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September 8, 2014

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Asia-Europe Loop 4 diverts to Antwerp to avoid Rotterdam congestion Global box ports to handle 840 million TEU by 2018 as new players spark growth China anti-monopoly probes not protectionism in disguise: regulatory chief US imposes 100pc preliminary duties on Chinese steel wire rod imports Backhaul on offer with DB Schenker's eastbound Hamburg-Zhengzhou freight train US Horizon Lines names Steve Rubin president and chief executive officer Survey shows US east coast winning popularity contest vis-a-vis west coast Global use of freight and passenger rail grows, but not without risk: report Great Expectations: Death of a national cargo carrier, Transmile Air Services Air freight price recovery speeds up in July as global average rates rise Cargolux increases service to Zhengzhou to thrice weekly with additional flight

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Bureau Veritas classed fleet crosses 100 million gross tonnes CONCOR honours its customers in North West Region Govt may exempt Customs duty on bunker for transhipment vessels MOL establishes shipowning JV NYK conducts crisis response drill on LNG vessel Shipbuilding may get a boost from Ministry backing Cotton imports rise on cheaper global prices EEPC highlights jump in engg exports Exports grew 7.3 pc in first four months of current fiscal, says Fieo Food Ministry seeks CCEA nod on new raw sugar export subsidy formula Kandla Port will lose cargo to private ports if revised SOR is implemented, says stakeholder Rake shortage clogs Vizag Port as coal stocks pile up New projects to boost eastern freight corridor Fag-end recovery helps rupee end firm at 60.39 against dollar Forex reserves recover by $ 60.5 m to $ 318.64 bn Govt clears FDI proposals worth INR 3,249 cr. India seeks support on food subsidy issue to resume talks on free trade Indo-Asean deals on the anvil: Comm Secy Spurt in mfg to boost GDP growth: Moody's Need for private sector investment seen in grain storage infra Bertling Logistics appointed sales agent for Antonov An-225 in the US BIMCO's Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop on November 17 Heavy investment in equipment by Crane Rental Corporation Rickmers-Linie appoints Interliner Agencies as agent for South Central Europe

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More parking spaces for trucks in Rotterdam Container trade continues to grow Network Rail awards renewal and enhancement contracts AerOceaNetwork welcomes new member in Beijing Lot is back in black New forwarding/logistics committee chairwoman in Upper... New director for Astag RZD pushing for a new Eurasian transport corridor China issues guidelines to help shipping industry Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo dumping MD-11Fs Hector Rail gets new owner Vancouver records strong mid-year cargo volumes Sparx makes debut in Latin America Alice Marlowe joins Hamburg Süd North America Lagerkapazität am Limit in Polen DST Combitrans opens bonded warehouse in Rekingen Panalpina picks director for new energy division

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
LNG Hybrid Barge successfully launched Grounded laker successfully refloated Bore Song to fit DeltaLangh scrubber Horizon Lines names Rubin as President and CEO Keppel set for second Moss FLNGV conversion BP "grossly negligent" in Deepwater Horizon case Coast Guard responds to grounded laker Two receive Thomas Crowley awards Huntington Ingalls gets $24 million for CVN 76 job

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Washington nets SBA grant to promote small business exports US rail freight traffic count up during week, month, quarter Crowley Maritime presents pair of Thomas Crowley awards Department of Commerce releases July goods/services export numbers Grant funds head to Port of Los Angeles to upgrade cargo handling equipment

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Dry bulk players shun ebola countries Crews reluctant to call in stricken region, says leading Thai rice exporter UK detentions plunge to lowest recorded level Just one ship held by port state control last month, MCA figures reveal US exports keep MR product tanker sector busy Oil product exports from US have risen more than 500,000 barrels per day World Shipholding slashes its stake in Golar LNG Fredriksen firm's share will fall from 36% to around 2% Modest freight rate rises as GRIs brought in Prices in Latin American trades remain under pressure Minority reform Why voting yes for Scottish independence will have dire consequences for shipping CSSC and CSIC post stronger first-half earnings Chinese state shipbuilding giants improve operating profits as newbuild prices recover MMS faces lawsuit threat from Iraq Update: United Kalavryta operator says any action by Baghdad 'misdirected' Suezmax fixture highlights war-torn Libya's bid to boost exports Tripoli needs to sell its crude and segment's rate-pressed shipowners need the business Jens-Peter Schlüter German owner sold the family business but started a new venture within the year Keppel pays $50 for 10% in Golar-owned LNG unit Deal underscores strategic relationship between Keppel and Golar in FLNG sector Week on Wall Street \| September 5 A dry bulk optimist initiates coverage on Genco, while the Eagle Bulk reorganisation plan looks set to skirt any roadblocks

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Fredriksen cashes out of Golar LNG Shipping magnate John Fredriksen is resigning as chairman of Golar LNG Ltd and selling most of his personal stake in the NASDAQ-listed company. On 5 September, Fredriksen-controlled World Shipholding Ltd priced a sale of 27,826,087 common shares of Golar LNG Ltd at $58.50/share. An additional GLDD to widen Freeport Ship Channel NASDAQ-listed dredging contactor Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has won a $30M contract to widen sections of the Freeport Ship Channel on the US Gulf of Mexico. Under the deal, GLDD will widen about 7.2km of channel by 61m to allow larger ships to safely navigate the 183m-wide channel, said GLDD. LD Lines prepares to halt 'sea motorway' French shipping company LD Lines has confirmed it is preparing to suspend from 18 September its three weekly "motorway of the sea" services between Nantes-Saint Nazaire in France and Gijon in northern Spain. Chief executive Christophe Santini told IHS Maritime that the suspension of the line was Spain's Navantia returns to civil shipbuilding Spanish naval shipbuilder Navantia said today it was "satisfied" with a European Commission announcement that restrictions on its civil shipbuilding and repair activity will be lifted at year-end. Navantia's non-naval activities have been capped since 2004 at no more than 20% of its revenues. The Pemex buys nine new Voith Water Tractors Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned petroleum company, is buying nine Voith Water Tractors (VWTs) to safeguard oil tankers entering and clearing debris-affected terminals. PEMEX's Madero, Tuxpan, and Pajaritos oil transhipment terminals in the Gulf of Mexico and Topolobampo on the BV-classed fleet tops 100M gt Rising transfers of ships into Bureau Veritas (BV) lifted the BV-classed fleet by mid-2014 to more than 100M gt. A BV spokesperson told IHS Maritime: "The increase in transfers-in was from companies that had tried the BV service with some of their vessels and subsequently chose to move more of their Chile's Puerto Central buys seven Kalmar cranes Puerto Central (PCE) has ordered seven environment-friendly Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) under a $14M contract with delivery in July 2015. The Chilean terminal has an expansion programme under way to add 450,000teu. "Besides a fast delivery time, it was vital for PCE to have the Changhang Phoenix raises $38M Changhang Phoenix, a listed bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, has raised CNY232M ($38M) by selling shares to repay its debts and replenish its working capital. The company's receiver sold about 73M shares to three Chinese individuals at between CNY3.06 and CNY3.58 per share, according to Trieste signs logistics terminal deal Trieste Port Authority has signed a contract for the construction of a multi-user logistics terminal. The agreement - with a consortium of local shipping company Francesco Parisi, Bologna intermodal port, and Venetian construction company Cosmo Ambiente - covers building a 125,000m2 platform out Philippines mulls nickel ore export ban The Philippines could be poised to join Indonesia in blocking exports of raw nickel ore. Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino has proposed all minerals be processed before export, mirroring a ban Indonesia imposed in January. Supramax owners and brokers, already hit by Indonesia's embargo, are watching Algeria aims to buy 27 merchant ships Algeria has announced plans to spend DZD120Bn ($1.48Bn) on revamping its merchant fleet with the purchase of 27 vessels, including six this year. Transport minister Amar Ghoul announced the initiative this week at a ceremony in the Port of Algiers for the arrival of a first acquisition - the Kalmar wins €40M contract from Melbourne Cargotec subsidiary Kalmar has announced a "significant contract" from Port of Melbourne's new container terminal worth more than EUR40M ($52.3M) and covering 12 automated stacking cranes and 11 automated shuttle carriers. Along with associated automation technology, the equipment will be delivered China closes over 60,000 maritime disputes Chinese maritime courts have closed 64,747 cases, valuing a total of over CNY80Bn ($13.03Bn), according to China's Maritime Adjudication, a white paper published by China's top court on Tuesday. The white paper summarised the maritime trial records in Chinese maritime over the past 30 years, and Senate inquiry stops dredge dumping on reef An Australian Senate inquiry yesterday called for a ban on the dumping of any dredging sediment in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, until further studies. The enquiry also called for a freeze on any further funding cuts to government agencies in charge of protecting the reef, since the $2.8M cuts China to increase local fleet cargo volume China is looking to increase the percentage of cargo-transport volume of its locally owned fleet in the country's foreign trade to 40%, according to a senior transport official. Approximately 40% of cargo volumes in China's foreign trade will be shipped by fleets owned by Chinese companies, stated Keppel to acquire shares in Golar Hilli Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Keppel Corporation, announced that KSI Production (KSI), its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a sales and purchase agreement to acquire 10% shareholding interests of Golar Hilli Corporation. Keppel believes that the investment will China-Japan rate drop may affect SITC earnings Hong Kong-listed SITC International, an intra-Asia box carrier, could see its 2H earnings affected by the sharp drop in China-Japan spot freight rates since May 2014, a research note of CIMB Securities said. The 40% drop in China-Japan spot rates started in April, quickened paces from May and Twenty one Chinese yards left to be standardised A total of 21 Chinese shipyards have yet to enter the first batch of shipbuilders meeting the standardised requirements set by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, according to the ministry. The first batch of the shipyards approved by the ministry comprises 51 Chinese shipyards, Rising LPG exports to support VLGC rates Expanding LPG exports, especially out of the US Gulf, would support freight rates for very large gas carriers at over $100/tonne, said IHS Waterborne Energy. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed freight rates for the benchmark Gulf-East Asia route at $104.857/tonne, up about 29 cents from Capesize owners seek period hires Some owners are seeking to charter out Capesizes for period hires, amid uncertainty that freight rates would see the usual rally towards year-end. This week, the commodities trading arm of Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual fixed Cosco's Tian Lu Hai for $23,000/day for four to six months. In One dead, another missing in vessel sinking A Cambodian-registered general cargo vessel sank in the Sea of Japan yesterday, with one crew dead and another missing. The 1981-bulit Poline was loaded with timber en route from Russia's port of Plastun in the Primorsky Territory to China when it encountered a heavy storm and overturned. The 3,085

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
ILWU diversions help push Canadian intermodal volume to record high Intermodal volume on U.S. railroads is up 5.7 percent year-over-year in the first 35 weeks of 2014. Full-size chart The scope of U.S. shippers' diversion of cargo through western Canadian ports can be seen in August intermodal statistics, showing Canadian intermodal traffic last week outpacing U.S. traffic gains and hitting an all-time... SCFI: Rates rise more than 6 percent worldwide The SCFI rate from Asia to North Europe was up 4.2 percent from last week to $1,129 per 20-foot container. Full-size chart Spot rates on major trade lanes worldwide increased this week, with peak shipping season to Europe and North America in full swing. Spot rates from Shanghai to northern Europe, the Mediterranean... CP, BNSF push back against potential STB 'overreach' Canadian Pacific Railway and BNSF Railway said Thursday that requiring them to add railcars or allow other railroads to operate on their lines - as some officials and shippers have asked the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to require them to do - would hamper needed rail service improvements. The two railroads... Teamsters, LA trucker clash over alleged firings A Teamsters-affiliated organization accused a Southern California drayage company of firing at least 33 drivers who filed wage and hour claims against the carrier, an accusation the company said is not truthful. Justice for Port Drivers, which is affiliated with the Teamsters, said Total Transportation Services Inc. fired the drivers on... Port of Los Angeles receives grant to reduce emissions from equipment The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $469,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to retrofit 14 pieces of cargo-handling equipment with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Los Angeles is receiving the grant on behalf of two of its terminals: SA Recycling and APM Terminals. The port... Nine Santos terminals get new lease on life Nine marine terminals at Santos earmarked for a new concession process that would eliminate them may soon be given an official stay of execution following moves by Codesp, the local port authority. Abel Rodrigues Zillig, manager of the Deicmar multipurpose terminal in Santos, said the news was "very welcome" as the... EU reportedly set to allow Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV merger Hapag-Lloyd and Compania Sud Americana de Vapores are one step closer to creating the world's fourth-largest ocean container line, with the European Union reportedly set to allow the merger. Two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the merger will win conditional approval from European regulators. The European Commission is... Environmentalists renew criticism of Miami dredging Environmental groups remain unhappy with a channel deepening project that the Port of Miami is counting on to attract larger ships and expand the port's distribution reach. Several environmental groups, including Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper and the Tropical Audubon Society, have filed a required 60-day notice of a potential lawsuit against the... More ships diverted from Rotterdam to Antwerp due to congestion Indicating that congestion problems are continuing at the Port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd announced on Friday that three additional ships on an Asia-Europe string would bypass the port and call at Antwerp instead. It said three consecutive weekly arrivals on its Asia Loop 4 service would call at the PSA Antwerp Deurganck... Air France-KLM plans reduction in freighter fleet to cut losses Air France-KLM announced a major downsizing of its freighter fleet in the latest bid to return its cargo operation to profitability amid sagging global demand and increased competition from fast-growing Arab Gulf airlines. But Europe's largest cargo airline by revenue pulled back from selling Martinair Cargo, its Amsterdam-based freighter subsidiary. The Franco-Dutch... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Sept. 5 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in September and October, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Ocean carriers' operating margins in the first half of the year veered widely from top-ranked Maersk Line's positive 7.3 percent to... Air to ocean shift may be slowing as economy improves A long-term shift from air to ocean freight by shippers looking to cut transport costs and willing to tolerate longer transit times may be slowing as economic conditions improve, according to recent comments from transportation executives. "I think we saw the bulk of the movement in the past several years when...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
New leader for Fesco Konstantin Sokolov has been appointed as president of Russia's Far Eastern Shipping (Fesco), following Ruslan Alikhanov's pre-agreed resignation. Check your charters Law firm Hill Dickinson has warned owners and charterers they may have to draft additional clauses for charters that see ships calling in ebola-affected countries. GE keeps promise India's Great Eastern (GE) Shipping has signed a contract to buy a 52,500-dwt supramax (built 2006) only a few days after announcing investment plans. Veteran Laker grounds An American Steamship bulker has grounded near Mackinac Island in the US. NAO ties up two New York-listed Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has fixed a pair of modern supply ships to a UK major for up to two years. Swiss ship detained Safety issues contributed to the detention of a Malta-flagged vessel in the port of Grimsby, UK. NEL Lines under fire Greece's Maritime Company of Lesvos (NEL Lines) has been blamed by traders on the small Greek island of Limnos for their suffering businesses. Fredriksen to slash Golar LNG stake John Fredriksen has signalled his intention to almost completely sell his stake in LNG carrier company Golar LNG in a $1.9bn secondary share offering. BV marks milestone Following a strong growth in the number of ships being transferred, French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has seen its fleet surpass the 100m gt mark. MMS: no lawsuit Greek shipowner Marine Management Services (MMS) has said it is unaware of the Iraqi government taking legal action against the company over allegedly illegal exports of Kurdish crude. Stena adds third Sweden's Stena Line is deploying a third freight ro-ro to build capacity between the UK and the Netherlands. Bulker runs aground A Turkish-flagged bulk carrier has run aground off Astypalaia, Greece, with 22 crew members. China opening up China is a step closer to allowing foreign shipowners to set up companies in Shanghai's free trade zone (FTZ). New boss for Horizon US owner Horizon Lines has named Steve Rubin as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) after two months in the role on an interim basis. Furneaux quits Australian authorities are seeking an alternative after Furneaux Shipping said it was stopping its freight run to Flinders Island. SCI must shape up India has told state owner Shipping Corp of India (SCI) to cut losses 10% or forfeit its financial autonomy. One dead, one missing in sinking One man has died and another was missing after a Russian cargoship capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan. MPA pulls bunker licences Northwest Resources has had its bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences cancelled by Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). Turbine prang costs master The master of a wind farm support boat has been fined in a UK court after colliding with a wind turbine off the Norfolk cost in 2012. Keppel ties up number two Singapore's Keppel Corp is in the process of finalising contracts with Golar LNG for a second FLNG conversion. ABS classes Japan ship A leading classification society's campaign to break into new markets appears to be bearing fruit.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
White House gathers business input on trade policies At a roundtable discussion at the White House, business leaders encouraged the pursuit of two multilateral free trade agreements with Pacific Rim and European partners to help reduce the cost and complexity of doing business in those markets. BNSF confronts ag capacity issues BNSF officials expect a grain volume increase of between 10 percent and 15 percent during this year's agriculture peak season, but said it is "offering more capacity for the movement of grain than ever before." Latin America needs more port investment Economic and population growth rate projections for Latin America have not been matched by infrastructure investment needed to accommodate increased logistics and trade demands, according to an APM Terminals official. Panalpina streamlines energy logistics services Horizon Lines names permanent CEO St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments up 3% Weekly GRI roundup BIS seeks comments on ag export licensing for Cuba The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security on Thursday published a notice requesting comments on the effectiveness of its licensing procedures for agricultural commodity exports to Cuba. U.S. July exports reach $198 billion

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Wartsila approves use of ExxonMobil's 'advanced' cylinder oil Engine-maker grants Mobilgard 5100 an interim No Objection Letter. Stena adds vessel on UK-Holland route Company expecting demand growth. Price outlook mixed across European ports Bunker prices firm in Istanbul. Fujairah prices move in different directions Overall price picture in the market remains uncertain. Dan-Bunkering hires traders New employees will be based at company headquarters. Shipyard claims first on fuel monitoring 'Fuel cost matters a lot these days,' says yard president. Asian IFO market closes week relatively flat Offices in Busan to close for a holiday from Monday to Wednesday. Ship design: Everything to play for Design must retain flexibility to meet changing market dynamics. LNG bunker tanker order finds designer Contract signed for design of vessel's cargo handling system. New plant to produce biofuel for ships US government-backed facility due to complete in 2016. Imperial Oil refinery starts decommissioning phase Facility used to supply marine fuel at port of Halifax. Singapore bunker player loses licence over illegal practices Director of Northwest Resources facing sentence for corruption. Fuel oil stocks at China up Total weekly volume amounted to 2.97 million mt. Montreal MGO prices slip Good avails reported at the Canadian port. FMC: US has 'plenty' of LNG for marine fuel World's largest supplier of natural gas has an estimated 100-year supply.

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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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