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April 9, 2014

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Port Tracker predicts US retail imports will increase 6.1pc in April 2,810-TEU feeder runs aground on HKU's Pok Fu Lam sports grounds Dalian container volume up 2.9pc to 1.38 million TEU in first 2 months Helsinki's container volume falls 9pc in 2013 to 61,673 TEU Guangdong to speed up five Guangdong-HK cross-border transport projects Zhuhai plans to build Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macau Logistics Park Agility lands logistics contract for UK defence and security shows Kyowa Shipping expands cold chain capability with -40C reefer boxes SDV joins Budapest long-time partner in new joint venture in Hungary Lufthansa Cargo pilots' strike grounds 3,800 flights, 4,500 tons of cargo Yusen Logistics posts 73pc Asia Pacific growth in air cargo demand Singapore Changi Airport welcomes the arrival of Uzbekistan Airways China Southern offers freighter flights from Guangzxhou, Vienna, Frankfurt

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APRIL 8, 2014
Hanjin Shipping named 'Ocean Carrier of the Year 2013' by Lowe's Industry stuck in a vicious cycle, says Drewry's Container Forecaster Maersk Line increases business while reducing CO2 footprint Vanguard Visibility+ achieves successful implementation in Asia & India Easing sanctions on Tehran hits soyameal exports Coal handling at Major Ports up 17 pc in FY14 Cochin Port's cargo handling up 5 pc in FY14 Gangavaram port registers 20 pc growth in traffic Paradip Port handles all-time high 68 mt TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS in 2013-14 V.O. Chidambaranar Port handles record 286.42 lakh t in 2013-14 APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia recognised at National Quality Excellence Awards in Mumbai Agri exports growing faster than other commodities GMR-Megawide consortium awarded Mactan-Cebu Int'l Airport project Shipping & Elections

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RZDL transports coal through port of Rajin to Asia-Pacific Israels Bahn kommt auf Touren Sievert Handel Transporte collaborating with DS Smith Manston faces uncertainty Sales department strengthened in China Albert Heijn shortens fresh supply chain with ND Saudia Cargo upgrades Shanghai service D+S Logistic snaps up Ludwig Ressle Battermann & Tillery settle in Freiburg Kenya Airways takes delivery of first "Dreamliner" Eurogate group posts record throughput figures Daimler Trucks plans to expand in China Alphaliner: mixed bag of results for carriers in 2013 Inchcape invests in safety, health and environment

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APRIL 8, 2014
EBDG engineer among the missing in Oso mudslide Newspaper story questions SI Ferry safety CIT Maritime helps Tanker Solutions add to LR1 fleet Acquisition takes Crowley into international ship management Arctic AHTS to have Rolls-Royce engines and deck machinery Class recognition for Wärtsilä condition monitoring Golden Energy Offshore orders Ulstein design PSVs Hyde BWT systems picked for ATB applications

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APRIL 8, 2014
Singapore braces itself for ever bigger boxships and container alliances PSA International chief executive outlines how the port will meet carriers' needs Owners investing in chemtankers must adapt to new trade patterns Tonnage is changing hands for higher prices but the market is changing too Security firm says British guards held in Nigeria are innocent Port2Port ex-marines' arrests highlight the risks that anti-piracy personnel face GasLog spin-off names its first three ships Master limited partnership will hold purchase options on nine more LNG carriers BG Group shifts LNG business to Singapore Bold move by leading gas player reflects city state's ambitions to be Asian LNG hub Asia-Europe volumes suffer February decline Early Chinese new year causes setback, but volumes for the year to date still ahead of 2013 Data Hub: Trade Route Intelligence - Transpacific Arrival of bigger ships should help profit goals, but smart capacity management is critical Low take-up for multi-year contracts in transpacific trades The 2014-15 transpacific service agreements are being negotiated, but why do so few extend beyond 12 months? Why grumble over €145bn European shipping industry? In time, Oxford Economics study will be a vital tool for European maritime businesses Employers confident of reaching deal with the ILWU without labour unrest Tough talking but no disruption, union side also signals Crowley buys Accord Ship Management Purchase of Hong Kong and India manager will fortify Crowley's international fleet Australia to scrap cabotage rules Canberra consultation hopes to make coastal trades more competitive Nordic American Tankers targets $100m in fleet expansion drive New York-listed tanker player to add four crude tankers to its 20-strong fleet Aronnax: Aye robot Shipping can use the technology of science fiction in the fight to cut CO2 emissions Mitsubishi buys stake in TVC Stevedoring Deal marks Japanese giant's first full-scale entry into the terminal business Owners urged to avoid allure of cheap money Singapore maritime heavyweights warn of overordering risks in shipping and rig-building GasLog says MLP spin-off will start with three existing ships Filing joins trend towards master limited partnerships in LNG shipping Caution pays when it comes to the petroleum tanker market, says K Line Japanese carrier will expand fleet only against charter deals of five years or more K Line forecasts a capesize-led dry bulk recovery through 2014-2015 But Japanese shipping giant shies away from ordering newbuildings Genco books $157m of losses in 2013 Annual report reveals stark fall-off in earnings as company heads into Chapter 11

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APRIL 8, 2014
Rough start for syndicated loans Proceeds from syndicated marine finance loans pulled back during 1Q14, according to new statistics from Dealogic GasLog proceeds with spinoff IPO An IPO registration has been filed by the long-discussed partnership spinoff of GasLog LNG Ltd NAT prices upsized offering NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers has priced a follow-on equity offering to raise funds for vessel acquisitions US box importers explore backup plans As the volume of US container imports rises, so too has concern over looming port labour negotiations on the West Coast, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Hanjin to use FleetBroadband FB500 Intellian will supply FleetBroadband FB500 terminals to Hanjin Shipping of South Korea for a fleet of 38 container ships Box lines report negative margins Only six out of 19 top container line operators reported positive operating margins in 2013, according to a survey carried out by liner trades analyst Alphaliner

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APRIL 8, 2014
Hong Kong Dockworkers Strike Still Possible Contracted dockworkers at Hong Kong's Kwai Chung Container Terminals have been told they will receive a 12 percent pay increase, but after last year's successful strike, the threat of industrial action is never far from the table. Union of Hong Kong Dockers secretary-general Stanley Ho told the South China Morning Post... Maersk to Brand Service Beyond Seven Seas In a market where east-west ocean service is becoming a port-to-port commodity, Maersk Line is taking steps to stand out from the rest of the pack by branding its service beyond the ocean voyage. It kicked off its branding campaign a year ago with a customer charter that set eight key... Large Carriers Outperforming Smaller Competitors Container ship in Hamburg, Germany.The 2013 financial reporting season for container lines ended for many carriers in a sea of red ink as high bunker prices and weak freight rates combined to drag down profits. But some of the biggest carriers, particularly Maersk Line and CMA CGM, are clearly bucking... Truckload Rates Forecast to Rise Around 4 Percent Summer is coming, but severe winter weather could be a catalyst for higher trucking rates months after the last snow melts. "We believe large truckload carriers will be able to boost contract rates around 4 percent this year," said Thomas S. Albrecht, BB&T Capital Markets analyst, in a note to investors... Carrier Alliances to Pressure European Ports' Intermodal Infrastructure: Drewry European ports will struggle to handle the revamped services due to be launched by the P3 and G6 carrier alliances because of their weak intermodal transport links, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Port rationalization unveiled by the P3 carriers - Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM - "means that much bigger... Singapore on Shadong Shopping Tour A high-powered Singapore business delegation left for China's Shandong Province today on a mission to boost exports to the country and attract investors. Representatives from the logistics, manufacturing, oil and gas and professional services industries joined Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck, also co-chairman of the Singapore-Shandong Business... City Truck Ban Snarling Shipments Through Manila Port Manila's heavy vehicle access restrictions, imposed in February to help ease the city's notorious gridlock, are frustrating the Philippine shipping and logistics industry. Eight-wheeler trucks and vehicles with a gross weight of more than 9,920 pounds are banned from the capital's streets from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.... Australia Outfoxes US Over Japan Trade Australia has secured a significant competitive advantage in the lucrative Japanese beef market over its main rival, the United States. After seven years of negotiations, Japan and Australia have reached a broad agreement on a bilateral free trade agreement aimed at eliminating import tariffs on most products traded between them. The... Former DOT Chief: Highway Bill Prospects 'Very Dim' Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood doesn't have much faith in Congress getting its act together soon to pass a surface transportation bill. LaHood said last week during a conference call hosted by Stifel Transportation & Logistics Research Group that the prospect that Congress will pass a new bill to fund...

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APRIL 8, 2014
Cape rates crash The capesize segment of the dry-bulk market continued to lose steam Tuesday but some forecasters believe the tides are about to turn. Nautilus in pension push Crew union Nautilus International is campaigning for a pension provision to be included in the next Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) revision. VLGCs close on $100k daily VLGC spot rates are poised to break the $100,000 per day barrier after a record breaking run. Tanker Solutions eyes buys A joint venture between Prime Marine Management of Greece and Minneapolis-based Castlelake is looking to expand after tying up financing for four LR1 product tankers. Kang warrant sought Korea prosecutors have applied for an arrest warrant for STX group founder Kang Duk-soo in an embezzlement and business malpractice probe. NewLead back for more NewLead Holdings is stepping into the sale and purchase market for the second time in as many months. Another 10 for Mipo Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has revealed a KRW 348.3bn ($333m) order to build 10 new MR tankers. Navios Logistics eyes notes Navios South American Logistics has lined up a $350m debt refinancing in the US market. Golden Energy looks to China Victor Restis-controlled Golden Energy Offshore has ordered a pair of platform supply vessels (PSV) at Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering. Scanship seals listing Scanship Holding has completed an IPO which has seen the company raise NOK 81.62m ($10.30m). Avance nets war chest Avance Gas will have NOK 666m ($111m) in fresh firepower after setting out the final terms of its IPO. Fisher in Supacat debut UK owner James Fisher has ordered a new offshore support vessel for windfarm operations. JES targets Congo Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings continues to invest in sectors outside of shipping despite serious concerns over its financial health. Pertagas eyes LNG move Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) is preparing a move into the LNG bunker market. GLOG shows MLP numbers GasLog's MLP spin-off is set to take over assets which accounted for almost half of its annual profit last year, SEC filings show. ABG: cash on delivery Restructuring Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard is trying to attract new orders with a promise that shipowners will only pay once vessels are complete. Shih Wei earnings fall Taiwan's Shih Wei Navigation has posted a drop in 2013 earnings due to fewer currency exchange gains. Damen eyes SBIC buys Vietnamese national shipbuilder SBIC claims its Dutch partner Damen wants to add to its assets in Vietnam. Alfa deal opens old wounds Norway's Mohn family has sold its equipment business Frank Mohn to Alfa Laval in a $2.2bn cash deal which has reopened a family feud. POSH eyes $400m PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) is targeting close to $400m from its upcoming IPO on the Singapore Stock Exchange. NCL crewman shot An NCL seafarer has been shot dead during a robbery in the port of Roatan in Honduras. Vroon buys Petrolmar Dutch owner Vroon has acquired Italian tanker company Petrolmar, taking 100% of its shares. Costamare boxship grounds A Greek boxship grounded in the Mobile Ship Channel on Monday, prompting traffic restrictions. CSCL faces red run A tough market will keep China Shipping Container Lines in the red for the next two years unless it cashes in some assets, a leading analyst says. NAT adds more to pot Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has added another 2m shares to its latest offering as it raises cash to buy up to four vessels. Excelerate inks new job US-headquartered Excelerate Energy has signed a firm agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for the provision of a long-planned floating LNG import terminal. Crowley buys Accord Crowley Maritime Corp has acquired majority ownership of Accord Ship Management (HK) and Accord Marine Management. Valencia secures investor Mitsubishi Corp has acquired a 25% stake in the operator of Valencia Container Terminal in eastern Spain. Genco Auvergne arrested The recent arrest of a Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) supramax does not appear to have derailed plans to pursue a pre-packaged Chapter 11 restructuring in the Southern District of New York. GasLog files MLP IPO GasLog has filed a registration statement for an IPO in the US for shares in its master limited partnership (MLP) GasLog Partners. NAT eyes acquisitions Nordic American Tankers appears to be mounting a campaign to expand its fleet of suezmax tankers.

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APRIL 8, 2014
Crowley acquires ship manager Accord Crowley Maritime Corporation has acquired majority ownership of Accord Ship Management (HK) Limited and Accord Marine Management Pvt. Ltd., which provide third-party international crewing and technical ship management. EU seeks to regulate drones The European Commission has proposed regulations regarding the safety, security and operation of civilian drones, a move that sets in motion an impact assessment on the use of drones. AA Cargo: Revenues to top $860M in 2014 American Airlines expects 2014 cargo revenues to top $860 million, an increase of $30 million over 2013's total, a prediction that came in an investor relations update filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Port Tracker sees healthy container growth in spring Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 6.1 percent in April, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. American Fast Freight expands at Kodiak Island Revised WTO government procurement agreement enters force Swift predicts low first-quarter earnings MOL seeks $135M in damages from Mitsubishi after vessel sinking FedEx Express opens Mexican hub

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APRIL 8, 2014
IFO prices soften in Fujairah Avails stay tight in Cape Town. Prices outlook mixed in Rotterdam No clear price direction in Northwest European bunker market. Falling bunker prices outstrip weakening crude The Bunkerworld Index (BWI) is at its lowest level for over year. Asian IFO prices broadly stable MGO price movements lack direction. Ports look beyond LNG bunkering infrastructure challenges Ports expecting LNG bunkering operations within five years, study finds. German bunker buyer adds to team Has background in tanker operations and bunker procurement. IMO 'rushes forward slowly' MEPC has 'a great propensity for putting things off.' Russian yard to build multipurpose bunkering vessels Vessels able to perform bilge water removal, oil recovery and bunkering operations. MPA: Use of mass flowmeters mandatory in Singapore by 2017 Government will provide $63,500 incentive for each bunker tanker adopting the technology. Seawater-as-fuel research moves forward US Navy research focusing on alternative fuels. Singapore establishes mass flowmeter calibration labs Aim of labs is to support the use of mass flowmeter technology for bunkering.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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