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May 2, 2014

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Antwerp quarterly volume up 1pc to 2.1 million TEU, tonnage rises 2pc HAFFA welcomes second term of chairman, launches training school Norbert Dentressangle quarterly sales up 13.6pc to US$1.4 billion Dachser revenue up 13.2pc mostly from two Spanish acquisitions Inner Mongolia to spend US$4.8 billion on rail construction in 2014 Shandong quarterly container volume up 6.1pc to 2.96 million TEU 63,000 US bridges 'structurally compromised', federal data reveals Monkeys on the move: DHL ships rare golden-bellied mangabeys Florida's Amerijet to set up Columbus cargo hub to twin with Reno FedEx enhances online shipping tool to make it easier to use Tibet's quarterly border petty trade up 12.7pc to US$255.8 million

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MAY 1, 2014
Allcargo Logistics' Shantha Martin honoured with 'CEO of the Year' recognition by International Women's Leadership Forum AN ASSORTMENT OF FORTHRIGHT VIEWS, OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONS Arctic shipping passage not seen happening any time soon Hanjin Group Chairman named CEO of Hanjin Shipping Lowest first quarter piracy figures since 2007 but no room for complacency, reports IMB Need for nodal transport body seen Rahul Shrivastava wins the I-Pad Mini Lucky Draw prize for pre-registered trade visitors EU's mango import ban seen hitting proposed FTA with India NTPC to import 7 mt of coal for power plants Exim Bank to push project exports IRB Infra bags INR 3,200 cr. road project in Maharashtra Japanese agency may expand funding cover to boost infra

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New container blocktrain between Tbilisi and Poti Hoyer participates in European project "Soft opening" of Doha's new airport Acquisition in Copenhagen Executive changes at MOL Financial support for Tanzania's rail infrastructure Carriers reduce or cancel Kiev services TNT Swiss Post's top manager hands over reins Caro Trans with new direct NY-Marseille call SDV creates Myanmar subsidiary Weniger Transit IRU looking for "best" EU hauliers Wie Pepsi und Coca Cola Yakutia adds Simferopol to network DP World reports 10.5% growth in Q1

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MAY 1, 2014
Moran orders ATBs at Bay Shipbuilding May 01, 2014 Saltchuk drops plan to move Foss shipyard to Everett May 01, 2014 Navy puts search for LCS alternative on fast track Kirby adding three more ATB newbuilds Aircraft carrier gets a new "control tower" Bollinger Lockport passes three million hour safety mark Williams-Mystic students awarded Crowley scholarship

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MAY 1, 2014
Saltchuk backing out of deal for Kimberly-Clark land in Everett Port Newark Container Terminal adds Super Post Panamax cranes Seattle artist's sculptures on display at Portland Airport lower roadway TSA member carriers adding $400 peak season surcharge Federal Maritime Commissioner presents Earth Day Award to Fain

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MAY 1, 2014
Aframax fleet growth will be negative this year Scrapping and slippage spell a positive development for flexible tanker segment Greenpeace protests as Sovcomflot's Mikhail Ulyanov lands an Arctic first Emotions high as tanker docks at Rotterdam carrying the region's debut offshore cargo Rickmers retains its capital market push, says new chief executive Van Meenen pledges to build on Widdows' legacy Europe's only LNG export plant is out of action for six weeks Hammerfest loads around six vessels per month but closes for maintenance to June Fall in Egyptian LNG cargoes hits BG Group's profits The future of the country's liquefied natural gas is at risk, warns a leading global player Moody's upgrades shipping's outlook to stable for first time since 2011 Decision reflects improved earnings, lower bunker bills and reduced capacity Conference contrasts There were varying moods at the two recent Global Liner Shipping events London Gateway and Southampton win as G6 reveals UK transatlantic calls London Gateway gets its first east-west service while Southampton takes AX1 P3 Network to affect Middle East to Asia services Asia-Europe services that call in the Middle East on the eastbound leg will fall into the P3 Network Language problems contributed to CMA CGM ship collision Radio calls in Mandarin left Filipino officer-of-the-watch unaware of Chinese officers' agreement

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MAY 1, 2014
Eagle Bulk scores more time Lenders have agreed to give Eagle Bulk another two-week extension as debt-restructuring talks drag on.1119458.timg Safe sells preferred shares Polys Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers has returned to the perpetual preferred equity market to raise more growth funding.1437227.timg StealthGas prices new offering Funds raised by StealthGas via its latest stock offering could be used to build larger-sized LPG carriers.954260.timg Trans-Pacific lines see early peak Strong demand in the Asia-US container market could point to an early autumn peak season, the trans-Pacific carrier discussion group has predicted.

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MAY 1, 2014
'Unseated' Trucks Sap Truckload Capacity Think driverless trucks are a futuristic fantasy? Plenty of truckload carriers would tell you they have too many driverless trucks today - all parked against the fence for lack of drivers. Truckload carriers say the rising cost of putting drivers in trucks and keeping them is a major obstacle to... Lawmakers Pass Florida Chamber-Backed Fuel Infrastructure Bill TALLAHASSEE, FLA. -The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature today for passing a Florida Chamber-backed bill that invests in sustainable and reliable fuel infrastructure systems to help meet Florida's long-term fuel needs at our 11 major ports. Currently, Florida's 39 terminals are located in, or are juxtaposed to 11 of... 'Severe' Trans-Atlantic Space Shortage Due to G6 Rollout A temporary space shortage on the trans-Atlantic is looming thanks to implementation of the G6 Alliance in that trade lane. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and APL both recently told customers that they anticipate a shortage of space in their trans-Atlantic services in coming weeks as the G6 Alliance network is rolled out... NFI and Ocean Spray Celebrate Distribution Center Grand Opening CHERRY HILL, N.J., 5/1/14 - NFI, a leading supply chain company headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Distribution Center in Kutztown, PA. This 1,000,000 square foot facility expands the footprint of NFI in the Lehigh Valley and will serve as the... Conrad Left Them Laughing Yesterday was gray, gloomy and rainy in Newark, New Jersey - just the kind of day Conrad H.C. Everhard would have picked for a luncheon in his memory. "That's because it would be too wet to play golf," cracked Tom Adamski, vice president at First Coast Logistics, who emceed the event. Conrad... Costamare Boosts Charter Revenue, Earnings on Bigger Fleet Costamare posted higher revenue and earnings in the first quarter, as the Greek charter shipowner expanded its container fleet. The NYSE-listed group increased its revenue to $114.9 million from $91.5 million in the first quarter of 2013 and booked adjusted net income of $26.3 million, against $21.9 million last time. The company... Six Companies Interested in Piraeus Stake Greece has received expressions of interest from six companies seeking to bid for a majority stake in the port of Piraeus, its largest container port and an emerging Mediterranean transshipment hub. Four terminal-operating companies and two private investment funds expressed their interest in acquiring a 67 percent stake in OLP, the... AirBridgeCargo's Traffic Hits All-Time High AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Russia's largest all-cargo carrier, posted its strongest-ever quarter, with traffic growing 9 percent to 86,500 metric tons in the first three months of 2014. ABC, which is celebrating its 10th year in business, said growth was driven by improved markets in Russia, Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The... Nhava Sheva Terminals to Close for Two Days Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust will close all its marine terminals for nearly two days starting on the morning of May 1 because of a 36-hour electrical power shutdown planned by local authorities for maintenance and supply improvements, leading to temporary operational disruptions at India's largest container gateway. "As there would be... TSA Members Plan Peak-Season Surcharge Encouraged by growing cargo volumes and relatively high vessel utilization rates, shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced their intention to implement a peak-season surcharge of $400 per 40-foot container effective June 15. The announcement today by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, which represents 15 lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia,... Drewry: Asia-US Rates Drop Again Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, April 30, 2014. Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles declined once again this week. The Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles rate dropped 2.6 percent or $50 per 40-foot container in the week of April 30, falling to $1,850 per FEU. In the past...

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MAY 1, 2014
Cecon closes in on final lap Cecon has secured approval to postpone the repayment of bonds that were scheduled to mature this week. Order overdose? Shipyards in Asia and many other regions enjoyed a steady stream of orders during the better part of the first quarter but activity started to taper off by late April, a top brokerage told clients this week. Bank grabs auction cash Commerzbank of Germany has been awarded the proceeds from the auction of a bulker in Malta. Costamare JV loan close Costamare and partner York Capital are closing in on financing for five large newbuildings. Lloyds closes on $500m sale Lloyds Banking Group has reportedly found buyers for its final $500m shipping loans sale. Maersk seals $300m deal Denmark's Maersk Supply Service has won a $300m contract from Petrobras for four anchor-handlers. Distress detector Costamare continues to find distressed deals in a market where the flow of bank related sales remains below expectations. Arrest in bribe case An Indian shipping ministry official has been arrested in a bribe inquiry. Sewol warning ignored An off-duty Korean captain has claimed the owner of the sunken Sewol ferry ignored his warnings about cargo over-loading. SCF slams green stunt SCF Sovcomflot has hit out at Greenpeace for endangering both the environment and lives during a protest against a tanker in Rotterdam today. TMM chops loss Mexico's Grupo TMM has reduced its deficit in the first quarter as revenue improved. Frangou builds holding Angeliki Frangou has completed half of a planned share buyback at her flagship company Navios Maritime Holdings. Chinese whispers An accident report has revealed a conversation in Mandarin between watch officers was lost in translation, causing a serious smash off China involving a CMA CGM boxship and a Sincere Navigation capesize. Greenpeace hits SCF ship Greenpeace activists have left their mark on an SCF Group (Sovcomflot) tanker in the latest round of protests against Arctic oil shipments. Imabari's dry double Japan's Imabari has clinched an order from Yang Ming for two new 60,000-dwt bulkers. Fisher starts strongly UK shipping group James Fisher said on Thursday it had started the year well, as analyst Investec slapped a buy rating on the company. Bugbee ponders buy-back Scorpio Bulkers is ready to borrow a trick from its sibling Scorpio Tankers and launch a share buy-back programme. Saga kickstarts IPO UK insurer and cruiseship owner intends to sell £550m of shares on London exchange. Subsea builds backlog Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a $160m three-year contract extension from BP in the US Gulf. Crimea's Russian bonus? Crimean shipyards could be in line for a windfall from their new Russian masters. Sellers unrealistic DHT Holdings says its expansion plans have been thwarted by a "failure to find common ground" on secondhand ship values. StealthGas raises $47m StealthGas has raised around $47m in gross proceeds from the sale of common stock, the company has confirmed. GSL courts new clients Global Ship Lease (GSL) appears to have accelerated the pace of a campaign to secure work for a pair of containerships that have been on charter to CMA CGM since its inception. Widdows stands down Ron Widdows is standing down as chief executive of Rickmers Group as the company reports a near 11% drop in full-year revenues. CMA CGM teams with GAL CMA CGM is teaming up with Gulf Africa Line (GAL) on the latter's US Gulf to South Africa liner service. CGG gets bond away CGG has successfully raised a further $500m from the international capital markets with an eight year bond issue. Eagle extends again Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another stay of execution after being given two more weeks to restructure a major credit facility. Cards on the table Global Ship Lease (GSL) of the UK is actively evaluating opportunities to expand its fleet of containerships, management told investors Wednesday. ISC sees red Diversified US operator International Shipholding Corp turned in a first-quarter loss Wednesday but the deficit didn't derail plans to declare a dividend. Kirby inks ATB trio Kirby Corp turned heads Wednesday after unveiling plans to construct three more articulated tug barges (ATBs). Safe pulls the trigger Safe Bulkers is poised to rake in $50m from its latest Wall Street fundraiser, the Greek bulker operator told investors Wednesday.

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MAY 1, 2014
UPS expands electronic-vehicle pilot project Rickmers CEO to leave in May Rickmers Linie Chief Executive Officer Ronald Widdows, who has also served as Rickmers Group CEO since April 1, 2012, will step down from his post on May 1, Rickmers announced Wednesday. TSA plans for peak season Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will soon experience a general rate increase and peak season surcharge, following a surge in eastbound bookings that is expected to continue. SDV expands to Myanmar 3 new cranes part of major expansion at Port Newark Port Newark Container Terminal said it will add three super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes this year that will be able to accommodate larger vessels and increase the terminal's capacity. Yang Ming upgrades intra-Asia services Martin Bencher acquires tti Logistics Shippers push for Congressional rail reforms Congressional action is needed in order to provide shippers with competitive rail service, according to a letter sent to Congress by more than 25 shippers and shipper groups. CBP to hire 2,000 additional officers Moody's revises shipping industry outlook The rating agency Moody's said it has revised its outlook for the global shipping industry to stable from negative, reflecting its expectation that the shipping industry's aggregate (EBITDA) will rise by mid-single digits in percentage terms year-over-year in 2014. Crude oil train derails in Va. as U.S., Canada try to improve tank car safety Ex-Im Bank selects Sub-Saharan Africa advisory members

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MAY 1, 2014
Weak demand in Fujairah Public holiday in South Africa. Prices mixed across most bunkering hubs MGO prices in Gibraltar, Piraeus down by double digits. EU must take lead in enforcing ECAs, says government official 'We are quite aware of the problems with enforcing the sulphur regulations,' says senior Danish offical. Gas earmarked for bigger role in Japan LNG as marine fuel forms part of the picture in dynamic energy market. Cuts in bunker spending boost shipping's prospect Credit rating agency upgrades shipping from 'negative to stable'. Military ship emissions exemption provokes controversy in Hong Kong Re-zoning of dockside area could increase pollution and threaten public health. Bunker prices weaken in Tokyo Bay While Singapore, Hong Kong, Busan closed for a holiday. WFS posts quarterly gains Higher bunker prices cushioned fall in bunker volume sold during Q1. Japanese shipping giant returns to black Results helped by weaker yen and falling bunker prices. Iran sees growth in annual bunker sales volume Managing Director of state-owned NIOPDC expecting sales to strengthen. Swedish firm steps toward 'new era of marine propulsion' To launch a 'supercharged' electric passenger ferry this August.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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