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January 7, 2014

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Shipper supports merger of P3 operations to gain EU approval Investment in port expansions to cope with growing box trade US West Coast to launch free regional e-freight portals, CgoXchange Latin American 2013 exports up 0.2pc, China demand growth tops 9pc Pudong free trade zone attracts DHL, said to offer cost saving potential Chongqing Shipping Exchange cooperates with Minsheng bank Ocean carriers plan rate hikes in various trades in the new year Hanjin, CMA CGM, Zim, Maersk raise Asia-Europe rates Panama resists contractor pressure to pay more for new locks

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Gujarat Junction 2014 conference & awards in Gandhidham on Jan. 18 RollDock Shipping BV announces Link Shipping as exclusive India agent S. Hajara appointed Chief Advisory to Doehle Danautic Board Coir exports undeterred by sluggish demand Engg exports to US 10 pc lower in April-Nov. Import locations similar to last fiscal MMTC looking to buy palm oil PM dedicates 5-mtpa capacity LNG terminal to nation Port unions unhappy with decision to set up advisory committees Sterlite serves termination notice to Vizag Port CCI to take up 14 projects for consideration Committee gives relief to road developers on premium payments India cannot isolate itself, needs FTAs: Sharma INR turns weak on strong dollar overseas No more physical filing of documents for exporters Sebi mulls separate investment vehicle for infrastructure

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Finnish State Railways places major locomotive order Ethiopian finances freighter deliveries FedEx tables favourable quarterly results Fewer containers in port of Antwerp Kombiverkehr launches train between Kiel and Duisburg New president for APL Logistics Two more airlines grounded Menlo sees itself right on track in Europe Haropa-Port du Havre freezes harbour dues FTAI Ireland says all road users must be more vigilant New appointments at Eurotunnel Concerns about Hyundai's self-rescue plan Shell extends partnership with Waberer's International New freighter accident and revelations about Embraer crash Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Brazil lands another large order Strategic concentration of regions

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Aker Philly cuts steel for first Crowley JV ship Scorpio Bulkers splurges $1.171 billion on newbuilds Cracked containership to be repaired at anchorage

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Contract nod by IAM membership keeps Boeing work in Puget Sound area Corps begins dredging of Duwamish Waterway Coast Guard cutter departs on Antarctic vessel rescue mission Panama Canal Authority slams contractor letter NOAA taps Rear Adm. Score as Commissioned Officer Corps director

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Gas carriers make a strong start Earnings on the main Middle East-Asia trade settle at around $40,000 per day Scorpio Bulkers buys 22 more vessels Company may have to find new equity to foot the $1.2bn bill XPO Logistics to buy Pacer International in a $335m deal Acquisition makes firm the third-largest North American intermodal service provider VLCC earnings remain robust Chartering activity for end-January loading rises, cutting the number of VLCCs available for employment in Middle East spot market HCI reports its 51st insolvent KG ship Firm has stayed profitable at group level, having restructured and cut its costs Euronav to raise additional $1bn to fund Maersk VLCCs purchase Firm plans share issue, capital increase and deals for bank debt and mezzanine financing CMA CGM vessel loses boxes off France Boxship reports 14 containers overboard in strong winds and large swells near Ushant K Line bullish on profit outlook Asakura promises aggressive investment to stay competitive Tui says it is under no pressure to sell its Hapag-Lloyd stake Timing will be everything as group ponders prospects for a mini-IPO for its shipping arm Hanjin boxship and Nakilat LNG carrier collide Bow of 216,224 cu m gas vessel Al Gharrafa is damaged significantly, say casualty reports NYK vows to focus on antitrust law compliance Kudo sounds alert in New Year's speech as boxline and car carrier divisions face scrutiny Euronav pounced on Maersk VLCCs 'as opportunity arose' Tanker owner saw positive factors coincide, leading to purchase of Maersk tanker fleet Spanish minister flies to Panama to discuss canal dispute Authority says construction consortium's claim lacks 'merit' MOL remains cautious about rate recovery Japanese shipping giant will invest more in LNG shipping and offshore sectors, says Muto Safe anchorage area offers a 'Nigerian solution to a Nigerian problem' Success will depend on management and price, say experts HNA Group units to set up $16.5m aviation and shipping trading vehicle New firm aims to capture opportunities in China's ever-expanding transport market Euronav clinches $980m takeover of Maersk VLCCs Newbuilding-averse buyer sees 15-ship purchase as first step in consolidation

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Syndicated marine loans rise 33% Syndicated marine finance loans rose to their highest level since 2008 last year, according to a newly released tally from Dealogic Taizhou Kouan wins new ro-ro order Chinese shipyard Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has won an order from compatriot Guangdong Shuangtai Group to build two ro-ro vessels Robbers board vessels off of Indonesia Two vessels were boarded by robbers at anchorages off of Indonesia in the early hours of 3 January, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported Updated: CMA CGM ship loses 14 containers A warning was sent out to shipping in the English Channel over the weekend following the loss of 14 containers by the CMA CGM Rossini in strong seas off the French Atlantic coast Euronav pays $980M for APM's 15 strong VLCC fleet Euronav, the Antwerp-based listed tanker company, has entered into a contract to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers Singapore for a total price of $980 million payable as the vessels are being delivered Spanish minister intervenes in Panama Canal dispute Spanish public works minister Ana Pastor is due to meet the Spanish-led consortium working on the $5.3 billion expansion of the Panama Canal in Panama today Freight deliveries to Corsica halted The transport of freight by sea between the French mainland and the island of Corsica has come to a complete standstill as the strike by seafarers on ferries serving the island went into its sixth day today Manila moves for removal of Haiyan-hit ships Philippine authorities are working for the complete removal of ships washed inland at the height of Haiyan Cargo ship remains grounded off Philippines Vietnamese cargo ship Vinh Hoa remains grounded off La Union in northern Philippines since 28 December Petredec LPG carrier awaiting repairs Golden Miller, a small LPG carrier that caught fire after an explosion on 17 December 2013, has left Brazil for a shipyard to undergo repairs Box rates see pre-Lunar New Year push Long-haul container rates jumped last week ahead of Lunar New Year beginning 31 January

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Labor Shortage Hits LA-LB Container Handling New UP Intermodal Service Taps Mexico Manufacturing Boom Peruvian Fruit Imports to Bolster Port Everglades' Growth XPO-Pacer Merger to Expand Intermodal Market Report: Japan's Container Exports to Rise 3.1 Percent in Fiscal 2014 West Coast Ports to See New Threats in the New Year Congress Stumbles Through Funding Minefield Maersk Sells 15 Supertankers for $980 Million XPO Logistics Buys Intermodal Giant Pacer International

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Street endorses SALT Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) made waves on Wall Street Monday unveiling contracts to construct 20 capesize bulkers and a pair of kamsarmaxes at shipyards in China and Romania cost of roughly $1.17bn. HAL passenger dies A passenger seen going overboard from a Holland America Line cruiseship has died. Dry 2014 for cruise orders This year could see no activity in major cruise newbuildings but might deliver a pleasant surprise on bookings, said a leading industry analyst. Klaveness inks peace pact Torvald Klaveness of Norway has landed a freight contract that will mark the end of its legal battle with alumina producer Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba). NewLead hands over more shares NewLead Holdings has handed another 2.9 million shares today as part of its December settlement deal with affiliates of private equity firm Magna Group. Panama takeover possible Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano said authorities may assume control of the canal expansion project to keep it on track. Gulf Nav to limp on Cash strapped tanker owner Gulf Navigation will remain a going concern after shareholders backed the board's financial restructuring. Muto highlights dangers MOL president Koichi Muto has rallied his troops for expansion in 2014, but warned there are risks ahead. Knutsen NYK profit pending Trygve Seglem's Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers is set for a return to profitability, according to co-owner NYK Line. ST Marine adds to orders The marine wing of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Marine) has bagged fresh orders worth $350m. SALT swoops for 20 capes Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has revealed another huge boost to its newbuilding roster, adding 20 capesizes and two kamsarmaxes. Tankers to star As China prepares for the year of the horse the shipping zodiac suggests the stars are aligning for the crude tanker market in 2014. Vale lifts force majeure Mining powerhouse Vale has lifted a temporary ban on iron ore exports from southern Brazil and limited the impact to less than expected. Libya halts tanker Libya's navy has stopped a tanker loading crude at a port seized by a separatist group. CSCL completes sales China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has raised over $110m from the sale of a pair of freight forwarding and logistics units. Euronav reveals VL funds Euronav is putting together a $735m loan package and has attracted a group of financial heavyweights to back a $350m equity raise to support its takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet. Three dead in sinking Three people have died and another 12 are missing after an Indonesian ferry sprang a leak and sank. E.R. Schiffahrt bins two more E.R. Schiffahrt has continued its clear out of older tonnage with the sale of another pair of boxships to breakers in India. Happy scrappers Ship demolition reached the second highest level on record during 2013, according to the world's largest cash buyer. Euronav's quantum leap Euronav's $1bn takeover of the Maersk VLCC fleet has been hailed a quantum leap amid initial applause from analysts. Bulker and cutter clash A US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter has been involved in a collision with a Great Lakes bulker. CMA CGM loses boxes A CMA CGM boxship lost 14 containers in heavy seas while on route to Egypt last week. Yard-siege men go home Burmese shipyard workers are to be flown home after coming under attack at a Shin Yang plant in Malaysia. Three-week takeover Euronav cancelled Christmas and New Year to see through a near $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet in just a matter of weeks. Flying finish for Clarksons Clarksons has thanked its sale and purchase team for a strong end to a year that beat expectations. New orders jump again Shipowners splashed out on nearly 600 more newbuildings last year than in 2013. Bourgas workers protest Sacked staff at Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyard have staged a protest to claim wages and redundancy payments. VL spend at three-year high Euronav's $1bn swoop for 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers means it has taken just five days of 2014 to take spending on second hand VLCCs to a three-year high. Asakura on the offensive K Line president Jiro Asakura has outlined a new aggressive management plan as the company pulls out of its recent slump. Cochin eyes LNG orders India's Cochin Shipyard is hoping to land LNG carrier orders as the government hints at new domestic tenders. Austal offloads ferry Austal, the Australian fast ferry builder, has struck a deal to sell an AUD 100m ($90m) built-for-stock vessel. Aussie yard dropped Triyards Holdings, the Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder, has shelved plans to develop a shipyard in Australia.

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Dry bulk spot rates in decline NYC mayor names Trottenberg to run transport agency Panama Canal contractor accused of slow-down tactics The Panama Canal Authority indicated that the consortium in charge of building the locks for a new entrance to the Panama Canal has begun to drag its feet because of unhappiness with the terms of its contract. Japanese shipping execs emphasize antitrust compliance Yasumi Kudo, NYK Line's president, said he has created an executive committee to oversee antitrust law compliance; he called on employees to "redouble our efforts to ensure antitrust law compliance in all aspects of our business." Maersk selling VLCC fleet to Euronav The vessels, which have an average age of four years, will be delivered individually to Euronav over the coming months, once Maersk Tankers has fulfilled all existing contractual commitments. MSC Monterey to be repaired while at anchor CMA CGM ship loses container overboard SolarWorld takes action to protect domestic solar industry On Dec. 31, SolarWorld said it submitted anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce against China and Taiwan in order to close a loophole in trade remedies. Hapag-Lloyd cuts Europe loop ChemLogix changes name Executive moves

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JANUARY 6, 2014
WFS buys land-based fuel distributor Company one of UK's biggest in the sector. IFO prices fall in Fujairah MGO prices flat or falling in most ports. Prices soften across Europe Average demand reported in Hamburg. New appointments at risk management firm New chief financial officer named. Evergreen upgrades fleet to lower costs Operator aims to reduce its unit cost. Gibraltar looks to onshore bunker storage Move necessary to stay competitive, says government official. Minister flies out in Panama dispute Spanish minister hopes to diffuse row over cost overruns. OW beefs up South American presence New base provides access to wider Caribbean bunker market. Tokyo Bay prices see double-digit drop Month-long supply tightness expected to ease next week. CSC Phoenix: Restructuring plan fails Firm may suspend listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. New York bunker deliveries hampered by bad weather 'We have barges stuck, not able to berth, because of ice', source says. More to be done on T&T fuel oil spill $8 million spent so far on spill costs, says President of Petrotrin. MAN Diesel extends dual fuel engine range To meet 'growing demand' for vessels to run on LNG or HFO.

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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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