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BRIEFS

December 10, 2014

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Low-sulphur costs drop to old standard bunker levels as oil prices plunge Finland's Neste Oil ready to supply low sulphur marine fuel by mid-December Evergreen adds China-Philippines loop with CNC as trade grows 17pc BIMCO adds bunker contract non-lien clause to shield owners from ship arrest Puget Sound unites as Tacoma and Seattle alliance focuses on intermodal New Zealand government studies hub port options, Tauranga found wanting Container throughput grows two months in a row at Lazaro Cardenas port Intra-Asia LCL sector to flourish in 2015: Australia's AGS World Transport Boston volume up for fifth month - 'We're cheaper, better than NY-NJ' Inmarsat partners with Speedcast to boost maritime distribution network Finnair ends MD-11F freighters to Hong Kong, Hanoi, New York by New Year Russian air freighter held in Nigeria cleared of Boko Haram terror links Stringent rules expected as tests reveal risks of battery fire, explosions

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Emirates Logistics India augments packaging products manufacturing facility in Pune Coastal movement of pet coke commences at New Mangalore Port Govt focused on expanding port capacity JNPT bags first prize of Navi Mumbai TOLIC Qatar to replace Doha port with port Mesaieed Centre to create shelf of 500 infra projects: Gadkari Commerce Minister inaugurates trade portal to facilitate exporters, integrate India into regional value chain Govt loosens up export rules to boost cotton shipments Switzerland may soon sign FTA with India

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FTA launches new category for carbon reduction awards Hansa Meyer new year resolutions: big changes in 2015 Austria's railway gets cash for Christmas Evergreen expands service network in the Philippines Lachs goes wireless Descartes goes shopping in UK New intermodal rail facility for Alabama Musical chairs at Imperial C.H. Robinson receives prestigious award Nifty transport concept for North and Baltic Seas SDV creates own subsidiary in Spain First box train winding its way between Rotterdam and Lyon Iata launches lithium battery risk mitigation guidance New guidelines for large scale rescue operations at sea TFG promotes inland shipping expert

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Drillship operator Noble fined $12.2M Offshore drilling contractor Noble Drilling has agreed to pay a $12.2M fine following a two-year investigation by the US into environmental practices aboard two of its vessels. The settlement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), announced on 8 December, relates to operations and record keeping Crédit Agricole and Sumi Trust set up $1bn ship finance facility France's Crédit Agricole CIB and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank have announced plans to make up to $1Bn worth of credit available to shipowners for their vessel financing and other projects in the New Year. Under the terms of an agreement, signed in Tokyo on December 5, the two banks have set Italian senators query Venice port investment Two Italian senators say they have cross-party support for a motion that would divert the money allotted to the construction of Venice's ambitious offshore port towards boosting existing cargo infrastructure not only in Venice but at other Adriatic ports. The Italian government is currently Crew safety 'priority' in ICS rescue guidance Seafarers on ships involved in rescue operations at sea must be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), including full protective suits, new guidance has clarified. Guidance on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea published today (www.ics-shipping.org/docs/largescalerescue) by the Ambrey Risk ranked one of UK's fastest growing firms UK maritime security firm Ambrey Risk has been ranked as the eighth fastest growing company in the UK by Richard Branson's Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100. The league table ranks companies based on their sales growth over the past three years, and Ambrey Risk, even in the current depressed Temasek buys into LNG tanker design specialist Singaporean investment group Temasek has bought a 10.4% stake in French liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT). Temasek acquired the remaining 10.4% holding in GTT of French oil group Total, which had already reduced its stake in GTT from 30% when the latter Odfjell CEO departure linked to 'differences' over future plans The sudden departure of Odfjell CEO Jan A. Hammer is seen by shipping analysts as being the result of disagreements between the parties involved over where to focus earlier agreed cost cuts, and over how to address the company's poor performance. "Due to different views on the strategic direction Mermaid Maritime drilling rig contract to end early Mermaid Maritime, the Singapore-listed subsea and drilling services provider, has announced that a contract for the deployment of its MTR-2 tender drilling rig is to be terminated earlier than planned by its upstream oil and gas client. Initially, the contract for MTR-2 was slated to end in May Evergreen and CNC to launch Philippines route Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line and Intra Asia liner service provider Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) announced yesterday that they are working together to launch a new China-Philippines Service (CPH). Two 1,000teu box ships will be deployed on the new weekly service, one each operated by the joint Zhongchang Marine to raise $146M Shanghai-listed Zhongchang Marine, a Chinese cabotage trade bulk carrier operator, plans to raise CNY900M ($146M) to repay debts and replenish its working capital by selling shares in a private placement. Zhongchang Marine plans to use the net proceeds from the share issuance to firstly pay back US shipping stocks slump Publicly traded shipping shares were particularly hard hit amidst a wider Wall Street selloff on 8 December. While the Dow Jones Average fell 0.59%, multiple shipping stocks logged double-digit percentage losses and the overwhelming majority of US-listed shipping shares declined. The biggest

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Three Kingspointers awarded Crowley scholarships ClassNK and USMRC to cooperate on LNG bunker training Australia hires BAE, Navantia and Raytheon to fix AWD ABB supplies solutions for heavy lift pipelayer Denmark pays compensation to pirate suspects Noble cops plea in Alaska drilling case Jacob Stolt-Niesel steps down Rolls-Royce wins its biggest deck machinery contract yet EPA awards Cape May-Lewes ferry $975,000 repower grant

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Greenbrier announces new orders for 14,100 railcars during first quarter Inchcape Shipping Services warns of San Lorenzo tow rules Eric W. Kirchner resigning as UTi Worldwide CEO, director Sea-Tac Airport finishes second on food review of healthy options Evergreen joining Cheng Lie Navigation for new China-Philippines service

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Diana buys capesize newbuilding for $50m Dry bulk operator takes delivery of China-built vessel next month Sumitomo blazes a trail for Japanese banks into global ship finance Joint venture with Credit Agricole will invest up to $1bn over the next three years New worries for tanker recovery as suezmax orderbook grows Nordic American bookings prompt fresh calls for restraint to promote a freight market upturn Vessels avoid Aqaba call amid labour row Jordanian port suffers major delays as workers continue to protest Asia-Europe growth slows in October Slowdown reflects a double-digit surge for the month in 2013 Founder retires from Stolt-Nielsen Boss leaves the board after 55 years but remains honorary chairman Höegh LNG plans to double its FSRU fleet by 2019 Oslo firm will order one or two floating units every year to raise its fleet to 14 Nordic American Tankers adds two new suezmaxes to expanding fleet New York-listed owner builds modern fleet as suezmax market prospects improve CSSC cuts its stake in Shanghai-listed unit Share price drops 10% after parent cashes in to raise funds Odfjell chairman: 'We don't have the luxury to disagree' Odfjell chairman tight-lipped on shock Jan Hammer departure, but says announcements on company's direction to appear in New Year New York court blocks arrest of LNG Finima US Federal judge issues restraining order on all competing claimants Odfjell boss steps down over strategy clash with board Jan Hammer replaced by Tore Jakobsen Scorpio Bulkers secures $235m credit facility, but investors are not impressed Sell-off continues in dry bulk sector as market responds to low rates and concerns over iron ore prices

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Cass Freight Index hits post-recession high for November Both shipments and expenditures on Cass indices declined in November. Full size chart. U.S. freight shipments dropped slightly in November, falling 0.2 percent from October, but were still up 4.2 percent year-over-year, according to the Cass Freight Index. In fact, the Cass shipment index hit its highest point in November since the... NY-NJ sees its trove of empty containers attracting export cargoes As a port with one of the largest surpluses of empty containers in the U.S., New York-New Jersey is attractive to agricultural and industrial exporters needing containers but who often have a hard time getting access to them in the non-urban areas where their cargo typically originates. NY-NJ has a higher... Despite loss, new CEO says UTi Worldwide is past 'turning point' Less than a day after CEO and board member Eric W. Kirchner resigned, logistics operator UTi Worldwide posted weaker-than-expected results for its third quarter, reporting a $34 million net loss on a 6.6 percent year-over-year drop in revenue to $1.08 billion. The CEO resignation and deeper losses came a week after... Port of Oakland planning to expand gate hours With its larger, consolidated terminals handling larger volumes from bigger ship calls, the Port of Oakland is considering officially expanding its gate hours for the first time, its head said today. Gate hours at the port are expanded on an ad hoc basis as demand warrants, but hours today encompass the... Maersk, Hamburg Sud top carriers on Drewry reliability report Both Maersk Line and Hamburg Sud received top marks as the most reliable container carriers in the third quarter, Drewry's Carrier Performance Insight shows, as industry-wide reliability began to recover in October. Maersk Line ships were on time 80 percent of the time from August through October, while Hamburg Sud vessels... US eases reporting rule, saving trucking industry $1.7 billion a year Starting Dec. 18, U.S. truck drivers in most cases will no longer have to file a report if an inspection of their equipment shows no maintenance issues and safety defects, saving the industry nearly $1.7 billion annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. By no longer being required by the... Retailers strategize to avoid pitfalls of West Coast congestion Beneficial cargo owners are still navigating the perils of U.S. West Coast port congestion, as they attempt to bring inventory in for the spring season. One of the hardest-hit retailers, New York & Company, saw revenue decline because of the late merchandise deliveries, CEO Greg Scott said in a Dec. 3... Continuing US West Coast gridlock may lead to permanent loss of cargo The continuing congestion and delays affecting U.S. West Coast ports are reaching the point where it may leave the type of lasting negative impression that followed the 10-day work stoppage in 2002. Despite the peak holiday season ending as the holiday approaches shippers and forwarders are saying that dwell times are... NY-NJ port gears up for bigger ships, volume NEWARK, New Jersey - The Port of New York and New Jersey is under the gun to improve productivity and truck turn times before the mid-2016 raising of the Bayonne Bridge "almost instantaneously" brings a new generation of larger ships to East Coast ports. Just a few years ago, the largest... Battle rages over trucker hours as Congress readies $1.1 trillion spending bill WASHINGTON - The clock is ticking for the lame-duck Congress and the trucking industry's last, best chance this year to change truck driver hours of service regulations. A fierce battle over the HOS rules erupted this week on Capitol Hill as members of the House and Senate sweated the details of... FMC to launch website to track congestion surcharges NEWARK, New Jersey - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will launch a website soon that will serve as a clearinghouse for port congestion surcharges, following industry confusion over planned U.S. West Coast surcharges, Commissioner Michael A. Khouri said today. "The commission is gathering information from the carriers to compare announcements and actual... Mergers and alliances shake up container carrier rankings Mergers and acquisitions and soon-to-launch alliances are changing the rankings of the JOC Top 40 Container Carriers in U.S. containerized trade. Volume increased 2.7 percent year-over-year to 23.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first nine months of 2014, with Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. accounting for 21.4 percent of... Operating ports have congestion advantage, shippers tell FMC FMC Commissioner Michael A. Khouri (left) and JOC.com Associate Managing Editor Mark Szakonyi discuss the FMC's findings from regional port meetings this fall at JOC Group's Port Performance Conference-North America.NEWARK, New Jersey - Part of the reason South Atlantic ports haven't seen as much congestion as their Northeast and Southern California... DB Schenker expands in India to major industrial hub DB Schenker, the logistics arm of Germany's Deutsche Bahn, has opened a new sales office in Vapi, India, to serve its customers in the country's western region. Vapi is a major industrial location in the state of Gujarat. "The new office will be instrumental in strengthening our network and make us more... No let-up in Asia port delays, CargoSmart finds HONG KONG - Almost half the container vessels arriving at the Asian ports of Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Nhava Sheva between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 were delayed more than 12 hours, and one third of the arriving ships faced delays of more than 24 hours, CargoSmart has...

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
MLPs target boxships A growing number of master limited partnerships (MLPs) are looking to expand their presence in the containership space, a top equity analyst told clients Tuesday. Khanna's cautious optimism Pioneer Marine reported a third-quarter loss Tuesday but the Singaporean bulker operator's chief executive is confident that the dry-bulk segment will rally in the coming year. Siem hatches buy-back Siem Shipping has joined the growing list of publicly-traded operators that are rewarding investors by repurchasing shares. Navios MLP initiated A leading Wall Street equity analyst has initiated research coverage of Navios Maritime Midstream Partners, a master limited partnership (MLP) that sealed a New York listing last month. FLNG rebuffs bid Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen appears to have encountered an obstacle in the race to takeover Flex LNG. Diana acquires cape Diana Shipping of Greece has acquired a capesize bulker under construction at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry in China. NWS turns it around Russian cargoship owner North-Western Shipping (NWS) has wiped out its 2013 nine-month loss with a strong rebound in 2014. More tugs for Hedland After a year of strike threats and a rapid growth of exports, a new tug company has been introduced to Port Hedland by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton. Lie costs claim The UK court of appeal has upheld a decision ruling a EUR 3.24m ($4m) insurance claim void after a cargoship manager lied to the insurers. Zhongchang to sell Bulker owner Zhongchang Marine is lining up a share placement to refinance debt. Neste wins Tallink deal Finland's Neste Oil has clinched a deal to supply new low-sulphur fuel to ferry group Tallink. Jacob Stolt-Nielsen steps down Veteran shipowner Jacob Stolt-Nielsen has today stepped down from the board of Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen 55 years after he founded the company. Svitzer extends contract Svitzer has extended its contract with Egyptian LNG in Idku for five years. Seconds for Fredriksen John Fredriksen has ploughed another $15m into Seadrill stock. Shepler expands US operator Shepler Mackinac Island Ferry has penned a contract for the construction of a 281-passenger ferry, its sixth ship. Crewman drowns A seafarer has been found dead in Lake Huron after falling from a Polish bulker. NAT books double order Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers has joined the suezmax newbuilding bandwagon with a double order at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Klaveness eyes Alcoa deal Norwegian shipowner Torvald Klaveness says it is closing in on a contract with Alcoa of Australia which will employ its Cabu fleet. Arahura on its way New Zealand's Interislander line is retiring its veteran ro-pax Arahura next year. GMS fixes newbuild Gulf Marine Services (GMS) of the UAE has won a charter of up to five years for its new self-propelled self-elevating support vessel (SESV). Bulker runs aground A cement carrier has run aground on the St. Lawrence river in Quebec, Canada. Baltic breakthrough Germany's Arkon Shipping is launching a new heavy-lift service in northern Europe based on feedership patterns to combat fuel price rises. Hammer out at Odfjell A clash with the board has seen Jan Hammer exit the chief executive's chair at tanker owner Odfjell. Jiro Nemoto dies Former NYK president Jiro Nemoto has died aged 86. MEP ship joins supra pool Expanding owner Navig8 has announced another bulker addition to its Supra8 pool. NOL back in favour Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) looks to have returned to investor's radar after its third upgrade in little under a month. Noble receives Alaska fine Noble Drilling has been charged with committing "environmental and maritime crimes" in Alaska two years ago. Temasek buys GTT stake Total has sold its remaining stake in Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) to Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek. Terminal IPO delayed Universal Terminals has reportedly postponed a potential SGD 1bn ($769m) initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore. AMSC CFO gets top job American Shipping Company (AMSC) has promoted its chief financial officer to take over as chief executive come the New Year.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Feitzinger steps into CEO role at UTi Commerce plans energy trade mission to China Port congestion in SoCal harming liner schedule reliability FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Poor ocean service compounds port congestion, DuPont manager says Carrier schedule report says reliability improved from August to October Evergreen, Cheng Lie offer new China-Philippines string CaroTrans expands in Midwest Executive moves

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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Dan-Bunkering adds new group credit analyst Morten Rosenberg Nielsen will be based in Copenhagen. Condor Ferries to boost rates to help pay for scrubbers Freight vessels to switch to MGO until scrubbers are installed. USMRC, ClassNK to cooperate on future marine R&D MoU signed by both firms highlights framework for joint R&D activities. Serious legal risk linked to fuel switching Owners could face full liability for damages caused by loss of power if the cause was deemed to be incompatible fuels. Gibraltar 'aggressively pursuing efficiency' Port has eased restrictions on the number of barges able to operate in the bay at any one time. Total to sell remaining stake in GTT Singapore-based Temasek Holdings named as buyer. Chinese firm moves forward with LNG-fuelled vessel orders 55 of 200 vessels currently being built at Dajin Heavy Industry's shipyard. Ports of Stockholm offers new perks for eco vessels Discounts await vessels connecting to onshore power and LNG-fuelled ships. Denmark to potential sulphur cheats: 'We are watching you' Government to award contracts for surveillance of ships sailing through Danish waters. Testing for microbial contamination getting easier New IP standard method allows for 'simplified, reliable and cost effective' test in the laboratory, field or onboard. Total supplying new, higher density, ECA-compliant MGO Product is available in German ports. Neste in deal to supply ECA compliant product 'Our capability to produce cleaner traffic solutions now enables us to take foothold also in the marine sector.' LNG carrier avoids arrest in OW debt dispute Bill for marine fuel to be temporarily held by US Court, says NLNG. Mercuria starts Singapore bunker trading subsidiary Company in move to build its presence in the marine fuels market. Ferry renewable energy technology project gains partner Move also means Japanese firm expanding operations to Greece.

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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

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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