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July 9, 2014

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Closing US Exim Bank divides general and special interest Republicans Haba-Sped launches LCL service from Switzerland-China ports Evergreen to take into fleet last of 20 x 8,500-TEU ships PIL reveals financial losses, ahead of US$801 million bond market bid Ghana port gets faster clearance from Ministry of Trade LA-LB dockers legally free to support harbour truckers strike CMA CGM & Adani Ports to build CT at Mundra port Seaspan takes in charge 3rd 10,000-TEU SAVER box ship Mercedes-Benz self-driving truck undergoes road tests in Germany Freighters are vital for China-EU, US cargo, but costly Shut down of DHL hub has hit Wilmington hard since 2009 India's Civil Aviation Ministry told to clear cargo now at Chennai

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JULY 8, 2014
As freight rates keep declining, cost reduction is top priority for box carriers Ethiopian Shipping Line starts triangular service calling Nhava Sheva, Mundra & Djibouti MANSA pays homage to late union leader Dr Shanti Patel Riding on shale gas revolution, "K" Line takes delivery of LPG carrier Coal imports highest in June DFCs will be closely monitored, says Gowda Kerala highway projects may not get NHAI funding Kerala trade wants green channels at checkposts Rail Budget proposes prioritising connectivity projects to new & upcoming ports, developing private freight terminals through PPP Banks, PSUs to buy stakes in stressed power projects EEPC says engineering exports can cross $70 bn with interest subvention Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese insulators INR turns firm on fresh dollar selling RBI relaxes rules for diamond imports An initiative to unearth football talent

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Green light for Daventry railfreight terminal expansion Trident Alliance to enforce maritime sulphur regulations InterRail augmenting activities in India again Eurotunnel breaks new ground on Terminal 2015 project ICS proposes solution for ballast water management New team members for Imtech ICT Austria AF- KLM-Martinair Cargo increases Jakarta operation Port of Tauranga receives support for expansion UK retail online sales fuels Seko investment Brett Bissell new COO of contract logistics for Dutch firm Tunnel to overcome congestion in Basel Colombia to benefit from extra IAG Cargo summer flights LetMeShip augments special services offer European air cargo volume up 6.3% in May 2014

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JULY 8, 2014
NTSB issues alert on passenger vessel stairway hazards L-3 Marine Systems International promotes two MHI 16-cylinder engines mark 10,000 unit milestone Swedish Club gives heavy weather loss prevention advice July 08, 2014 DNV GL leads JIP on small scale LNG fueling risks Ulstein delivers latest Island Offshore subsea vessel

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JULY 8, 2014
Transpacific Stabilization Agreement lines plan to continue with revenue recovery plan Evergreen Line marks christening of 8,452 TEU L-type containership Yang Ming takes delivery of 4,662 TEU container vessel Port of Tacoma continues string of Green Supply Chain Parter awards Diana Shipping Oks deal to charter Capesize bulk vessel

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JULY 8, 2014
Euronav grabs four VLCCs for $342m Taps private placement equity for $100m as it goes for "four of the best" from the secondhand market German owners pessimistic on recovery HSH survey shows clear differences with recent poll by PricewaterhouseCoopers Hatching the LNG egg Securing LNG bunkering should alleviate supply concerns but many steps remain Aframax tanker charter points to Canada's clout Canada is an intriguing source of cargoes for crude tankers that is poised to exert considerable influence on the tanker community Trident Alliance members revealed Shipowner and operator group aims to create level playing field on sulphur regulations Nicaragua canal route approved Project gets green light for route almost three times as long as its counterpart in Panama Ukraine bans international shipping from Crimea ports Kiev cannot uphold safety obligations in breakaway region, government warns Three-day break for west coast labour talks ILWU and PMA extend existing contract during interlude TSA plans further rate hike next month Member lines to announce next GRI guideline in mid-July Aronnax: Gas bunker right Let's not blow up a chance now the egg has hatched China Shipping Development and MOL book Yamal LNG carriers Three 172,410 cu m vessels ordered at DSME for $932m Brazil's oil exports disappointing for tankers Maersk Oil exits Brazil as country fails to meet expectations, but hopes are alive for future exports

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JULY 8, 2014
Tanker engineer missing in US Gulf Coast Guard search and rescue crews in the US Gulf of Mexico continue to look for a chief engineer who has been missing from a tanker for two days. Corpus Christi, Texas watchstanders said that at 13.55 local time on 6 July the crew of the Aframax International-operated, 115,338dwt Elia reported the Ocean Rig UDW aims for debt swap George Economou's drilling rig and drillship company Ocean Rig UDW has launched a new proposed $500M senior secured note offering in the US that the company expects to use to extinguish an existing term loan facility. NASDAQ-listed Ocean Rig UDW, controlled by Economou's separately listed DryShips, German owners in the doldrums Sentiment in Germany's shipowning community has not recovered to the same extent as in other international shipping centres, a survey by ship financier HSH Nordbank has revealed. Only about 20% of all German respondents in its expert market survey said they expect profits to rise this year, versus HMM moves on Hyundai Securities stake sale Hyundai Merchant Marine is proceeding with its plans to sell its entire stake in Hyundai Securities, it confirmed today (8 July). HMM's parent Hyundai Group needs to raise KRW3.3 trillion ($3Bn) to boost its liquidity and repay debts. So far, it has generated more than KRW2 trillion from selling a Kattupalli Port and ICTSI split L&T Kattupalli Port and Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services India (ICTSI) have agreed to end their alliance just three years after signing a contract to develop a container terminal at the Tamil Nadu port. Kattupalli has already removed all mention of ICTSI from its website Seadrill plans convertible bonds Seadrill, the listed London-based company at the centre of John Fredriksen drillship and rig operations, says it is planning to issue $1.0Bn in convertible bonds and to make a voluntary offer for holders of a $650M convertible bond issued earlier to convert their paper for shares in the company. The China, Russia to co-develop Zarubino Port Russia's Summa Group will work with Chinese companies on the development of Zarubino Port in Russia to attract more business from China, stated Alexander Vinokurov, Summa Group CEO, at the first China-Russia Expo. The project is implemented by FESCO Group (controlled by Summa Group). The first phase Strikebound SNCM ferry flees Corsican port An SNCM ferry was forced to flee the port of Porto-Vecchio in Corsica after striking seafarers came under attack from angry customers of the company. French radio station France Info reported that up to 200 local business people approached strikebound ro-pax vessel Jean Nicoli and began throwing China vessel exports narrow fall China's vessel exports narrowed their year-on-year fall in the first five months of 2014 on market pickup. During this period the exports decreased 11.2% y/y to $10.7Bn, according to customs statistics. The reduction was four percentage points lower than that in the first four months of 2014, thanks Thoresen Shipping buys another Supramax Thoresen Shipping Singapore has bought another secondhand Supramax bulker, bringing its total fleet size to 24 ships. The company, led by MD Ian Claxton, said in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand that it has bought Orient Rose, renaming it Thor Monadic. Thoresen Shipping Singapore is a Icon Offshore incorporates new subsidiary Malaysia-listed offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, Icon Offshore (Icon) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Icon Fleet has incorporated a subsidiary company, Icon Bahtera, on its press release dated 7 July 2014. Icon Bahtera was incorporated in Brunei with the proposed principal Paradip container terminal tender floated "All necessary formalities have been taken care of and I think the contract will be awarded in less than two months," Paradip Port Trust (PPT) chairman Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra told a press conference on 4 July. The new container terminal is part of PPT's overall expansion programme to enhance its Damen ice-class PSVs for Atlantic Towing US company Atlantic Towing has ordered four newly-designed ice-strengthened PSV 5000 vessels from Damen Shipyards Group that will be put to work in the sub-Arctic waters of the Hibernia and Hebron oilfields, off Newfoundland and Labrador. Atlantic has a 10-year offshore support contract with SapuraKencana to tap growth in Americas Malaysia-listed oil and gas services company SapuraKencana Petroleum is off to a flying start in Brazil, according to Norziana Mohd Inon, an analyst from CIMB Securities. She has forecast a target price of MYR7.00 ($2.19) per share price, while SapuraKencana's shares are currently traded at MYR4.40 UMW OG on expansion path Malaysia-listed oil and gas services provider, UMW Oil and Gas Corporation (UMW OG) has plans for aggressive fleet expansion, according to Norizana Mohd Inon, an analyst from CIMB bank. Inon predicted UMW OG's share to hike to a target price of MYR5.18 ($1.62) from the current trading price of MYR Firm prices belie weak ship recycling sentiment Despite the South Asian monsoon season, cash buyers have been offering firm prices for vessels bound for demolition in India. This is due to a slowdown in the number of vessels offered for sale by shipowners. Although bulkers are assessed at $450/lt ldt and tankers at $480/lt ldt for recycling in VLGC rates back up again Freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers have begun moving up again, after softening last week. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba rate at $129.688/tonne, up from $128.188/tonne a week ago and up 25 cents from 4 July. At current bunker prices in HHI stocks least attractive among 'Big Three' Shares of South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai HI (HHI) would be the least attractive among the country's 'Big Three' shipbuilders due to weak profitability, said Samsung Securities' analyst Young-soo Han in a research note today. The Big Three refers to HHI, Samsung HI (SHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding &

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JULY 8, 2014
Employers sue Baltimore ILA local for $3.8 million Employers at the Port of Baltimore have asked a federal court to force an International Longshoremen's Association local to pay $3.8 million in damages for a three-day strike last October. The lawsuit adds a new dimension to a protracted dispute between ILA Local 333 and the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore... Industry to study use, safety risks of liquefied natural gas Industry professionals will study the ramifications of liquefied natural gas leaks to get a better handle on the scope of accidental incidents. DNV GL Oil & Gas announced today that liquefied natural gas stakeholders and several exploration and production companies would work on a joint industry project to identify and develop... Cosco to shutter regional US offices A major restructuring move at Cosco Container Lines Americas will result in most regional offices closing in favor of a larger, more centralized North American Operations Center to be opened early next year, the location of which is yet to be determined. Cosco Americas announced the move today, saying it would... New US Customs' program meant to address C-TPAT criticism WASHINGTON - Think of it as C-TPAT on steroids. A new program by U.S. Customs and Border Protection's integrates its two largest trusted trader programs - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and Importer Self Assessment - and includes additional perks meant to offer tangible benefits in return for the effort that... Arbitrator rules ILWU workers must return to work at LA LONG BEACH, Calif. - An arbitrator has ruled that ILWU members at LA-Long Beach must return to work after refusing to cross picket lines set up by the Teamsters union at two terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram. Members of the International Longshore... Who's really eating the PNW's lunch? There's been no shortage of turbulence on the West Coast lately, and more is in store with the midnight June 30 expiration of the ILWU contract. In addition, there has been mounting pressure on Pacific Northwest ports, seemingly caught in a vise between the western Canadian ports to the north... Rail option for temperature-controlled cargo deemed a success Rail is a long-distance transport alternative to road, ocean and air freight for temperature-controlled goods, according to the results of a two-year project that included a trial shipment from the Port of Antwerp to Kazakhstan. The Flanders Institute for Logistics measured and monitored the temperature, location and security of temperature-controlled products... Israel Corp. backs Zim 'golden share' ruling Israel Corp., the parent of Zim Integrated Shipping Services, has backed a court ruling that modifies the scope of the state's "golden share" in the ocean carrier. A Haifa court ruled that approval of the Israeli government is only required when a transfer or sale of shares in Zim gives a... Air France-KLM trims profit outlook on 'persistently weak' cargo demand Air France A380Air France-KLM trimmed its 2014 profit forecast by up to 12 percent, citing "persistently weak" cargo demand, as well as overcapacity and falling yields on North American and Asian passenger routes. The Franco-Dutch airline said it now expects earnings between €2.2 billion and €2.3 billion (US$3 to 3.1 billion)... Nicaragua canal route gets official approval A Nicaraguan government committee today approved the route of a proposed $40 billion canal project that will bisect the country and rival the Panama Canal waterway linking the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. Environmental and social impact studies need to be completed, but both Nicaraguan government officials and HKND expect work... 72-hour break briefly reinstates ILWU contract The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and U.S. West Coast waterfront employers have agreed to take a 72-hour break from negotiations to allow the union to attend "an unrelated negotiation" in the Pacific Northwest. The six-year contract, which expired July 1, was be extended during the break from 8 a.m. today... Suez fails to see anticipated gains in traffic The number of container ships passing through the Suez in May was the highest since May 2013. Full-size chart The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal in May was higher than in April but was down year-over-year for the 33rd straight month. The Suez Canal reported that 526 container ships... Korean, Chinese export-import banks back Minsheng mega-ship deal Minsheng Financial Leasing will receive $295 million from the Korean and Chinese export-import banks to build three 18,400-TEU ships that will be leased to Mediterranean Shipping Co. in the second half of 2015. Korea EximBank and the China EximBank agreed to provide the financing to Minsheng in a deal signed before... Teamsters actions fail to disrupt LA-LB cargo on July 7 Cargo-handling and gate operations at marine terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach continued without interruption today despite threats by the Teamsters union to initiate an "indefinite strike" against three trucking companies that serve the United States' largest port complex. Protesters for Teamsters-affiliated Justice for Port Truck Drivers distributed informational flyers in the... TSA carriers aim for second rate increase Carriers in the eastbound Pacific intend to increase their freight rates effective July 15 by $200 per 40-foot container for cargo moving from Asia to Los Angeles-Long Beach. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion group of carriers in the eastbound Pacific, said the $200 general rate increase / peak-season surcharge is... Drayage drivers again threaten to strike at Vancouver Roughly 400 unionized truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver are threatening to strike, alleging that they are being paid less than the minimum rate established by the government, CBC.ca reports. Port Metro Vancouver told CBC that it is already taking steps to enforce minimum pay rates. In mid-June, the port authority and British...

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JULY 8, 2014
Euronav strikes again Euronav made waves in the sale-and-purchase market Tuesday after announcing plans to acquire four more VLCCs. EU backs scrubber initiative DFDS lines up state aid that will be applied toward the installation of exhaust scrubbers. Longhe in the crosshairs Sino-Global Shipping closes in on acquisition of Qingdao Zhenghe's management unit. Billion-dollar blunder AP Moller oil offshoot turns back on Brazil as it prepares to book $1.7bn write-down. LSC sheds tonnage Lithuanian Shipping Company to book loss from the sale of ageing cargoship. ORIG oils bond press Ocean Rig has lined up a fundraiser that will set the stage for the repayment of a billion-dollar loan facility. Sinotrans buys from parent Hong Kong-listed shipowner Sinotrans is spending CNY 901m ($145.23m) on buying companies from its parent Sinotrans & CSC. Canal plan on track Nicaragua has approved plans for a new $40bn canal linking the Pacific and Atlantic. HSH: owners optimistic Germany's HSH Nordbank says shipowners are generally optimistic about their prospects this year, but remained concerned about vessel over-supply. Ukraine "closing" Crimea Ukraine is aiming to close all Crimean ports after Russia seized the breakaway region earlier this year. CSDC, MOL sign for three Yamal ships China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) and Japan's MOL have signed for three LNG newbuildings for the Yamal gas project worth a combined $932m. Fjord Line banks loan The European Investment Bank (EIB) is handing over EUR 124m ($168.5m) to Fjord Line for its new cruise ferries. Stena ferry holed A Stena ferry took on water after sustaining a five-metre crack in its hull in a collision with a breakwater in Denmark. Gulf Nav clears decks Dubai's Securities & Commodities Authority has approved a $300m share reduction by restructuring tanker owner Gulf Navigation. Greenship on the rise Jacques de Chateauvieux's Greenship Bulk Trust has recorded an improved profit for 2013. CSDC to buy again? Another 20% of Chinese tanker owner Shanghai Northsea Shipping is up for grabs. Star rating Fearnley Securities has taken up coverage of Star Bulk with a buy rating amid expectations of a sharp rise in profit following its merger with Oceanbulk. Google Sea View After photographing much of the known world from cameras strapped to the tops of their cars, Google's Street View team have tried out their sea legs. Arson accused guilty A UK passenger has pleaded guilty to arson on a DFDS ferry after drunkenly trying to light a cannabis bong. CSBC chases $600m order Taiwan's CSBC yard group is closing in on a deal for four new semi-submersible crane vessels. GasLog takes a hit Shares in US-listed LNG company GasLog lost almost 10% of their value at one point in trading on Monday. Trio hit off Indonesia Three more ships have been subjected to robbery attempts in Indonesian waters latest intelligence reveals.

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JULY 8, 2014
Breaking News: ILWU workers return to work after brief work stoppage The ILWU and PMA said Monday that they had agreed to extend their previous six-year contract for three days through 8 a.m. PDT on Friday while they suspended their negotiations on a new contract. The extension allows the ILWU to attend to other contract matters. Miss. could stop transport construction projects this month If Congress doesn't come up with a plan to infuse the Highway Trust Fund with cash, Mississippi will pull all of its transportation projects currently up for bid, according to the executive director of the Mississippi DOT. Swing Transport upgrades tracking technology WLS: Transpacific capacity rebounds in Q2 2014 Washington Notebook: Sen. Rockefeller presses for oil-by-rail safety regs Transpacific carriers: More rate hikes coming "With the overall uncertainty already seen in the eastbound freight market, the central issue for shippers and carriers alike is maintaining service and schedule reliability," explained TSA Executive Administrator Brian Conrad. LA/Long Beach terminals continue to operate as Teamsters strike Trident Alliance to shine light on vessel-emission rules The group held organizational meetings this spring and has now received commitments from the charter members to support the mission of ensuring industry-wide compliance with environmental air quality rules. Israel Supreme Court to consider Zim 'golden share' In a filing with the Tel Aviv stock exchange, Israel Corp. said a district court agreed to change the terms of the Israel government's "golden share" so that state approval would be required only for transfers of more than 35 percent. Hyundai takes delivery of another 13,100-TEU ship SEKO celebrates new English facility ILWU, employers to take break from contract talks Envirotainer gets FAA approval for ULD

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JULY 8, 2014
IFO prices on downward path in Fujairah Suez: No price movement reported. Prices continue falling across Europe Hamburg market busy. EU gives cash to help pay for scrubbers $8.6 million allocated to DFDS. Oils Overseas is to 'cease bunker trading operations' Bunker player to gradually transfer operations to Integr8 Fuels. Study to look at consequences of accidental LNG release DNV GL says uncertainties remain when trying to predict LNG behaviour in the event of a system failure. Liner operator holds bunker consumption at last year's level Evergreen says overall tonnage increase has been matched by fuel efficiencies. Operators advised to prepare fuel tanks for 2015 Changing tank use from HFO to MGO requires cleaning to avoid potential filter blocking and non-compliance. Supplier says 2013 revenue was hit by 'availability' issues But parent group of UK-based bunker and marine services supplier has seen annual profits climb. Asian prices continue downward trend Mixed demand seen in Singapore. Canadian firm buys diesel-electric quartet Vessel design promises lower bunker consumption. Sri Lankan minister defends Hamabantota bunker project 'Six ships have bunkered in the last two weeks.' Chinese shipbuilder adds to 'eco' orderbook European shipowner orders up to six fuel-saving newbuildings. Shipping companies team up on tri-fuel buys Four diesel electric newbuildings due for delivery from 2017-2019. Chimbusco remains top Chinese bonded bunker supplier List highlights position of other players in the Chinese market in 2013. New staff member at Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Employee born and raised in Singapore.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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