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March 4, 2014

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NYK, MCC upgrade Japan, South China, Thai loops with Perseus Service MSC closes in on top carrier: Maersk grows by 0.2pc and MSC by 3pc Kuehne + Nagel profit up 23pc to US$678.8 million as sales rise .03pc Most viable Arctic shipping route not viable at all: Arctic Institute Liner reliability slips with increased blank voyages: Drewry Vancouver port truckers vote overwhelmingly to strike over wait times Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines closer on meeting Chinese sea power 'Consumer confidence alone does not make for shipping boom', says Drewry Thrice weekly direct rail links now run between Antwerp and duisport Royal Navy 'No 1 pirate catcher' to refit after 3 years active service New green guide issued on calculating road freight CO2 emissions in Europe Overcapacity cited as 2013 IAG Cargo revenues fall 11.8pc to US$1.3 billion After safety check, Korean Air allows smartphone, laptop use on flights IATA issues new compliance manual on 'revolutionary' e-Air Waybills Air NZ joins Qantas in making big move to dnata at London Heathrow

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MARCH 3, 2014
Able Shipping Agencies opens Able Container Park empty depot in Ahmedabad ECU-LINE donates towards Typhoon Yolanda relief efforts in Philippines ITIC says hold-harmless clauses may not be so harmless MOL alters Singapore-Jakarta Shuttle service NYK, MCC Transport announce new Japan South China Thailand service OOCL announces rate increase on South-East Asia-Australia services SCI's global agents gather for key deliberation Strong container volume growth at SC ports Two more new services from NYK EEPC to explore Iranian market Pakistan encourages its industries to import several items from India Ennore Port Ltd renamed Kamarajar Port Ltd APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia organises interaction with Chennai CHAs Shift from road to rail & coastal shipping will reduce transportation cost, say experts BHEL bags power project in Punjab DMIC to enhance UP's industrial output by INR 24 lakh cr., says Sharma Export duty benefits extended to more sectors Export duty pushes 5 pellet units into closure L&T bags contracts worth INR 5,220 cr.

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RZD to develop temperature-controlled delivery services Agreement in Panama Canal dispute Contract for Qatar long distance rail network design awarded Malaysia Airlines strengthens IT side Gothenburg's campaign for cleaner shipping bears fruit IRU and Russian authorities discussing TIR crisis New representative of Feport Finnair completes sale and leaseback A330 agreements Kuehne+Nagel on an upward trajectory again Contargo with new service from Dunkirk Scania starts operations in East Africa Kuehne+Nagel's board of directors set to be augmented Calgary airport one of Alberta's top employers FBO change in between Geneva and Emea & Asia Kale wins ICC award

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MARCH 3, 2014
Vigor Fab to build two ATB tank barges Crowley tugs deliver Jack/St Malo floater Matson's Kevin O'Rourke to retire Keppel FELS wins order for new design jack-up LNG carrier has dual fuel diesel electric propulsion

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MARCH 3, 2014
DOT receives funding for next round of TIGER Grants "K" Line expanding operations on pair of JASECO services Matson Senior Vice President announces retirement plans Pipeline leads December gains in trade between NAFTA partners Hamburg Sud christens new 9,600 TEU container ship

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MARCH 3, 2014
Ukraine shipping risk analysis Ports working normally but at least one owner considering call cancellation. Lloyd's List Intelligence outlines 2013 port call data Seaspan mulls return to Yangzijiang for up to six more 10,000 teu ships New York-listed boxship owner has eight available options at yard Nichihiko sale points to continuing rise in vintage VLCC values Tankers aged 15 fetch $28m, up from $22m in November, Clarkson reports Breakers opt for caution amid price and political volatility Free to read: Industry fears cash buyers are paying prices that market fundamentals do not support DHT hails crude tanker freight market 'turning point' Recovery helps New York-listed firm to slash its annual losses Crude tanker market supports growth in one-year time charters Free to read: Suezmaxes booked for 12 months earn $21,100 a day, up from $16,500 in December LDA sells Fairmount Marine to Boskalis Consideration undisclosed, but said to amount to six times ebitda K+N is 'back on road to profitable growth' But volatile rates dampened the logistics giant's turnover from sea freight STX O&S lands a big order from Navig8 Yard secures its first win under new management after two liquidity bailouts Ship Finance International pounces on secondhand panamax vessels New-York listed company buys seven panamax boxships from KG fund Marenave expects to book a $138m non-cash impairment Rise of eco-ships will reduce the operational life of fleet, says Hamburg manager Revived SeaLand eyes reefer and feeder trades Maersk's intra-Americas unit will operate smaller vessels up to 2,700 teu Vancouver responds to hauliers' grievances Canada's largest container gateway faces new industrial action in dispute with truckers Why the Asia-Europe trade is not a lost cause Sheer size will ensure that the route remains container shipping's star performer Lower volumes push Samudera to a yearly loss Indonesia-based carrier sees drop in intra-Asia and coastal shipping demand Singapore port and DNV GL sign joint research pact Firms plan to work on energy-efficient design and better environmental management View from the Bridge: Ulrich Kranich The Hapag-Lloyd executive board member and Box Club chairman talks exclusively to Containerisation International Hapag-Lloyd brings takeover experience to merger talks Positive lessons learned from 2005 acquisition of CP Ships Jack Kruse remembered Box Club is the legacy of former Hapag-Lloyd chairman who died in February Stolt-Nielsen plans $165m bond market money grab Proceeds will repay debt and cover other general purposes Box lines must live with excess capacity, says Skou Maersk boss is pessimistic about prospects for 2016 supply-demand improvement

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MARCH 3, 2014
SFI buys box ships Ship Finance International has acquired seven container ships from the troubled German KG market but offered few details on transaction terms Samudera posts net loss Indonesian carrier Samudera Shipping posted a net loss of $2.05M for 2013, compared with a $4.6M profit in 2012 China coastal bulk shipping continues rebound China's bulk freight rates on domestic coastal routes continued their February rebound last week, thanks to a pick-up in demand for coal at power plants Keppel wins $500M rig order Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured a contract from TS Offshore to construct an ultra-high specification jack-up rig worth about $500M STX O&S wins $580M order STX O&S announced that it has won a KRW620Bn ($580M) order for 12 74,000dwt tankers, including four optional ones on 28 February from Singapore-based Navig8 Product Tankers DNV GL links up with Singapore port authority DNV GL and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 28 February to promote research and development (R&D) and innovation in the maritime industry Pertamina to step up in oil and gas business PT Pertamina Tbk, a subsidiary of Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, has pledged to complete seven projects worth $340M Income tax negates AVIC's higher profit Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding group AVIC International Maritime Holdings posted a higher gross profit for 2013, but net profit was lower from 2012 due to higher income-tax expenses Arbitrage reopens for US LPG flows to Asia Falling prices of US LPG has re-opened the arbitrage for spot exports to Asia FSL Trust loss worsens to $65.2M Singapore's First Ship Lease Trust fell deeper into the red with a $65.2M loss for 2013, an $8.387M loss for 2012

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MARCH 3, 2014
FedEx's Smith Attacks 'Systemic' Protectionism Fred Smith addresses the TPM 2014 conference crowd.LONG BEACH, Calif. - A rising tide of protectionism, combined with "low-growth" policies, is impeding the global economic recovery and could threaten historic levels of prosperity, Frederick W. Smith, the chairman, president and CEO of global transport operator FedEx, said today. Speaking at the... TRAC Plans to Enter Drayage Market TRAC Intermodal, the United States' largest provider of intermodal chassis, plans to extend its services into drayage, said CEO Keith Lovetro. "We'll be dipping our toe in the water this year," Lovetro said in an interview at the JOC's TPM 2014 conference. "We'll begin to solicit bids and receive proposals, and... New Worries Mount in Trans-Pacific Shipping Market 2014 is shaping up as a hopeful year for the trans-Pacific trade, at least compared with the recent past. But if you're looking for things to worry about, you don't need to look far. Besides the eternal questions of volume and rates, this year brings a new set of issues: upheaval... Troy Container Line Announces Leeanne O'Reilly as Export Supervisor RED BANK, NJ (Feb. 27, 2014) - Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the promotion of Leeanne O'Reilly to Export Supervisor at Troy Container Line. Based in the company's Red Bank, NJ office, O'Reilly will oversee the unification of the FCL and LCL Export departments.... World's Largest LCL service provider ECU-LINE celebrates 25 years of Leadership in the NVOCC space Hong Kong, February 21 2014: One of the global leaders in the NVOCC industry, ECU-LINE is celebrating its 25th anniversary today in Hong Kong, at an event which will be attended by more than 300 representatives including global customers and ECU-LINE's global and APAC management teams. As part of the global... Liebherr announces large scale South African crane order Liebherr have been awarded a contract to supply four ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and 18 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Transnet Port Terminal's Ngqura container facility in South Africa. The order will be fulfilled with the assistance of Liebherr Container Cranes in Ireland. The New STS cranes will have an outreach of 65 metres, a span of 30.48 metres... US House Bill Aims to Stop Canadian Cargo Diversions U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., today introduced legislation that would replace the Harbor Maintenance Tax with a fee on all containers that originate internationally, the latest attempt by state leaders to stop the diversion of U.S.-bound cargo through Canadian ports. Like the companion bill of the same name introduced in the... Air Freight Growth Lifts Kuehne + Nagel's Profit Kuehne+Nagel's operating earnings soared 20 percent in 2013 driven by market-beating growth in air freight volumes, almost doubled contract logistics profit and increased market share on the transpacific and transatlantic container trades. The global freight forwarder's profit jumped to 761 million Swiss francs ($867.5 million) last year from 633 million francs... DFDS Eyeing Further Acquisitions DFDS is eyeing further acquisitions to consolidate its position as northern Europe's largest short sea shipping and logistics group following strong profit growth in challenging market conditions in 2013. Operating profit grew 11 percent to 1.2 billion Danish kroner ($222 million), outpacing a 3 percent increase in revenue to 12.1 billion... Port Productivity Push to Impact ILWU Talks The past year has been tumultuous for the U.S. maritime industry, with powerful vessel-sharing alliances deploying mega-ships to West Coast ports, terminal operators consolidating their facilities, carriers exiting the chassis business and, on the national scene, implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act. All of these events will have an impact... History in the Making If there's a theme to this year's TPM Conference, it's that 2014 is the year of the game-changer in international logistics. The changes the industry is grappling with as we congregate in Long Beach this week are profound and will define the main challenges confronting shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers... Inside the Box Terminal, Part V "In the Home Stretch": In the fifth part of "Inside the Box Terminal," Global Terminals' Rich Ceci updates progress toward the expansion's April 16 completion date - and discusses the impact of winter weather. Contact Joseph Bonney at jbonney@joc.com and follow him on Twitter at @JosephBonney.... IAG Cargo's Revenue Slumps on Weak Demand, Lower Yields International Airlines Group posted a double-digit decline in fourth quarter and full-year cargo revenue as soft demand and lower yields widened the gap with the Anglo-Spanish carrier's reviving passenger operations. IAG Cargo's revenue in the final three months of 2013 slumped 16.1 percent to '276 million ($381 million) from €329 million... Unionized Truckers at Port Metro Vancouver Issue Strike Notice Unionized truckers at Port Metro Vancouver issued a 72-hour notice at the weekend that they are prepared to strike unless measures are taken to reduce long truck lines at marine terminals at Canada's largest container port. Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers Association also demanded that the government re-appoint mediator Vince Ready to help... Slow Progress on NY-NJ Longshore Hiring Hiring of longshoremen at the Port of New York and New Jersey is lurching forward after months of finger-pointing and acrimonious litigation. For port users, the new hires can't start work soon enough. Shortages of International Longshoremen's Association labor have helped fuel months of congestion and delays at the East Coast's...

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MARCH 3, 2014
Hide and seek Shipowners are starting to question claims that nearly all of the prime newbuilding slots at top Asian shipyards have been wiped out by the recent avalanche of orders. ASC pulls the trigger Ardmore Shipping of Ireland is moving forward with plans to pursue a follow-on equity offering in the US. Cape rates rise A growing number of industry forecasters believe freight rates in the capesize segment of the dry-bulk market are going to rise in the days and weeks to come. Bumi tied to ITC buy Bumi Armada emerged as the reported buyer of a 15-year-old VLCC reported sold by Frontline-controlled International Tankers Corporation (ITC). Trafigura plots sell-off The sale-and-purchase market is rife with reports that Trafigura is looking to offload its fleet of medium-range (MR) products tankers. Stolt bags bigger haul Stolt-Nielsen taken away more than it expected from its trip to the Norwegian bond market. JES loss worsens Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings has posted a bigger loss for 2013 as revenue collapsed. LDA sells Fairmount French shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has offloaded its offshore and towage arm Fairmount Marine to Royal Boskalis Westminster. UK owner wound down Cargoship owner Independent Shipping of the UK has been wound down and all its vessels sold. Seaspan hits the mark Seaspan Corporation reported a jump in its fourth quarter earnings that came in exactly as Wall Street analysts had predicted. Summa eyes Ukraine deal Russian ports group Summa is considering expansion in Ukraine despite Russian military intervention in the Crimean region. OSG raising $300m Restructuring tanker owner OSG has increased its rights issue as more lenders join its debt reorganisation plan. SFL swoops for seven Ship Finance International (SFL) has moved quickly to boost its fleet just days after cancelling a pair of newbuildings. Bibby adds GAC agency UK shipmanager Bibby has taken over GAC Travel in England. Rem earnings leap Rem Offshore booked a huge rise in fourth quarter earnings thanks to firming offshore vessel markets. Canal cash in place A financing deal has been agreed to keep expansion work at the Panama Canal on track. Skuld: stay on board Insurer Skuld has warned crews to stay on board vessels during calls in and around crisis-hit Crimea in the Ukraine. Euro regs failed Flaminia The fire-stricken containership MSC Flaminia (built 2001) was left distressed in European waters for seven weeks because of a failure of local regulation, according to a flag state report. Eimskip eyes expansion Icelandic container line Eimskip is considering a second overseas listing as it seeks funds for vessel or company purchases. Stolt eyes NOK 1bn Stolt-Nielsen is planning a major fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market. Grimaldi bins another Italian liner operator Grimaldi Napoli appears to have scrapped another geing conro as it prepares to welcome three newbuildings to its fleet this year. Northern clubs merge The merger of the North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association with Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance has been formally completed a couple of weeks later than originally targeted. Pacifica hit by measles Crew members on a Costa Cruises vessel have been infected with the potentially fatal measles virus. Baku building 10 Azerbaijan's new Baku Shipyard has signed a deal with its parent Socar for 10 high-speed crew boats. STX clinches huge Navig8 order Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding confirmed on Monday that Navig8 had ordered up to 12 LR1s in a KRW 620bn ($578.9m) fleet expansion. Petredec in SA move Petredec has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to lease LPG storage facilities in South Africa. Bulker attacked off Oman A bulker has been the subject of a suspected piracy attack in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, several sources have reported. Samudera in the red Samudera Shipping Line has slumped to a full year loss as it continues to be plagued by the poor performance of its containership arm. Thoresen linked to trio Rapidly expanding Thoresen Shipping is being linked with the acquisition of three modern supramax bulkers. BW LPG takes options BW LPG has exercised its options for the construction of two VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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MARCH 3, 2014
Drewry: Air rates down in January Shippers: Truck capacity tightening Cold Train sold to investment firm United nears San Francisco-Haneda route Qatar launches new freighter routes Perlite factory to be located in Port of New Orleans Congressional leaders say progress made on WRDA bill A compromise between the House and Senate on a new water resources bill that would help improve inland and seaport navigation is still several weeks away, according to congressional leaders. Highway trust fund crisis jeopardizes state projects Carriers announce new Southeast Asia services "K" Line said it will launch two new services this month to enhance service between Japan and the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. Hapag Lloyd and NYK will also participate. Senate urged to vote on CBP nominee Twenty-eight trade associations, frustrated by the slow pace of getting someone installed as the permanent commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, are calling for a floor vote as soon as possible to confirm Gil Kerlikowski. Former ICAO council president dead at 89 CargoWise releases new enterprise platform, rebrands CargoWise One is intended to replace the developer's ediEnterprise platform. CargoWise also said it has rebranded itself WiseTech Global.

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MARCH 3, 2014
Prices firm in Fujairah Suez out of IFO, according to reports. Double digit gains in Rotterdam Geopolitical tension exerting pressure on prices. Shipowner's five vessel fleet sold UK shipping company wound up. Bunker prices jump as Ukrainian crisis deepens 'Oil markets are reacting on the potential that the situation could worsen.' OW Bunker: Announcement on stock market listing imminent 'The plan is to be listed before Easter.' RINA to class gas-fuelled ships 'We believe there will be a rapid and accelerating switch to LNG as a fuel in north European waters.' Sovcomflot takes delivery of 'tri-fuel' LNG carrier 'The tri-fuel diesel-electric propulsion system has been specially adapted for work in the north.' EPA issues subpoenas investigating ECA non-compliance Four shipping firms that evoked non-availability clause asked to provide more information. Running vessels at an even speed can cut fuel consumption Maersk says savings can be added to those generated by slow steaming. Asian bunker prices climbing Prices have firmed across all grades. Estonian shipping firm sees profit sink Fall cushioned by lower bunker costs. Japanese firm orders 'eco' LNG carriers Carriers will have a new tank design. Swiss company in 'fuel-efficient' buys Drill ships with have hybrid power system.

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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