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BRIEFS

April 1, 2014

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CMA CGM profit up 22.8pc to US$408 million on asset sale, revenues flat Wan Hai profits up 16pc to US$68.9 million despite 5pc revenue fall Suez Canal traffic suffers 4pc decline in 2013 to 16,516 transits CSCL, Hanjin, Evergreen receive three 8,000-10,000 TEU ships Vinalines calls consultants to advise on IPO and port privatisation Brace for big shipping, logistics upheaval with Crimea crisis: Ti Canadian minister squelches global warmist hopes for Arctic passage Jinan and Heze government cooperate to build rail logistics park Shanghai auto-distribution unit boasts highest daily order processing DHL and UTLC launch China-Europe rail freight forwarding partnership Biggest showing ever at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime APM 2014 Armed guard firm wins Lloyd's Register ISO/PAS 28007 certification Obama will seek to end tariffs on eco-goods in current trade talks Unitechnik redesigns cold-storage logistics hub in Middle East Two ex-Cargolux execs starting work for Russia's Volga-Dnepr TSA super fussy and costly when acting against cargo security risks Kenya Airways to boost Europe to Nairobi with first 787 Dreamliner

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MARCH 31, 2014
Large vessels making waves on smaller trades MoS considering regulating service provider charges Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008 Thailand bets big on seaborne trade with India JN Port handles over 4.15 m TEUs in 2013-14 Ports around the world expected to grow in 2014 Forex hedging rules eased for ex-im trade Forex reserves shoot up by $1.83 bn to $297.28 bn Reliance to develop offshore blocks in Myanmar

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EU examining Italy's railfreight market Queensland government searching for railfreight operator Big fish drops off Iata hook CMA CGM reports healthy increase in net profit World Airways ceases operation Promotions at Astag Cooperation on rail route China-Europe Port of New York needs new chairman MOL steers ahead for "solid growth" Cargoline welcomes Sittam as new partner in Italy Saudia Cargo increases UK and US belly capacity New offices in Australia and New Zealand Growth in a troubled market Shipping confidence reaches highest level FedEx Freight opens container freight station in Chicago Stansted's cargo price controls removed

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MARCH 31, 2014
Oaktree-backed Harkand charters HOS OCV Pirates fire at AMPTC tanker Nigeria detains two maritime security guards More shipowners opt for exhaust gas scrubbers Cigarette demands cause Suez incidents SX 157 award biggest yet for Ulstein D&S Vigor Portland books MSC contract Damen delivers Shoalbuster to MCS

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MARCH 31, 2014
MarAd announces test results of renewable biofuel for vessel use FESCO adds FESCO NOVIK to fleet of Ice Class vessels Terminal music program expanding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Alaska Airlines expanding Sea-Tac Airport flight list Truckload Carriers Association names Shepard Dunn chairman

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MARCH 31, 2014
Genco gets one more day Company reaches waiver agreement with lenders Shagang arrests HNA crude tanker Shagang continues to pursue HNA with 'clear message' of second arrest in two weeks Marine environment protection committee meets in London IMO member states debate whether to delay Tier III NOx emission rules China Rongsheng admits losing all offshore orders Lack of export credit insurance and bank financing puts brakes on lucrative offshore deals Solvang boosts scrubber orders to meet pending sulphur challenge Norwegian owner orders more exhaust gas cleaning systems on newbuildings Euronav's Rodgers takes helm at International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Former Maersk Tankers chief Hanne Sørensen steps aside to focus on Damco Transport lender bullish on smaller LPG carriers CIT looking for more deals after Epic Gas loan Exmar sees profit boost on disposals Turnover down at Saverys gas specialist China Merchants issues $2bn in mandatory convertible securities China port player reports net profit up 18.8% in 2013 CMA CGM upgrades six newbuildings to 17,700 teu French line scales up to match P3 partners Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co Chemnav reaches for $115m to help fund six newbuilds Move reflects increased attention on chemical tankers Shipowner groups welcome Brussels move on consortia regulations Extending the rules would offer legal certainty, say three top associations Boxship sells to Indian breakers for more than $500 per ldt Free to read: GMS warns of 'delirious optimism' as volatile market delivers a string of high-priced deals NYK aims to triple net profit and invest $8bn in strategic sectors Japanese shipping giant bets on LNG and offshore business CMA CGM cuts debt by 20% as terminals sale boosts net profit to $408m Updated: P3 lines prepare for July start date, pending final antitrust clearance Shipping confidence hits a six-year high Survey reveals boost from recovering rates and private equity involvement Rising values spark boom in first-quarter tanker sales and purchases Experts report nearly $4bn worth of deals as amount of tonnage sold is doubled Ten ships search Indian Ocean for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 Australia reports no new progress finding aircraft missing with 239 passengers Wrist Ship Supply posts 25% annual profit growth Danish ship supplier cites improved efficiency and expanding shipping and offshore markets MOL seeks to double net profit by pushing into LNG and offshore Japanese shipping giant plans to cut exposure to bulkers, tankers and boxships Yang Ming reports $95m net loss Poor rates environment blamed for Taiwan line's weaker 2013 operating performance Evergreen Marine posts $49m loss for 2013 Slip into the red on flat revenue reflects last year's tough rates environment China Rongsheng posts a deeper annual loss of $1.4bn Revenues fall 83% on-year, as shipbuilder strikes credit-relief deal with its banks

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MARCH 31, 2014
Dry bulker prices extend gains Values of second-hand dry bulk vessels continued to appreciate across all segments last week despite a softer sentiment on the freight markets, a shipping analyst has noted. Faulty ship's lifeboat led to serious injury A ship's engineer on board the Maltese registered bulk carrier Aquarosa was seriously injured when a lifeboat was accidently released during an inspection this month, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported today. CMA CGM profits up 23% Container line operator CMA CGM ran up a $26M deficit in the final quarter of 2013 but still pushed up full year profits 22.8% year on year to $408M.496694.timg Vinashinlines starts bankruptcy proceedings Vinashin Ocean Shipping Company (Vinashinlines) has asked to start bankruptcy procedures at the Ha Noi People's Court, Vietnam's official media have reported. Avance seeks $100M in Oslo IPO Avance Gas Holding Ltd says it has resolved to launch an IPO and to apply for a listing of its common shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Wilh. Wilhelmsen completes bond issue Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA says it has completed an issue of a NK800M ($133M) worth five-year senior unsecured bond with maturity due in April 2019. ABG shipyard debt restructuring agreed Lenders of debt-ridden ABG Shipyard have cleared its debt restructuring and given a Rs 21Bn ($350M) lifeline to India's largest private shipbuilder. Indian port hunts for illegal gold and cash Port authorities in India are today searching for a consignment of gold and currency thought to have arrived illegally by ship. Troubles over the rainbow for Boskalis Dredging in Maldives has been halted after property and vegetation was covered with sediment as a result of 'rainbowing' - the spraying of material from a dredger's bow-mounted nozzle. MOL Group introduces new management plan Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced its new three-year mid-term management plan that will take effect in April 2014. Nam Cheong sells two offshore vessels Nam Cheong Limited today reported that it has sold another two vessels worth approximately $43.1M, making it a record sale of seven vessels within the first three months of this year. RSHI losses shoot up in 2013 China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) today said its losses shot up 1415% year on year to CNY8.7Bn ($1.4Bn) in 2013, due to delayed new vessel buildings and deliveries, as well as surging provisions.

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MARCH 31, 2014
Canada, US Rail Proposals Could Lower Prices But Hurt Service WASHINGTON - Some U.S. and Canadian railcar shippers could get some pricing relief if efforts in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa to change switching rules take effect. Switching, or transferring loaded railcars from one railroad's track to another's, is what knits together the North American rail system for everything from tank cars... Changing With the Times Q: I know you've been writing the Q&A column for about 50 years, and I guess you've been in the transportation industry for longer than that. From what I know of the industry's history, there have been a lot of changes over that time. I'm wondering what you think about all... Lufthansa Cargo Braces for Three-Day Strike Lufthansa Cargo's services face severe disruption beginning tomorrow as pilots across the German airline stage a three-day strike. The strike by more than 5,500 pilots, the majority in Lufthansa's passenger division, to protest changes in retirement conditions, is due to run from 10:00 p.m. GMT on April 1 until 9:59 p.m.... KKR Backs European Locomotive-Leasing Firm KKR, the U.S.-based global investment group, today announced it is supporting a new European locomotive leasing firm to capitalize on the emergence of private companies spurred by rail deregulation across the continent. European Locomotive Leasing (ELL), which is expected to focus mainly the rail freight sector, has signed a contract to... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port of Long Beach Al Moro, acting executive director of the Port of Long Beach, discusses growth prospects for 2014, what sets the port apart from competitors, and the port's environmental programs, especially those aimed at shipping lines, as well as steps, such as its capital improvement projects, aimed at meeting new competitive challenges.... CMA CGM's Net Profit Soars on Sale of Ports Unit Stake CMA CGM's net profit surged almost 23 percent in 2013, driven by the sale of a stake in its ports unit, but the French ocean carrier lost money in a volatile fourth quarter. The world's third-largest carrier booked a consolidated net profit of $408 million against $332 million in 2012, bloated... Truckers Rethinking Rate Expectations: TCP Survey According to the calendar, spring began March 20. In terms of truck capacity, however, spring got its start in December or January, according to Richard Mikes. "Capacity is one season out of phase," said Mikes, a partner at financial advisory firm Transport Capital Partners. "This year, the winter season was the...

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MARCH 31, 2014
Navios closes notes sale Navios Maritime Acquisition has completed the sale of $60m in notes, in part to help fund a recently delivered VLCC newbuilding. Six pack of picks Jefferies has picked a sextet of New York-listed shipowners as the most attractive investment targets for the next year or two. Explorer to get upgrade Royal Caribbean International has announced an upgrade programme for a 14-year-old cruiseship that will be repositioned to the United Kingdom. Grand China VLCC arrested Grand China's 305,000-dwt tanker GC Guangzhou (built 1999) has been arrested in South Korea, in a move almost simultaneous with the release of a capesize bulker previously arrested in Australia -- in both cases by China's Shagang Shipping. Chinese steel stockpiles dip Chinese steel stockpiles declined by 2% this week, a sign that could bolster iron ore import demand and the bulker market, according to Commodore Research. Greek crews out again Greek seafarers union PNO has called another strike in protest at contract amendments. Harkand adds one Oaktree Capital-backed subsea outfit Harkand is boosting its presence in the US with the addition of another Jones Act compliant vessel. Paper proving popular Dry cargo FFA trading has reached a post-crash high as rates recover and outside investors play a larger role in shipping, SSY Futures says. Wells tunes SSW forecast Wells Fargo Securities has dialed up its profit expectations for Seaspan after the containership owner revealed further details about its newbuilding orderbook. Minoan curbs loss Grimaldi-controlled Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines chopped its loss in 2013 thanks to tight cost control. Sainty seals box quartet China's Sainty Marine has clinched a deal to build four 2,350-teu containerships for Dutch owner Universal Marine. Yang Ming loss jumps Taiwan's Yang Ming has posted a bigger loss for 2013 as expenses outstripped revenue. Icon scraps tanker A tanker at the centre of a US oil spill in 2010 has been sent for demolition in Pakistan, brokers say. Wrist earnings stronger Denmark's Wrist Ship Supply has increased 2013 profit by 25% as revenue grew. Fesco reverses the red Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco) overturned a big loss in 2012 to return to the black last year. Owners clinch Chinese cash German owners Peter Dohle and Bernard Schulte have signed finance deals worth $1.2bn with Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank). Fredriksen buys Greek brace John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is said to have snapped up two resales from a Greek owner in what would mark its first investment in the crude tanker market in more than two years. Holdups hinder Portsmouth plan Political holdups could see a lifeline for shipbuilding in Portsmouth transferred to a site in Dubai. CMA CGM soars Growing volumes and an asset sale have helped French container line CMA CGM to a bigger profit for 2013. Pac wins newbuild work Pacific Radiance has secured a $100m charter contract for the newest addition to its fleet. Solvang VLGC goes long Solvang has secured a long term charter for one of its jointly owned VLGCs. MOL sets growth course Japanese owner MOL has unveiled a new three-year plan aimed at boosting profit to JPY 110bn ($1.06bn) before 2020. GasLog execs not selling GasLog executives are not looking to sell off shares despite an SEC filing clearing the way for a large chunk of stock to be traded. Evergreen a deeper red Taiwanese container line Evergreen's loss has increased in 2013 as revenue fell and costs rose. Nakilat eyes more of Maran JV Qatari shipping group Nakilat may look to boost its stake in an LNG joint venture with Greek shipowner Maran Gas beyond the current 40% mark. PIL in scrap score Pacific International Lines has secured a strong scrap price for one of its handysize boxships. Three missing in smash Three crew are missing after a collision that sank their cargoship in thick fog off China. Chu Kong stronger Hong Kong ferry and terminals group Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKSE) has posted improved 2013 profit as revenue climbed. Tanker crew evacuated A Schulte-managed tanker has suffered a fire while anchored off Spain. Tanker shot at in Hormuz A tanker has come under fire in a rate attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Rongsheng ends in red Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, China's largest private shipbuilder, posted a second straight annual loss on Monday. Nam Cheong sells OSVs Nam Cheong has sold another two offshore support vessels in two separate deals worth $43.1m. Bumi wins Angola gig Bumi Armada has secured a letter of intent (LOI) to supply an FPSO for Angola in a deal potentially worth $2.9bn. UK nationals held Nigerian authorities have detained two security contractors over allegations of crude oil theft from the West African nation.

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MARCH 31, 2014
U.S. steel imports rise slightly in February IATA cargo head to retire in June AgTC: Prepare for West Coast port disruption Analysis: 'System of engagement' a new goal for supply chain Last week, Greg Johnsen of GT Nexus took part in an EBN live chat about the role networks play in modern supply chains and made a point about the nomenclature that companies use for the systems that bind their enterprises. USITC: Small/midsize U.S. exporters hindered in EU export efforts Standards and a variety of other trade barriers in the European Union disproportionately affect the exports of U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises more than those of large firms, according to a new report by the USITC. Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon. Port Vancouver port begins truck strike recovery Containers are moving again at a more-normal volume after federal, provincial and port officials agreed four days ago to improve compensation for delivery drivers to end a six-week strike at Port Metro Vancouver. CMA CGM's 2013 profit boosted by terminal sale ZIM shrinks operating loss in 2013 BMW to expand auto production in S.C. COSCO reports 2013 profit after selling assets AMI expands in Australia/New Zealand Executive moves Drewry: Air rates continue decline in February

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MARCH 31, 2014
Prices start week mixed across Europe IFO prices soft in Istanbul. Prices soft in Fujairah Tight avails in Cape Town. Piraeus: Ferry strike called Set to last until early Wednesday morning. Security contractors arrested in Nigeria for alleged crude oil theft Security firm denies allegations. South Korean refiner buys fuel to use as feedstock But regional fuel oil market remains well supplied. Bunker tankers complete maintenance Two Lukoil tankers on scheduled maintenance. Full-scale bunker operations four years behind schedule Bunker operations 'could begin in Hambantota in April'. DNV GL ups stake in weather data company As shares change hands in company. Operators worry less about cost of bunker fuel Players less concerned about bunkers in Moore Stephens survey. More scrubber orders for Wartsila New business includes option and retrofits. Asian prices show little movement Hong Kong players ready for new sulphur regulations. Bunker prices 'changed the economics of ship design' High fuel prices condemn ships to early scrapping. DFDS: Scrubber installations on schedule Firm will be installing scrubber on its sixth vessel in early April. Number of bunker players set to fall, says executive 'Only a few of the big names in the industry with deep pockets will remain in service.' Florida-based firm offering biofuel for vessels Product is compatible for use in low and medium speed diesel engines, says CEO. Combustion quality spec unlikely to be part of next ISO 8217 revision CCAI will probably be kept as indicator of ignition quality despite shortcomings. Titan Petrochemicals issues profit warning Troubled group delays result announcement.

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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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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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