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December 11, 2014

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Maersk and Hamburg Sud lead Drewry's new carrier reliability rankings LA, Long Beach urge Obama to break west coast dock impasse Growth slump kills hope of reviving Hong Kong's CT10 box shop plan Citi: Rates to fall 5-10pc in 2015 as delayed ship deliveries flood market BIMCO again protests EU demand for cargo info in CO2 emissions rule McCain to American Heritage Foundation: Jones Act does harm, not good German Amazon.com warehouse strike, but little disruption expected US joins Hong Kong banning British Columbia poultry imports due to bird flu DHL to open first innovation centre for Asia Pacific in Singapore Teamsters, safety groups urge Obama to veto HOS easement bill Perilous Tennessee mountain road bans big trucks after surge of accidents IATA urges air carriers to assess risks related to battery transport Korean Air leads in flying Nova Scotia lobster to Asia as exports rise 428pc All Nippon Airways, Mitsubishi Estate among bidders for Sendai Airport rights

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Asia-Europe container volumes to go up by 7 pc in 2015: Clarksons CMA CGM takes delivery of 10,622-TEU, 1,458 reefer plug capacity vessel UASC names industry's first ever LNG-ready ultra-large container vessel US ready to work with India to counter piracy Veg. oil imports to set new record at 12 mt this year JNPT's K. N. Nair calls it a day after more than three decades ...loading up 5.24 pc during April-Nov. 2014 Govt to construct 1,000 km expressways under NHDP: Radhakrishnan Railways taking steps to improve freight share Extension of anti-dumping duty on sodium nitrite from China India can become a strong manufacturing base: CII INR weakens further on increased dollar demand China's export growth slows down sharply in Nov. UN Secretary-General to attend 'Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015'

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B. Dettmer expands into dry cargo High-volume haulier investing in telematics Daimler honours Horst Mosolf Ingersoll Rand snaps up Frigoblock Indonesia - a shining example in maritime security field Swiss WorldCargo cargo boss stepping down Thermotraffic bets on quality for food transports to England UIC presents research and innovation awards Transaero launches scheduled cargo services Feitzinger to succeed outgoing UTi CEO New storage site in Felixstowe Samskip launches new Rotterdam-Italy service Starting shot fired for new liner services From the wintery north to southern skies

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
More piracy suspects compensated for legal delays Days after the French government was told to pay compensation for legal delays to several Somalis accused of piracy, the Danish High Court on Monday awarded similar sums to nine more piracy suspects. The latest case relates to the attempted hijacking of 29,242gt Danish-flagged product tanker Torm Norden issues profit warning and takes $230M provision DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker shipping group, has booked a $230M charge against onerous time charter contracts in dry bulk and issued a profit warning as a result. "Following an updated market evaluation, Norden has concluded that it is no longer likely that certain time DP World sidesteps ban to buy ZPMC cranes The decision of India's security agencies to bar Chinese crane maker ZPMC from supplying gear to Indian ports has been shown in poor light after DP World shipped and unloaded four ZPMC quay cranes for its terminal currently under construction at Jawaharlal Nehru (J N) port. DP World's bold gambit IHS Maritime wins awards IHS Maritime & Trade has won two key awards at the international Seahorse Club Journalist Awards 2014 in London. Senior journalist Girija Shettar, a regulation & risk specialist, has won in the Social Media Journalist category for her outstanding output and engagement on social networks New Korean Register head aims to restore confidence after Sewol The Korean Register of Shipping's new chairman and CEO Park Bum-Shik aims to restore the classification society's reputation following criticism concerning the Sewol disaster in April. Park, formerly the Korea P&I Club chief operating officer was inaugurated as KR's new chief in Busan on 9 SapuraKencana dazzles with nine-month record profit SapuraKencana Petroleum's record nine-month net profit which hit MYR1Bn for the first time, and a strong orderbook momentum have made the oil and gas (O&G) services company a hit stock among O&G big caps. Contributions from SapuraKencana Energy's (SKEI) oil fields and Seadrill's rigs shored up Seafarer rights? There's an app for that Seafarers Rights International (SRI) has launched a new web-based app, opening up a direct channel offering users access to practical advice. SRI, the pan industry body that promotes seafarer's rights, commenced its work in 2010 and, according to Deidre Fitzpatrick, executive director, Bumi Armada CEO quits Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada announced that Hassan Basma has resigned from his CEO post due to family reasons. Hassan has helmed Bumi Armada since 2005 and has over 31 years of experience in the oil and gas (O&G) industry, with 23 years spent in Asia in key areas of the China loans Ivory Coast $875M for port construction State-owned China Exim Bank has approved a loan of XOF466Bn ($875M) to Ivory Coast for the construction of a second container terminal at Abidjan Port, port CEO Yacouba Hien Sie confirmed on 8 December. The project includes widening of the Vridi Channel and construction of container and ro-ro Indonesia seeks $7Bn foreign funding to build ports The Indonesian government is seeking foreign investment of about $7Bn to build ports to realise its ambition of becoming a maritime nation. The state budget is not sufficient to meet investment needs. The funds required will be used to construct ports in Medan, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and Oslo-listed Pioneer Marine loses $5M in 3Q14 Singapore-headquartered dry bulk owner Pioneer Marine has its losses deepened to $5M in the third quarter ended 30 September 2014. The Oslo-listed company had previously reported a loss of $2.5M in the second quarter ended 30 June 2014. Revenue for 3Q14 went down by 8% to $11.1M from $12.1M year Chinese, Brazilian ports sign friendship agreement Qingdao Port Group yesterday signed a friendship port agreement with Vale's Ponta da Madeira Terminal to increase the iron ore trades between these ports. The agreement, preliminarily intended to establish friendship port relationships between the ports, aims to enhance their co-operation to boost China exports slow in November China's export growth slowed in November while imports dropped, raising pressure on policymakers to release more stimulus measures, said Xinhua News Agency in a report. The nation's exports rose 4.7% year-on-year to $211.66Bn in November, much slower than the 11.6% annual growth in October and the CSOA opposes China opening cabotage to foreign fleet China Shipowners' Association (CSOA) opposes the proposal of opening China's cabotage trade to overseas fleet as the central government explores the possibilities of allowing foreign overseas carriers to use Chinese flag. The cabotage trade market involved China's sovereignty, national politics, Tok Bali Port to become offshore O&G supply base Tok Bali Port looks set to become a supply base for the offshore oil and gas sector, Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed said. "We understand that Kemaman is fast developing and is very compact to the point of having no further room for expansion. Thus, we see Tok New Priok project a major milestone The extension of Indonesia's busiest port Tanjung Priok is seen as a "major milestone" by David Adams, financial director of Indonesia Port Corporation (IPC). "The development of the new Priok project is a major achievement in Indonesia," said Adams today at the Port Finance International Asia

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Battery powered cable ferry completes 4,000 trips BAE Norfolk awarded $115 million for LHD 5 drydocking Shell brings customers ship to shore technical services Carnival Cruise Lines upgrades VDR systems in 24 ships Thrustmaster tunnel thrusters on new Seacor FSV Coast Guard issues NPRM on cruise ship terminal security HII gets $9.9 million more for submarine R&D Aegean to start Los Angeles based bunkering operation Great Lakes Dredge gets $25.6 million Arthur Kill contract

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Drewry report ranks carriers for most reliable performance DOT eases paperwork rules for professional truck drivers Coast Guardsman found guilty of sexual assault, housebreaking Old Dominion Freight Line expanding Portland operations CMA CGM Group takes delivery of new 10,622 TEU containership

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Have the Greeks spotted an LNG shipping boom ahead? Lower oil prices will lead to a glut of cheap LNG offering Europe an alternative to Russian pipeline gas, says Bank of America Chandris poised to lead off new Greek LNG spree Owner has 25% stake in one gas carrier and is close to first order at Daewoo Germany may axe planned insurance tax 'Broad political consensus' on key owner demand, says VDR Greeks are busiest buyers of 2014 with $7bn in secondhand acquisitions VesselsValue.com data shows bulkers attracting most Greek investment Maersk axes TP5 service on unprofitable transpacific trade The trade lane has lost money in nine of the last 10 years, says carrier VLCC earnings soar $7,500 in a day as Asia builds stocks of cheaper crude Earnings for the big 2m barrel tankers are surpassing expectations for December so far Hyundai Mipo Dockyard agrees pay deal with union But parent HHI is still mired in labour talks Aegean confirms purchase of OW Bunker's west coast US assets Greek-based physical supplier agrees to buy 28,567 tonnes of bunkers and assume a storage contract with Vopak Pioneer Marine posts a $5m third-quarter loss Khanna's handysize specialist aims to 'consolidate this fragmented sector' in 2015

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
US port congestion hitting shippers' wallets NEWARK, New Jersey - U.S. port congestion delays are starting to cost shippers money - and customers in some cases. In October 2013, it took seven days for an import container of Sharp consumer electronics to go from the Port of Los Angeles to Memphis by rail; it took twice that... Is time ripe for new USMX-ILA bargaining model? The chief negotiator for U.S. East and Gulf Coast waterfront management challenged employers and the International Longshoremen's Association to consider changes to their bargaining process before their next contract expires in 2018. David Adam, chairman and CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, used the JOC's 2nd annual Port Performance-North America conference... USA Truck expands non-asset brokerage business in Florida, Chicago Truckload carrier USA Truck is expanding its non-asset brokerage business, opening a Strategic Capacity Solutions office in Jacksonville, Florida, and moving its Chicago office to a larger location. The expansion follows a 24.2 percent year-over-year increase in base revenue at the SCS division in the third quarter to $39.9 million. In... Maersk plans January increases totaling $1,000 per 40-foot container Maersk Line will implement general rate increase and peak season surcharge totaling $1,000 pe 40-foot container on cargo heading from Asia to the U.S. and Canada starting Jan. 15, the carrier announced today. Maersk Line GRI and PSS for Jan. 15 20-foot container $540 $320 $860 40-foot container $600 $400 $1,000 40-foot high cube $675 $450 $1,125 45-foot container $760 $510 $1,270 Source: Maersk Line Maersk says it will... Shippers question carriers' planned jump in Thailand terminal charges Some ocean carriers are raising terminal-handling surcharges about 70 percent on Jan. 1 for calls at ports in Thailand, and shippers are bracing for other carriers to follow suit. U.S. containerized imports from Thailand totaled 264,294 TEUs year to date, 3.6 percent higher than last year. Full size chart. Evergreen Line, Yang Ming,... Multiemployer pension proposal riles Teamsters, retiree advocates Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa. WASHINGTON - The "cromnibus" spending bill has produced something for practically everyone to hate, and at the top of the list for organized labor is a proposed amendment that could cut benefits for elderly retirees who draw their income from troubled multiemployer pension plans. But don't... Project to help expand development at BNSF Kansas City A road improvement project will help make the industrial development around BNSF's relatively new intermodal rail terminal in the Kansas City area more attractive when work is completed in 2016. Improvements to nearly three miles of Waverly Road will create a corridor for heavy-haul loads heading to and from the Edgerton,... Lufthansa Cargo boosts volume as rivals falter Lufthansa Cargo managed to increase traffic in November despite ongoing strikes by pilots, while its leading European rivals posted lower volumes as they prepare to downsize their freighter operations. The German all-cargo carrier transported 156,000 metric tons of freight last month, up 0.8 percent on November 2013 with 0.4 percent less... Congress includes trucker HOS suspension in 'cromnibus' spending bill WASHINGTON - The likelihoodthat truck drivers will have different hours-of-service rules and more time on the road next year increased Tuesday when Congress included a rider that would suspend a portion of the 2013 HOS rules in its omnibus spending bill. The House is expected to vote on that $1.013 trillion... Hapag, CSAV unveil new service loops for second quarter Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV will launch new joint services between March and June, the carriers said today after unveiling new-and-improved service loops. The merging of Hapag-Lloyd's 100 services with CSAV's nearly 40 service loops will save Hapag-Lloyd an estimated $300 million. The announcement of service loops comes only one week after the... Rotterdam-Milan intermodal service to launch in January Starting in January, shippers can ship containerized goods by rail between Rotterdam and Milan via a dedicated Samskip intermodal service. The under 30-hour service - with five train departures per week - builds on the aggressive development by Rotterdam, the largest European container port, of rail transport to the hinterland. With... Spot rates steady on trans-Pacific heading into mid-December GRI Spot rates on the trans-Pacific remained steady this week leading up to a massive general rate increase, a sign that carriers could have some success with the historical GRI, Drewry Maritime Research says. Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained at $1,725 per 40-foot container this week. Full... Brazilian port Manaus to invest in automation after gaining private use status The Brazilian port of Manaus will invest R$97 million (US 37.4 million) in automation at one container terminal and at a general cargo facility and buy new equipment after receiving private use status, exempting it from certain labor rules. Superterminais, which handles containers, breakbulk and project cargo in the state of... CEVA expands Singapore warehouse footprint HONG KONG - CEVA Logistics has become the latest global supply chain company to expand its warehouse presence in Singapore with the a new facility at Jalan Buroh near Jurong Port in the west of the city state. The 57,000-square-yard warehouse and office will be the company's largest facility in Singapore... Solid year ahead as air freight market extends rally HONG KONG - Five straight quarters of continued growth and a supply-demand balance has led to a turnaround in the air freight business this year, with more solid growth still to come, believes Atlas Air's Michael Steen. The all-cargo carrier's executive vice president and chief commercial officer said the second half...

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
GPRT loses traction Shares of Greek operator Goldenport Holdings fell Wednesday amid growing concerns about the future of its core markets. Prices poised to slide Activity in many corners of the newbuilding market is slowing, which is fuelling renewed speculation that prices could slide. VLCC rates take flight Day rates for VLCCs trading in the spot market are gaining momentum at a pace that is catching some industry forecasters by surprise. "Pirates" get Danish cash Denmark has become the second European country - after France - to pay compensation to alleged Somali pirates over human rights abuses. IHB readies bonds Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) is lining up a bond issue to raise as much as BGN 50m ($31.67m). Stable outlook for DSF Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook of shipping lender Danish Ship Finance (DSF) from negative to stable, thanks to a more optimistic guidance for the shipping sector in general. Norden lowers dry sights Norden today shouldered a $230m provision on its dry cargo division after admitting the market is not recovering as it had previously hoped. Diana cape sets new marker Diana Shipping's latest capesize resale acquisition has set a new low benchmark for physical sales but the purchase is still above the value highlighted by present stock prices, analysts say. NLNG eyes $1.8bn yard Nigeria LNG (NLNG) is plotting a new $1.8bn shiprepair yard for LNG carriers and VLCCs. Sealink offloads duo Malaysia's Sealink International has sold two vessels for $5m. Timber output boosted The port of Gothenburg in Sweden has boosted its timber export capacity with the opening of a new terminal. Stocks undershooting steel? RS Platou Markets has questioned the dramatic sell-off in dry cargo stocks amid bearish sentiment in the market. NAT buys again Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has snapped up more shares in spin-off Nordic American Offshore (NAO). Sundaisy E refloated A bulker that ran aground on Monday near the Trois-Rivieres port in Quebec has been refloated. OW feast for Aegean Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has been tipped to hoover up more OW Bunker assets after its auction acquisition of a US facility. KNOT drops down tanker KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) is buying another shuttle tanker from parent KNOT in a $103m deal. TUI back in black German group TUI has revealed a return to profit for its cruiseship operations after it added a new vessel. Investors probe OW A group of Danish institutional investors is carrying out its own probe into the collapse of ship fuel and tanker company OW Bunker. Deep Sea extends trio Deep Sea Supply has secured a charter contract extension for three platform supply vessels working for Brazilian oil major Petrobras. BW LPG boosts buyback Oslo-listed BW LPG is expanding its share buy-back programme by another $10m. Concordia ups crude quota Concordia Maritime has boosted its crude tanker exposure via a joint charter agreement with Stena Bulk. Azamara to pull out? Azamara Club Cruises is considering dropping Indian calls unless immigration and customs processes improve. SapuraKencana surges Malaysia's SapuraKencana Petroleum has reported a strong third quarter performance with its net profit up over 40% Chile to spend Chile is planning a big boost to its Antarctic operations with a new icebreaker and a major repair yard. Rolls-Royce sets record Rolls-Royce's marine division has won its largest ever single contract for deck machinery with a deal from Maersk Supply Service. Aegean buys OW assets Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has confirmed that it has snapped up assets of OW Bunker at an auction in the US. South Stream halted Saipem has confirmed that it has received a notification to suspend marine activities on Gazprom's South Stream project. BGC extends again BGC Partners has extended its offer to acquire GFI Group for a second time after its latest deadline expired.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Bozzo named global COO at MSC Strong cargo volumes expose 'simmering cauldron' of port issues Anchorage choses plan for redeveloping port TNT adds Venice freigther service Holland to hire 500 military veterans Appropriations bill will rollback HOS restart rule Lower fuel costs will eventually help air shippers ILWU defends itself against 'slowdown' charge U.S. truckers relieved of another paperwork burden BIS adds new statement to validated export licenses Ingersoll-Rand acquires Frigoblock Old Dominion expands Chattanooga, Portland facilities Everett to strengthen ro-ro dock CEVA expands in Singapore Executive moves

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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Certas Energy employs former OW Bunker manager Varun Chhabria will assume the role of trading and risk manager on firm's marine team. VPS: LS MGO samples submitted for testing on the rise 'Trend shows industry gearing up for tighter ECA rules.' 'Spot freight rates falling faster than bunker prices' Falling fuels costs bringing no long-term benefit to box lines, warn analysts. New fuel-saving technology passes test, gets Lloyd's certification 'This is the next big thing in marine.' Denmark must compensate suspected pirates Similar to a ruling made in France last week. OPEC makes its weakest demand forecast in 12 years 'Fundamentals look quite bearish.' Ferry CEO talks up ECA opportunity Fuel efficiency is key. Bunker players tackle backlog as fog lifts in Istanbul 'Market will be back to normal by Monday.' Shell highlights importance of lubes advice Suitable products and appropriate expert advice go hand-in-hand, says company. Credit lines 'loosening' in Singapore But players remain cautious in the aftermath of the OW collapse. OW institutional investors start investigation It will look at OW's IPO and events leading up to the bankruptcy. MSC: ECA fuel bill a quarter of a billion Specific rates to be determined by voyage, company says. Electric car ferry completes first year of service Vessel has performed 'flawlessly' in over 4,000 trips. ExxonMobil report points to rise of natural gas 'A significant evolution in the trade of oil and other liquids', it says. Glander International ventures to Europe Firm buys Geneva-based Valhalla Marine as of December 1. Dual-fuelled hybrid newbuildings pair up with technology company Diesel and LNG ferries are propelled by a hybrid-electrical system. Aegean starting Los Angeles operations in Q1 2015 2015 a 'landmark year', says company President. Report: Saudi Arabia to keep January crude supply to Asia 'steady' Kingdom puts more 'pressure' on non-OPEC producers to 'cut production'.

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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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