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BRIEFS

October 21, 2013

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OOCL merges two all-water US east coast services for winter season Baltimore dockers re-open port for boxes, large ro-ro, but not cars Teamsters threaten Canadian National Railway with strike October 28 WTO: Trade dispute volumes, complexity now beyond budget capacity China mulls foreign firms selling shares in Shanghai Free-Trade Zone Stifel Nicolaus confidence index hits new high on rising European trade Shandong September seaport volume up 32.4pc to 81.07 million tonnes Russian refusal to honour UN cross-border trucking accords raises ire UK Club best on Port State Control compliance: Intercargo report Big forwarders face volatility, but maintain stable profits: SeaIntel IATA: Passenger bellyhold capacity threatens already weak cargo demand Freight volume at Moscow Domodedovo Airport remains flat in September FedEx announces programme to buy back 32 million voting shares

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
"K" Line continues to be included in FTSE4 Good Global Index & Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh bullish on US export growth Govt may approve separate cadre for coastal police in states Indial Shipping carries duomatic locomotive Indian among nominees for Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award Kalmar undertakes ship-to-shore crane heightening for APM Terminals in Spain Police arrest crew of detained US ship With vessels becoming more fuel-efficient, shippers seek reduced bunker surcharges Garment exports grow 15 pc in Sept. India surpasses Thailand to become biggest rice exporter to Singapore JICA begins study on southern industrial corridor project Rail Ministry seeks amendment to FDI plan Forex reserves rally further by $1.51 bn to $ 279.24 bn India wants to pay for all Iranian crude in rupees INR ends marginally weak against dollar at 61.27 World Bank cuts GDP growth forecast to 4.7 pc Bahrain airport hosts heaviest cargo aircraft CNC Freight & DGTL get heavy equipment from Malaysia to Turkmenistan Rickmers-Linie appoints Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency as sales agent in France Safmarine MPV focusing on US market

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«Wir brauchen wieder mehr Macher» Slovakia: ZSSK Cargo establishes subsidiaries Motorways of the Sea receive EUR 170 million TNT Express cutting jobs in France - new service in Europe 400 Actros trucks for Primafrio in Spain MacAndrews offers new service from Teesport Long-term changeover at port of London DHL receives AEO certificate in Switzerland 50 Kögel Megas and 15 container chassis for Kloiber Iata proposes freight forwarders' partnership

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Conrad Shipyard delivers first of two liftboats COSCO adds new orders, but drillship dispute drags on Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator files for IPO BAE San Francisco to drydock T-AKE 6 Bourbon sells three

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Hanjin Shipping to discontinue direct calls to Port of Portland Port of Seattle sees gains in monthly container numbers Saltchuk taps Jim Langus for Everett property due diligence Kalama Port Commission Oks maintenance dredging project Port of Tacoma releases box count for September

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Trade Statistics October 2013: Europe Supply and demand gap widens and further weakens rates German owners look further afield As the KG market dries up and banks become more restrictive, big names are finding new ways to finance ships Yamal LNG puts Russian gas on the map Competition between landmark export project and US rivals may slash prices Data Hub: Freight rate indicators Third quarter freight rates lag behind last year and the first quarter of 2013 Why shippers should welcome the IMO weighing proposals Global Shippers' Forum secretary-general hails a flexible compromise Awilco LNG lands $7m charter contract for 30-year-old gas carrier Vintage tonnage is still in hot demand CMES quadruples its third-quarter net losses Dismal tanker rates plague state-controlled Chinese carrier Bourbon pockets $18m on sale of three vessels Offshore vessel leader pushes ahead with fleet renewal Bargain-hunting stock investors bet on KDB takeover of STX Pan Ocean Parent of bankrupt South Korean carrier sells 17% stake for $69m Antwerp prepares for its first Triple-E call Mary Maersk diverted from Rotterdam due to APM Terminals industrial dispute P3 awaits clearance as it prepares world's largest vessel-sharing alliance No port deselections in network of 28 services covering east-west trades Navigator applies for New York listing Handysize liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner is going public Capesize brokers grasp at 'reins on a falling market' As rates decline, some still see life in sector's month-long rally HHI puts Nobu Su car carrier under arrest in Malta B Ladybug, unprotected in Taiwanese owner's ongoing bankruptcy case, has also been arrested by its crew Shanghai Waigaoqiao wins further capesizes Private Chinese conglomerate Herun orders four capesizes for a reported $54m each Cosco Corp posts orders worth $403m and a legal fight over a cancellation Singapore-listed giant wins contracts for a jack-up rig, a vessel conversion and a general cargoship Bocimar predicts strong dry bulk market through 2015 Third-quarter earnings were below those of 2012, but bulk operator eyes a stronger fourth quarter

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Ross brings Navigator to Wall Street WILBUR Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has filed an IPO registration and plans to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'NVGS' COSCO-tied units bag $403.6M in orders COSCO Corp (Singapore), the listed shipbuilding and drybulk arm of giant China COSCO, said its subsidiaries have won $403.6M in orders Finnlines seeks to distance itself from tank cargo FINNLINES pointed out today that its own checking procedures had been responsible for the detection of embargoed tank parts being sent to Syria from Russia Bocimar profits restored BELGIAN bulker operator Bocimar said it detected early signs of market recovery in its third quarter, which enabled it to climb out of deficit to $5.38M in profits Aegean prices bonds AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network today priced its convertible notes offering to raise proceeds for debt repayment Ro-pax insurance fix sought RO-PAX ferries should be treated differently from other passenger carriers because of their different risk profile, an insurance broking leader has urged US-flag funds restored MAERSK Line and other foreign companies flying the US flag have regained a funding cut related to US government-impelled cargo transport HHI, crew arrest vehicle carrier in Malta A PURE car & truck carrier owned by beleaguered TMT has been arrested in Malta Ksure providing $360M SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance Corp (Ksure) will provide $360M of financing for 21 product tankers being built at compatriot yards 'Crazy, multitiered tonnage supply' for VLCCs VLCC RATES rose three points week-on-week as owners pushed for higher levels amid tightening tonnage in the Persian Gulf Pacific Basin upbeat HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin today said its 3Q13 daily profits beat market rates by a premium of 27%

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Arbitrator: Baltimore ILA Action Violates No-Strike Clause An arbitrator ruled Friday that an International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore violated a no-strike clause in a coastwide master contract covering work on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo. Dockworkers resumed working cargo covered by the coastwide master contract at Seagirt and Dundalk marine terminals after the arbitrator M. David Vaughn... STB Extends Deadline for Filings Post-Shutdown The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is extending certain filing deadlines as it strives to get back on track after the 16-day federal government shutdown. Any material due to be submitted to the STB from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 is now due no later than Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency... Baltimore ILA Works as Arbitration Continues Striking Baltimore longshoremen resumed working Friday on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo covered by a coastwide master contract while arbitration proceedings continued, a management official said. Dave Adam, CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, said work resumed on cargo covered by the coastwide master contract between USMX and the International Longshoremen's... US Beef Export Loss Is Australia's Gain The Australian red meat industry sold record amounts of beef and goat meat to China in August. China imported 19 percent of Australia's total red meat shipments, compared with 4 percent in August 2012. Beef shipments totaled 16,192 metric tons including the product and packaging. Grain-fed beef sales to China totaled... Complex Logistics Network, Inadequate Infrastructure Hinder Indonesia's Growth As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia is one of the rising stars on a continent full of them. An archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands, it's also one of Asia's biggest logistics challenges. Now it's facing another challenge, a slowing economy marked by rising inflation colliding with an urgent... 'Captain Phillips' and 9 Other Films With Transportation in a Feature Role When "Captain Phillips," Hollywood's take on the April 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates on the Maersk Alabama, debuted on Oct. 11, it thrust the ocean shipping industry into the mainstream spotlight in a way no recent film has. But it's certainly not the first film to do so, and it... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Down for 10th Week Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell for the 10th consecutive week in the week ending Oct. 18. The spot rate from Shanghai to Mediterranean ports slipped 2.9 percent or $21... Baltimore Port Strike Continues for Third Day Striking longshoremen continued to shutter the Port of Baltimore for a third day on Friday. Representatives of Local 333 of the International Longshoremen's Association and the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore met with an arbitrator today on the issue of whether the work stoppage volates the no-strike clause in the coastwide... SCFI: GRI Unsuccessful in Shanghai-to-US Lanes Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell further in the week ending Oct. 18 despite a proposed Oct. 15 general rate increase. Cosco and CMA CGM had... Smithfield Foods Acquisition: A Lot of Bacon for China Chinese consumers soon could be in line for a lot more U.S. pork in mainland grocery stores. Shareholders in Smithfield Foods voted Sept. 24 to approve the company's $4.7 billion purchase by Shuanghui International Holdings, the largest acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese business. Smithfield processed 27.7 million hogs in... Maritime execs visit to Jefferson High underscores importance of unique new maritime curriculum TAMPA, Fla. -Leaders of the state's largest port and the world's largest chapter of the International Propeller Club of the United States today visited with Hillsborough Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia and several key representatives involved with Jefferson High School's Maritime & Marine Environmental Science Honors Academy, to observe the new... War of the Worlds At a time when our nation's "reset" with Russia has fallen victim to an increasingly frosty relationship between presidents Obama and Putin, it's easy to wax nostalgic about better days. During the 1985 Geneva summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev, Reagan remarked that if the earth faced an... Container Trade Dips at Port of Kobe The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan fell 1.1 percent in the first half of 2013 from a year earlier to about 1.019 million 20-foot-foot equivalent units, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. In the January-June period, the Port... Revenue Up, Profit Down at India's Blue Dart Express Blue Dart Express, India's leading air express and logistics services provider, reported a net income of Rs. 30 crore (approximately $4.9 million) in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, a decline of 8 percent year-over-year. However, total quarterly revenue surged 12.8 percent from a year earlier to $77.3 million. "In tough... IMB Reports Decline in Global Piracy But Rise Off Nigeria Global piracy has fallen to a seven-year low, but attacks off the coast of Nigeria have surged by a third, the International Maritime Bureau said. There were 188 piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2013, down from 233 in the same period last year, and the number of hostages... Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Further Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Oct 16, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lost another $50 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, the sixth straight week without an increase. Rates have fallen $350 during this slump. "Slowing demand and excess capacity weighed on rates this week. Drewry expects... Report: Re-shoring to North America Far From Viable for High-Value Goods Re-shoring, near-shoring, near-sourcing. Whatever you call it, the terms to describe the shift of manufacturing closer to destination markets in North America may be a permanent part of the logistics lexicon and supply chains in general. But for at least one very important segment of the manufacturing world - those making...

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
AdvanFort team arrested All but two crew members and security personnel on a private antipiracy ship have been arrested in India, its US-based operator said. Pac Basin beats the market Pacific Basin could be set to unveil a strong set of third quarter numbers after revealing its handysize vessels outperformed the market by over a quarter. Workers besiege Split yard Workers have blocked the entrances to Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard as a row over wage cuts escalated on Friday. Hafnia agrees swoop New Danish shipowner Hafnia Tankers has agreed to buy the tanker fleet of compatriot J Lauritzen, the company confirmed today. Teekay rings changes Tanker owner Teekay has cut ties with Aon and appointed a new broker to renew its hull cover. VLCCF stock falls further John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has seen its shares drop further after pricing a new stock offering. Second Glenn man charged A second manager at Singapore shipowner Glenn Defense Marine Asia has been charged in connection with alleged bribery relating to US navy contracts. CMES stuck in the red China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued to rack up losses in 2013. Yang Ming refinances Yang Ming Marine has raised TWD 5bn ($170m) through a bond sale. Perils of the sea We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Westports shines on debut Malaysian port owner Westports surged in value on the first day of trading following its initial public offering (IPO). Iranian headache With a financial restructuring battle underway at TMT, Nobu Su was presented with an extra difficulty from a couple of creditors this week. Vinalines selling again Troubled Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines is selling off another subsidiary to raise cash. Almeria pulled free A UK supramax has been refloated off Denmark after grounding on Saturday. Boskalis in $40m sale Royal Boskalis Westminster has pocketed $40m from the sale of its yacht transporting division. De Hoop books one Dutch shipyard De Hoop has bagged an order for a platform supply vessel (PSV). Western Bulk goes below Christen Sveaas-controlled bulker owner Western Bulk has lowered its IPO price to 20% below the bottom end of its previous range. Hafnia targets cash Danish product tanker company Hafnia Tankers is aiming to raise between $200m and $235m through a private placement in Oslo. Trio may face arms charges Three Finnlines workers may face charges over a seizure of tank parts in a container bound for Syria. HHI posturing on price TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Bourbon bins three France's Bourbon has announced it has sold off three older ships as it renews its fleet. Navigator files for IPO Wilbur Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has applied to the New York Stock Exchange for its long-awaited IPO. Allies arrest pirates A multi-national naval task force has arrested a group of pirates suspected of two recent attacks off the coast of Somalia. Awilco LNG ties up two Awilco LNG has been able to secure short-term charters for its oldest and newest ships, the company confirmed Friday. LDC invests in Ukraine Louis Dreyfus Commodities (LDC) is investing in a new multi-commodity terminal in Odessa in the Ukraine. NADL gets bond away North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has successfully tapped Norwegian bond investors to raise NOK 1.5bn ($252m). VLCCF plans stock sale Knightsbridge Tankers plans to issue fresh stock to fund its growth strategy, it emerged late on Thursday. SWS bags cape quartet Zhejiang Herun Group is the latest shipowner to order capesize bulkers at compatriot Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). ABML teams with York Augustea Bunge Maritime Ltd (ABML) is teaming up with York Capital Management in a new dry bulk venture. US throws MSP a bone An eleventh-hour budget deal to end a US government shutdown also eased the potential for cuts to a military shipping programme. Jonesing for tankers? Speculation surrounding Castleton Commodities and a campaign to expand its presence in the tanker market appears to have been amplified by the appointment of a new vice president.

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ILA Local 333 workers return to port The United States Maritime Alliance's Dave Adam said the return of work pertains to master contract work. That includes the handling of containers and large roll-on, roll-off cargo, though not cars. ILA strike in Baltimore enters third day The Port of Baltimore said arbitration was expected to begin Friday morning in an effort to end a strike by members of International Longshoremen's Association. The strike began Wednesday and has shutdown public terminals in the port. Ex-Defense official to be nominated as DHS chief President Barack Obama is expected today to formally nominate former Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson to be secretary of homeland security. Rand Beers has been serving as acting secretary since mid-August. P3 to announce network details soon Maersk officials said this week the members of the pending P3 Network will submit regulatory filings in Europe, North America and Asia within a week or two, with details of the alliance's planned schedule to be made public soon as well. Labor action forces Maersk to divert ships from Rotterdam Construction starts on Savannah port's 'last mile' connector CSX to build intermodal facility near Pittsburgh U.S. importers seek long-term AGOA renewal A group of large U.S. retail trade associations have asked the country's lawmakers to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act for at least 15 years "to ensure the predictability necessary to support trade and investment decisions." Shanghai FTZ could be 'game changer' for transshipment Werner 3Q revenues up slightly Terminal operators bemoan data quality, timeliness BNSF opens Kansas intermodal facility Maritime Security Program fully funded Legislation directs FMCSA on handling of sleep apnea Navis goes live with N4 at Long Beach terminal Etihad, Singapore swap cargo space Correction: Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative

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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Weekly global market report A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices in the Americas end week on low note Demand and avails were said to be good in Houston on Friday. MGO prices flat in Fujairah Prices flat in Suez. Week ends on soft note across Europe Double-digit falls in some Mediterranean hubs. More charges as bunker fraud investigation widens US Navy was charged 'inflated fuel prices'. Bunker alerts highlight lubricity and flash point issues Two alerts from DNVPS. Asian bunker prices softening on Friday Demand seen picking up at key trading ports. Monjasa conducted 'thorough due diligence' before offering for confiscated cargo 'Obviously this dispute is between Stena Oil and the authorities in Sao Tome and Principe,' says CEO. Emissions research facility wins US backing It will focus on engine efficiency and emission reductions. New ship tracking service launched VesselsValue.com allows users to see vessel movements and asses their value. Aegean announces offering to raise more funds Offering of convertible senior notes will have a due date of May 1, 2018 for conversion. LNG bunker trend 'moving fast' in North America 'I am sure there will be a lot more LNG as fuel news coming out soon.' Hybrid turbocharger undergoes efficiency upgrade High-speed motor added to unit to reduce electric power consumption.

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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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