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BRIEFS

February 13, 2014

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Hong Kong dock strike contributed to HPH Trust's 15pc fall in profits HK court: CMA CGM to pay Dafni US$2.3 million in wage, bonus claims US retail imports expected to drop to typically slow February levels Idle fleet exceeds last year's level, despite early Chinese New Year Maersk mega ships can cut costs, boost profits without P3: Macquarie German protesters rally against shipbreaking beaches in south Asia P3 hopes to receive green light from US regulators by end of March Newbuilding containership orders drop away as market becomes jittery China picks Weifang as national level 2 for logistics park development DHL transports 100-tonne brain scanner from UK to US over six weeks FAA to fine Amazon US$78,000 for shipping unmarked hazardous paint Oops! Wrong airport landings happen more often than you'd think Singapore ties up with ICAO in managing training of aviation leaders

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
ICS Board prepares for important IMO meeting SeaIntel analysis shows fall in carrier schedule reliability Adani highest bidder for Ennore box terminal L&T preparing to exit port operations? MANSA lauds DP World Nhava Sheva for installing vessel traffic indicator at Y-Junction Sabari Container Terminal celebrates success of staff in IICL examination & Mumbai Marathon Increased PPP focus to boost freight operations Rail Tariff Authority being established, says Mallikarjun Kharge Steps taken to increase freight traffic highlighted Weakness in air cargo segment a worry: IATA AgriMin wants export curbs on pulses, groundnut oil & onions relaxed CCEA postpones subsidy on raw sugar exports GAIL (I) to enhance LNG imports Steep rally in INR on sustained dollar selling

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Test phase started for "whisper" wagons Fresh record high in container handling in Switzerland Requirements for railfreight corridors in Europe UPS acquires UK healthcare logistics company Polar Speed Airports urge EU and ASEAN countries to push liberalisation Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group appoints new... P&O Ferrymasters in new deal with steel giant Tata New record high for System Alliance Europe Latam's promising start Port of Barcelona reconfirms pre-recession cargo volumes New CEO of Swedish Shipowners' Association C.H. Robinson Worldwide sees sales rise and profit drop in... MAN sends heavy recovery vehicles Sochi CTS notes growing container volume in December Transatlantic gains for Virgin Atlantic Cargo

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
U.S.-flag ship is 200th vessel drydocked by Oman repair yard Helix teams with Siem for Brazil well intervention gig Swiber expands its Singapore shipyard February 12, 2014 VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug K-Line newbuild to be "Drive Green" flag ship Seabulk Tankers orders ATB

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Port of Tacoma applying for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant Spirit Airlines adding new flights from Portland TITAN Salvage taps Capt. Prasad as Southeast Asia general manager Intermanager warns of possible ban of Filipino officers by European Union Wallenius WIlhelmsen Logistics opening Barcelona branch office

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
OSG restructuring proposal splits opinion Valuation fight between the two investor groups brewing NYK strikes new deal to ship crude to Thailand VLCC Taizan will carry shipments for three years as NYK eyes opportunities to ship energy to Asia Paragon raises $36.9m in offering Bulker owner shares priced at a discount Newbuildings draw lion's share of investments But Golden Destiny figures show contrarian Greeks lean towards secondhand NITL urges antitrust authority to look at combined P3 and G6 impact US shippers want Federal Maritime Commission to ponder the cumulative effect Wison lands new LNG regasification unit order China yard books its second floating LNG unit for US-Canada joint venture Strong VLGC performance boosts BW LPG profits New tonnage delivered from autumn supports gas shipping company's US export ambitions Paragon Shipping begins fundraiser Dry bulk owner is the latest in a flurry of shipping firms tapping investors for cash Hard times continue for HSH World's largest shipping lender eyes a third year losing hundreds of millions of euros More owners go for gas fuels DNV-GL reports growing interest in cheaper, more rule-compliant alternatives Singapore investigates spate of collisions MPA looks for systemic issues after three collisions in three weeks

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
OSG restructuring plan takes shape Overseas Shipholding Group has agreed with several of its lenders on a plan for emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Vitol ditches Rotterdam oil project The Dutch-owned energy group Vitol has confirmed that VTTI, its terminal operations unit, has abandoned a joint venture with Moscow's Summa Group to build a new oil terminal at Rotterdam Petrobras orders eight more PSVs Petrobras has placed orders for eight platform supply vessels (PSVs) at three different domestic shipbuilders as part of the Third Fleet Renewal Plan for Offshore Support Vessels (Prorefam), which has reached its fifth round of ordering Shipping offerings flood Wall Street The year may have just begun, but equity sales by US-listed ship owners already top $1Bn amid a scramble for growth finance GSL may lose two CMA CGM charters Global Ship Lease has reported stronger adjusted earnings but acknowledged that it may soon lose a pair of charters from CMA CGM 'K' Line to make PCC newbuildings green 'K' Line's eight 7,500-unit pure car carriers that it has on order at Japan Marine United Corporation and Shin Kurushima will be equipped with technology to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases HPH Trust profit down 25% Hutchison Port Holdings Trust saw 2013 profit falling 25% year on year to HK$1.67Bn ($215M) as a strike at its Hong Kong terminal affected throughput NYK shipping more crude for Thailand NYK Line said today that it has signed another contract of affreightment with Thai Oil, the third such contract since 2011 PIL ships robbed in Malacca Straits Two ships belonging to Singapore-based Pacific International Lines were robbed in the Malacca Straits on 5 February Singapore acts to prevent collisions Three collisions within a week in Singapore has caused concern to the city-state's authorities Kang quits STX STX Corporation's founding CEO and president Kang Duk Soo has left the chaebol that he founded China coal imports up 17.5% y/y in January China's coal imports jumped 17.5% year on year to 35.9M tonnes in January, a customs report said today

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Growing Economy to Test Shippers, Penske Warns A stronger economy in 2014 could mean tough choices ahead for many shippers, with pricing volatility and spot equipment shortages potentially disrupting supply chains, Penske Logistics warns. "It's clear that volumes are improving and that creates challenges," Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products at Penske Logistics, told the JOC.... Dagnese Named President of Con-way Truckload Joseph M. Dagnese, Con-way Truckload's new president and CEO.Con-way has namedJoseph M. Dagnese as president of its truckload subsidiary, Con-way Truckload. Dagnese succeeds Saul Gonzalez, who will remain with Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload in an executive staff role. Dangese has "proven expertise helping organizations adopt 'lean' operating capabilities, all of which will... Marine Terminals Cannot Ignore Efficiency Question While disputes between trucking companies and marine terminal operators over turn times may be nothing new, the excuses for inefficiency have gotten old. While we have argued and pointed fingers, cargo volumes have increased, congestion and gridlock has continued and the outside world looks on, wondering when this industry is... MSC Call for Bigger Antwerp Container Complex Gains Traction Antwerp's Duerganck dock.The Port of Antwerp said it will proceed with plans to expand container handling facilities for Mediterranean Shipping Co., its biggest customer, as it has not received alternative proposals. The port authority called for expressions of interest in early December for other developments that might clash with the official... NY-NJ Driver Strike Sputters A threatened strike by owner-operators at the Port of New York and New Jersey had little impact this morning, as port terminals handled normal volumes while paying overtime to longshore labor for working on Lincoln's Birthday. A JOC check of port terminals shortly after their gates opened at 6 a.m. showed... Truckers: NY-NJ Port Mess 'Worst Ever' Drayage company owners and managers say this winter's dysfunction at New York-New Jersey container terminals has exploded into a crisis that in some ways is worse than Hurricane Sandy's devastation at the port. "This past month, in my opinion, has been the most stressful, the most horrible I have seen in... Adani Said to Be Top Bidder for New Ennore Terminal Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India's largest private port infrastructure developer, is poised to win the public-private partnership contract to build and operate a new container terminal at Ennore Port, a major state-owned cargo hub near Chennai. Port sources said Adani emerged as the top bidder for the 30-year concession,... Truck Strike Hampers Cochin Terminal Operations A strike by harbor truck crews has affected normal operations at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port of Cochin. Port sources said unionized drivers handling inter-terminal container movements walked off the job on Feb. 9, calling for wage improvements and additional benefits. Labor unions... Asia-Pacific Airlines to Maintain Cargo Dominance Asia-Pacific airlines will continue to dominate air cargo markets and freighter orders over the next two decades, according to the latest report from Airbus. The European air giant forecasts that the number of freighters operated by airlines in the region will triple from just over 300 today to some 970 by...

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
LNG firmly on US order radar LNG propulsion has become an inevitable part of discussions for US-built newbuildings, an Aker Philadelphia Shipyard executive said today. OSG's uphill battle Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to be closing in on the final leg of a Chapter 11 restructuring but many believe the bankrupt US tanker owner will face a number of hurdles before it reaches the finish line. And the winner is... Three US shipyards have emerged victorious in the first leg of a race tied to the US Coast Guard's 'Offshore Patrol Cutter' acquisition project. Solvtrans bags bankroll Solvtrans of Norway has lined up a series of loans that will aid ongoing efforts to consolidate its position as one of the world's leading wellboat operators. Fire at Aker Philly Authorities appear to have contained a blaze that broke out at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard early Wednesday morning. Niche debut 'makes sense' Siem Offshore's $420m debut in the extreme-niche sector of well intervention "makes sense" and looks "highly financeable", according to two specialist analysts. OSG puts debt plan in place US tanker owner OSG has struck a deal with a majority of lenders to settle claims with a new rights offering and exit financing worth $775m. Aboitiz sells out Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) of the Philippines has sold out of ship management and crewing. GSL ponders next move Global Ship Lease (GSL) is looking for alternative employment for two boxships after CMA CGM announced it would not renew charters on the pair. Paragon drops Greece's Paragon Shipping has seen its stock slide after it priced its latest share offering. New yard for Russia Russian authorities have cleared plans by oil giant Rosneft to establish a new shipyard in the Murmansk region. NYK builds Thai ties Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is expanding an agreement to ship Arabian Gulf crude to Thailand. Disabled ship detained A Panamanian livestock carrier has been held in the UK after being towed into Fowey with engine failure. TUI upbeat despite loss Germany's TUI is bullish on prospects for its cruiseship operations despite a wider loss in its first quarter. BW LPG sees stellar start BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, has seen a stunning start to life as a publicly quoted shipowner. Toei on the rise Japan's Toei Reefer Line has pushed up nine-month earnings as revenue climbed. Otto wins $11m charter Singapore's Otto Marine has won another Australian charter for one of its offshore vessels. HMM agrees $1bn sale Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has selected a local investment group as preferred bidder for its LNG fleet. Shell orders ISVs KT Maritime Services Australia has won an order from Shell for three infield support vessels (ISVs) for the Prelude FLNG project. Atlantska moves for ultras Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba is returning to China's Qingshan Shipyard for new ultramax bulkers. Seabulk in barge buy Seacor subsidiary Seabulk Tankers has placed an order for an articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit. Tomasos signs for dry duo Greece's Tomasos Brothers has revealed an order for two handysize bulkers in China. K Line goes green Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has unveiled its plans to reduce emissions by 25% on its new car carriers. Petrobras inks PSVs Petrobras has ordered a new series of eight platform supply ships at three different shipyards. Frangou favours VLs Greek tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition (Navios Acquisition) appears to be growing increasingly interested in the VLCC segment.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Retail imports to fall in February January Great Lakes iron ore shipments decline Airlines cancel Atlanta flights as storm hits Due to another spat of inclement weather, Delta cancelled 573 flights throughout the Southeast Tuesday and by that afternoon had already pulled the plug on 1,584 flights scheduled for Wednesday. ILA rejects local contract in Baltimore Riker McKenzie, Local 333 president, said the contract was rejected by a vote of 416-140. He added that members of the union will continue to work and while the union tries to negotiate a "fair and equitable contract." Port Everglades ICTF begins to take shape Charleston makes strides growing intermodal traffic The Port of Charleston increased the amount of cargo moving in and out of the port by rail by 18 percent last year to nearly 145,000 containers, the South Carolina Ports Authority reported Tuesday. Hutchison Port has lower profit in 2013 Donjon to build barge for Seabulk Tankers G&W has weaker-than-expected Q4 C.R. England, Shell sign fuel agreement C.R. England has signed a multi-year liquefied natural gas agreement with Shell to replace its existing diesel trucks with LNG-powered trucks, which will service Southern California. Saudia Cargo adds flights to handle flower demand BNSF to invest $5 bilion in 2014 White House steps up fight against wildlife trafficking

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Prices show little movement in Middle East hub Bunker prices soften in South African ports. On-spec material in short supply Singapore players say on-spec fuel oil cargoes are 'tight and expensive'. Soft sentiment in European bunker hubs But distillates firm. Clean air legislation has 'political support' Hong Kong's air pollution measures have met little political resistance. Upgrade for Indonesian bunker fuel terminal To equip it to compete with Singapore, says Pertamina. Alliance approval will come with 'conditions attached' Bunker suppliers have raised concerns over container lines' plans. Major supplier to use flow meter in Rotterdam OW Bunker claims first use of technology. Asian bunker prices edging up Mixed demand seen in Singapore. ICS wants EU to 'hold back' on emissions monitoring Shipping body is submitting its views to the IMO in April. US shipyards to develop energy-efficient designs Contracts are worth $65 million. New offshore player buys fuel-saving PSV Delivery due in 2015. Hong Kong shipowners renew Fair Winds Charter Vessels to continue using low sulphur bunker fuel in Hong Kong. Norwegian LNG specialist to seal bunker supply deal Draft agreement being finalised.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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