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March 18, 2014

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Hutchison sells 60pc of HK terminal ACT to Cosco Pacific and CSTD HIT's new US$6.43 million barge cranes to boost productivity 30-40pc Ship loss in decline since 2003, but rise in size keeps insurer risk high FMC fines Rickmers US$190,000 after CEO Widdows spots violation Evergreen to end NYK, Hanjin, Yang Ming vessel sharing agreement Libra Group's Lomar Shipping continues building in Chinese yards Libyan rebels block oil exports and sell what they can to fly-by-night tankers UASC brings 18,000 TEU programme to 6 units, orderbook highest worldwide North east Asia-Oz trade 9pc up in Q4, but numbers out of whack: Drewry Northport expects 11.5pc rise in transshipments as 4th terminal opens U-Freight Swedish partner wins customs accreditation as AEO-F Lufthansa Cargo wins Excellence award at LA World Cargo Symposium ACE airline, airport award winners hailed for being the busiest

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MARCH 17, 2014
Allcargo joins hands with Scania to provide world class trailers to its customers across India Blank sailings pushing liner reliability down, says Drewry DB Schenker Logistics carries ABB transformers 4,000 km from St. Petersburg to Novosibirsk Guidance on security certification for seafarers agreed Hapag-Lloyd a partner in new service between Japan, Singapore & Jakarta Hyderabad CHA Association elects office-bearers for 2014-16 Insider novel sheds new light on oil spills MOL President visits Myanmar to further strengthen business cooperation with the country Nordic Maritime clinches offshore seismic data contract from Cairn India Port of Felixstowe gets clearance to extend quay Ports of Antwerp & Rotterdam want stricter emission standards from January 1, 2016 Vasan opts out of Lok Sabha polls Grape exports to increase in 2013-14 on good demand New Mangalore Port achieves a new high in annual throughput Port of New Orleans, Samsara Shipping sign contract for representation in India TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Traffic handling seen not keeping up with investment in ports Eastern Railway freight earnings surge 36 pc in Feb. to INR 455.22 cr. IRB commences work on Goa-Karnataka border to Kundapur BOT project L&T bags INR 3,655-cr. road project in Qatar Forex reserves up $ 1.088 bn to $ 295.45 bn INR ends weak at 61.19 on dollar demand New RBI system to process & monitor export data RBI introduces single platform edpms with effect from March 1, 2014 Several SEZ projects wait for govt nod

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Ewals starts forwarding on four new intermodal corridors Farnair to acquire 45% of Thai cargo carrier LA and Long Beach top ranks of US ports Thailand's government investing in rail infrastructure Tapa Emea wants to fight cargo crime rise Slight dip in growth at world's busiest cargo airport HPH sells stakes in ACT to Cosco Pacific Amtrak unveils infrastructure plans Hellmann: new office in Auckland and bigger headquarters For St. Patrick's Day: Etihad increases Aer Lingus stake Zeeland Seaports introduces intermodal planner MD Logistics chooses new retail director Scania lands bumper order Gezielt in die Nische New kingpin for Transoflex

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MARCH 17, 2014
Foss orders ocean going barge at Gunderson SEALS take control of tanker Morning Glory E.R. Schiffahrt implements e-learning course fleetwide Jaccar moves to take majority stake in Bourbon Three Keppel O&M shipyards book contracts Navy awards DDG 51 contracts

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MARCH 17, 2014
ATA turnover report finds large truckload carrier numbers down CSX Transportation taps Sease as communications vice president CII calling for nominations for annual Connie Awards Port of Los Angeles sees cargo volumes slide Inchcape Shipping Services names Lavau-Wira Sales VP

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MARCH 17, 2014
EU imposes Crimea sanctions Names of targets expected to be made public on Tuesday Navios Acquisition lines up bond to cover VLCC funding Tanker owner opts for private placement of 8.125% notes TEN gets Statoil green light for four more aframaxes Options lift total project to nine tankers as Greek owner posts reduced loss No change at the top for US ports But Long Beach is gaining ground on rival Los Angeles Financial pressure leads to asset sales Carriers sell terminal stakes to generate cash, but is it just a short-term solution? Ports seize growth opportunity Leading box hubs show creditable rises, but declines elsewhere temper optimism GPI box volumes figures boosted by NCC Russian operator sees drastic variation in terminals' performance Long-haul product tanker trades shrouded in uncertainty, says Poten Will new refinery capacity come onstream? GE Capital aviation arm plans shipping move Up to $2bn could be available, says Liu Sainty Marine in arbitration with Greek owner over 12 dry bulk newbuilds Chinese shipyard claims it received no payment Capesize market holds steady after the fall Free to read: Outlook uncertain with Chinese iron ore stocks at record highs and steel mill demand falling Morning Glory seized by US navy Vessel and crude cargo to be returned to Libyan authorities Jaccar makes $2.5bn Bourbon bid Offer represents a 19% premium on the stock's weighted average for the past 100 trading days Enesel gets $380m financing with South Korean ECA support Facility will help pay for five 13,800 teu ships to be delivered on Evergreen charter this year Scorpio Tankers sale sets tone for CMA Big headlines for Bugbee's company as annual event kicks off CIMC invests $1bn in new container plant New factory in Dongguan will have 750,000 teu production capacity ILWU health quandary Obamacare headache for dockworkers' union

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MARCH 17, 2014
Jaccar moves to take majority in Bourbon Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar Holdings is looking to increase its 26% stake in French offshore vessel operator Bourbon to a 50.1% majority TEN bumps up Statoil-backed Aframax order More new business from Norwegian oil major Statoil has enabled orders for four additional Aframax crude oil tankers, NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) revealed today Fresh note issue to fetch Navios Acquisition $50M Navios Acquisition has launched a $50M issue of first priority ship mortgage notes, with proceeds earmarked to replace cash recently expended on a VLCC Jinhui refunded $24M for cancelled order Jinhui Holdings, the parent company of Jinhui Shipping and Transport, today said a ship-owning subsidiary had been refunded $24M from a cancelled newbuilding order Sainty Marine wins 10 MPV Shenzhen-listed shipbuilder Sainty Marine announced on 15 March that it has inked the contracts with German-owned Zeaborn for the construction of six 12,000dwt multi-purpose vessels plus four options HIT invests $6.4M in barge cranes Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), the largest container terminal operator in Hong Kong, yesterday said it had put into operation two new barge cranes with an investment of HK$50M ($6.4M) Perisai buys AHTS vessel from Ezra Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Perisai Petroleum is to buy an anchor handling tug supply vessel from Singaporean peer Ezra Holdings

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MARCH 17, 2014
Fixing Port Drayage From New York to Norfolk, Va., and Los Angeles-Long Beach to Vancouver, British Columbia, port congestion that spills out into the real world in the form of truck lines, pollution, supply chain delays and occasional violence is a rapidly escalating problem affecting foreign trade. The problem defies conventional explanations -... Crowley to Carry LNG in Containers Liquefied natural gas soon will become a cargo as well as a fuel for Crowley Maritime. Crowley, which in November ordered two container ships that will use LNG fuel, said its Carib Energy unit has won a multiyear contract to supply LNG in containers to Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers and Club... US Containerized Exports Down Again U.S. containerized exports through January 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized exports slipped 1.2 percent year-over-year in January to 958,708 TEUs, the lowest monthly volume since June 2013 and the lowest level for a January since 2011, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. January was the second straight... Vancouver Truckers' Strike Hits Shippers TSI DeltaportThe delivery of local imported cargo at Port Metro Vancouver is being interrupted as the standoff between striking truckers and the Canadian government showed no signs of ending today. With the strike entering its third week, and truck traffic at Canada's largest port down to a trickle, marine terminals are... ABF Freight to Raise Rates 5.4 Percent ABF Freight will raise its general less-than-truckload charges an average of 5.4 percent, starting March 24. The average price hike is 1.1 percentage point higher than the raise announced by UPS Freight today, and 1.5 percentage points higher than the increase posted by FedEx Freight earlier this month. The three LTL... Rising Freight Rail Premiums Suggest Lack of Competition, Study Says WASHINGTON - A new study suggesting U.S. freight railcar premiums have soared in recent years, implying a lack of competition, comes as Class I railroads and some shippers prepare to square off against the railroads at a major federal hearing later this month. The study - commissioned by the American Chemistry... New China Forwarding Rules Could Force Carriers to Turn Away Cargo New Chinese forwarding regulations will add costs to shipping freight from China and could force container lines to turn away business. Under the rules that took effect Feb. 15, non-vessel-operating common carriers and forwarders doing business in China must obtain a license from the country's Ministry of Transport. To gain a... Russia's Global Ports Posts Mixed Results Global Ports, Russia's biggest container terminal operator, boosted profit by 6 percent in 2013, even as revenue declined due to lower oil exports. The London-listed company, which acquired domestic rival NCC for $1.6 billion in December, made a profit of $114 million against $108 million in 2012 on revenue of $480... FMCSA Releases Electronic Logging Rule A proposed rule that would require truck and bus drivers to replace paper logbooks with electronic devices is "on the street" and available for review online, though the official comment period hasn't begun yet, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne S. Ferro. The rule was posted on the FMCSA... UPS Freight to Hike General Rate Base 4.4 Percent Effective March 31, UPS Freight will raise its less-than-truckload general base rates an average of 4.4 percent, a 0.5 percentage point higher hike than the one sought by the parcel giant's top competitor, FedEx Freight. The rise in spring rates comes as shippers and trucking companies prepare for higher traffic and tighter capacity.... Roadrunner Buys Unitrans International Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding its international logistics business by acquiring Unitrans International, a non-asset logistics provider, for $55.5 million. Buying Unitrans gives Roadrunner, which has built a broad portfolio of truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal and logistics businesses through acquisition, greater global reach. Roadrunner, No. 15 on JOC's list of the Top 25... China's VAT for Forwarders Still Not Resolved SHANGHAI - Forwarders in China still can't deduct freight payments of a value-added tax, even though Chinese officials provided additional guidelines earlier this year. China's Ministry of Finance tried to clarify its new VAT on logistics services to allow second-tier forwarders, not just those who sign contracts directly with the carriers,...

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MARCH 17, 2014
Genco sees red US bulker owner Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) has postponed the filing of its annual report. $500bn burden Looming global environmental regulations could impose more than $500bn in additional costs over the next decade, according to the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). OSG scraps aframax Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to have offloaded one of its oldest aframaxes. NAO readies IPO Nordic American Tankers' offshore offshoot appears to be moving forward with plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Ultrabulk grows orderbook Ultrabulk has boosted its newbuilding catalogue with the addition of up to five more vessels. Princimar branches out US tanker operator Principal Maritime Management (Princimar) has launched a campaign to acquire more than a dozen stainless steel chemical carriers. Vard debuts in Canada Norwegian offshore shipbuilder Vard has established its first foothold in North America with a new office in Canada. Ocean Yield scoops $101m Ocean Yield has netted a shade over $100m from a trip to the Oslo bond market. DBS lifts Vard view DBS Vickers has raised its outlook on Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard after the company's flurry of recent order wins. Four held in the UK The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained four ships in February, including the broken-down livestock carrier Express I. Global Ports earnings sag Global Ports has reported a drop in full year earnings despite container throughput remaining flat. NNA goes for notes Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) is selling $50m of notes to partly finance a VLCC acquisition. Tsakos hits the mark Tsakos Energy Navigation has recorded a stronger fourth quarter result in line with Wall Street forecasts. GSI profit dips Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) reported a slump in earnings last year as orders fell away. TEN on cloud nine Tsakos Engery Navigation has expanded its aframax tanker order at DSME to nine firm vessels. Archipelago eyes buys A Philippines ferry company is lining up orders for 30 new freight and passenger vessels by 2018. Cash harvest spurs STNG Shares in Scorpio Tankers surged on Friday as analysts gave a predictable thumbs-up to the sale of its VLCC fleet which returned a profit of $50m. Burned crewman rescued A crewman has been evacuated from a Polish cargoship off the US after suffering burns. Keppel snares trio Keppel Offshore & Marine has wrapped up a batch of contracts worth over $100m. Topaz stronger again Dubai's Topaz Energy and Marine has revealed much better annual profit for its Nico Middle East unit. Legal & General in CKN buy Legal & General has upped its interest in Clarksons on the back of strong full-year results from the world's largest shipbroker. Bulker grounded in Parana A Greek bulker blocked the port of Rosario in Argentina after going aground. Ocean Yield in bond run Ocean Yield is set to tap the Oslo bond market to refinance an existing bond which still has over two years to run. USCG probes clash A Wisdom Line cargoship has been damaged in a collision with a barge in the Houston ship channel. US seizes runaway tanker US navy seals have stormed a tanker which ran a blockade in Libya with a contraband cargo last week. Second score for STNG Scorpio Tankers is sitting on its second potential windfall in a week after Dorian LPG announced the pricing of its IPO. Jinhui wins refund Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has won a refund of $24m for a cancelled bulker. Ro-pax captain cleared The case against a New Zealand ferry captain has been dismissed after a judge ruled there was no risk in taking to sea with a hole in the vessel's hull. Jaccar moves for Bourbon Bourbon chairman Jacques de Chateauvieux has launched a takeover offer for the French offshore shipping giant. ABG debt deal in doubt Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard has reportedly failed to win the backing of its lenders at its latest restructuring meeting. Enesel seals bank loan Enesel has agreed a $380m secured term loan facility to help part finance a series of 13,800-teu containership newbuildings. MISC shares on a roll Investors who blocked the privatisation of MISC look to have been vindicated after the company's share price hit a new high. Ezra in leaseback deal Ezra Holdings has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal for an anchor handler with Malaysia's Perisai Petroleum Teknologi. Yamal first for DSME DSME has secured an order for an LNG carrier from Sovcomflot in a deal worth KRW 340bn ($316m), it announced Monday. Bulker in Canada prang A supramax bulker has gone aground off Canada's east coast after experiencing main engine failure.

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MARCH 17, 2014
Panama Canal contract addendum signed The international consortium building a wider set of locks for the Panama Canal said it has signed an agreement with the Panama Canal Authority to ensure completion of the mega-infrastructure project, ending a three-month billing dispute. FAA: Air cargo to increase 4.2% annually The Federal Aviation Administration says air cargo traffic will increase at an annual growth rate of 4.2 percent, doubling by 2034. This increase, the agency noted, will be fueled by steady economic growth, both domestic and worldwide. Trucking industry to launch image campaign Groups representing various sectors of the trucking industry plan to kick off a broad publicity and education campaign at this week's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., to enhance trucking's image. UPS Freight to up rates by 4.4% UPS Freight will impose a general rate increase of 4.4 percent for less-than-truckload shipments starting March 31, following a move by FedEx Freight earlier this month that increased its rates by an average of 3.9 percent on March 31. St. George expands in Savannah European cargo theft rose in 2013 New app lets users monitor Panama Canal The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a new app for mobile devices to expand audience participation in the waterway's operations. FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications China e-commerce giant Alibaba to list on NYSE SEALs seize tanker in Mediterranean Sea Manhattan aids Lennox in supply chain redesign Terminal declares 'force majeure' as Vancouver trucker strike continues CORRECTION: Cleveland port's stance on open lake disposal Kumar to lead U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

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MARCH 17, 2014
LNG bunkering 'passes milestone' 'There are now 100 confirmed LNG projects worldwide.' Mixed price trends in Fujairah Prices flat at Suez. Prices follow upward path Congestion at Gibraltar. Port gets tough with truckers Return to work or lose your licence, says CEO. Additive to 'prevent microbiological contamination' in MGO 'Fuel quality is worsening and is no longer homogenous.' OW Bunker to supply in Australia Service starts from April 1. Cost of fuel oil arbitrage falling 'Fuel oil market in Asia will be under pressure until the end of March.' Tanker arrested in Singapore Vessel linked to Athens-based interests. Fuel barge in collision with general cargo ship Accident had potential to be a 'major environmental incident.' Shipowner goes large to save on fuel Gearless outweighs geared tonnage on Asia-Africa route. German shipowner fined for bunker spill A thousand litres were spilt. Asian bunker market starts week mixed 'Very tight' avails seen in Tokyo Bay. Researcher uncovers bunker-saving VLOC design New design more fuel efficient that previous designs. Australian offshore specialist buys fuel-saving duo Newbuildings to use a diesel-electric system. Singapore firm to start bunkering, supply ops in Australia New port provides the business focus.

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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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