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December 12, 2014

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Hong Kong-Los Angeles/Long Beach rate holds steady at US$1,725/FEU MOL adjusts intra-Asia loops with new rotations in for southeast Asian ports APL replaces China-Taiwan-Philippines NPX loop with new CS3 service Final gate transits Panama Canal by barge for last lock on Pacific side CMA CGM takes delivery of third 9,400-TEUer in series of 10 wide-beam ships Outrage when France ordered to compensate pirates for delay in seeing judge France pays US$74.6 million for SNCF's holocaust role, railway denies guilt MSC drops congestion surcharge at Omani Sohar port for imports from Europe US International Trade Commission hears pros and cons on Chinese solar cells Plan to force truckers' to buy more insurance costs stalls with GOP in power US Congress approves US$0.09/gallon diesel fuel tax hike for barge operators Descartes profits soar as tech demand surges to meet regulatory compliance IATA ups airline 2014 profit forecast to US$19.9 billion - $25 billion in 2015 Boeing to cut 747 freighter production, demand too weak to sustain output Hactl helps boost e-AWB by plugging in two major Hong Kong forwarders

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Allcargo's Transindia Logistics Park CFS conducting free medical check-up & blood donation camp on Dec. 15 GRSE to export warship to Mauritius SPNM's workshop on port operations tomorrow Centre looking to divest 5 pc stake in DCI Cochin Port intends reducing dwell time of import cargo JNPT Chairman releases informative books on Customs clearance & port management Record discharge of steel coils at Dighi Port Centre may exempt National Highways from R&R provisions Stakeholders should work together to drastically improve Railways in 3-4 years: Suresh Prabhu Trade pleased with CONCOR's export container train service from ICD-TNPM to Chennai Port WTO gives verdict in favour of Indian steel exports IMC hosts interactive session on revamped Planning Commission

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Trucks take care - new e-control system set to start Win-win partnership begins Massive fleet expansion for haulage alliance ABC delivers B737 components Schöler builds sales team for southern Germany Qatar Airways adds freighter routes but turns down A350 Packaging producer acquires overseas partner Kazakh rail company receives reviving injection Good year ahead for US sea ports Kuka releases final results of public offer for Swisslog Liefkenshoek rail link set to open to traffic ROI enhances international profile Gemeinsam auf Zukunftskurs Air Serbia back to Croatia K Line carrying "green" gas safely over seven seas

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
IMO wades into 'boat people' crisis As the situation relating to rescues in the Mediterranean is described as "becoming unmanageable" by IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu, his organisation expects to begin work with fellow UN agencies on the "practicalities" of reducing lives lost at sea. Following a statement by the IMO and four Dutch shipbuilders fail in Spanish tax-lease challenge Dutch shipbuilders have failed in their attempt to force the European Commission to carry out a fresh investigation of a tax-lease ship financing scheme used by their Spanish counterparts. In a judgement dated 9 December, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dismissed the case brought by Netherlands ST Marine former senior execs charged with corruption Singapore Technology Marine's (ST Marine's) former president and senior executives were charged today under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Penal Code of Singapore. Chang Cheow Teck, former president of shipbuilder ST Marine, was charged with three offences, while Ong Tek Liam, former ST Cochin Port plans to cut dredging costs The Indian port of Cochin aims to cut its annual dredging bill by borrowing an idea that has been successful in Europe. "The nautical depth dredging concept has been successfully implemented in European ports," said Guruprasad Rai, chief engineer of Cochin Port. "We want to carry out a study and Port of Gothenburg boosts timber throughput A transloading terminal for timber products has opened at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden, allowing more sawmills in the Nordic region to ship to destinations worldwide. The port authority has invested about SEK2.5M ($332,000) Cecilia Carlsson, vice-president for communications at Gothenburg Port MH370 search centre showcases map technology As the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 (MH370) continues in the southern Indian Ocean, a new image has been released showcasing the sonar acoustic imagery being employed. The Australian Transport Safety Authority yesterday posted its weekly update on the search, alongside Icon Offshore bags contracts worth $12.4M Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Icon Offshore has won multiple contracts worth a total of $12.4M for long-term charters and extensions. The company is to charter a straight supply vessel to EQ Petroleum Production Malaysia for two years, with an option to extend the hire by another year. ReCAAP: Upsurge in Asian piracy attacks Asian anti-piracy and sea monitoring centre ReCAAP has reported 20 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in November 2014: a gain on the 17 cases reported at the same time last year. ReCAAP's monthly statistics indicate there were three reported robbery attempts and 17 completed Three dead in cruise ship blaze An engine-room fire aboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia has killed three workers, the shipowner has confirmed to IHS Maritime. The fire broke out aboard the 684-passenger, 30,277gt cruise vessel at around 0830 on 11 December when the Insignia was docked in St. Lucia. "The fire was contained to the Carbofin fined $2.75M Genoa-based vessel owner Carbofin has been fined $2.75M and has pleaded guilty in US federal court to MARPOL violations. The violations were uncovered while US Coast Guard inspectors were conducting a Port State Control examination in April onboard Carbofin's 17,779dwt (18,000 cubic meter) LPG Korean yards escape low oil price impact South Korean shipyards may not be that badly affected by lower oil prices as they are taking steps to diversify into the construction of LNG-fuelled ships and other types of ships, said an analyst in a research note. CIMB Securities analyst KJ Hwang said, "Given the drop in offshore orders caused Indonesia to have 14 coal export ports in 2015 Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is optimistic that the country will have special ports for exporting coal by the beginning of 2015. The move aims to stamp out coal smuggling as the country seeks to reserve more coal for domestic consumption. Indonesian ESDM Ministry's Indonesia to import 500 ships from China Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday announced a plan to import 500 Chinese-built vessels by 2019. The procurement is expected to strengthen local maritime sector and improve domestic logistics efficiency, in response to the sea highway concept initiated by President Joko DP World Australia operations disrupted Container traffic at Australia's DP World terminals in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle has been disrupted today due to union industrial action and an employer lockout. Further disruptions are down for next week. The strike, which took effect at first shift this morning, comes after 10 months of EA Technique posts lower 3Q14 profit Malaysia-listed logistics provider and ship manager EA Technique Malaysia (EA Technique) posted profit of MYR4.78M ($1.37M) for third quarter that ended on 30 September. Its profit for Q314 is lower than its profit of MYR 8.16M in corresponding period last year despite the company's higher earnings. Container ships skip Hong Kong due to congestion And estimated 9% of container ships skipped port calls at Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing Container Terminal (KTCT) from January to October, according to trade groups in Hong Kong. The trade groups believe that most of the skips were due to port congestion, the Transport and Housing Bureau (THB) of Hong Samsung HI, Excelerate Energy to build FLNG South Korean shipbuilder Samsung HI (SHI) has confirmed its involvement in a front-end engineering design (FEED) project to construct a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel with US-based Excelerate Energy, an LNG production systems specialist, in Equatorial Guinea. Through a Korea Exchange filing on 11 Yantai-Taiwan container route to launch China's Yantai Port in Shandong Province is to open a container service to Taiwan, said the port authorities yesterday. Operated by local carriers in Yantai, this will be the first direct route to Taiwan, and scheduled to call the ports as follows: Tianjin, Dalian, Yantai, Keelung, Taichung and

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
NASSCO, Braemar ink deal on innovative LNG tank system Bollinger bolsters repair capabilities with new dry docks Largest pipe-legged liftboat nears delivery Rolls-Royce and VTT unveil futuristic bridge concept Panama Canal Expansion: Last gate arrives on Pacific side Former ST Marine execs face corruption charges

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Freight transport services index continues to climb during October Diana Shipping to purchase new Capesize dry bulk vessel Thee USMMA cadets honored with Thomas B. Crowley scholarships Last gate for expansion project passes through Panama Canal Corps nets funding increases in proposed appropriations act

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Shipping industry's future hopes hit a two-year low Survey reveals worries about the cost of eco-laws and a newbuilding glut Competition from Australia will cut US coal exports Legacy contracts and low rates present a barrier to new deals MR product tanker earnings jump $4,000 Earnings are better than many experts expected, offering an early Christmas present for MR product tanker owners MSC Oscar becomes the world's largest boxship Containership joining the Mediterranean Shipping Co fleet in January sets a new record at 19,224 teu Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV unveil new services Newly merged carriers announce global network coverage for the second quarter Maersk Broker forms new dry cargo broker with Lightship Chartering It's a done deal, says Maersk Broker on latest consolidation move in shipbroking Concordia Maritime eyes suezmax crude tanker opportunities Product tanker company bolsters fleet with a chartered-in suezmax crude tanker for one year Nine more China yards make Beijing's 'white list' Six state builders and three private firms join 50 builders confirmed in October Yard Talk \| China's shipbuilders are exposed to speculative jack-up rig orders Lower oil prices mean financial trouble for speculative units, driving delays and distressed-asset sales K Line to build new LNG carrier on contract to Chubu Electric Vessel will transport liquefied natural gas from Freeport LNG project in Texas Norden takes $230m provision on onerous contracts Danish dry bulk and tanker player says move will not affect cashflow OSG signals possible spin-off, fuelling speculation of a tie-up with American Shipping Co Tanker operator just emerged from Chapter 11 is mulling separation of its US-flagged and international units Box volumes from Europe to North America surge But in the opposite direction carriers saw container volumes decline on a year ago in October

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Shippers revamp supply chain plans to dodge port congestion The ongoing congestion plaguing U.S. West Coast ports is forcing shippers to reexamine their supply chains with an eye to building in more safeguards against shortfalls in product imports. They are also extending their planning horizons and communicating their needs for vessel space more closely with their ocean carriers. Those are... Aqaba terminal to suspend some fees after week-long strike Aqaba Container Terminal, Jordan's only container port, apologized for delays caused by a worker strike last week, which left nearly 10 days worth of container traffic stranded. Workers at ACT were on strike from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10, completely stalling operations at the Red Sea terminal. The terminal said it... Hapag-Lloyd's mega-ship plans take shape within G6, CEO says Hapag-Lloyd is conferring with its partners in the G6 Alliance on plans to order larger container ships in the next year, but even as it does so the need for bigger ships is being questioned due to the recent plunge in bunker fuel prices. The G6, the fourth-largest grouping of container... IATA: Global cargo revenue will rise in 2015 but rates will fall Global air cargo revenue will rise to $63 billion in 2015 from an estimated $60 billion this year, but will remain roughly 5 percent lower than in 2010, according to the International Air Transport Association. Freight volume is expected to increase by 4.5 percent next year to 53.5 million metric tons,... US port funding goal will come up short A massive federal spending bill is poised to get U.S. port funding closer to a set schedule over the next decade but will still come short of the target. The $1 trillion bill for fiscal 2015 - dubbed "cromnibus" because it's a mash-up of omnibus spending and a continuing resolution - comes... A divided US House takes vote on $1 trillion cromnibus down to the wire President Obama says he will sign the $1 trillion "cromnibus" spending bill - if Congress can pass the legislation. With less than 12 hours left until the government runs out of money, it's not clear if the House of Representatives, let alone the Senate, will pass the bill today. The option... Intermodal volume grows at Bremerhaven port EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven this week handled its 1 millionth standard rail container, as more intermodal trains served the German gateway this year than in 2013. The average number of trains hauling containerized freight to and from the port has increased about 2.4 percent year-over-year to about 312 weekly services. Annual... Australian port labor conflict escalates Terminal operator DP World said it will lock out dockworkers at Australia's Port of Fremantle for 24 hours next week in the latest move in an increasingly bitter labor dispute. DP World's action followed the four-hour strike at the port Thursday by the Maritime Union of Australia. The company and the... US Sen. Booker backs abolition of Waterfront Commission Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has joined a New Jersey state senator in calling for abolition of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. Booker co-signed a Newark Star-Ledger op-ed column with state Sen. Raymond Lesniak, who has sponsored state legislation to remove New Jersey from the bistate anti-crime watchdog agency. They said... Two more sentenced to prison in NY-NJ longshore payoff scheme A former International Longshoremen's Association local president and an ex-pier supervisor were sentenced to prison this week for their roles in a long-running extortion racket that funneled workers' "Christmas tribute" to the mob. Thomas Leonardis, former president of ILA Local 1235 in Newark, was sentenced to 22 months in prison. Michael... Spot dry van truck rates on DAT boards rise sharply, hit $2.10 per mile U.S. spot market truck rates rose significantly in early December, as holiday-related retail freight demand remained strong, DAT Solutions said. The DAT national average spot rate for dry van tractor-trailers rose 5 cents to $2.10 per mile in the week ended Dec. 6. That's the biggest jump in the DAT national... US Customs pilot could help ports mitigate congestion A U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot project that allows shippers to reimburse the agency for additional staffing during normal hours and overtime work could help seaports deal with the growing threat of congestion. None of the seaports that can tap the five-year program, however, face nearly the levels of... Robust 8-month container growth at major India ports The number of containers handled at major ports in India climbed 8.32 percent year-over-year from April through November, the first eight fiscal months, continuing an accelerating growth trend that leaves state-owned port authorities on track to meet annual throughput targets. Container-handling in the eight-month period totaled 5.31 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from... Rising sales see GLP customers adding China warehouse space HONG KONG - Growing domestic consumption in China has seen four companies expanding their Global Logistic Properties warehousing space by 700,000 square feet in six locations across the country. The existing GLP customers have signed lease agreements and will use the facilities to handle the domestic demand and distribute consumer products... Three firms appear on shortlist to buy APL Logistics HONG KONG - APL Logistics is moving closer to the checkout queue with three companies reportedly on the shortlist to buy the NOL Group logistics unit, one based in Korea and two U.S. firms. So far CJ Korea Express, South Korea's largest transport and logistics company, is the only company to... China's train to Spain rolls into Madrid HONG KONG - Twenty-one days after leaving the east China manufacturing city of Yiwu more than 8,000 miles away, a freight train carrying 40 containers arrived in the Spanish capital of Madrid this week, potentially opening yet another land bridge between China and Europe. The world's longest rail journey brought toys... Extended gates seen as an opportunity beyond LA-Long Beach NEWARK, N.J.--A model for improving truck turn times is emerging at ports on the West Coast of North America. It involves a coordinated effort by marine terminals to open their gates at night and on weekends, and to spread out truck traffic through appointment systems with predictive analytics. However, while terminal...

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Capital seals charters Diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners (CPP) has lined up time charters for two of its tankers. Crude debate continues A number of prominent US lawmakers gathered in Washington, DC Thursday to discuss the nation's long-standing ban on the exportation of domestic crude. Analyst expands repertoire An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has initiated research coverage of the LNG segment. Cooler than ice A capacity glut took a toll on rates for LNG carriers in 2014 but a notable Wall Street analyst believes the tides are about to turn. Spot spur for Frontline Shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline were running hot today as VLCC rates went from strength to strength. Confidence falls Owners and charterers have lost their confidence in the shipping industry due to the high cost of compliance with new regulations and ongoing doubts about over-tonnaging, a survey suggests. Fesco sharpens the axe Russian containership owner Fesco is lining up cuts as it restructures debt. Goldman adds TK MLP TOO Goldman Sachs Asset Management has added another name to its growing portfolio of investments in the maritime MLP space. All systems go A licence agreement secured by Braemar LNG to use US-based General Dynamics Nassco's design patents looks set to see another type of LNG containment system enter the market in 2015. China blesses nine more China has added nine more shipyards to its "white list" of shipbuilders deemed worthy of financial support. Big guns back Navios MLP Two investment banks have emerged as the leading early backers of Angeliki Frangou's fourth public company, Navios Maritime Midstream Partners. Tallink orders ro-pax Estonia's Tallink is set to build a new-generation ro-pax for the Tallinn-Helsinki route. VLCC window open Bimco delivered some more positive news for crude tanker owners today suggesting the VLCC market is entering a window of opportunity. Rosmorport takes yard Bankrupt Onega Shipyard is to be transferred to Russian ports agency Rosmorport. Vessel grounds on reef An Indian cargoship has been refloated after grounding on a reef in the Maldives. Norden not shaken Norden shares were holding firm this morning in Copenhagen as a $230m provision on onerous charters was calmly digested by investors. Confiscation a war loss A panel of war risks underwriters face a more than $20m payout following a London High Court ruling that the confiscation of a handysized bulk carrier was covered. Vessel drops timber Hundreds of cubic metres of timber carried by a multi-purpose (MPP) vessel have fallen into the sea in a storm off Sweden. Costly visit? A German stowaway could face jail after boarding a Cosco boxship in the US in a bid to see his pregnant wife in South Korea. Maersk Broker teams with Lightship Maersk Broker and Lightship Chartering have formed a new dry cargo chartering venture which continues the spirit of consolidation in the shipbroking world. Carbofin fined in US Italian LPG carrier owner Carbofin has been fined $2.75m in the US for keeping inaccurate oil records, while two engineers have been charged in connection with the case. Teekay tanker adrift A Teekay tanker lost its steering and was left adrift off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. EA down on debut Malaysian tanker owner EA Technique has completed its Kuala Lumpur IPO on Thursday, but the stock dipped in initial trades. Neste signs up another Ro-pax owner Finnlines has signed a deal with Finnish producer Neste Oil for low-sulphur ship fuel as the 1 January cut-off approaches. Nakatani wins duo Nakatani Shipbuilding of Japan has clinched an order for two chemical tankers from a South Korean owner. SBM to sack 1,200 SBM Offshore is to sack 1,200 contract and permanent staff in a bid to combat the expected decline in E&P spending. Prang prompts arrest A Chinese-owned handysize bulker has been arrested in Singapore following a collision with an elderly reefer vessel. K Line back for more K Line has ordered a second LNG newbuilding at Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) on the back of a long-term charter deal. Icon ties up OSV trio Icon Offshore has secured more employment for three of its vessels in deals worth MYR 43m ($12.3m) in total. US volumes to slow US container volumes are forecast to ease in December as the holiday shipping cycle winds down, according to a major trade association. OSG outlines options Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to be moving forward with a campaign aimed at spinning off its international tanker division.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
FMC outlines steps to monitor congestion surcharges U.S. ports hail "Cromnibus" bill Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV detail combined service network Legislation allows higher truck weights in Mississippi, Wisconsin MSC will put largest containership ever into service in January Montreal affirms plans for new container terminal Long Beach to offer vessel incentives for emission technology tests DAT integrates MacroPoint tracking solution for broker users Commentary: American Shipper hooks Seahorse Award SDV strengthens position in Spain Executive moves North Dakota sets new crude transport standards

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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Korean shipyards escape impact of low oil prices Shift to production of LNG-powered ships saves shipyards from drop in offshore orders. New Bunker Holding subsidiary enters Aalborg's supply market Unioil Supply consists of former OW Supply & Trading employees. USCG: Expect major storm to affect San Francisco's port ops Especially bunker and container discharging-related activities. Libra Group bets on feeder ships 'This is where we see the most upside,' says CEO. Bulk carrier customers enjoying 'cheapest rates for two years' Falling bunker prices boost prospects for iron ore producers. Tallink orders gas-powered ferry At a cost of nearly $300 million. Trade growing at Fujairah Saudi Arabia biggest external investor. Onshore stocks fall in Singapore Fuel oil arrivals from the West to remain high in January. Bunker tanker arrest at Singapore Two other ships also detained this week. Monjasa expects dip in profits 'Compliance and risk management, two key factors in the current markets.' Finnlines secures low sulphur supply Sourced from Naantali refinery. Investors 'spooked' by OW collapse Confidence in Europe in stock market floatations has been dented by the OW bankruptcy. Dip in bunker prices affecting long term plans for shipping Owners have to decide if LNG as fuel is worth it, says the Watchkeeper at BIMCO. Nakilat: 'LNG marine fuel has come to the forefront' Due to stricter sulphur regulations within ECAs from 2015, says spokesman. Chimbusco completes risk management and control audit The internal check was carried out between October and November. Former oil executive joins Gulf Petrochem Brij Mohan Bansal given advisory relief. Crude slides as US inventories grow Crude inventories rose 1.45 million barrels in the week ended December 5.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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