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November 25, 2013

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Asia-ECNA box volume on the upsurge EU probing box shipping firms IWAI to rope in states, private sector to boost river transport Joint DGS Deepak Shetty to be Chief Guest at CTL 2013 Seine Nord Europe Canal project gets new lease of life Eleven firms show interest in box handling at KoPT KPKS seeks Minister's intervention on residential plots for Kandla Port employees Port capacity to increase to 884.6 mt by 2017: Chidambaram Seven bidders shortlisted for JN Port's 4th mega box terminal Agriculture Ministry seeks graded duty structure on edible oil imports BHEL bags INR 1,300 cr. order from NTPC Govt chalking out plan to boost exports INR closes stronger on RBI intervention Adani Foundation organises teachers' training workshop BRICS likely to set up reinsurance firm Guangzhou Sunshine moves cranes & equipment from China to Indonesia PPG conference powers up for wind energy projects Terex cranes help ease Mexico City congestion problems

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RheinCargo boosts locomotive fleet Ceva breaks ground for new multi-user warehouse in Malaysia CXS incorporates industrial site in Montgomery AF-KLM Cargo links Panama and Paris Bulk shipping personality of the year Foundation stone laid for new Zufall/Sartorius logistics... European transport award 2013: 17 winners in 16 categories AA Cargo proposes new routes for freight K + N officially opens new logistics centre in Atlanta (USA) Using gravity and Eco-roll to lower fuel consumption Hilfe auf Haiyan K Line offering free relief supply transport to Philippines Prohire reinforces customer relationship team

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
American Club: 10% rate hike in 2014 Propeller Club honors Hornblower's Captain Goben Liner companies face EC antitrust proble Ferus Smit wins order for six ECOBOX ships WSF "a step closer" on LNG conversions November 22, 2013 Silver Ships, Metal Shark get target boat contracts

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Two new members confirmed for Coos Bay Port Commission Port of Tacoma inks box count for october Foss Maritime vessels earn CSA safety honors Port of Seattle releases October container numbers Carriers coming together for new service offering

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
CMA CGM reports lower third-quarter consolidated net profits Marseilles-based carrier reports record volumes StealthGas misses third-quarter street estimates on weakened spot market But the market is strengthening, says Vafias TEN curbs loss in third quarter Tsakos sees brighter signs for crude tankers after significant improvement in results Brussels lodges antitrust probe into box lines Investigation will ask whether carriers act together by announcing rates rises Legal limbo With no time limit to a competition probe, container lines face a long and bumpy ride Flex LNG considers full sale or assets Oslo-listed gas specialist on course to run out of working capital next year Port drivers end Mumbai go-slow Backlog cleared this weekend to allow ships to meet agreed slots early next week Court approves STX Pan Ocean rehabilitation plan Shake-up includes capital reduction and debt-to-equity swaps Hyundai Mipo secures a higher price for newbuilding product tankers South Korean yard lands order for five 50,000 dwt ships at $37.5m apiece Asia-Europe spot rates lose ground Prices falling as carriers prepare for December restorations Western Bulk's first quarterly report since listing shows dip in poor market Group posts third-quarter falls in net profit and revenues KDB drives new downsizing at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Update: State bailout comes at a price as lender takes control over troubled shipyard Poor weather blamed for falling box line reliability Fog and wind caused more port closures in China, says Maersk Line TSA lines aim for two-stage $500 per feu eastbound rate hikes Carriers hope to benefit from seasonal cargo bounce Ballast water rules will boost tankers if more older tonnage is scrapped Capacity benefits if owners ditch rather than upgrade older vessels, says McQuilling Disasters require muscle The sight of a US aircraft carrier helping typhoon victims offers governments a lesson

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
StealthGas profits fall 37% NET PROFITS at StealthGas for 3Q13 dropped by 37% year-on-year, as ship repositioning and drydock costs ate into fleet utilisation and revenues Paris also to appeal Prestige verdict FRANCE said this afternoon that it would also challenge a Spanish court's verdict on damages in the Prestige tanker spill CMA CGM profits crash THIRD-ranking box liner CMA CGM had profits of $70M in 3Q13, even though revenue growth fell slightly American Club ups rates P&I INSURER American Club has warned that challenges in shipping will persist in the near term, although an eventual upswing is ahead TEN's losses drop LOSSES at NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation have declined sharply, as better earnings from shuttle tankers and product carriers have boosted revenues GSI to issue shares to buy Longxue yard HONG Kong-listed Guangzhou Shipyard International said it will issue shares to raise about 2.5Bn yuan ($408M) to acquire Longxue Shipyard NAT raises $65M for offshore push NYSE-listed NAT has lined up an underwritten secondary share sale that would realise gross proceeds of $65M Green monitoring backed - but not verification ASIAN shipowners today backed a push for global monitoring of carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption by ships Sri Lanka leader targets foreign shipping SRI LANKA's president told Parliament he intends to bar foreign shipping companies from levying terminal handling charges and other special costs Liners to seek new rate rises as talks near TRANS-Pacific box carriers will use recent rate increases to help jockey for leverage in next year's contract negotiations with shippers, a liner group has asserted STX PO's rehabilitation plan ratified STX PAN Ocean's corporate rehabilitation plan has been ratified by a Seoul court, after two-thirds of its creditors approved the scheme SCF still running at loss SOVCOMFLOT'S results show that it continues to lose revenues and run at a loss

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Container Rates Dip Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Nov. 22, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index saw slight declines only one week after moving higher around a general rate increase recommended by the Transpacific Stabilization... SCFI: Asia-to-North Europe Lanes Give Up Nearly Half of Recent Rate Gains Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Nov. 22, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to northern European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index have given up much of the increases achieved around the Nov. 1 general rate increase. Both Mediterranean and northern European lanes have declined... ILA, NYSA Sue Waterfront Commission UPDATED: THE WATERFRONT COMMISSON RESPONDS The New York Shipping Association and the International Longshoremen's Association filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to enjoin the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor from "interference" in hiring of dockworkers. The lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., was the latest development in a bitter dispute... DOT Proposes Highways for Freight Network The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a group of highways to serve as a highway Primary Freight Network, a requirement under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. "Freight movement is the lifeblood of the American economy," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, in a written statement.... CMA CGM Posts Lower Profit in Volatile Market French container line CMA CGM reported its operating profit more than halved in the third quarter of 2013, compared with the same period last year, as a double-digit decline in average freight rates outweighed the impact of record cargo volume. Earnings before interest and tax fell to $238 million in the... UPS, DHL and FedEx Hike Rates for 2014 UPS, DHL Express and FedEx have published new rates for 2014. UPS Ground, Air and International and Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico will increase an average net of 4.9 percent, effective Dec. 30, 2013. Last year, UPS hiked its rates by an average of... Truckers' Lost Hours Cost Shippers More Than Money HOUSTON - Businesses that ship goods are starting to feel a pinch from changes to federal regulations that limit how much time truck drivers spend on the road, though more from service problems than from higher shipping rates. However, the hours of service rules may push up the cost of... Report: Feds Investigating Caterpillar Unit for Dumping Train Equipment Federal investigators are determining whether a Caterpillar subsidiary dumped train parts into the Pacific Ocean to conceal evidence of charging railroads for unneeded repairs, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. A grand jury investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California is looking into... Logistics Leaders Partner Around Relief for the Philippines ATLANTA, Nov. 21 /CSRwire/ - Logistics leaders Agility, Maersk, TNT Express and UPS are offering vital warehousing, transport, and logistics support in the current emergency in the Central Philippines, to ensure that critical relief supplies reach those affected by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. The four companies make up the Logistics Emergency Teams... Newly Appointed Los Angeles Harbor Commission Meets for First Time SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Nov. 21, 2013 - The newly assembled Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners held its first meeting today, with four of the five-member panel newly appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Three of the commissioners are Harbor Area residents. The Harbor Commission is expected to elect... Kane Is Able Names Logistics Industry Veteran Greg Wells as Senior Director of Operations SCRANTON, PA - November 21, 2013 - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- www.kaneisable.com) has named Greg Wells as the new Senior Director of Operations with responsibility for Kimberly Clark distribution centers across the United States. He reports to Mike Marlowe, KANE's Senior Vice President of Operations. Wells joins KANE with nearly 20... Crane Worldwide Logistics Partners with Manhattan Beachwear to Provide Assistance to Philippines Houston - November 21, 2013 - Crane Worldwide Logistics recently partnered with Manhattan Beachwear to deliver relief goods to Manila - Philippine Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts following Typhoon Haiyan. "Crane Worldwide is a global organization, our staff and the people we've built relationships with come from every corner of... OnTrac Named One of SDCE's 2013 Green Supply Chain Award Winners CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OnTrac is proud tobe one of Supply and Demand Chain Executive's 2013 Green Supply ChainAward winners.The sixth-annual awards honor sustainability efforts that impact thesupply chain, and are meant to recognize companies making green effortsand sustainability a core part of their supply chain... Magna Tyres Group receives Terex OEM approval for 16.00R25 Magna M-Straddle Magna Tyres Group received the OEM approval from Noell Mobile Systems, part of Terex Port Solutions, for Magna's newest port handling tyre 16.00R25 Magna M-Straddle. With this approval, Noell Mobile Systems confirmed that this tyre can be fitted on the Terex Noell Straddle Carriers. This acknowledgement means that Magna Tyres... ITF launches guide to fighting violence against women Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) is launching a guide on how to combat violence against women as part of its support for the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Monday, 25 November. The 50 page ITF action guide on violence against women is designed... Cargotec's MacGregor receives USD 77 million order for high efficiency cargo handling solutions from Hyundai Heavy Industries MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order worth USD 77 million for optimised cargo handling systems for five A-14-series and five A-18-series container vessels from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd in South Korea.The 14,000 TEU and 18,000 TEU ships are built for the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and... NYK Volunteers Participate in Revitalization Activities in Area Devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake NYK Group volunteers comprising current and former employees participatedin a series of support activities during the months of September throughNovember to assist in the revitalization of the area devastated by the 2011Great East Japan Earthquake and ensuing tsunami.As done in previous volunteer activities by NYK Group members, the 59participants helped... The Grimaldi Group Receives The 2013 Logistics Supplier Award From Fiat-Chrysler NAPLES, Italy, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 13th of November 2013, in the framework of the Supplier Qualitas Convention, the Grimaldi Group received from Fiat-Chrysler, The Qualitas Award 2013 in the Supply Chain/Logistics Supplier category. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131121/NY22055) The Awards ceremony took place at the "Gianni Agnelli" Auditorium at Turin's Fiat-Chrysler Headquarters with the presence of the top management of Fiat-Chrysler... EU Opens Formal Anti-Trust Probe of Asia-Europe Carriers The European Union today announced it has launched a formal anti-trust investigation into several ocean container carriers to address concerns they have co-ordinated freight rate hikes on the Asia-Europe trade since 2009. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, said the method used by carriers to announce price increases may be...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Banks fill up with GASS StealthGas has secured finance commitments for two-thirds of its orderbook, company executives said. Hansson in the hot seat Nordic American Tankers turned heads on Wall Street yesterday when it unveiled plans to finance its foray into the offshore sector with funds from a follow-on equity offering. Eagle Bulk lawsuit targets pilot Eagle Bulk Shipping has sued a Delaware River pilot over the grounding of a bulker two years ago. CMA CGM slides CMA CGM of France managed to shore up its balance sheet in the third-quarter but growing volatility in the containership market still took a toll on its bottom line. Limarko plan foiled Shareholders have rejected plans by Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko's parent to buy more shares and delist the company. Strike two for Coustas Danaos Corp is being linked with its second dip into the sale and purchase market in under a month. Nordic Shipholding saved Philip Clausius will take the helm at Nordic Shipholding after the company clinched a deal to stay afloat. Braemar bearish on crude Braemar Seascope has dismissed thoughts of a tanker market recovery at the end of a week which has seen interest in the sector come to life. StealthGas held back Greek LPG carrier owner StealthGas has seen third quarter profit dip as ships came off charter deals. TEN tops Street Tsakos Energy Navigation noted the first glimpses of a crude tanker market recovery as it posted a smaller than expected loss for the third quarter. Trouble at the works We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Siem newbuild nets charter Siem Offshore has secured a long-term deal for a subsea construction newbuilding. Five more for Mipo Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea has added to its recent run of tanker orders with five more products carriers. EU probes liners again The European Commission has launched another probe into potential price fixing by the world's major containerlines. Fearnleys downs Golar LNG Fearnley Securities has cut its rating on Golar LNG amid a belief the market is expecting too much from the shipowner. Cosco firms $400m order Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has firmed up a deal to build a pair of accommodation vessels for a Norwegian owner. Eimskip falling behind Icelandic container line Eimskip is behind last year's profit figure for the first nine months as third-quarter earnings dipped. VLs still burning for now VLCC rates have reached the highest level in almost four years but there is further suggestion today the fire is starting to cool. STX PO seals rescue deal STX Pan Ocean has won approval for its huge debt-to-equity rescue plan as creditors emerge as its new biggest shareholders. Hurtigruten goes deeper Norwegian cruiseship operator Hurtigruten has pledged to shave a further NOK 100m ($10m) off its annual outgoings by streamlining on board operations. Strike Club raises rates The Strike Club has declared a 10% general increase in the cost of insuring delays to a ship caused by labour disputes in ports or other shore based problems. Marinakis joins VL wave TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. CSCL selling again Chinese container line CSCL is offloading more non-core assets to boost its finances. Navy to the rescue? New Zealand's KiwiRail wants to charter a navy ship to replace a damaged ro-pax. "Ghost master" exec jailed The crewing chief of a collapsed UK ship manager has been jailed for siphoning off cash into the account of a "ghost captain." Western profit slashed Norway's Western Bulk has posted a big drop in earnings in its first results statement since its Oslo IPO. FSL Trust cut at S&P Standard & Poor's (S&P) has opted to downgrade the long-term corporate credit rating of First Ship lease Trust (FSL Trust). STX PO culls more ships STX Pan Ocean has cut a further $300m from its kamsarmax bulker and open-hatch general cargoship newbuilding programme. China Nav orders again China Navigation Co's (CNCo) appetite for newbuildings continues unabated with the shipowner ordering four more bulkers. Symphony books six Ferus Smit has won a newbuilding order for six multi-purpose vessels from a Singapore-based start-up backed by private-equity. Tanker sale canned d'Amico International Shipping has cancelled a deal to sell one of its older handysize tankers to a Chinese shipowner. Concord plans terminal Concord Energy has unveiled plans for a new dedicated crude oil and petroleum product storage terminal in Pengerang, Johor. NAT in need of $65m Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is lining up a follow-on equity offering aimed at raising the cash it needs to complete a foray into the offshore sector.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
EC launches liner shipping investigation The European Commission said it has "opened formal antitrust proceedings against several container liner shipping companies to investigate whether they engaged in concerted practices, in breach of EU antitrust rules." ITC to investigate windshield wiper imports U.S., Morocco agree on customs transparency The U.S. and Moroccan governments Thursday signed a Trade Facilitation Agreement with a focus on improving transparency of customs practices between the two countries. The deal builds on the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. DOT loan to improve Atlanta's interstates Cleveland-Europe express steams forward A Port of Cleveland official said the service will be the "fastest and greenest route" between Europe and North America's heartland, allowing regional companies to potentially ship goods four days faster than using routes via East Coast ports. CSX helps fast track industrial sites in Ala., Ga. CSX has designated the Wasden Road/I-65 industrial site in Montgomery, Ala., a CSX Select Site, and announced that a counter manufacturer will build its first U.S. facility at the Belfast Commerce Centre, a new site in Bryan County, Ga. DHL, UPS announce 2014 rate increases Jaenichen wants U.S. Merchant Marine revitalization Cold Train partner expands at Port of Quincy Cathay Pacific selects new chief operating officer ATA: Truck tonnage dipped in October "Despite October's month-to-month decrease, we saw a very robust year-over-year increase; I'm seeing some good signs out of the trucking industry that suggests the economy may be a little stronger than we think," ATA's Bob Costello said. U.S. regulators stop imports of hazardous toy dolls Envirotainer expands to Singapore

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Weekly global market report A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices end week on high note in the Americas Demand and avails were said to be good in Houston on Friday. Germany's first LNG bunkering terminals to open in 2015 Plans for a new facility in Rotterdam also in the works. Markets make gains across Europe Double digit gains seen for marine gasoil. Middle East markets see little movement Prices for IFO 380 cSt material unchanged in two key ports. New Russian player wants to 'civilise market' FESCO-Bunker LLC is a supplier in the Russian Far East. Aegean to sell three Listed bunker supplier and barge operator may sell three tankers. New lubes barge at Rotterdam Company plans further additions. Chinese engine-maker extends services to Singapore Company in move to establish an international engine-servicing network. GDMA 'diverted ships from Singapore and Hong Kong' US Navy suspends another officer in bribery scandal involving Singapore-based Glenn Defense Marine. Singapore 'in a strong position to offer LNG bunkering' Shipping industry needs to look for alternative fuels, say MPA official. Eco claims a 'marketing tool', says shipowner Quality of vessel's builder more pertinent for fuel efficiency. Asian prices end week mixed Tight MGO supplies reported in Singapore. Bunker trader jailed for 8 months Bunker theft damages Singapore's 'economic integrity'. Bunker tanker for auction Previous attempt failed to locate buyer. Fuel-saving vessels gain financial backer Bank to finance 70% of five-vessel deal. Shipping firm in 'eco' buying spree Orders another four B.Delta37 newbuildings.

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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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