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February 28, 2013

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G6 abandons slow steaming to speed up Asia-Europe round voyage transit Container Throughput Index: Global box volume rises 2.3pc in January China-Australia Express (CAX) scrapped as Hainan PO Shipping exits Oz TS Lines slot hops on China-Australia run after Hainan PO exits Oz Chinese scrap yards rival India's as retired box tonnage rates rise Guangdong January container volume increases 17pc to 2.36 million TEU Baotou to spend US$320 million on 800 kilometres of roads old and new E-invoicing road ahead for carriers, shippers to cut costs: INTTRA report Hampton Roads ports post 2.9pc increase to 158,766 TEU in January St Petersburg boosts container volume in 2012 at 2.5 million TEU Matson to acquire Reef Shipping assets to grow in South Pacific CEVA appoints Thai manager to become chief of operations for China WWPC pair to move heavy pressure vessels from Malaysia to Mississippi American Trucking Associations posts highest January tonnage in 5 years Hong Kong ground handler AAT moves 19pc more air freight in January China's air cargo shifts from Shanghai to Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou SDV joins Air Works India to manage MRO providers' supply chain needs Beijing Capital International Airport gets whole-car import approval Tight air cargo capacity situation to ease in Istanbul with GSA deal

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Bahri launches 26,000-DWT Bahri Abha at Mumbai Port Hamburg Süd publishes Responsibility Report Kerala High Court orders arrest of Indian-flagged vessel presently in Ghana New container design promises more volume & higher payloads UASC adds Hazira to its GEM1 service Cotton exports may rise on low global supplies Bansal proposes allocation of INR 3,800 cr. for port connectivity projects Supreme Court relief for CHALR 1984 licencees Growth likely at 6.1-6.7 pc in 2013-14: Economic Survey INR shoots up enthused by favourable survey predictions

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
More overtaking lanes for state of Victoria's western highway The company Cut and Fill Pty Ltd has been awarded a contract to install new overtaking lanes along the Western Highway in Victoria (Australia). Work is expected to begin later this... Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will increase the rates on its trade route from East Asia to Mexico and the west coasts of Central America and South America by USD 500/teu... Federal Freight and Knorr-Bremse set up JV in Russia JSC Federal Freight, a major Russian rolling stock operator, and the German company Knorr-Bremse have set up a joint venture in Russia to produce equipment for rolling stock. The t... Fewer jobs in US airlines US airlines had 582,401 full and part-time employees on their books in December 2012, or almost 5,000 less than in comparison with the like-for-like period in 2011. The official fi... VTG to augment railcar fleet Hamburg (Germany)-based VTG Aktiengesellschaft, a European global wagon hire and rail logistics company, is planning to make more investments in its rolling stock fleet this year. ... CP Group's cargo traffic rises in January The combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for January 2013 show a significant year-on-year increase in cargo and mail tonnage. The two Hong Kong airlines carried 13... Green Cargo nominates CEO successor Sweden's rail transport service provider Green Cargo AB will be managed by Jan Kilström as new CEO from May 2013. He replaces the interim CEO Mats Hanson, marketing director of Gre... Growing lack of truck drivers may affect Canada's Economy In Canada, tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada r... New press officer for HHLA The German service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Karl Olaf Petters as its new press officer, with effect from 1 March. HHLA's communication departme... Swiss Post to launch automated parcel terminals Switzerland's national postal operator Swiss Post is extending its parcel services with its first introduction of automated parcel terminals, under the brand My Post 24. The free M... Post Nord reports decrease in 2012 profit The Scandinavian mail service provider Post Nord reported significant falls in its operating and net profit for the full year 2012. Although revenues only shrank by 1.4% year-on-ye... Pantos Logistics and Ebay Korea announce global delivery service Pantos Logistics, a global logistics business operating 164 global networks, has opened ePantos, a new-concept global delivery service that will be jointly operated with Ebay Kore...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Shell pauses Alaska drilling program Stevens Towing elects new president Meyer Werft floats out Norwegian Breakaway Wärtsilä opens new workshop in Brazil Fiskerstrand to build two LNG-fueled fish feed vessels Obama visits NNS to warn of sequester dangers STX OSV directors to shareholders: Reject Fincantieri offer

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
ILWU, TEMCO agree to new 5-year labor agreement Port Metro Vancouver adding Smart Fleet trucking scheme Port of Port Angeles improves web site Oregon governor praises house for vote approving bridge funding Toyota using Port of Brunswick as crossover vehicle export terminal

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Fuel costs create conflict of interest between LNG charterers and owners Total questions shipping firms' lack of incentive to boost their vessels' fuel-efficiency Pirates free Armada Tuah crew Analysts questions release without ransom Tindall Riley launches fixed-premium P&I product Carina opens new revenue stream by targeting smaller tonnage Independent STX OSV directors urge rejection of Fincantieri offer Warning follows financial advisers' assessment that S$1.22 per share is 'not attractive' Acquisitions strengthen Damco's annual results AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm moves closer to its customers Awilco LNG seeks charterers for ice-class newbuildings Vessels near completion at Daewoo shipyard New fears of KG bloodbath as Vega declares three funds insolvent But 40-strong fleet is safe, says finance manager SinOceanic posts $20.3m loss Company seeks refinancing on three of its four-ship fleet Private armed guards enter West Africa at their peril Myre Seadiver arrest in Nigeria highlights pitfalls facing security firms Delays drive JES International into the red China-based shipbuilder says customers 'less keen to take delivery' Profits decline at Samudera, but Indonesian coastal business to increase Singapore-listed intra-Asia specialist will look to grow Indonesian segment and explore new routes Windfarms threaten North Sea shipping Accseas highlights risk from location and number of proposed turbines Bankruptcy judge stymies BP's attempt to liquidate Alaska joint venture with OSG But has stage been set for sale of OSG's 37.5% stake ahead of April court hearing?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Shell spends $4.4Bn in Repsol LNG deal SHELL bolstered its LNG export capacity in the Americas by acquiring equity stakes in Repsol's Peru and Trinidad & Tobago subsidiaries for $4.4Bn US suit accuses union on the waterfront LABOUR corruption can be stopped quicker at New York's docks by exposing shady influences on particular business sectors, a former box executive has told Fairplay STX OSV advised to reject Fincantieri STX OSV was today advised to reject Fincantieri's offer for its remaining shares, and STX OSV's independent directors concurred Loss-making Bergen seeks yard unit buyer BERGEN, the Oslo-listed engineering group, said it expects to sell its majority stake in its shipbuilding unit during the next quarter NTS to issue $449M in bonds CHINA'S New Times Shipbuilding plans to issue 2.8Bn yuan ($449M) in medium-term notes in 2013 Rem weighs bond issue REM OFFSHORE said today it considering issuance of an unsecured bond on the Norwegian krone market Ex-Comanav boss to appeal COMANAV'S former chairman has filed an appeal against a five-year prison sentence in a Moroccan labour dispute Impairment loss widens NOCC's losses NOCC, the Oslo-listed provider of vehicle carrier tonnage, said today its losses deepened in 2012 despite 4Q narrowing Weaker cyclone bypasses key ore ports AUSTRALIA'S Port Hedland and Dampier were today spared the eye of Cyclone Rusty, which made landfall east of them as a downgraded Category 3 storm SHAFFE assails rate rises SHAFFE has warned today that hefty reefer box freight rises will cause a slip in trade growth China widens fishing boat insurance CHINESE fishing vessels of at least 1,000gt will be obliged to be insured against spills at the end of this week BV's profits drop 10% BUREAU Veritas said today adjusted operating profits from its maritime business dropped 10% year on year in 2012 to €84.7M ($110.7M) LPG prices slashed SAUDI ARAMCO has slashed LPG contract prices again, to, a six-month low, traders said today LR1 rise shocks brokers RATES to ship naphtha on LR1 tankers have risen to a one-month high of Worldscale 116.25, or $10,996 per day, on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route Awilco LNG 4Q12 profits fall but rise in FY AWILCO LNG today said net profits for 4Q12 fell to $6.6M, from $7.7M year on year

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Drop in China's PMI Causes Concern China's manufacturing growth and new orders both fell sharply in February. HSBC's flash purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped from 52.3 in January to 50.4 this month, taking most analysts by surprise. The new orders sub-index fell to 50.9 from 53.1 in January, and new export orders to 49.8 from 53.7. Commenting, a... Saudi Airlines Cargo Adds Freighter Capacity Saudi Airlines Cargo will add additional flights to selected routes in its existing freighter schedule, effective from March and April. The new schedule will include one additional weekly B747 freighter from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Frankfurt, Germany, bringing the total number of freighter flights to four from Dhaka. It will also include... MIQ Logistics Names Carr President and CEO John Carr's role as president at MIQ Logistics is expanded to include CEO responsibilities.MIQ Logistics has expanded John Carr's role in the company, naming him president and CEO, effective immediately. He will retain his current position as chairman of the board of directors. Carr joined the Kansas-based supply chain management company... Transportation Infrastructure Bill Introduced Sens. John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller, D-W.Va., and Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., have introduced legislation that they say would leverage federal investment to rebuild and expand transportation infrastructure. The American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act of 2013 would establish a $5 billion fund to provide incentives for private, state and regional investments in... DHL Supply Chain to Invest $52.5 Million in Indonesia DHL Supply Chain has announced it will invest €40 million (about US$52.5 million) in Indonesia over the next few years. The announcement was made at the launch of the logistics company's 17,000 square meter warehouse in Cimanggis in the Jakarta area of Indonesia. It has enough docks to accommodate 176 containers... Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Rose 4.3 Percent in January The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reported preliminary traffic figures in January showed demand for air cargo strengthened in advance of the Chinese New Year holiday period, which fell in February this year, versus January last year. Asia-Pacific international air cargo demand, measured in freight metric ton kilometers, recorded a 4.3... Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Experiences Largest Drop of 2013 Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates dropped 3.9 percent in the week ending Feb. 27, which was its largest week over week drop so far in 2013. Spot eastbound trans-Pacific rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped to $2,436 per 40-foot container, down $100 from last week, according to the Wednesday... Transporeon Group Asia Pacific Names Business Development Director Han Hee Ting, Transporeon Group Asia Pacific's new business development director.Transporeon Group Asia Pacific has appointed Han Hee Ting as its business development director. He will be part of the senior management team based in Singapore to further strengthen the e-logistics company's presence in the region. Han has more than 20 years... United Grain Locks Out ILWU Grain Handlers United Grain Corp. on Wednesday locked out the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from its export terminal in Vancouver, Wash., charging that a member of the Labor Relations Committee at ILWU Local 4 attempted to sabotage equipment at the facility. The incident comes at the same time that another terminal operator,... Pacific International Lines Fined for Criminal Oil Pollution Pacific International Lines has been sentenced in U.S. federal court under the terms of a plea agreement that requires the Singapore-based container shipping company to pay $2.2 million in criminal penalties, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Pacific International Lines previously pleaded guilty to three felony charges that it made... ILA, USMX Extend Deadline for Local Talks The International Longshoremen's Association and employers have set a new March 8 deadline for negotiation of local contracts that supplement a coastwide master agreement covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports. When the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance reached tentative agreement earlier this month on a Maine-to-Texas coastwide contract,... Top U.S. Trading Partners in 2012 In goods, in billions of U.S. dollarsThe U.S. goods trade in 2012 reached $3.8 trillion, 59.5 percent in imports. While the top 10 partners held 64.2 percent share of the trade, the top 5 trade partners held 52.8 percent. Rank Country Total Market Share Total U.S. Trade U.S. Exports U.S.... Going Global: Building a Sustainable Logistics Model in the Age of Globalization Be Prepared for TPM You can accelerate your speed to market in the global economy and achieve a competitive advantage. Find out how-and prepare to get more ideas at the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference March 3-6-by downloading this white paper. Globalization puts forward opportunities to companies of any size who can effectively provide... U.S. Intermodal Container Traffic Monthly year-over-year percent change in domestic and international containers moving through U.S. intermodal networks.December domestic container traffic increased 5.4 percent year-over-year yet tumbled 12.1 percent sequentially. December international container traffic fell 7.7 percent year-over-year and dropped 5.5 percent sequentially. Domestic container traffic surged 12.2 percent year-over-year in calendar 2012... U.S. Trade In billions of U.S. dollarsAgricultural GoodsIn calendar 2012, U.S. agricultural exports were up 3.6 percent, imports advanced 4.1 percent, with overall agricultural trade ahead 3.8 percent year-over-year. The December 2012 agricultural trade dropped 6.1 percent sequentially while advancing 5.7 percent year-over-year.Roll Over Data Points for Exact FiguresData Included: 12/2012 The chart... Customs' Insect Find in Texas Is a Nation First* Pronotacantha armata, which measures about seven to eight millimeters in size.U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists at the Laredo, Texas, port of entry have intercepted a pest not previously encountered by Customs. The interception occurred at the import lot at World Trade Bridge. The specialists examined a commercial shipment of... U.S. Intermodal Shipments Monthly year-over-year percent change in intermodal shipments of 20-foot, 40-foot and 53-foot units in the United States.December 53-foot traffic tumbled 12.1 percent sequentially, 40-footers dropped 5.9 percent and 20-footers were off 5 percent. Year-over-year December 53-foot traffic advanced 5.8 percent, while 40-footers dropped 6.7 percent and 20-footers tumbled 10.4 percent.... U.S. IMC Intermodal Yield Average revenue per intermodal load by intermodal marketing companies by month and monthly year-over-year percent change. The average IMC intermodal yield in December was $2,669 per load, $97 or 3.8 percent above November and $26 or 1 percent above December 2011. The average calendar 2012 IMC intermodal yield...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Markets react against Italian election deadlock Stock markets around the world were thrown into fresh chaos yesterday as the Italian election fiasco threatened to plunge the eurozone into a new bout of uncertainty.Spain's ... Profits decline at Samudera, but Indonesian coastal business to increase CKYH NE4 resumption threat to rates Reports that the CKYH alliance [Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping] will reactivate its mothballed NE4 Asia - north Europe loop in May could prove the ... Acquisition trail leads to a strong year for Damco AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm Damco reported a 19% year-on-year increase in net revenue last year - thanks in part to the integration of China-based forwarder ... Maersk fires unit cost silver bullet to leave rivals for dead The container arm of AP Moller-Maersk has already shown most of its peers a clean pair of heels at the top of the profitability stakes successfully negotiating ... Rickmers Maritime sees net profits slip in 2012 Containership owner Rickmers Maritime suffered a double-digit decrease in net profits in 2012 and it does not expect increases in time charter rates or vessel values ... Port of Hamburg benefits from Russia joining the WTO The Port of Hamburg benefitted from an increase in its Russian container traffic in 2012 following the country's decision to join the World Trade Organisation.Figures ...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Torm cuts forecast Torm has revised its 2012 earnings forecast in anticipation of disposals that are due to conclude later this year. Maybulk doubles down Malaysian Bulk Carriers appears to have placed an order for another supramax bulker in a move that underscores its appetite for fresh tonnage. Oil spill rocks US Gulf Authorities in Louisiana are racing to contain an oil spill caused by an allision between a crewboat and an inactive wellhead in the US Gulf. Brightoil bets on West Brightoil Petroleum of Hong Kong has pledged to reactive a trading desk in Houston in a bid to expand its presence in the West. GasLog nears new loan GasLog is close to refinancing a loan linked to one of its trading LNG carriers, an executive says. Solvang turns it round Norway's Solvang Shipping has made it back into profit in 2012 as revenue increased. Second guessing Scorpio With Scorpio Tankers now sitting pretty with its newbuilding funded all but sorted, shipping's top analysts are placing their bets on how many more ships the company will order. Ice nice for Germans German wind farm engineering group SeaRenergy is keen on buying three unwanted Danish icebreakers. Second chance for HSH Germany's HSH Nordbank deserves a second chance, according to the financial minister of one of its biggest state shareholders. Provision batters Bergen Losses at its shipbuilding division have pushed Bergen Group to a huge fourth quarter deficit. Maersk bond sales likely AP Moller-Maersk is set for more fundraising in bond markets this year. GasLog lags Street Peter Livanos-backed GasLog has carded a weaker than expected fourth quarter performance. Solstad profit surges Norway's Solstad Offshore has recovered from a loss in 2011 to post a profit last year. Grindrod earnings soar South African tanker and bulker owner Grindrod has posted a much improved 2012 profit despite falling revenue. Deep Sea in the black Deep Sea Supply sounded an optimistic note for its new $850m Brazilian venture after reporting a return to profit in the fourth quarter. Fincantieri rebuffed Fincantieri's efforts to complete a full takeover of STX OSV have hit a snag after the Singapore-listed shipbuilder advised its shareholders to reject the offer. Stowaway's daring escape A Libyan teenager who stowed away on a Safmarine ship has been deported from South Africa after being caught leaving the vessel on a life raft. Rem eyes new sale Norwegian owner Rem Offshore is planning another raid on the domestic bond market. Finance pain endures Norwegian boxship owner SinOceanic Shipping is still being hammered by the cost of debt taken on to pay for its new vessels. NOCC beats bets Norwegian Car Carriers has put in a stronger than expected fourth quarter showing. Golden doubles up Golden Stena Weco has confirmed the acquisition of its second tanker. Subsea 7 scores again Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has clinched another pipe-laying deal in the North Sea. Awilco down to one Awilco LNG has been left with just one of its LNG carriers in full employment as it marks its first year as a listed company. Buss ship listing A German cargoship suffered an apparent cargo shift off Australia on Tuesday, leaving it listing heavily. Fiskerstrand wins duo Egil Ulvan Rederi has inked a deal for two new fish-feed carriers in Norway. Eimskip sells smallest Iceland's Eimskip has sold its smallest freight vessel. Swiber builds backlog Swiber Holdings, the Singapore-based offshore contractor, has secured fresh contracts worth over $150m, it said Wednesday. Delaying tactics hit JES Delaying tactics by shipowners reluctant to take delivery of newbuildings has put a dent into the results of JES International. Rickmers extends boxship Rickmers Maritime has secured six months of employment for a containership that was due to come off charter in March. Samudera profits slump Samudera Shipping was unable to turn things around in the fourth quarter and has seen full-year profits plummet. First Northland cargo sails Northland Resources has seen its first cargo of high-quality iron ore concentrate exported from Norway on Monday.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ILA, USMX extend local negotiations deadline a week The U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) and International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) said they have agreed to extend the March 1 deadline for completion of local negotiations to March 8. Expeditors ends year with a whimper Crude, not charters, cause gas spike, say U.S. shipowners Maersk raising transatlantic rates on April 1 Senators propose $5 billion fund for transport investments The fund would essentially act as an infrastructure bank, an idea that has been previously proposed by President Obama and other lawmakers. But the term "infrastructure bank" does not appear in the proposed bill. Missouri debates forwarder tax credit If passed, forwarders could receive a credit of 40 cents per kilogram for cargo placed on outbound flights from a Missouri airport, starting July 1. The incentive is capped at $7.5 million annually through June 30, 2021. 29 U.S. states set 2012 export records Total merchandise exports from all 50 states helped contribute to the record-setting value of goods and services exports in 2012, which reached $2.2 trillion. Evergreen hiking U.S.-to-Med rates FMC reviews 26 OTI license applications SAP releases TM update early Nestlé uses wind at water bottling plant CMA CGM PEX 3 service to call Charleston APM Terminals says cranes are running faster Aljex releases rail intermodal management tool Rickmers' ship trust sees 2012 profits decline Barber named UPS International president United Grain locks out ILWU after alleged sabotage The Pacific Northwest grain terminal operator said its decision was based on evidence that shows two significant attempts to sabotage export equipment were carried out by a member of ILWU Local 4. DHL invests in Indonesia Turn IT up! Today's non-vessel-operating common carrier faces a tricky task: how to avoid being a jack of all trades but master of none. Any successful NVO - whether large or small, neutral or not - will have a book of business that varies widely in its basic characteristics. Those differences include its customers' volumes, lanes, origins, consolidation needs, and not least, its technological requirements. IAG adds more China capacity

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Vilma Oil granted ISO certification Vilma Oil granted ISO certifications for management standard and environment management standard. Strong winds distrupt bunkering operations at Falmouth 'For several days up to three ships at a time used the anchorages for taking on fuel oil and stores.' Prices continue softening across Europe Congestion reported at Gibraltar. MGO prices flat in Fujairah while avails remain tight Mixed outlook on prices across markets. Cockett launches V-Marine Fuels Physical supply division to 'strengthen its positions in the Rotterdam and UK and English Channel markets.' Launch of the Fujairah Oil Terminal 'is a major breakthrough' Gulf Petrochem's Fujairah Terminal 'caters to the rapidly growing demand for storage capacity.' Shell-Repsol LNG deal confirmed Nearly $7 billion worth of assets changing hands. Ship that bunkered in Gibraltar 'should have been inspected' New maritime dispute between Gibraltar and Spain. Software saves fuel, says RINA Software requires crew to be trained but will deliver payback. Bangladesh market could open to new players Country's ports need 'sound bunker supply chain'. Bunker prices in Asia on downward trend Demand in Singapore was above average on Wednesday. DNVPS issues bunker alert for New York Higher than expected density levels in low sulphur HFO found at New York and nearby ports, says DNVPS. Samudera reports reduced profit for 2012 Singapore-listed shipowner says bunkers will push up costs. APL: Reducing fuel consumption 'absolutely critical' Bunkers 'a very significant cost item' for APL, says President of firm. Italian ship maker builds profit in 2012 Company's profit rose 67% during the year. Japanese bunker output to fall in March Drop in supply due to Chiba-based refinery turnaround of Kyokuto Petroleum Industries. Tidal modelling can save on fuel Singapore and Malacca Straits have 'complex tides' which affect passage time and fuel consumption. Panama's bunker sales up in 2012 Total of 5,153 ships received bunker fuel at Panama in 2012, up from 4,810 in 2011.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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