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BRIEFS

February 6, 2014

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Japan's big 3 improve over 9 months, stay hopeful, but fearful of future Beijing starts antitrust review of P3 alliance, decision likely after Q2 Canadian National 2013 net profit declines 2.5pc as revenue rises 7pc China Customs to upgrade clearance to speed up cross-border e-commerce China-Europe free-trade means 'bright prospects': China's top diplomat Xinjiang cotton imports decline because of underperforming textiles Russia's TransContainer box volume off 2pc, cites competition as cause Ivory Coast rebuilds navy to fight growing piracy in West Africa UKHO launches routing chart for Vietnam, Indonesia, Malacca Strait Amazon.com warehouse boosts Chattanooga airport cargo 20pc in 2013 Durban scheduled cargo airline to fly into copper-rich DRC, Zambia Industry to meet and greet DiagNose the bomb and dope sniffing K-9s Air Transat orders split scimitar winglets for B737-800 aircraft

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Eminent panelists & speakers make for an engaging conference LNG-operated vessels to increase by 2025 Concerns raised in WTO over India's foodgrain exports, farm subsidies Soyameal exporters in trouble with no fresh orders in sight JN Port's fourth box terminal likely to be awarded later this month JRE Infra's Kandla Port berth handles first vessel Allow imports of used goods under EPCG, says CLE CAI inks MoU with ICA to facilitate improved international cotton trading CCEA approves Madhya Pradesh investment region on DMIC Govt revises growth downward to 4.5 pc from 5 pc last fiscal India to continue following rupee payment mechanism to buy Iranian oil INR fractionally higher against dollar More projects to be cleared as PMG & Ministry get busy NABARD lends INR 1,534 cr. for infra development in Gujarat Third-party payment norms for ex-im trade liberalised Singapore-based infra co. Sembcorp to acquire 45 pc stake in NCCPPL USIIC & Ficci organising workshop on US-India export controls

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Norfolk Southern opens transfer terminal in Chesapeake New CMA CGM service from Oceania to USA Kerry Logistics secures contract with Joseph Joseph European Commission investigating restructuring aids Two new members for Unisig New distribution centre in Cordoba for ND DP World records growing volumes for 2013 Super lorries - no replacement for trains Saudia Cargo volumes up 8% in 2013 Spanish post office fined DSV Road enhances quote & book service Swissport in Latin America under new direction Emirates completes 21 aircraft make-overs in 2013 Monatsrekord und Jahreshoch ISS appoints senior vice-presidents

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Another HOS OSV makes a splash at Eastern Impairment charges hit Tidewater net earnings Trailing suction hopper dredge to be IHC's largest yet NTSB to hold forum on cruise ship safety Now Euronav eyes OSG vessels

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
BNSF Railway breaking record with 2014 capital commitments Inchcape Shipping Services taps Mackay as senior VP Coast Guard directs bulk vessel to rescue RAF rowing team Parsons Brinkerhoff names Wachel supervising engineer for Houston Southeastern Freight Lines names national account manager

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Brookfield and MOL to seek out port opportunities in Latin America 'Strategic relationship' follows two years of negotiations Total plays down Yamal LNG export difficulty French energy giant says first ship to be delivered in February 2016 Panama Canal Authority demands GUPC resumes work on locks Production levels drop to 25% after two weeks of negotiations, ACP says as talks stall Nick Hubbard quits Braemar Singapore-based James Buck to head container desk Clampdown on banks could open way for private equity and hedge funds Traditional lenders could be told to take a tougher line, ship finance panel is told Knightsbridge sees stronger fourth quarter revenues Operating revenue is flat year on year at $37m despite stronger finish Lloyd's Register to dual class MOL Comfort sisterships MOL Charisma first to come under new arrangement between UK society and ClassNK Mitsui OSK Lines launches MOL Comfort lawsuit against MHI Carrier seeks damages and compensation to cover costs of strengthening sisterships Carriers look to drive up eastbound Asia-Europe rates OOCL, Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd plan March rises amid claims that costs are not covered Lunde joins M&M's board DVB veteran becomes the seventh director at Oslo-based ship finance start-up Diamond S plans $100m IPO to fund South Korea-built product tankers Billionaire-backed group has yet to confirm how many shares it will sell and at what price When is a 19,000 teu ship not a 19,000 teu ship? Claims of increased carrying capacity are purely notional, says Alphaliner Data Hub: Trade Statistics Positive growth expected on European lanes, but introduction of larger ships will further weaken rates Piracy loses its bite in Asia ReCAAP reports 13% increase in incidents in 2013 but the attacks were less violent P3 compromise? Competition law specialist says he believes P3 Network will be approved in Europe, but carriers may have to make adjustments Legal grey area for lines as Brussels opens antitrust proceedings Commission to investigate whether freight rate announcements represent unlawful price signalling Pakistan tipped to sign Qatar LNG import deal Agreement would open a new trade route for carriers DP World annual results reveal a stronger second-half performance Figures reflect port giant's year of divestment and monetisation of assets Ardmore secures $172m term loan Money will provide 65% finance for eight vessels on order Charter shake-up pays as Korea Line unveils an annual operating gain Revenues decline from smaller fleet but operating income returns to profit

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Aurora LPG likely to take up newbuilding options Aurora LPG Holding, the new LPG carrier owner that recently raised $150M in equity on the over the counter market in Oslo, is likely to take up its two newbuilding options, a shipping analyst said Vessel breaks in two off Bayonne A Spanish freighter has broken in two after being projected against a stone breakwater at the entrance to the port of Bayonne in south west France in heavy seas Panama Canal talks break down The Panama Canal expansion project is on the "brink of failure" after a breakdown in contract negotiations, according to the consortium building the new locks Capacity control key for container outlook Capacity control remains key to the future direction of freight rates on the container shipping market, according to a senior shipping analyst Bureau Veritas to offer advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics services French hydrodynamic specialist HydrOcean will provide advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics services to Bureau Veritas's (BV) shipping and offshore clients to help them cut fuel costs, reduce design risks, and improve vessel performance Green light for rail line to Lobito Work is expected to start this year on a near-$1Bn rail link from northern Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo to the Angolan port of Lobito Binny Shipping seeks financial aid Cash-strapped Binny Shipping (BSL) has approached lenders in Mumbai to help it to get its arrested Handymax 'Nirmal Gautam' released from Singapore Samsung HI likely to win Rotan FLNG deal Samsung Heavy Industries is tipped to win its second floating LNG contract, after Murphy Oil and Malaysian oil company Petronas took a final investment decision for the Rotan FLNG project Ships in Asia sees more theft in 2013 There were more incidents of piracy and sea robbery in Asia in 2013 but these were of a less violent nature compared to 2012 Ferry capsized in Bangladesh A massive rescue operation is underway in northeastern Bangladesh after a boat ferrying labourers and their children caught fire and capsized in Surma River on Monday night Adaro's coal production hits record Adaro Energy, Indonesia's second biggest coal miner, saw production hitting a record 52.27M tonnes for 2013 Toho Gas to buy LNG from Cameron project Japanese gas company Toho Gas has signed a 20-year contract to import liquefied natural gas from the Cameron project in the US

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Underfunding Keeps US Ports Shallow Ro-ro ship at the Port of Brunswick.Although its channel depth is supposed to be 38 feet at the harbor entrance, Brunswick, Ga., currently has only 31 feet at low tide due to shoaling and inadequate funding for dredging, constraining shipping at one of the nation's largest auto gateways. To minimize constraints... Truck Shipments to Pick Up Pace in 2014, Says ATA's Costello Bob Costello, chief economist for the American Trucking Associations. WASHINGTON - Truck tonnage surged last year at a pace not seen since Bill Clinton was in the White House, powered by the demand from the energy, construction and automotive sectors. As the economy grows faster this year, shipment volumes will start to... Work Stops on Panama Canal Expansion Work to expand the Panama Canal was suspended today following a breakdown in talks between the canal authority and the construction consortium to resolve a bitter dispute over more than $1 billion in cost overruns. The head of the Panama Canal Authority demanded in a statement today that the consortium led... CN Faces Strike Threat Amid Harsh Winter, Bumper Harvest A union representing about 3,000 conductors, train and railyard workers at Canadian National Railway gave the railroad a 72-hour strike notice yesterday evening. CN said today they received the notice after the railroad and the Teamsters Rail Conference failed to ratify tentative agreements reached in October following two days of negotiations.... C.H. Robinson's 4Q Profit Plunged C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported its net income in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $93.0 million, plummeting 63.7 percent year-over-year from $256.4 million and contributing to a 30.0 percent decline in full-year profit after three previous quarters of declines. The third-party logistics provider's earnings per share of $0.62 dropped 6 percent year-over-year... DP World Posts Strong Second-Half Growth EmbraportDP World handled nearly 55 million TEUs at its global terminals in 2013, down 1.9 percent from the previous year's 56.1 million TEUs, due to the sale of a facility in Hong Kong and other divestitures. Traffic grew 0.7 percent on a like-for-like basis, following a 3.6 percent increase in the... Out of the Gate The year is barely a month old, but interesting developments already are emerging. Research analyst Drewry started 2014 quickly by reporting that fewer than half of the global container carriers made money last year. Drewry's report tracks the activities of carriers struggling to remain viable globally. Zim Integrated Shipping Services... Nippon Express Posts Profit Gain of Almost 14 Percent Japan's largest international freight forwarder Nippon Express said its profit jumped 13.8 percent year-over-year in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2013, which started on April 1, 2013, to ¥18.305 billion (about US$181.24 million). The Tokyo-based company's revenue rose 6.2 percent in the April to December period to ¥1.280 trillion,...

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Navios seals scrap deal Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp has officially parted ways with an ageing VLCC that was widely believed to have been sold for demolition late last year. Crude debate heats up A growing number of industry forecasters are weighing in on the debate about whether the Obama Administration should put an end to restrictions on the exportation of crude oil produced in the US. Canal work stops The consortium building locks for the expanded Panama Canal has made good on a threat to suspend work, Panamanian officials said today. Ferries fixed firm Baltic Sea ferry operator Tallink says it has extended charter agreements with Stena Line for the Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII vessels until autumn 2019. IRISL lost 30 ships Sanctions against Iranian owner IRISL cost it 30 newbuilding orders, but it is now ready to return to shipyards. Volgaflot boosted Volga Shipping Co (Volgaflot) has seen cargo volumes for its new river-sea dry cargoships increase 26.5% in 2013. Knightsbridge on the up Knightsbridge Tankers reported a $3.5m net profit, excluding results from its discontinued VLCC operations, in the final quarter of 2013, which meant it also made the same level of net income for the whole year. Spanish cargoship breaks in two A Spanish cargoship has broken up after smashing into a breakwater as it tried to enter the port of Bayonne in France. Scandlines gets bargain Baltic ro-ro operator Scandlines has succeeded with a bid to buy back two ro-paxes it cancelled at bankrupt German shipyard P+S Werften. IHC Merwede gets busy Dutch yard IHC Merwede has won new dredger and offshore orders totalling EUR 350m ($473m). RAF rowers rescued Four-person Atlantic race team brought back to dry land by the Hedvig Bulker China to surpass US The increasing importance of China to the tanker market has been underlined by a new report predicting it will be the world's biggest net importer of oil this year. Namura doubles up Namura Shipbuilding has reported operating profits in the nine months to 31 December 2013 rising to nearly JPY16bn ($158m), from JPY 7.8bn in the same period the previous year. Diamond S profit cut Wilbur Ross-controlled Diamond S Shipping has revealed a much-reduced profit for the nine months ended 31 December. DP volumes edge up Dubai's DP World has posted a small increase in its annual volumes for 2013. Panama row widens Irreconcilable differences over the cost of building big new locks for the Panama Canal have caused a breakdown in negotiations between the construction consortium and the waterway authority. Bourbon builds revenue French offshore shipping group Bourbon has boosted its sales for 2013 as its fleet expanded. Ports America fixes finance US terminals group Ports America has clinched a $475m refinancing deal. ECO takes seven US owner Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has snapped up seven platform supply ship (PSV) newbuildings from compatriot Bee Mar. Two for Tauranga Cheoy Lee Shipyards of Hong Kong has won an order to build two tugs for the port of Tauranga. Tidewater earnings slide Tidewater has seen a large drop in third quarter profits due to a goodwill impairment charge of $56.8m. Alam ties up barge ExxonMobil has agreed a charter extension with Alam Maritim Resources Berhad for one of its accommodation barges. Gas carrier released Authorities in Singapore have released a Thai-owned LPG carrier that was arrested just before the start of the Lunar New Year. Diamond sparkles US product tanker operator Diamond S Shipping is moving forward with plans to pursue a public listing in New York. Mission impossible? Euronav has teamed up with one of the most powerful private equity firms on Wall Street in an effort to acquire tankers controlled by ailing US compatriot Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) but not everyone is convinced the duo will emerge victorious.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Turkish forwarder fully implements e-AWB Teamsters to strike after dumping deal from Canadian National The strike threat comes after the union, a 3,000-member group of conductors, trainmen and yardmen, voted down a labor contract with CN that was presented in October, according to SchedNet. Isabella Shipping merges U.S. services Isabella Shipping has merged its U.S. East Coast and U.S. Gulf liner services, dropping its call in Cartagena, Colombia, according to BlueWater Reporting. Korean, Singapore airlines settle in price-fixing lawsuit Korean Air and Singapore Airlines have agreed to pay more than $200 million in a class-action lawsuit stemming from the carriers' price-fixing activities, according to the law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. ARC delivers U.S. tanks, Bradleys to Germany Coalition forms to aid Port of Quincy Steel company opening up at Port Tampa Bay ChassisFinder rolls out new tool Philippines' Conejos leads WTO trade facilitation committee At the first meeting of the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation on Jan. 31, World Trade Organization members unanimously elected Philippine Ambassador Esteban B. Conejos, Jr., as chairman. Canal expansion in turmoil as ACP ends talks with contractor Panama Canal officials on Tuesday broke off talks with the international consortium responsible for constructing a third set of larger locks, potentially jeopardizing the late 2015 opening for a project that is nine months behind schedule. FMC reviews 37 OTI license applications

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Prices stable in Fujairah 180 cSt prices soft in Cape Town, Durban. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam Heavy congestion reported at Gibraltar. Winter Olympics could disrupt fuel oil deliveries Sources say Russian railways to give priority to passenger trains. Improved avails in Singapore ease fundamentals Bunker supplies return to healthy levels in Hong Kong and Japan. Ship breaks up trying to enter port Fuel oil reported leaked in incident. Maersk Line mulls low sulphur surcharge 'We want to inform our customers how we're approaching this, and what's involved,' says senior director. Bunker market analyst appointed by Norwegian firm New staff member has academic background. Class and marine tech company form commerical alliance Bureau Veritas signs commercial co-operation agreement with fellow French firm. Russian suppliers to learn about LNG bunkering Through exchange programme with the Royal Norwegian Consulate General. IFO prices falling across most Asian ports MGO prices end day mixed at key ports. Hybrid-electric ship to join US Navy's fleet by mid-year USS America completes sea trials. OWSV newbuild has 'superb' fuel economy, says operator Vessel fitted with a Volvo IPS engine that reduces fuel consumption. Player in Cook Island halts MDO supplies Sulphur content in fuel was 'through the roof', says firm. European banks back new 'eco' buys Irish shipping firm receives $172 million loan to fund newbuildings. Fuel spill during USCG bunkering operation Cause of bunker discharge currently 'under investigation', says USCG.

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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

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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

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		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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