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BRIEFS

November 28, 2013

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Sinotrans Shipping chairman quits, replaced by assistant general manager Port of Qingdao, reopens, operates normally after pipeline explosion Biggest shipping lines grow larger at expense of smaller carriers Dongguan-Moscow railway's first train sets off with 29 containers Savannah container volume rises 19pc in October, all tonnage up 22pc Waterfront Commission of NY is 'pale, male and stale', responds ILA LNG-fuelled vessels said to be US$9-$11/TEU less expensive than diesel Another Canadian freight train derails as critics blast rail safety CEVA signs 3-year contract with Scania to service Spain and Portugal LA-LB leadership vacuum grows, more execs quit after big chiefs depart Zhejiang Taizhou launches new five-year port logistics development plan Construction starts on Port of Rotterdam's Container Transferium DB Schenker Logistics opens 90,800-square-metre terminal in Prague Air France flies Beaujolais Nouveau worldwide - again Japan takes most MidAmerica airport in mutual promotion deal with Ningbo on perishables

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
CTL 2013 opens today Dutch Court of Appeal widens ship arrest scope ELITE raises the bar for freight forwarders Express Global employees' co-op turns 30 Gold jewellery exports take a beating in Oct. TAFE to export tractors to Kyrgyzstan APSEZ-Mundra Port first port in country to have own Tie Tamping Machine for track maintenance Vasan outlines various plans at 15th Maritime States Development Council meet VCT wooing 20' empties at subsidised positioning costs Cut imports, revive infra investment to spur growth: Assocham Developers should not be allowed to exit from projects before it is completed, says IIFCL Govt gets 41 pc dividend from CWC

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TasRail receives first two new locomotives Transnet's new automotive rail wagons launched Shipping industry urges EU to help with ship conversions F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Vladivostok Safety measures bump up railfreight costs Haropa-port du Havre hosts meeting on information systems Sparx Logistics merges with Aqua & Air Cargo Dubai International's cargo volume continues to rise... NZ government sells 20% stake in Air New Zealand Renault Trucks expands vehicle range CSAV reports net loss for Q3/2013 Norbert Dentressangle renews contract with Forbo Flooring New engineering vice-president for Aircelle Ein Sprung nach oben Chep sets up new service sector

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Carnival picks MAN for next gen newbuild Strategic Marine's Vietnam yard books fab projects Fincantieri strengthens Russian ties Royal Boskalis orders mega dredge Zamakona ups capacity of Canary Islands shipyard

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Maintenance dredging underway at Port of Olympia locations ISS says Port Qingdao back to normal operations New duty-free stores open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport MarAd publishes new study eyeing expanded Panama Canal Yang Ming joining Wan Hai in Northeast Asia/Vietnam run

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Golar LNG Partners sees profits inch up Vessel addition boosts bottom line New service for Bristol Cobelfret to call with container service Golar LNG slides to $13m loss as vessels are laid up Company focuses on its newbuildings and floating production Rates spike will curb tanker scrapping VLCC owners lured by attractive spot market, says Frontline's Jensen Ship Finance International reports a sharp fall in third-quarter net income Tanker firm says it has tackled debt maturities and refinanced secured and unsecured debt Kristian Siem launches offer for Veripos Siem raises offer to make it more attractive UK ports and government vow to defeat EU ports directive Industry success reflects lack of interference, say business leaders New Excel bankruptcy plan pledges ownership shake-up Panayotides has lost unilateral control of Excel Maritime Livanos and CSAV clash over joint venture guarantees Long-standing partners in bulker operation go to arbitration Adani seeks 'strategic entry' into Europe with Zeebrugge alliance Indian ports aim to be preferred destinations in trade with Europe Boskalis orders $230m dredger Delivery from IHC Merwede scheduled for 2016 STX Pan Ocean orders two capesizes for Kepco coal charter Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction wins $98m contract Brussels lifts Georgia seafarers ban Member states have option to recognise qualifications Frontline takes a second consecutive fleet writedown Tanker giant posts impairment loss of $22m and a third-quarter net loss of $36m Dorian LPG expands its fleet Two VLGC newbuilding options exercised Yang Ming plans $47m dry box sale Taiwanese carrier seeks to boost working capital after posting heavy losses InterLink Maritime books another 10 handysize bulkers Expanding Carlyle-backed owner returns to Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Dutch arrest ruling favours mortgage banks 1952 convention held to apply irrespective of flag or owner Japan Club is third IG club to seek a 7.5% general increase All but one of P&I mutuals have now revealed February 20 plans

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Guinea signs $5Bn UAE deal GUINEA has signed a $5Bn agreement with Dubai Aluminium Co (DUBAL) and Abu Dhabi's government-owned investment fund Mubadala to secure raw materials for the UAE SHI wins $421.6M order SAMSUNG HI said today it has clinched a 447.6Bn won ($421.6M) order for five boxships CSAV slips to losses CSAV of Chile said it had swung to a loss of $46.7M for 3Q13 US dockers balk at P3 Network DOCKERS in the US have warned that the P3 Network box carrier alliance could eliminate waterfront jobs SFI's profits shrink SHIP FINANCE International said today it had "significant capital" still available for new accretive investments, even as it prepares for the arrival of several new vessels in 2014 Indonesia and Australia near settlement INDONESIA and Australia have agreed terms that could end their dispute over migrant smuggling Excel files revised Chapter 11 plan EXCEL Maritime has filed a revamped Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, which it says is supported by all creditor classes

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Long Beach Fills One Board Seat LONG BEACH, Calif. - Lori Ann Farrell, former controller and chief financial officer for the city of Long Beach, was appointed to the Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission to replace Nick Sramek, who resigned last week. Lori Ann Farrell. Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said Farrell is the "ideal candidate who... Trucker Protests Fail to Disrupt Oakland Operations Protesting truckers briefly interfered with cargo-handling operations at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, but longshoremen crossed the picket lines and truckers that wanted to work went into and out of Oakland International Container Terminal without incident. "It was a non-event," said Ed DeNike, chief operating officer of SSA Marine, which... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Post-GRI Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 27, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped 5.0 percent or $100 per 40-foot-equivalent unit in the week of Nov. 27 to $1,886, a sign that a Transpacific Stabilization Agreement-recommended general rate increase was, again, unsustainable. This decrease... Bermuda Container Line to Shift US Call to Philadelphia Port of PhiladelphiaBermuda Container Line will shift its U.S. port call from Elizabeth, N.J., to Philadelphia in the first quarter of 2014, The Royal Gazette reports. The carrier operates a single ship, the Oleander, with capacity of 360 20-foot-equivalent units and 44 vehicles, between the U.S. and Bermuda. The service has... Crowley Orders Two LNG-Powered Ships Crowley has ordered two LNG-powered ships that will each carry up to 2,400 20-foot-equivalent units of containers and nearly 400 vehicles to replace triple-deck towed barges in the carrier's U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico service. The ships are scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. They will replace triple-deck... Royal Mail's Profit Surged in First Half Royal Mail reported its operating profit almost doubled in the first half of the year, driven by higher revenue at its parcels division, as the 497-year-old postal operator celebrated its maiden results as a private company. Profit surged to £283 million (about US$461 million] in the six months through Sept. 29,... Inland Waterways Woes Threaten Growth in US Exports Through Gulf Midwest grain and soybean exporters who ship by barge down the inland waterways system will gain an advantage over global competitors at the end of 2015. That's when the Panama Canal's big new locks open to commercial traffic, allowing larger ships to carry more product from the U.S. Gulf to... Japan's New Anti-Piracy Law Set to Take Effect Japan's new anti-piracy law will take effect on Saturday, 17 days after it was enacted by the Diet, the nation's parliament, the transport ministry announced this week. The new law will allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. Under the... TPM Asia 2014 Our 2013 TPM Asia Conference attracted 550 notable shippers, carriers, 3PLs and government officials. Returning to Shenzhen again in 2014, this event promises to be a must attend, highlighting the latest predictions for the container shipping industry, best practices, economic forecasts and trends in China... Holt Logistics Statement on Impact of PA Trans Bill for Port of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (November 25, 2013)- Holt Logistics Corp today released a statement on the impact of the PA transportation funding bill on the Port of Philadelphia and related industries. Representatives from Holt Logistics Corp attended a ceremonial signing event with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett in King of Prussia where details were presented... Danish delegation led by Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri Mumbai, November 26, 2013: Mr. Nick Haekkerup, Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark and Mr Freddie Svane, Denmark's Ambassador to India, along with an eight member delegation, visited the Dadri facility of APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd recently. The visit provided the delegation an opportunity to tour the APM... Oakland Truckers Urged to Call Off Strike Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland and the California Trucking Association are urging independent truck drivers not to carry through with a yet another strike in the harbor that is planned for Nov. 27. Owner-operator truck drivers today distributed flyers asking all truckers to support the strike, which is being called...

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Gimi headed for sidelines Golar LNG has decided to put a 37-year-old LNG carrier into layup to wait for a potential conversion. Fredriksen not in for VLCCs Jens Martin Jensen today all but killed off the growing rumours that John Fredriksen is ready to join the clamour for VLCC newbuildings. Golar continues finance drive Golar LNG Ltd is closing in on a sale-and-leaseback deal with ICBC Financial Leasing to fund four newbuildings. Maersk deal inches closer General Maritime has secured a new $200m equity infusion while taking further steps towards a $1bn acquisition of the 15-unit Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet, sources said today. Diana's deja vu A charter dispute over a capesize vessel has returned to haunt Diana Shipping after two years. Spat erupts in dry JV Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) and Peter Livanos-controlled DryLog are trading blows over their dry-bulk joint venture. Latvian rubs out some red Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has cut its loss in the first nine months as it turned a profit in the third quarter. Golar Partners edges up The addition of an LNG carrier from its parent has seen Golar LNG Partners increase its earnings in the third quarter. SALT shoots higher Scorpio Bulkers is to take its fundraising to $1bn after setting out further details for its initial public offering. Japanese get green light A consortium of Japanese shipbuilders led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been given the go ahead to invest in a Brazilian yard. SFL seeks new deals John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is seeking period deals for two suezmax tankers after their charters with North China Shipping Holdings fell through. DNB predicts price jump Products tanker newbuilding prices are set to spike by more than one fifth over the next year with second hand vessels experiencing even loftier rises, DNB Markets says. Vietnam eyes tax cut Vietnam is considering new methods to boost the domestic industry, including tax cuts. Boskalis digs deep Dutch owner Boskalis is spending EUR 170m ($231.15m) on a new dredger in the Netherlands. False start for VLs? Owners firing the starting pistol on the race for VLCC newbuildings may have gone too soon, a leading broker says. Coastal up on sales Malaysia's Coastal Contracts booked a big rise in third quarter earnings after selling more vessels. PDZ pushes up profit Malaysian liner group PDZ Holdings has benefited from a smaller fleet and lower operating costs in the first quarter of its financial year. Excel forges debt deal Excel Maritime Carriers has struck a deal with creditors that will slash debt by $620m and put the company on a path toward a February exit from bankruptcy. SNCM crew in clear Human error has been ruled out as a cause of the partial submerging of a French ferry that broke its moorings last year. MBC profit chopped Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has seen earnings cut in the third quarter, but the figures would have been worse without a contribution from a sister offshore company. STX PO in shock return STX Pan Ocean has made a surprise return to the capesize newbuilding arena. Two more bodies found The death toll from two capsizings off China has risen to 12. Hanjin gets backing A major shareholder in Hanjin Shipping is prepared to pump more funds into the ailing Korean shipowner. Frontline cool on rally John Fredriksen's Frontline delivered a sobering assessment of the VLCC spot market rally as it posted a smaller than forecast third quarter loss today. Murmansk unwanted An auction of Russia's stake in Murmansk Shipping Company has been scrapped after no buyers emerged. Messina heads north Italy's Ignazio Messina is launching a new liner service from West Africa to northern Europe. CSC Phoenix told to pay Troubled bulker owner CSC Phoenix has been ordered to hand over CNY 86m ($14m) to a Sinopec bunker company. Dorian takes two more Dorian LPG has exercised options for two more VLGC newbuildings at a shipyard in South Korea. DHT names investors Hedge funds familiar with the shipping sector have emerged as key participants in DHT Holding's recently announced private placement. GOGL takes GREE stake John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has taken a small stake in rival Greenship Bulk Trust. Qingdao back in action China's Qindao Port is returning to normal following last week's pipeline explosion, reports Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS). Zhao stands down Zhao Huxiang is stepping down as chairman of Hong Kong-based Sinotrans Shipping, the company has confirmed.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Drivers protest at Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland Truckers Association said that as many as 800 drivers may not be able to work at the port after Jan. 1 because of California clean air regulations that will require trucks to have 2008 or newer engines. Bankruptcy judge approves American, DOJ settlement The ruling by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York means the carriers can go ahead and merge despite the presence of a private antitrust lawsuit. Carrier officials have said the merger will be implemented Dec. 9. Green Express reefer train remains on ice CSX train derails in Ohio Bermuda carrier relocating to Philadelphia DHL renews contract with CSafe Global LATAM Airlines Group sees modest growth in 2014 Mesher to step down as Descartes CEO and chairman Mesher, who has led Descartes through a financial renaissance since taking charge in 2004, is leaving due to "health and personal issues," the company said. He will be replaced by Ed Ryan, the company's current chief operating officer. Trucking industry embarks on mission to alter image Miami to receive first shipment of Peruvian grapes EU ag trade promotion dusts up U.S. meat producers A proposal announced earlier this week by the European Commission to triple the continent's spending to promote exports of EU agricultural and agri-food products has U.S. producers requesting that Congress respond in kind. Ex-Im Bank supports Costa Rica wind farm exports Texas shipper to pay $100 million for U.S. export violations WTO chief says multilateral agreements not yet there

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
IFO prices firm in Fujarah, MGO soft Tight avails in Fujairah with demand at below average levels. Mid-week prices firm in Europe Market was quiet and avails were fine in Hamburg. Maersk Lines in anti-trust probe Shipping Line says it does not believe it has violated EU competition law. Sinopec takes fuel oil storage space in Singapore Space has become available at Vopak terminal. Gazprom keeps LNG marine fuel in sight Alternative fuel forms part of LNG expansion plans. Japan sees bunker avails tighten Demand that would normally have been met in South Korea has shifted to Japanese ports. 2015: Ferries services under threat Ferries should be first in line for industry support, says Interferry. EU should support scrubber installation, say owners Newly-formed organisation calls for financial support ahead of 2015. Tankers could come under pressure to stop slow-steaming VLCC rates are close to their highest level since 2012. Bunker prices continue to climb in Asia Supplies of marine fuels tight at major Asian ports. New addition to Dan-Bunkering's Monaco office Jean joins firm as Junior Accountant/Sales Supporter. Concern over lack of ambition for LNG bunkering EC worried about 'chicken and egg' impasse. Chinese fuel oil stocks rise 170,000 mt of 380 cSt grade reached Qingdao. European ports lukewarm on cold ironing Ports' organisation says quayside power not always necessary. Titan Petrochemicals outlines restructuring process 'We call for support of all parties to this new proposal', says CEO.

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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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	-	country
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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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