quarter ending in September Klaveness scraps unit's IPO TORVALD Klaveness of Norway said today it has decided to scrap a planned IPO and listing of a drybulker venture Newbuilding orders hit post-Lehman high NEWBUILDING orders in September hit their highest point since Lehman Brothers collapsed five years ago Capesize rates pushed down A DROP in Brazilian iron ore cargoes has been a major factor pressuring Capesize rates, anaysts said Tangshan box throughput rises CHINA'S northern port of Tangshan recorded throughput of 499,986teu during the period from January to September 2013, up by 78% year on year, according to Tangshan's transport authority Drybulk snarls rise 12% CONGESTION in major drybulk ports rose 12% from last week, as congestion rose in major ports in Brazil, Australia and China Hanjin hit by weak rates HANJIN Shipping's earnings will remain under pressure at the end of the 3Q13 peak season due to weakening container freight rates

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Japanese Government Adopts New Anti-Piracy Bill The Japanese government adopted a new anti-piracy bill at a cabinet meeting this week that would allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. The government will seek to have the bill enacted during an extraordinary session of the Diet,... Reform-Minded Myanmar Has Long Road Ahead Thilawa is located some 20 miles down the coast south of Yangon, the commercial center and former capital of Myanmar in the days when it was more famously known as Burma. There, a gleaming new multipurpose port complete with 3,300 feet of berth - with a planned adjacent special economic... China Accepts WTO Ruling in US Poultry Dispute Chinese officials have officially accepted an August finding by the World Trade Organization that China improperly imposed anti-dumping and counterveiling duties on U.S. poultry. In 2009, China was the largest foreign market for U.S. broiler meat, buying 613,000 metric tons of chicken. In September of that year, Chinese officials determined the... Lobsters' New Reefer Tale Wholesale prices for lobster caught in Maine and Canada have plummeted to $2.30 a pound, about the same price commanded 25 years ago, as the annual catch grows. Most consumers, however, aren't seeing the savings because restaurant menu prices largely haven't dropped. In Maine, the industry is trying to jumpstart the... CaroTrans Launches Los Angeles-Fiji LCL Export Service CaroTrans has launched a direct less-than-containerload export service between Los Angeles and Suva, Fiji, expanding its reach in the Pacific Rim. The new service, which has a transit time of 12 days, offers expedited and bonded forwarding from Suva to Nadi and Lautoka, Fiji. CaroTrans, a non-vessel-operating common carrier, has partnered... Q&A: Losing Sleep Over the FMCSA Q: I've just read something that makes no sense to me, and seems like an invasion of people's privacy to boot. We're a motor carrier, and as such are subject to what's been increasingly intrusive safety regulation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA regulates how many hours our... Chinese Policies to Hurt Shipping, SSE Chief Says SHENZHEN, China - China's shipping industry faces further turmoil as the country imposes new polices aimed at reining in severe overcapacity in the steel, cement, electrolytic aluminum, plate glass and shipping industries, according to the head of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. China is tackling chronic overcapacity problems across multiple sectors by... Baltimore ILA Strike Goes to Arbitration A longshoremen's union local and employer representatives plan to meet with an arbitrator on Oct. 18 to try to resolve a strike that idled public docks at the Port of Baltimore for a second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a... Trans-Pacific Carriers Prepare for End-of-Year Letdown The U.S. import trade from Asia is a microcosm of the problems carriers face on the major east-west trade lanes this year. Container volumes are slightly higher than they were in 2012, but vessel utilization factors are lower and will drop again in November. Containerized imports moving through West Coast ports... "K" Line Continues to be Included in FTSE4Good Global Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia / Pacific Index Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) continues to be a constituent company of the FTSE4Good Global Index Series, the leading SRI (1) index provided by FTSE Group (2) since 2003. In addition, "K" Line has also been selected as an Asia / Pacific Index component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability... Vote of Confidence for Port of Charleston in National Economist's 2013 Port Outlook Charleston, SC - Colliers International Chief Economist and thought leader K.C. Conway highlighted the S.C. Ports Authority as an emerging dominant port in the East during a conference call focusing on bright spots and blind spots for the nation's ports. Conway's comments were discussed on a Stifel Financial Corporation conference call during... ILA Strike Continues at Baltimore A longshoremen's strike that has idled the Port of Baltimore continued into its second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. The port's other ILA locals refused to cross the picket... Eastbound US Intermodal Rates Continue to Climb Overall index, week of October 14, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates climbed for a fifth straight week in the week ending Oct. 14, yielding a cumulative increase of $130, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The overall rate rose... Union Pacific's Freight Revenue Increases 5 Percent Union Pacific today reported its profit in the third quarter of 2013 was $1.15 billion, increasing 10 percent year-over-year from $1.04 billion. Quarterly revenue rose 4 percent to $5.57 billion, from $5.34 billion in the same period last year. Freight revenue in the third quarter was up 5 percent, mainly driven... Governor Scott Presented Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2013) - Florida's port directors presented the Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award to Florida Governor Rick Scott today at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention in Orlando. The award is a special recognition of the historic investment in Florida's ports and freight mobility... Trailer Bridge Announces New Senior Commercial Team JACKSONVILLE, FL., October 16, 2013 - Trailer Bridge, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Miskowiec to the role of Executive Vice President, Commercial. In his new role he will be responsible for all commercial activity focusing on automotive, NVOCC and charter barge - heavy lift sectors within... Troy Container Line Announces Paul Keany As Sales Representative RED BANK, NJ (Oct. 16, 2013) - Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the appointment of Paul Keany, as sales representative. Based in the company's Red Bank, NJ office, Keany has been charged with expanding Troy Container Line's long-standing tradition of personalized service and care in... Green Marine and AAPA to collaborate to advance ports' environmental sustainability Green Marine and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding underscoring a new collaboration to advance the environmental sustainability of port and terminal operators. The MOU, signed during AAPA's 102nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., will serve as a framework for increased cooperation between the two parties to advance... Coaching workshop for the Belarusian logistics sector The EU-subsidised logistics project Amber Coast Logistics (ACL) has made its first appearance at Belarusian Transport Week, which was held just recently in Minsk. ACL had a stand of its own and offered a coaching workshop, concentrating on learning from Best Practice examples. Around 70 logistics players from Belarus attended...

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bocimar in the black Belgian bulker owner Bocimar eked out a modest gain in the third quarter thanks in part to the recent rally in the spot market. Primera loses kamsarmax appeal Delay to an order for kamsarmax bulk carriers at a Chinese shipyard did not amount to renunciation of the contract. CMES scraps VLCC China Merchant Energy Shipping (CMES) continues to clear out its older vessels with a deal to scrap a VLCC. Aegean seeks cash Aegean Marine Petroleum is looking to raise upwards of $85m from a convertible notes issue. Double win for Cosco Shipyard group Cosco Corp (Singapore) has added two more orders to its backlog in China. Cosco in drillship row Shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) is going to arbitration in London over alleged delays to a drillship newbuilding. Avance goes public Emerging VLGC power Avance Gas has completed a $100m float on Oslo's over-the-counter market. CNCo back for more China Navigation Co (CNCo) has placed its second four-ship eco bulker order in the space of a week. Stifel pegs cape cap Ships hidden by slow steaming will keep capesize rates capped around $30,000 daily for the next few years, Stifel says. NCSP takes a tumble Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group (NCSP Group) has posted a fall in volumes for the first nine months of 2013, but oil products bucked the downward trend. Keppel O&M profit slips Keppel Offshore & Marine has seen third quarter earnings cut by a fall in orders. NNC crew do Aussie runner Egypt's National Navigation Company (NNC) says seven of the 11 crew from one of its bulkers who went on strike in Port Kembla last month have disappeared in Australia after failing to show up for a flight that would have taken them home. Susitna heads for lay-up A US ferry that was too big for its Alaskan berth is to be laid-up after a bid to buy it was rejected. Korea's $30bn haul South Korean newbuilding orders have climbed by more than a quarter in the opening nine months of 2013, official figures show. Rescue bungle blamed An inquest has heard a plunge into icy Norwegian seas during a botched cruiseship rescue contributed to the death of a seriously ill UK woman. Arctia turning it round Finland's Arctia Shipping is continuing to turn around years of losses in 2013. STX in $50m selldown Fallen Korean giant STX Corp has cashed in a large chunk of its shares in shipowner STX Pan Ocean in deals worth close to $50m. Klaveness forced to rethink Klaveness has shelved plans to list its new dry cargo spin-off in Oslo after failing to tempt enough investors. Oceana orders PSV double Brazil's Oceana Offshore is to build two Ulstein-designed platform supply vessels (PSVs) at its new domestic shipyard. Plucked from the mast Survivors of the Cheng Lu 15 sinking have revealed how they climbed to the top of the vessel's mast as it sank beneath raging Korean seas. Sanko plan a success Sanko Steamship has won a key battle in its fight to stay afloat after creditors backed a reorganisation plan. Piracy at seven year low Piracy has fallen to its lowest level in seven years according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). BLRT axes 60 jobs Estonian shipyard group BLRT is laying off 60 workers at its Western Shipyard in Lithuania. Crane ship breaks down A Shanghai Zhenhui Shipping Company heavy lift vessel has had to be towed into Cape Town in South Africa. Itau funds Colombian port Pacific Infrastructure Corp has secured funds to help its development of a new port on the northern coast of Colombia. CMA CGM eyes rate rise CMA CGM is looking to increase container freight rates on its trades out of Asia and Europe into the Middle East. Fassmer in LNG milestone Fassmer Shipyard is set to build Germany's first LNG-powered ferry under a contract from shipowner AG Ems. Korean bulker released A South Korean-owned handysize bulker has been released from arrest in Singapore after settling an outstanding bunker bill. Guarded optimism Security firm AdvanFort is optimistic that a high-profile holdup of an anti-piracy vessel in India will be resolved soon.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Analyst expects Matson to pursue new ships Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative Deep Water Now has been launched to encourage business and community leaders in the Northeast part of the state to support efforts to deepen the St. Johns River shipping channel to accommodate the next generation of larger cargo ships. DHL signs deal with BP ASF puts Airstream trailers en route to Australia Default averted as government reopens "At a moment when our economic recovery demands more jobs, more momentum, we've got yet another self-inflicted crisis that set our economy back," President Obama said Thursday. "And for what? There was no economic rationale for all of this." Carriers dampening emerging lanes with big ships Evergreen's Hsieh sees shale energy as key dynamic for liner carriers Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh said increased production of shale oil and gas, a push to increase U.S. exports, and the potential migration of manufacturing back to the United States would all have an indelible impact on liner carriers. ILA strike shuts down Baltimore terminals Ships at the port's public marine terminals were not being worked. Work on five ships was idled on Wednesday. Private terminals that handle commodities such as coal, sugar and salt remain open. EU Commission outlines transportation policy IATA: More cooperation needed among stakeholders Green Marine, AAPA collaborate Group advises caution about Somali pirate activity Executive moves

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Owner orders more 'eco' bulkers Ships to be built to B Delta37 design. Little price movement in Fujairah Public holiday in Suez. Prices head up across Europe Tight avails for LS product in Hamburg. Emissions monitoring system delivered to yard Market Marine says ECA-related demand should mean more orders. Stena Oil protests attempted 'illegal' sale of seized cargo West African nation's attempted loading to Monjasa chartered tanker is creating an 'international incident'. Singapore fuel oil stocks falling Sources say bunker demand has been relatively strong. Asian bunker price movements mixed Below-average demand seen at most key ports. Strike at Baltimore Industrial action brings car imports to a halt. Singapore arrest resolved Outstanding bunker bill settled. Ferry operator orders LNG-fuelled ship Deal worth $40 million. China fuel oil stocks up on week Inventories boosted by stock arrivals and lower demand. EPA engine certificate upgraded Engines have been issued EPA Tier 2 certification, says manufacturer. Bunker management system gains foothold in Asia Charterers are looking for greater transparency on fuel use.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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