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April 7, 2014

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Mega ship global cascade is damaging north-south trade, says Drewry China-wide road, rail waterway cargo volume up 7.4pc over two months Tianjin plans to build high-end cold chain logistics park Harbin customs speeds up clearance for Hong Kong farm produce Confidence in shipping industry hits 6-year high on better rates Armed guard firm wins Lloyd's Register ISO/PAS 28007 certification Standard Working Hours will constrain economic development: HKGCC Lufthansa: 'Double-screening wastes money and does not boost security' American Airlines, US Airways Cargo combine Phoenix airport operations Heathrow relocation would solve London's population explosion: Mayor

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APRIL 4, 2014
...to implement GRI from Asia to West Africa CMA CGM Group announces reshuffling of services from North Europe to South America East Coast Felixstowe port to benefit from new rail line G6 Alliance amendment clears FMC regulatory review Hapag-Lloyd ups freight rate from East Asia to Arabian Gulf from April 15 Kalmar presents new generation terminal tractor to North American market Liberia authorises Croatian Registry of Shipping as Recognised Organisation OEL Singapore launches Vietnam service connecting Singapore & Malaysia UASC introduces ARC2 connecting Asia to Southern Red Sea Wan Hai to launch independent Mindanao service Women need training to survive & thrive in maritime sector, conference told Coffee exports up 3.6 pc Indian policies hampering American trade: USTR INR rally to weigh down exports Onion exports likely to dip in FY14 A.P. Moller-Maersk Group signs strategic cooperation agreement with China Shipping (Group) on container terminals AGS Shipping Europe & Aprojects to be part of Port of Antwerp booth at BHP 2014 expo JN Port banking on infrastructure augmentation to boost volumes Better performance by Eastern Railway in FY14 Forex reserves surge by $5.04 bn to $ 303.67 bn Grant of NDMA to India by Pak will boost bilateral trade: Fieo INR ends weak at 60.08 on heavy dollar buying Adani Power emerges as India's largest private power producer Dubai Association Centre launched K. Mohandas, Rajeev Gupta, B. Seenaiah to grace BHP 2014 SE Asia relying on AEC for economic revival Global Star Logistics appointed China Central Region member of WWPC Heavy lift crane makes debut in Charleston Harbor Mammoet moves methanol plant from Chile to US Mexico in talks with China to create infrastructure development fund

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Wabtec and Alaska Railroad sign contract More freight on the rails in India FMC gives go-ahead to G6 expansion Globally-minded executive for Sweden FAA update on two dangerous goods violations 24plus augments 24 hour delivery service in Europe Flynas to start initial A330 operation SDV creates subsidiary in Hungary DTC boosts Scandinavian services From Schenker to Quehenberger CMA CGM joins P3 partner in bigger vessel sizes Chartersphere carries humanitarian aid to Central Africa Möglichkeiten bei Marktvolatilität Reinforcement for SBB International Is change on the horizon?

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APRIL 4, 2014
WSS strengthens Singapore management team Møkster orders second wave-piercing PSV CIT Maritime helps Epic Gas grow fleet Software tracks vessel fouling risk Electric Boat gets another $11 million for NEMMI Chouest could face penalty in Kulluk grounding

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Mitsui OSK Lines plans to offer new car carrier services from Mexico Delta Airlines expanding Sea-Tac Airport service menu New 'Window Seat' exhibit on display at Portland Airport Department of Transportation names 10 new marine advisory board members Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding San Antonio, Chile call

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APRIL 4, 2014
Greek-owned fleet soars to record level GSCC survey shows increasing Greek share of tanker, gas carrier and boxship fleets VLGC spot rate breaks $100 per tonne ceiling Rate shows little sign of dipping as market stays hot Compromise found over new dates for NOx emission clampdown MEPC agreement will see staged approach to NOx tier III regions Women are still excluded from Greek shipping boardrooms Free to read: Female executives fill just 4% of directorships in publicly listed firms Polar Code 'will be completed this year' Stakeholders can overcome disagreements, says Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer South America service shake-up will cut container capacity Cutbacks and cancellations spell a double-digit decline in trade lane's annual space Arctic operators must emulate global oil and gas industry safety standards Experts warn against seeing the region as one area with a uniform level of risk Underwriters see opportunity in Arctic risk Insurers seek an international regulatory framework as polar regions open to shipping Image matters in the battle for the Arctic Public interest in the Arctic is high and every step is watched Large casualties hide improving trend in insurance claims High-profile cases mask a more positive underlying picture, say Nordic insurers The Week on Wall Street \| April 4 Free to read: Shipping's letter from America Hammond promises cash to repair damaged smaller ports UK shipping minister pledges $3.3m to fix terminals battered by storms and high seas A makeover for Father Thames London waterway closes the credibility gap to regain bulk cargo from the capital's roads Genco heads into Chapter 11 Peter Georgiopoulos leads a second company in two years into US bankruptcy protection

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APRIL 4, 2014
Russia bans Australian meat imports Australian meat imports have been banned by an order of the Russian veterinary and sanitary service, Rosselkhoznadzaor (RSN) Roelse appointed IHC Merwede CEO Credited with setting IHC Merwede's current business strategy in his role as chief operating officer, Bram Roelse will now take the top job at the Dutch shipbuilder with immediate effect

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APRIL 4, 2014
Mexican Shippers to See Savings Through Customs Reform Changes coming to Mexican customs regulations in October will give maquiladoras, or manufacturers focused on exports, more competitive pricing on brokerage and allow brokers to expand the number of ports of entry where they manage cargo. The new rules - part of President Nieto's wider effort to reform Mexican business -... Congestion Continues to Challenge Port Metro Vancouver Truck drivers have been back on the job for about one week now at Port Metro Vancouver, but Canada's largest port remains quite congested, and moving containers into and out of the harbor is a chore. Under these circumstances, most drivers want to return to work, but congested terminals and equipment... SCFI: Asia-North Europe Rates Extend Gains The SCFI for North Europe rose 2.3 percent in the week ending April 4. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern Europe ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index held on to gains achieved from April 1 general rate increases, although rates to the Mediterranean saw some erosion. CMA... Virginia Outlines Steps to Improve Cargo Flow The Virginia Port Authority listed a series of steps it is taking to ease cargo and truck delays while the port and its users seek long-term answers to challenges of rising volumes, larger ships, and spikes in demand at container terminals. CEO John F. Reinhardt said the port authority and its... Ron Widdows, Uncensored I had the privilege at the 14th Annual TPM Conference in Long Beach last month to spend an hour on stage in a live Q&A with Ron Widdows, the former NOL-APL chief who now heads Hamburg-based shipowner Rickmers Group. Few in the industry combine the breadth of experience and willingness... U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state and local public entities, labor organizations, academics, and environmental groups that advise... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 4 Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. However, the container shipping industry's supply and demand gap is narrowing this year, according to investment firm Jefferies, which could help carriers improve... Virginia Reopens Portsmouth Terminal for Autos The Port of Virginia said part of its Portsmouth Marine Terminal, which was closed in 2011, will return to service as a staging area for automobiles that will be exported to China. A Norfolk Southern train carrying 700 Chrysler SUVs manufactured near Toledo, Ohio, arrived at the railroad's Carolina Yard in... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose in March, as trucking hiring picked up after February's frigid weather chilled motor carrier plans to add jobs. The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index was relatively flat over the past 12 months Full-size chart The JOC index shows that despite shortages of workers including truck drivers,... Changing Air Cargo Industry Fights to Keep Market Share As more shippers shift freight from express to deferred services or even to ocean vessels to better manage inventory and cut logistics costs, it's natural to come to the conclusion that the air cargo industry is in a tailspin. Industry leaders, including FedEx founder and CEO Frederick W. Smith, describe... Ongoing Dispute Weighs on Portland The International Longshore and Warehouse Union this past week won several battles in its war against the Port of Portland and terminal operator ICTSI, and it lost a battle. However, there is an undisputed loser in this two-year-old war of attrition, and that is Portland's only container terminal. Productivity at Terminal... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Damco Jason Bergman, Damco's vice president of strategic sales for North America, discusses how supply chain procurement has changed and increased in complexity, Damco's focus on the global market, and the challenge of commoditization of some services.... Mundra Port Becomes India's Biggest Cargo Hub Mundra Port, a non-government marine terminal on India's west coast, handled a record 100 million tons of cargo in fiscal year 2013-14, from April 2013 through March 2014, surpassing all 12 major state-owned ports to become the country's biggest cargo hub. The all-time high throughput was up 22 percent from 82... Chinese New Year Hits West Coast Container Volumes Container volumes at North American West Coast ports declined in February as factories in Asia closed for the Chinese New Year celebration. Imports dropped 8 percent, exports were down 3 percent and total containerized volume declined 6 percent, according to numbers posted on the Pacific Maritime Association website. Lunar New Year... CMA CGM to Revise Europe-South America Loops CMA CGM plans to revise two service loops between North Europe and South America's east coast as of mid-April. CMA CGM's revised SAFRAN1 port rotation. Full-size image SAFRAN 1 will be operated with eight 9,800-TEU vessels along the following port rotation: Rotterdam, the Netherlands; London Gateway; Hamburg, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; Le Havre, France;... Texas Truckers Merge to Pursue Fracking Business Three Texas-based companies are rushing to stake a claim in the shale oil and natural gas boom, merging to create a new energy transportation and logistics firm. D&T Trucking, Rowdy Farms and Gila Hotshot merged to form 1845 Oil Field Services, a "proppant" logistics company with more than 500 dedicated trucks....

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APRIL 4, 2014
Vantage appeals TMT sales Vantage Drilling has filed court documents aimed at preventing Nobu Su from selling shares in the company to pay off a loan owned by Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT). Third collision suit filed A third class-action lawsuit has been filed over the March collision between a Kirby barge and Cleopatra Shipping bulker in the Houston Ship Channel. WWL adds Chile call Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has added a new Chilean port call to its ro-ro services to the west coast of South America. Greeks steaming ahead The Greek-controlled merchant fleet has hit another all-time high for its total tonnage, with 3,901 vessels of 291 million dwt tallied last month. Genco securities surge Genco Shipping & Trading shares and bonds saw price spikes today after the company announced a restructuring deal. Subsea 7 keeps Dof ship Subsea 7 has exercised the final charter extension option on a Dof Subsea construction vessel. Crude caution over Libya Goldman Sachs says a potential reopening of rebel-held Libyan oil ports will have a limited impact on a global scale. Scandlines profit dips Danish-German ferry group Scandlines has declared itself satisfied with its 2013 performance, despite a fall in operating earnings. Diana misses double Diana Shipping has finished empty handed following the latest in a long line of sale and purchase ventures. Double trouble for Riga Latvia's Riga Shipyard has been hit by two separate bids to have it declared insolvent over unpaid bills. Kang Duk-soo faces fraud probe The founder and former head of Korea's troubled STX group has been questioned by prosecutors over alleged embezzlement and business malpractice. SNCM inks ro-pax order French owner SNCM has signed letters of intent for four new ro-paxes to be built at STX France. HMM back for more Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is to take convertible bonds to market for the second time in six months. Genco bulker hits trouble A Genco bulker has hit trouble in the Suez Canal and is now undergoing repairs in Turkey. Port workers killed Two port workers have died during departure operations for a Royal Caribbean cruiseship in the Caribbean. All about IPOs TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Vroon name taken in vain Dutch owner Vroon has once again warned seafarers to beware a fraudulent organisation offering jobs in its name. Viking charter hits a snag Viking Supply Ships has seen the first stage of a charter contract torn up by a mystery counterparty. Havyard still Bors bound Saevik family-backed Havyard Group is still hopeful of completing an initial public offering in Oslo despite extending its book building process. Atlantska sells trio Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba has concluded another sale and leaseback deal for dry cargo vessels. Two dead in sinking Two North Korean crew have been killed and another 11 are missing after their cargoship sank off South Korea. Case banks larger cheque A larger bonus in the year he is understood to have masterminded Shell's Project Silver has helped push up the pay packet of Clarksons' chief executive Andi Case. KKR snaps up loans Private equity fund KKR has bought $150m of loans from Berlian Laju Tanker's banks. Who are the April fools? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Four dead at yard Four Bangladeshi shipyard workers have died after inhaling carbon dioxide gas. Palmali buys quartet Turkey's Palmali has continued to expand its fleet with a deal to acquire a chemical tanker and three bulkers. Bonus time at Jinhui Jinhui Shipping & Transportation's top executives continue to collect pay packets which measure up with what its ships can command. UK detains cargo vessel The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has detained a ship on health and safety grounds. Oriental charters VLGCs China's Oriental Energy is the latest shipowner to enter the red hot VLGC sector taking four ships on charter. Swiber does bond deal Swiber Holdings has confirmed that it is looking to raise fresh funds from a short-term bond issue. Coast Guard blasts Aiviq A high ranking US Coast Guard official said he will ensure an investigation of potential legal and regulatory violations by Edison Chouest Offshore related to the grounding of the drilling unit Kulluk off Alaska in 2012.

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APRIL 4, 2014
Amazon pays FAA HazMat fine Amazon has paid a $91,000 fine for shipping a flammable liquid adhesive by air via FedEx, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The shipment violated Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. DHL adds tracking service for ocean freight DHL Global Forwarding has unveiled Ocean Secure, a tracking and temperature-controlled product targeted at shippers moving sensitive, high-value cargo. Vanguard deploys shipment delivery visibility tool in Asia The neutral, non-vessel-operating common carrier Vanguard Logistics Services said this week its Vanguard Visibility+ application has been deployed at a number of its facilities in China, India and Southeast Asia. Port of Virginia moves aggressively to address dray congestion U.S., Canada to modernize Saint Lawrence Seaway About $487 million will be spent modernizing the Saint Lawrence Seaway over the next five years, some on a new mooring system that will use vacuum pads instead of ropes to secure ships as they transit locks on the canal. Maersk sells Danbor to NorSea Group Home decor retailer to use LLamasoft for supply chain design Foxx names new members to maritime advisory panel UPS expands Latin American healthcare reach Coffee distributor opens warehouse near Port of Charleston U.S. exports fall slightly in February to $190.4B Weekly GRI roundup

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APRIL 4, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Houston bunker prices mostly up Average demand reported at the US Gulf port. Fuel oil supplies from Japanese refiners to drop in 2014-2015 Drop in supply seen boosting bunker prices, especially for west Japan deliveries. US patent issued for new hybrid marine fuel Sea trials are ongoing. Statoil: Natural gas needs to play bigger role in Europe's energy mix 'Well-functioning market' vital to attracting gas to the region, says VP. Ferry operator opts for GreenStream trim software System to go on DFDS vessels. IMO one step closer to low sulphur fuel availability review Correspondence group will work on draft methodology that may see next MEPC meeting agree to initiate study. Prices firm in Fujairah Limited avails in Cape Town. Prices firm in line with crude Some double digit gains seen. Asian gas player considers LNG bunkering move Pertagas to study LNG bunkering options. IMO adopts NOx ECA compromise solution No delay of NOx Tier III for existing NECAs, while future NECAs can have different implementation dates. China fuel oil stocks increase About 300,000 mt of 380 cSt material reached Chinese shores in the week. Asian market ends week stronger Prices rose across all key markets. SLNG eyes LNG bunkering role But says gas price is holding back development. Troubled shipping firm trims annual loss Fuel saving efforts saved company $19 million in 2013. ECA cap will have 'limited impact' Finding low sulphur product to meet the 2015 ECA regulations unlikely to be a problem, conference told. Off-spec flash point triggers DNVPS alerts Tested distillate fuels failed to meet ISO 8217 and regulatory limit. Maersk Line bets on 'natural hedge' to counter fuel price volatility 'Not much one can do to manage fuel price volatility', says CEO. Greek shipowner seeks funding for 'eco' buys Company to use capital markets to reduce debt. Oil industry cautions IMO on 0.50% sulphur fuel availability Premature to say that sufficient fuel will be available to go ahead with 2020 implementation, MEPC is told. US firm to enter LNG bunkering market in 'near future' Crowley Maritime to build a fleet of LNG-fuelled vessels.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	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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