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BRIEFS

May 7, 2014

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Prologis, DP World to develop distribution hub at London Gateway Boxes challenge ro-ro as high-cube containers become six-packs for cars China's quarterly express volume up 51.9pc to 2.6 billion units Florida green locomotives to dramatically cut costs, emissions Comprehensive GCC railway through Arabia hailed as game-changer PD Ports, Gazeley to develop logistics warehouse in Teesport Canadian Pacific names Gary Colter as chairman of the board Westports profit up 21pc to US$133 million, revenues rise 15pc Insurers endorse BIMCO's West African shipboard guard contract UK freight forwarders don't know what to do with their money: survey Russian mega miner Mechel has TransContainer move 5,000 TEU a year Flydubai flies thrice weekly between UAE, Aden and Kandahar in August IAG chief: Abundance of bellyhold big disconnect in air cargo sector Longer product life reduces need for air freight, says UPS executive

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MAY 6, 2014
Bureau Veritas speeds CSR-H implementation Greater industry consolidation through mega alliances seen improving freight rates Transcon Group celebrates three decades of excellence Coffee exports register 11 pc growth in April Formalise Indo-Bangla rice seed trade: Study Impose 30-35 pc anti-dumping duty on imports of solar cells, demand manufacturers Japan may have unofficially banned mangoes from India Urea imports decline by 30 pc in value in 2013-14 Antwerp port developing new registration & payment system for onshore power bollards International Labour Day celebrated at KPT JNPT signs concession agreement with PSA for development of 4th container terminal 14 states to form PMG-like team to expedite projects INR rules firm against dollar SC permits IRB Infra to collect toll in Maharashtra Suzlon bags order worth INR 720 cr. from US' PowerWorks Balvinder Singh Nakai elected Chairman of IFFCO

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InterRail and KTZ Express strengthen alliance From CMA CGM to LSCR China to increase rail haulage capacity Role change in Poland Kuehne + Nagel expands activities in Cambodia Creditreform boosts Rickmers rating to "B" Congestion costs billions of dollars every year Emirates now ACC3 validated Transfennica starts Bilbao-Portsmouth service Ewals Cargo Care invests in new huckepack trailers Logistics solutions for chemical industry FedEx acquires Supaswift businesses in Southern Africa Qatar opens freighter route to Delhi Port of Rotterdam active in Brazil

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MAY 6, 2014
Ingalls Shipbuilding launches NSC 5 Boskalis plans heavy lift ship even bigger than Vanguard Hyde selects partners for BWT engineering and installation Secunda Canada orders AHTS at Remontowa Navy divers replace Taylor CPP hub without drydocking May 06, 2014 Yangzijian delivers first 10,000 TEU box ship from new yard Havyard sells its 25% stake in subsea vessel

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MAY 6, 2014
Port of Portland sells land to BNSF to expand automotive rail capabilities Tank truck group taps Kaplan as new board chairman Port association remembers former congressman Oberstar TSA member carriers call for protein shipment rate increase Port of Los Angeles joining Corps in call for public input on YTI project

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MAY 6, 2014
Shipping is 'decades behind' on cyber security, KPMG warns How industrialised hacking is exposing our industry to a very real threat of attack Sovcomflot aframax to ship Libyan crude from reopened Hariga terminal UPDATED: Russian tanker booked to load after rebels let eastern ports resume oil exports Scorpio Tankers seeks a $35m bond If the deal goes ahead, it will become the second shipping baby bond of the year Aronnax: Is there a case for crew-free ships? Free to read: behind the tabloid headlines about drone ships, the concept remains live Overcapacity is a challenge to 2014 profitability, China Cosco warns State carrier hopes its newbuilding programme will 'adjust fleet composition' Dr Peters VLCC sale highlights rise in asset values Offers of more than $45m on very large crude carrier; values were $34m a year ago Asia-West Africa trade lane stability under threat Lines' changes to their services include phasing in larger vessels Demolition rates remain firm ahead of monsoon season China-controlled vessels divert to Indian subcontinent despite Beijing subsidies Rickmers Maritime Trust places first tranche of Singapore note Transaction expected on May 15 should raise $80m Danaos sees profit trimmed by Zim restructuring fallout Boxship owner continues sale of older vessels Rates for reefer containers carrying westbound meat cargoes set to rise TSA recommends $700 per feu hike, citing higher demand and a supply shortage

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MAY 6, 2014
BMT Group to launch AUVs BMT Group Ltd (BMT) is preparing to demonstrate how its autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can help reduce underwater threats in ports as its four-year research project, part-funded by the European Commission's FP7 Security Research Programme, draws to a close. Utilising intelligent algorithms Indonesian Australian maritime dispute inflamed Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa told ABC on 6 May that allegations the Australian Navy added people to a lifeboat of migrants before towing it back to Indonesia was "a very serious development". On Friday Australian prime minister Tony Abbott cancelled a trip to Bali to meet with Wilson wins PSV pair Brazilian shipbuilder Wilson Sons has won an order for the construction of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) with options for an additional six. Delivery of the 4,500dwt vessels is scheduled for 2017, and they will be operated by Brazilian shipping company Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, a joint First east-west for London Gateway London Gateway has secured its first deepsea east-west service after the G6 Alliance decided to include the facility in the European rotation of its trans-Atlantic PA2 service. The first call will be on 14 May by Margrit Rickmers, chartered by Singapore-based alliance partner APL. The US East Coast Voyage calculator to cut costs Applied Weather Technology, Inc has launched its Voyage Calculator program to help shipowners plan the most efficient and cost-effective journeys. It takes into acount weather, ocean currents, hire rate, and fuel consumption. "Ship brokers and charterers need voyage time and distance estimates to Italy's Fincantieri to list Italy's state-run shipyard Fincantieri is expected to apply for listing on the Milan bourse this week after shareholders approved a €600M ($835M) capital increase at a meeting on Monday. "The intention is to list the company before the summer," CEO Giuseppe Bono told journalists. As well as Ensco selects Lamprell for Jackup pair New York listed Ensco has ordered two high-specification jackups, ENSCO 140 and ENSCO 141 from Sharjah-based rig builder Lamprell Energy. The two jackups are significantly enhanced versions of the LeTourneau Super 116E design with a scheduled delivery in mid-2016 and two options attached to the Ulstein secures Casco accommodation vessel Ulstein Sea of Solutions (USOS) has been awarded the design contract by CASCO Offshore for the CASCO Enabler, a high specification DP3 800 POB monohull accommodation vessel for 800 people. The Ulstein Deepwater Enabler design will be used as a base and Ulstein will be working closely with CASCO in High frequency radar to improve navigation A new website will provide mariners with coastal ocean surface current observations and tidal current predictions in coastal waters using high frequency (HF) radar. The service is provided by the NOAA National Ocean Service and intends to make marine navigation safer. Currents in the ocean are Tanker price rise takes breather as China continues to cool The valuations of tankers in the secondhand market appear to be taking a breather after a strong rise in the recent past. Meanwhile, new evidence is emerging that the Chinese economy, which is vital for demand in both crude tanker and dry bulk shipping, continues to cool, shipping analysts say. PSA to Develop and Operate Fourth Container Terminal in Mumbai Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT) today signed the concession agreement with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to develop the fourth container terminal in Mumbai. BMCT, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA Bharat Investments Pte Ltd, is to develop the terminal on a design, build, BV helps yards meet IACS change French class society Bureau Veritas has finished a series of assessments with major shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and China to ready them for changes in IACS' structural rules entering force next year. BV assessed current ship designs using two IT software suites, MARS2000 and VeriSTAR Hull, it Floatel in financial moves to secure expansion Floatel International, the Bermuda-domiciled accommodation rig owner that is listed in Oslo, has unveiled a number of financial moves that are planned to secure the expansion of the eight-year-old company. The company, headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, has received commitments for a $100M revolving DNB: VLGCs face speed dilemma Very large gas carriers, the main workhorses of seaborne LPG, could earn more if they sail at faster speeds. However, doing so could also raise vessel supply and drive down spot rates. DNB analyst Nicolay Dyvik said: "With current bunker prices, the vessels should sail significantly faster. On our French shipowners pay tribute to Tristan Vieljeux French shipping stalwart Tristan Vieljeux, who headed the Delmas Vieljeux shipping group for 27 years and then became a leading figure in the CMA CGM group, has died at the age of 89. Vieljeux is understood to have died last Wednesday, but his death only became widely known after French transport

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MAY 6, 2014
US Intermodal Rates Extend Slump Intermodal rates in the U.S. dropped for a third straight week as transportation through Chicago recovers from wintertime snarls. IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent or $38 from the week before to $2,138 in the week of May... Tony Bikhazi Named Chairman of SPARX Logistics HONG KONG - SPARX logistics, a rapidly expanding international transportation and logistics company based in Hong Kong, proudly announces that Tony G. Bikhazi has agreed to become its Chairman. Mr. Bikhazi brings over 45 years of experience in the global transportation industry, including 20 years with Globe Express Services (GES), from which he retired... Chemical Demand Pushes Up Pay for Tank-Truck Drivers Rising U.S. chemical output and strong shipping demand mean higher pay for tank-truck operators at Schneider National, the second-largest U.S. truckload carrier. The company yesterday said it would raise pay for company-employed tank truckers by 8 to 10 cents per mile. That translates to an average increase of $4,000 a year... Danaos Optimistic on Impact of Carrier Mergers, Alliances Danaos Corp. is optimistic on prospects for the ship charter market as ocean carriers look to mergers and acquisitions and alliances to manage their costs and gain economies of scale. Danaos CEO John Coustas said the containership charter market remains "challenging" - the company's net and operating revenue both shrank in... Lufthansa Cargo to Expand Express Products in Flat Air Cargo Market Lufthansa Cargo said it will expand its "lucrative" express products business in 2014 as first quarter profit declined 25 percent year-on-year in a stalling global air freight market. The slide in operating profit to €21 million ($29.2 million) from €28 million ($38.9 million) in the same period in 2013 was primarily... TSA Carriers Plan Westbound Rate Hike for Meat, Poultry In anticipation of stronger exports to Asia and limited refrigerated capacity, carriers in the westbound Pacific intend to increase their rates on beef, pork and poultry shipments $700 per 40-foot container effective July 1. The 15 member lines of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound section, in a release yesterday, said several... Creditreform sets Rickmers rating to "B" Hamburg, 6 May 2014 - Rating agency Creditreform has, after the routine review, updated the rating of Rickmers Holding GmbH & Cie. KG, parent company of the Rickmers Group of shipping companies. The former company rating was "BB (watch)". After the publication of the annual report for the financial year... Carriers Ready Surcharges in Case of US West Coast Disruptions Hapag-Lloyd at the weekend informed its customers that it will be prepared to levy what could be large congestion surcharges on shipments to and from the United States in the event that work stoppages occur during West Coast longshore contract negotiations this summer. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union...

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MAY 6, 2014
NVGS on the up The rapid expansion of Navigator Holdings and its fleet of handysize LPG carriers appears to have paid off. Matson falls in the first Matson turned in a first-quarter profit Tuesday but the result was lower than what it carded 12 months prior. Skaugen sees red IM Skaugen took a beating in the first quarter but continues to believe it is well positioned to cash in on a rebound in the LPG segment. EOC in the money An affiliate of Ezra Holdings has secured employment for one of its offshore accommodation barges. Badger cleaned up A veteran coal-powered US ferry has gone greener with new combustion controls. Forland takes over Norway's Forland Shipping is buying the remaining 25% in Forland Subsea from Havyard Ship Invest. Scorpio selling baby bonds Scorpio Tankers has revealed plans for a baby bond issue to boost its cash reserves. Seanergy in the clear Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings will retain its Nasdaq listing after meeting the exchange's rules on shareholders' equity. Iran navy saves tanker The Iranian navy has foiled a pirate attack on a tanker in the Red Sea. OSG stock surges on new plan Overseas Shipholding Group saw its equities race ahead yesterday after it changed horses on a restructuring effort. Eide's Brazilian bounty Norway's Eide Marine has clinched a charter to Petrobras for an offshore vessel capable of accommodating 750 workers. Danaos ships out three Danaos Corp of Greece has confirmed the sale of three of its older boxships in deals running to almost $35m. Sewol sister sale fails South Korea's Chonghaejin Marine has so far failed in an attempt to sell a sister of the tragic ferry Sewol. Finnlines squeaks into profit Ro-pax owner Finnlines has benefited from efficiency measures as it posted a profit in the traditionally weaker first quarter. Siem JV orders in Poland A Siem Offshore joint venture has ordered an anchor handler newbuilding in Poland to meet a newly-signed period contract with a consortium including ExxonMobil. CPC exports rise Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has seen crude exports rise in the first four months of 2014. Probe into tanker 'escape' Malta has opened an investigation into claims a Ukrainian aframax left port after an arrest warrant was issued. Brodsky builds Genco stake A shareholder who fought against Genco Shipping & Trading's restructuring plan has lifted its position in the company. Maisie mission complete The safe salvage of the stricken chemical tanker Maritime Maisie has been completed in the port of Ulsan, Korea. Goldenport shifts focus Goldenport Holdings has trimmed its first quarter red ink and has stated an aim to boost its dry cargo exposure while reducing its boxship fleet. PACD makes strong start Pacific Drilling, the Idan Ofer-controlled company, has made a strong start to 2014 with a 47% jump in earnings. 'Two shot' on tanker Thai police are hunting a tanker captain suspected of shooting dead two crew before escaping with cash. Tugs bring Fedje in A Norwegian bulker which suffered mechanical problems off Scotland has been brought into port by a tug. Wilson seals PSV deal Brazil's Wilson Sons has won a deal to build two platform supply ships (PSVs) for charter to Petrobras. Fredriksen takes Titan haircut Three John Fredriksen-related companies have agreed to accept haircuts on debts held by Titan Petrochemicals. Rickmers raises SGD 100m Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) has raised SGD 100m ($79m) from a three year bond issue, the company has confirmed. Danaos sees weaker start Danaos Corp has made a weaker start to the new financial year with declines in both profit and revenues.

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MAY 6, 2014
IATA to enpanel group to examine Malaysia flight Calling the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an "unprecedented tragedy," Tony Tyler announced that IATA would be putting together a task force to look into the flight's disappearance. Washington Notebook: Oberstar's legacy shines FAA launches second drone-testing site Three weeks after starting tests at the first of six research sites for unmanned aircraft systems, the Federal Aviation Administration has begun operations at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Calif. truck supplier works with Niger government Shipco adds LCL service from L.A. to Costa Rica K+N adds CFS in Cambodia Norbert Dentressangle expands in France by acquisition PSA lands Mumbai port concession AWT adds voyage calculator for customers China lifts ban on Va. poultry imports Chinese authorities have rescinded a 6.5-year import suspension of poultry from Virginia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office. TSA carriers plan higher rates for Asia-bound meat, poultry Justice reaches agreement with Penske over terminated airman Truckload capacity tightens despite winter backlog clearing Bay & Bay buys J&C Trucking ROAR Logistics buys Legend Transportation Group NY/NJ job fair targets veterans The New York Shipping Association, the ILA and American Legion will hold a job fair focused on hiring honorably discharged veterans for port jobs in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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MAY 6, 2014
Prices on downward path in Fujairah Suez market soft. Prices mainly soft across Europe Avails of LS material improving in Rotterdam. Fuel oil arbitrage volumes down year-on-year Traders say ongoing refinery maintenance is putting pressure on Asian fuel oil markets. Voyage 'cost calculator' takes ECA impact into account AWT has developed an on-line 'Voyage Calcultor' to improve predictions of the likely cost of any given voyage. Major retailer backs 'short-sea shipping' Tesco says a switch from land-based transport to short-sea shipping has saved it $418,000 on one route alone. Singapore bunker market softens Hong Kong, Busan, and Tokyo Bay were closed for a holiday. 'Eco' emulsion fuel undergoing sea trials Long term aim is achieving lower fuel costs while significantly reducing pollutants, company tells Bunkerworld. Cosco streamlines fuel consumption in fleet Disposed total of seven vessels in April to improve 'oil saving level'. Lukoil-Bunker starts supplying to west Russian river ports Move marks the start of the 2014 shipping season. Titan settles debt with creditors Settlement payment sees creditors get 10% of agreed claims. Buckeye quarterly profits climb Stronger fuel oil demand in the Caribbean helped drive growth. LR: No 'one size fits all' future marine fuel Multiple fuel policies could exist within an operator's fleet.

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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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