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November 19, 2013

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Hapag ups Red Sea rate US$200/TEU December, $200/TEU from Dec 15 HK port up 1.6pc in October to 1.88 million TEU, Singapore up 5.6pc Evergreen joins Hanjin in boosting intra-Asia NHS service November 22 CI poll shows shippers expect P3 will mean better service, stable pricing Maersk chief Andersen warns smaller players to stop ordering new ships UASC secures US$512 million loan to pay $1.64 billion for new ships Spanish court clears Prestige captain, chief of crimes against environment Maersk veteran Bruner named CEO of US-flagged Maersk Line Limited CEVA names new CEO as old one resumes role as non-executive chairman Manila's ICTSI and state agencies join in Philippines typhoon relief MOL pledges free shipping to get aid to Philippines typhoon victims Famous Pacific Shipping extends reach into India and east Africa Eva cuts cargo, carriers charge by weight, costlier items shrink sized Air China Cargo opts for Pennsylvania's Unisys logistics management IT SDV warehouse complex starts construction at Dubai Airport Freezone HAECO's TAECO delivers first Boeing 757 conversion for Air China Cargo Dragonair to launch Hong Kong Penang A330-300 service in March 2014 Changi Airport Group launches Airport-Wide Recycling Day

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
"K" Line to transport emergency relief supplies to typhoon-hit Philippines Capt. J. C. Anand conferred Life Achievement Award DP World receives UAE's highest business award for 2013 HMM recognised with 'Carbon Management Award' NYK Group to aid victims of Philippine typhoon NYK Stolt Tankers orders new parcel tanker Port of Zeebrugge to be entry point for Vietnamese fish exports to Europe SCAC Consultants on a mission to bring the world together Wan Hai, Inter-Asia Lines join hands to provide dedicated service covering Yangon Fall in orders from China hit cotton yarn exports India may finally get MFN status; Pak to get duty benefit Veg. oil imports at record high APM Terminals handles record volume in third quarter MoS looking at doubling capacity expansion at Major Ports Vasan dedicates two terminals at Kandla Port to the nation CONCOR wins corporate leadership award Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport adjudged 'Best Cargo Airport of the Year' Customs to get specialised SEZ training

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No carbon footprint for rail transports from Frankfurt to... Bulgarian Sped S is new member of ECG Emirates places largest-ever aircraft order CSX and GE Transportation cooperate Heartland Express acquires Gordon Trucking Two more milestones for Etihad C.H. Robinson extends presence in Europe Ukraine's Danube shipping under piracy threat Martin Bencher Group breaks internal airfreight record Canada: Welsford bypass in New Brunswick opened European ground handling alliance starts in Munich Gefco seeking worldwide communication Record volume and result for APM Terminals Hellmann globalizes airfreight

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Eastern Shipbuilding launches another for HOS Wärtsilä BWMS gains AMS acceptance Rolls-Royce lands another live fish carrier contract Great Lakes Shipyard adds to capabilities Box ship newbuilds to have ABB waste heat recovery Cutting CO2? "No brainer" says ICS GAC opens Galliano office November 18, 2013 Havyard books order for icebreaking AHTS

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Diamond Logistics expanding at Port of Quincy location Port of Bellingham honoring longtime port commissioner Horizon Lines taps Thurston as Puerto Rico trade senior VP Bachman elected to post on Everett Port Commission Federal Maritime Commission making leadership changes

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Delay to Indonesia LNG export project deals a blow to shipping Setback comes as other supply sources are thrown into doubt VLGC spot market stabilises at around $40,000 per day Bright outlook is based on extra cargoes hitting the market RBS will clarify its $16bn shipping book's future, says Varnavides Industry-watchers believe the bank will banish many loans to non-core assets body Tianjin Marine appoints three HNA executives to board Shanghai-listed carrier prepares to become HNA Group's energy shipping unit Bangladesh drives up recycling prices Demand rises as the country's mill owners stock up on steel Terminals become critical as boxships get bigger, warns Fejfer Port speed and efficiency will be decisive but these will cost, warns APMT boss Security expert says ransom payout will prompt more West Africa attacks Nigeria rebels claim maritime body backed $2m payment to free two US seafarers Arne Blystad linked to $53m deal for two chemtankers Norwegian company builds its fleet to tap segment's strengthening prospects STX Offshore & Shipbuilding posts $2.1bn loss Troubled South Korean yard is in effect insolvent as divestment continues Allianz promotes energy chief O'Neill to global head of marine Bergeest to retire after 29 years The floating office Technologically advanced smart ships are here, but shipowners need to be aware of their data costs Xu takes helm at China Shipping Group Chinese state giant welcomes new chairman as Li Shaode leaves due to age Global Ship Lease weighs up dividends versus acquisitions Boxship owner's priority is to achieve financial flexibility Dorian LPG will list in New York next year VLGC owner sets its sights on US gas exports and a financial market presence

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
US LNG export OK affects carriers demand DEMAND potential for LNG carriers is nudging higher because of tentative US approval for a fifth permit to export the cargoes to countries not in free-trade agreements STX Pan Ocean CEO resigns STX PAN Ocean's CEO Yu Chun Il has stepped down, leaving his co-custodian to manage the cash-strapped company in the interim Long-haul box rates fall ASIA/Europe freight rates saw a second week of regression after yet another attempt at rate restoration Drewry sees Jones Act as costly luxury MATSON's order for US Jones Act boxships demonstrates that "flag protectionism" is a costly luxury, a sector consultancy said today Braemar sees 'bearish' box consolidation EVEN MORE consolidation in box shipping is probably ahead, Braemar Seascope Containers predicted today Three ports to promote LNG bunkering SINGAPORE has signed an accord to co-operate on LNG bunkering procedures with Belgium's ports at Antwerp and Zeebrugge BW LPG adjusts details for its IPO BW LPG today raised the minimum price for its IPO shares and cut the offer period Newbuilding orders surge ORDERS for newbuildings in the three main shipping segments have surged year on year, broker Golden Destiny said today Zodiac and Hamburg Süd sell 11 container ships ZODIAC Maritime and Hamburg Süd have sold 11 boxships en bloc Wan Hai-Evergreen launches service TAIWAN carrier Wan Hai Lines said today it is joining Evergreen Line in launching a service linking northeastern Asian ports in Japan, South Korea and China with Ho Chi Minh City's ports Subsea 7 profits drop FOREIGN exchange losses and flatlined sales ate into the interim profits of Subsea 7, the London-based seabed-to-surface construction company said today Bumi Armada unveils FPSO deal BUMI Armada, Malaysia's offshore oilfield services provider, said today it has secured a letter of interim agreement for the supply and operation of an FPSO in the North Sea Ship recycling rebounds in Bangladesh BANGLADESH finally saw a long-overdue recovery last week as surging steel prices once again renewed demand for scrap steel

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Port of Los Angeles Truckers Kick Off 36-Hour Strike Port of Los Angeles truck drivers from Green Fleet Systems, American Logistics International and Pac 9 Transportation went on strike this morning to protest labor practices, according to The Waterfront Coalition. Picket lines were set up at the three companies, which are based in Carson, Calif., at 5 a.m. local time,... Waterfront Family Feud News flash: Many longshoremen in the Port of New York and New Jersey are second-, third- or even fourth-generation dockworkers. Surprised? Neither am I. Longshoring isn't the only job that tends to be passed from generation to generation. "Legacies" are common in law firms, Ivy League admissions, and countless other activities. Just... Celadon Buys Some Assets of N. Yanke Transfer Limited Celadon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of N. Yanke Transfer Limited, expanding the North American motor carrier's footprint for over-the-road and rail services in Canada. Yanke operates approximately 300 tractors, including more than 100 team expedited trucks, and generated about $90 million in revenue in 2012.... Middle East Airlines Dominate Orders at Dubai Airshow Qatar Airways has placed a firm order for five new Airbus A330-200 Freighter aircraft in an agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow 2013.The Middle East's leading airlines made clear their common determination to boost passenger and freight market shares this weekend at the 2013 Dubai Airshow as they dominated the... Allcargo Logistics' Profit Drops Allcargo Logistics Ltd., India's leading international freight forwarder and port-based logistics provider, said its consolidated net profit in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, was $6.7 million, falling 28 percent from $9.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2012-13. Quarterly revenue increased 6 percent year-over-year to $170.4... Air Freight Outlook "Encouraging," AAPA Says The profitability of Asian carriers with major freighter fleets continues to be negatively impacted by the overhang of excess capacity, but the long-term outlook for air freight is "encouraging," according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. Rate and volume growth on major East-West trade lanes has been stagnant for much... Speculative Construction Spikes in US Industrial Real Estate Market Industrial Buildings Under Construction - Q3 2013 Full-size image The key element of the industrial real estate market in the third quarter of 2013 was the growth of speculative construction, according to data and analysis provided by commercial real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle. Of the nearly 95 million square feet of... Drewry: Repeal the Jones Act The U.S. Jones Act, which requires that U.S. domestic ocean cargo is carried from port to port in ships that are built in the U.S., manned mostly by U.S. seamen and flagged in the U.S., should be repealed, Drewry Maritime Research said today. The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which is... Peak Season Drives Busy October at Port of Virginia Cranes at the Port of VirginiaThe Port of Virginia handled 206,597 TEUs in October, jumping 17.8 percent year-over-year and surpassing the single-month record for TEUs that was just set in July, as a result of the peak season. "We knew we'd had a busy October, but to surpass that mark set... CEVA Logistics Remains in the Red CEVA Logistics today reported a net loss of $54 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared with a net loss of $78 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the third-party logistics provider, No. 27 on JOC's list of the Top 50 Transportation and Logistics Companies, was $2.10... Former Long Beach Mayor Warns Dissension Threatens Port Business MSC Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach, Calif.Former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O'Neill told the current mayor, Bob Foster, the city council and the Long Beach Harbor Commission that an item on the council's Nov. 19 agenda is ill-advised and could lead to a loss of business at the... IAG Cargo Provides Relief Flight to the Philippines Following the devastating damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan, IAG Cargo, part of the IAG Group, has offered aid agencies the use of a freighter aircraft to fly emergency aid and supplies to the Philippines. A Boeing 747 freighter with capacity for up to 120 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to fly... Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA short-listed for the European Small and Mid-cap Awards 2013 Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA short-listed for the European Small and Mid-cap Awards 201318.11.2013 (WWASA)Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is among three companies quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) now short-listed for the European Small and Mid-cap Awards 2013. The awards are part of a Europe-wide competition to highlight the best European small... Winners of RoadOne's Elite Driver Program Named Randolph, Massachusetts, November 18, 2013 - RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces today the winners of its RoadOne Elite owner-operator driver program, the top 1% of RoadOne's drivers. This award recognizes RoadOne driver excellence in: safety - one year accident free and limited violations; sustainable... NYK Group to Aid Victims of Philippine Typhoon The NYK Group will donate 100,000 U.S. dollars through the NYK-TDG Friendship Foundation* and provide free transport of supplies to those directly affected by deadly Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda), which struck the Philippines on November 8. In addition, the NYK Group has started to collect donations from executives... Kansas City Southern Announces Operations Department Reorganization KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today the reorganization of several operations department functions. "These organizational changes will ensure the U. S. operating team is well structured and prepared to manage our rapidly growing business. We continue to develop our team internally and grow individuals with tremendous... Senior FMC Executives Assume New Responsibilities November 18, 2013 NR 13-15 Contact: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary (202) 523-5725 Chairman Mario Cordero announced that the following FMC Senior Executives have taken on new leadership responsibilities: Florence Carr is now serving as Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis (202-523-5796). Rebecca Fenneman is now serving as Director, Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services (202-523-5807) Sandra L. Kusumoto is now... LA-LB Container Volume Inched Up in October Port of Los AngelesThe Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex's total container volume in October was 1.26 million 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 1.0 percent from 1.25 million TEUs in October 2012. Loaded containers moving through the nation's largest port complex inched up 0.1 percent over the level seen in October 2012, with imports...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
AIG behind $400m loan AIG Commercial Asset Finance (AIGCAF) of the US has emerged as the provider of a $400m loan for an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore. All eyes on VLCCs VLCCs trading in the spot market have watched freight rates skyrocket in recent weeks but it's unclear if the gains will continue. Goldman downs Hornbeck Goldman Sachs downgraded shares of Hornbeck Offshore Services as it downplayed market optimism about rising rig counts in the US Gulf of Mexico offshore vessel market. Jones Act under fire A leading maritime consultancy is taking aim at the Jones Act, a US cabotage law that protects domestic shipowners and yards from low-cost foreign competitors. Varnavides confirms exit Long-time Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) shipping chief Lambros Varnavides has confirmed reports that he plans to retire upon his 65th birthday next year. Tech Project bins another Tech Project of Ukraine has continued a clearout of large bulkers with an $11m demolition deal, brokers say. Star swoops for ultras Expanding Star Bulk Carriers has emerged as the owner behind the purchase of two ultramax bulkers from Daiichi of Japan. Papadopoulos returns Dimitris Papadopoulos has returned to the chief financial officer's seat at Freeseas half a decade after quitting the post. SCI's VLCC U-turn State-controlled Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has scrapped a plan to sell a modern VLCC after apparent disagreements with the government. SNO falls to a loss Romanian shipyard turns to red in first nine months as revenue falls. Navios makes VL case A unique breakeven rate and significant upside potential tempted Navios Maritime Acquisition to spend over $160m on three VLCCs last week, its chief executive says. Logindo eyes $63m Indonesia's Logindo Samudramakmur is targeting up to $63m from its Jakarta IPO as it pursues new vessels. Hanjin takes a tumble Shares in troubled Korean shipowner Hanjin Shipping tumbled to a 2013 low today after the company revealed it may tap financial markets for funds. AHTS crewman injured A seafarer has been taken to hospital in the UK after an accident on a Simon Mokster anchor-handler. "A miserable year" Shipping rates have endured their worst year since Joseph Hazelwood took to the stand, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and Germany reunified, Clarksons data says. Crude seeks strike two Crude tanker scrapping could exceed newbuilding orders for the second year in a row, Jefferies says. O'Neill takes over Insurance group Allianz will have a new European and Asian head of marine next year as Volker Bergeest retires. Otto scores tug double Otto Marine has logged a repeat order to build a pair of harbour tugs for an Indonesia customer. DasGupta triumphs Parthasarathi DasGupta is the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year following strong backing by readers in last week's vote. Bond boost for Fjord Line Fjord Line has freed up over $12m while it looks to complete upgrade work to one of its vessels. Femco turns to Havyard Havyard has clinched a deal with Russia's Femco to construct an ice-breaking offshore support vessel (OSV) at its Leirvik shipyard. BW LPG in demand Intense investor demand has seen BW LPG narrow the scope of its initial public offering at the top end of the range and close the book on the issue early. ABG debt deal delayed Indian shipyard ABG's debt restructuring plan has failed to gain the backing of a majority of its lenders. Subsea 7 slips back Oslo-listed offshore shipping group Subsea 7 has seen profit cut in the first nine-months as revenue dropped. Lines join forces Container lines Evergreen and Hanjin Shipping are teaming up for a run to south-east Asia. Pacific profit nose dives Investors in Pacific Radiance, which only listed in Singapore on Wednesday, have already received their first bit of bad news. Seadrill snaps up rig Seadrill's hunger for drilling rigs shows no signs of abating after it picked up a distressed asset in China. Fire on DFDS ro-ro Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze aboard a DFDS ro-ro ferry after it caught fire in the North Sea. Denmark's Davos Denmark is looking to promote its maritime cluster through a series of events already being dubbed the Davos of shipping. DSME beats expectations DSME, the South Korean shipbuilder, has reported a strong set of third quarter results easily exceeding analyst's predictions. 10 new VLs pending Two high-profile shipowners are pursuing VLCC newbuilding orders in a sign of shifting sentiment toward the long-maligned sector. Everglory released A Standard Chartered-owned bulker caught up in a legal dispute over unpaid bunkers has been released from arrest in Singapore.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Senators renew effort for infrastructure bank U.S., CARICOM seek to strengthen trade FMC names 3 to new positions BNSF to redevelop Texas yard for oil, ag sectors At Sweetwater, one facility will offer space for materials required to drill for shale oil and gas in the Permian Basin and Cline Shale formations, while the other will handle grain unit trains for feed distributor Cape & Son. Descartes releases same-day delivery optimization technology 2013 U.S. ag exports set $140.9 billion record "U.S. agricultural exports from 2009-2013 increased by a total of more than $230 billion - and the average volume of bulk commodities exported increased by nearly 4 million tons per year," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. Lengthy ILWU contract talks possible, port official warns Ken Uriu, marketing manager at the Port of Long Beach, said ports are eager to avoid an impasse such as that experienced in 2002, when a 10-day lockout of ILWU members shut down container terminals along the West Coast. Cargill looking at LNG to power ships The global commodities shipper said it's working with the classification society DNV GL, Royal Dutch Shell and international advisory firm Xyntéo to "evaluate possible ways to use LNG for dry bulk and tanker vessels." Drewry: Air rates skyrocket in October

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Below average demand in Fujairah Prices softening in Suez. North European bunker prices register little change Avails for low sulphur product tight in Rotterdam. ExxonMobil offers advice on VGP Current VGP runs out on December 19. Major charterer to examine business case for LNG bunkers Cargill joins major players to assess commercial prospects for alternative bunker fuel. Biofuel projects a 'house of cards' Price forecasts used by US military 'wildly optimistic'. Platts welcomes results of independent review 'We are pleased our methodology and procedures provide assurance that PRA principles have been achieved.' Asian IFO prices start week stronger Tight barging reported in Singapore. Aegean starts supplies at Spanish port Bunker tanker Sara deployed for round-the-clock operations. Indian port to grow bunker facitilities The government signed the concession agreements on Saturday. JV orders modern parcel tanker Vessel will have 'most advanced eco-ship design', says NYK Stolt Tankers. Box newbuilds install waste heat recovery systems System converts up to 4% of lost energy from fuel into electricity. CSC Phoenix vessels sold As part of request from creditor bank to repay loans.

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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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