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November 19, 2014

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Hong Kong port down 3.5pc in October to 1.79 million TEU, Singapore up 5.2pc MOL lost little from Comfort sinking, but can make money from lawsuit ILWU go-slows continue, refusing dockers in Los Angeles and Long Beach Long Beach opens 30-acre empties park to ease crisis, LA mulls idea OW Bunker bankrupty shakes up Singapore world's biggest ship fuel market Low-sulphur fuel laws may divert cargo away from northern Europe DP World hopes to delist in London, buy Jebel Ali FEZ for US$2.6 billion UASC boosts efficiency of new mega ships with Jotun advanced antifouling Free Ebola training video for seafarers as preventative measure APL refuses India-Manila shipments due to worsening congestion Canadian full truckloads to US increase 70pc as American economy recovers Cathay and Dragonair's cargo volumes rise 14pc in October Leading cargo airlines worldwide post mixed third quarter results FedEx forecasts record 8.8pc Christmas volume rise to 290 million shipments Volga-Dnepr flies urgent aid to Iraqi refugees from Switzerland

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
BCHAA's new Managing Committee holds first get-together CaroTrans addresses US West Coast supply chain risk with alternative routing options Maharashtra leads with 25 pc representation in Indian delegation at Hannover Fair 2015 KoPT gets 10 bids for Haldia cargo handling Major Ports see spike in shipping fuel demand Ministry of Shipping's guidelines for priority berthing of coastal vessels at Major Ports India, S. Korea sign MoU for railway development Ruscon looks to double service from the Russian Pacific to Moscow India looking to check import of Chinese goods Indo-US pact for infra development INR eases further against dollar Adani signs MoU with SBI for $ 1 bn loan for key infra project in Australia Govt to set up industrial corridors' body

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Quehenberger to the rescue in hometown Debut for new logistics and production professor Incentives for Indonesia's shipbuilding industry Geodis Wilson opens new oil and gas logistics hubs Road charge hike in Czechia Virgin Atlantic Cargo gives customers e-booking choice Long Beach says cargo numbers flat in October UTi schedules B747 charters for urgent transpac needs NS to pick up D&H tracks Traffic continues to increase at world's foremost cargo... ECAir boss next president of Afraa A wealth of new owners for Rotterdam rail terminal ECS Group goes shopping in Scandinavia Einfach zu handhaben Cape Town offers GAC Pindar unique logistics challenge First 19,000 teu leviathan named in Ulsan

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
US dam dredging would cost billions Dredging buildups of oxygen-depleting sediment near three US dams would cost billions of dollars, a government study has concluded. A three-year, $1.4M assessment conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers analysed the movement of the sediment through a series of three hydroelectric dams located Chemical Tanker first to combine duplex stainless and stainless-clad steel The chemical tanker, Sunrise Hope (12,500dwt) is world's first to use a combination of duplex stainless steel and stainless clad steel in construction of its cargo tanks. The ship has recently been delivered to Hiro Naviera by Usuki Shipyard. Class NK says: "On the Sunrise Hope, duplex stainless LNG-fuelled gas carriers for Teesport service named Two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered chemical tankers Coral Star and Coral Sticho were named on Teesside recently. Operated by shipowner Anthony Veder, the new ships will carry liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) from SABIC's Wilton facility on Teesside to manufacturing plants in North-West Europe Hong Kong's container volumes fall again Hong Kong's container volumes fell for the fourth consecutive months in October 2014, down 3.5% year on year to 1.785M 20-foot containers, according to the Hong Kong Port Development Council. The year-on-year drop in October 2014 was followed by the decline of container volumes in three months - Australia and China agree free trade deal Australian dairy, meat, grain, wine and mine exports are set to benefit from the Australia China Free Trade Agreement reached this week. China, meanwhile, will benefit from fewer restrictions on foreign investments. Speaking with IHS Maritime, Rod Nairn CEO of Shipping Australia said that the deal Bohai Leasing's trading suspension extended Shenzhen-listed Bohai Leasing announced last week that it extended the suspension of its stock trading until 28 November due to the acquisition of Cronos. Bohai Leasing, a subsidiary of HNA Capital, this year signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in July with Cronos Holding Company of Bermuda Zero tariffs for Australian exports by 2019 China and Australia have entered into a free trade agreement (FTA), promising billions of dollars for Australian exporters. "Up to 95% of our exports over time will enter the Chinese market tariff free," parliamentary secretary to the Australian prime minister, Josh Frydenberg said on Sunday. The Singapore's XMH to acquire 80% stake in Z-Power Singapore-listed marine engine solution provider XMH Holdings (XMH) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement worth around SGD12.8M ($9.86M) for the 80% equity stake of Z-Power Automation (Z-Power). The acquisition will allow XMH to expand its core businesses to include the supply of Z-Power's

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Study: Maritime traffic up 300% since 1992 Wärtsilä to design, equip Mid East's first LNG harbor tug HHI to deliver world's largest containership

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Robert Hyde stepping down as Port of Anacortes director Crowley nets second contract for LNG delivery to Puerto Rico Port of Los Angeles sees gains in container moves for October Landry named to second term on Port Metro Vancouver board Georgia Ports Authority announces October freight numbers

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Lloyd's List Middle East Awards hail Drydocks World for outstanding performance Head of classification society Tasneef is top newsmaker and Topaz best ship operator Irish eyes are smiling as box volumes rise 9% Revived business confidence delivers highest quarterly container growth since 2007 Will container shipping recover after 2016? Adding larger boxships to a weak market creates a vicious circle, Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference hears Stolt-Nielsen buys back $50m of its shares Chemtanker owner's buy-back programme consists of 3.1m shares CSAV says Hapag-Lloyd merger is on target But the Chilean carrier needs Mexico and China to approve the deal Hyundai Heavy Industries names the world's largest boxship The shipyard will deliver the 19,000 teu CSCL Globe later this month Top shippers endorse CI findings on cargo declarations Global Shippers' Forum says our survey confirms its own policy approach Opec production cut on the cards but credibility is the issue Move to buoy up oil prices comes as global economy evokes memories of the crash of 2008 North P&I announces a 4.75% premium hike Claims environment challenging, argues Shirke Maersk halts Benghazi calls Fighting around Libyan port prompts Seago, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM to cut their services Aframaxes in the Med hit staggering earnings of $85,300 per day Highest daily earnings on the cross-Med route since January Bayside mulls chemtanker IPO Investment firm owns six vessels with orders for further 14 Cheap Chinese billets continue to drive down demolition prices Markets in Pakistan and Bangladesh have proved more resilient than India Hapag-Lloyd adds US west coast congestion charge German carrier joins CMA CGM and Hanjin in implementing a charge for cargo being transported via west coast ports UK shipping minister explores state aid for shipowners facing higher fuel bills Hayes pledges to fight Brussels' red tape threat to UK port competitiveness Angola LNG should resume exports by late 2015 As maintenance continues, managers shift their mid-2015 restart target to year-end Maersk Line returns to Southampton Alliance shake-up results in Danish carrier returning to the south coast UK port for the first time since 2010 US farmers urge Obama to intervene in US west coast crisis Port congestion endangering US economy, warn exporters of agriculture products in call for federal mediation Will US LPG exports weather the winter? A cold front at home could cut overseas gas shipments Newbuildings drive Scorpio Bulker share deal Analysts say deal dilutes net asset value but also resolves important finance issues Mediterranean mega hubs continue to reap the rewards Boom in transhipment behind surge in container traffic FMC warns lines over congestion surcharges Agency reminds carriers of the 30-day rule

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
US truck tonnage rebounds on retail, manufacturing growth A key indicator of trucking activity in October rebounded, thanks to an uptick in retail and manufacturing business. The seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations rose 0.5 percent in October, after shrinking 0.8 percent between August and September. Tonnage in October was up 3.2 percent compared... Yusen Logistics expands in Vietnam Yusen Logistics has opened a new warehouse in Vietnam's Hai Phong City to tap growing electronics and auto manufacturing production in the country's northern region. The 129,166-square-foot warehouse is located on a logistics campus on a 1,076,391-square-foot plot in Hai Phong's Dinh Vu Industrial Zone, which also includes a 256,934-square-foot empty... Carriers backtracking on West Coast port congestion surcharges At least seven carriers have suspended newly announced port congestion surcharges on cargo heading from Asia to the U.S. West Coast, likely resulting from fierce importer pushback and U.S. regulatory scrutiny. CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, OOCL and U.S. Lines announced the suspension of port congestion surcharges today in customer advisories, and... Teamsters expand LA-LB strike effort to target intermodal rail The Teamsters union Tuesday expanded its organizing efforts in Southern California to include drayage companies that service the intermodal rail sector, but striking drivers didn't hamper cargo movements. Justice for Port Truckers, which is affiliated with the Teamsters, began picketing Pacer Cartage and Harbor Rail Transport at the Union Pacific Railroad... Port of Philadelphia receives 16 proposals for long-delayed cargo complex The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said it has received proposals from 16 potential investors in one or more parcels at Southport, a waterfront site where the port authority hopes to develop cargo-handling facilities. The port authority solicited proposals from about 200 potential investors for possible public-private partnership in part or all... Two global logistics firms to tap e-commerce demand in Tianjin via new facilties Two global logistics companies will set up shop in the Goodman Group's newly-constructed Xiqing Logistics Park in Tianjin, reflecting the demand for modern warehousing to serve booming Chinese e-commerce business. DSV Global Transport and Logistics will lease 12,000 square meters (about 13,000 square feet) to serve international building materials manufacturer Rockwool.... Trucking research group, DOT team to to study truck 'platooning' Technology that could eventually link trucks in virtual "road trains" will be studied by the American Transportation Research Institute and two Department of Transportation research teams, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations announced this week. ATRI and the DOT researchers will study the costs and benefits of Driver Assistive... NITL: Congested ports, higher costs, 'degraded' service hurting shippers FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Supply chain disruption caused by delays from congestion, chassis shortages and labor slowdowns at West Coast ports is trickling inland, shippers at the National Industrial Transportation League's annual conference here say. That's forcing shippers to rethink how they move goods to and from the ports and even... NS could improve Northeast intermodal service via proposed acquisition Norfolk Southern Railway's proposed purchase of 282 miles of track in Pennsylvania and New York could allow the railroad to make much-needed improvements to its intermodal service. NS yesterday announced its plan to buy the portion of the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co. line running between Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and Schenectady, New... Ghana port to triple capacity with $1.5 billion expansion At the completion of Tema's four-year expansion, it will have the largest container capacity of any West African port, the GPHA says.A $1.5 billion expansion to Ghana's port of Tema will make it the largest port in West Africa and allow it to reduce congestion driven by robust growth, the... Agriculture shippers urge Obama to resolve West Coast disruptions U.S agriculture shippers yesterday urged President Obama to "intervene personally" by bringing in a federal mediators to help reach a U.S. West Coast labor contract deal and end slowdowns at West Coast ports. The Agriculture Transportation Coalitions said U.S. West Coast port disruptions are having a "disastrous" impact on U.S. exports,... Port of Virginia improves financials but says congestion still needs to be cut The Port of Virginia reported its seventh operating profit in eight months amid record volume in October, but CEO John F. Reinhart said more work is needed to reduce congestion and improve operations at terminals. The Virginia Port Authority's $314,000 operating profit for the month compared with a $1.5 million loss... NY-NJ port works to avoid repeat of last winter's gridlock The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued a winter plan that includes measures to speed snow clearance, coordinate terminal closings and provide guidelines for extensions of free storage time. Port officials hope to avoid a repeat of the gridlock that resulted last winter when the East Coast's... No quick fix for shipper woes in Washington, NITL's Carlton says FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - From the National Industrial Transportation League's headquarters in Rossyln, Virginia, Bruce Carlton enjoys a sweeping panorama of downtown Washington from the Key Bridge and Georgetown to the Washington Monument. He sees plenty of activity from his window, but not a lot of movement on legislative issues. When... Technology now is the key differentiating factor in logistics, XPO's Jacobs says FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - When Bradley S. Jacobs thinks about technology and the future of transportation, he thinks big. The CEO of XPO Logistics believes autonomous driverless trucks and three-dimensional printing will change the way goods are produced and shipped within the next few decades, utterly changing global supply chains. But... Indian merchandise exports fall for first time in seven months Full-size imageIndia's global merchandise exports in October fell for the first time in seven months on a year-on-year basis, primarily due to a sharp decline in engineering shipments, according to provisional government statistics. Exports in October fell 5 percent from a year earlier to $26.1 billion, according to the Ministry of... Nehru port shippers to face new data user fees next year Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva), India's largest container handler, received the regulatory go-ahead to levy a new user fee to fund its "logistics data bank" project, a data processing center to track the movement of containers. Port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports last week passed an order allowing the port...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Down to the wire for DRYS DryShips appears to have emerged victorious in its crusade to refinance convertible notes that mature in less than two weeks. Hold the applause A diversified Greek operator has sealed what appears to be a lengthy extension for a fixture involving one of its VLCCs. FREE plots split Greek bulker operator FreeSeas appears to be gearing up for a campaign to resuscitate its stock price. Crowley opts for barges Crowley Maritime intends to use tugs and barges to transport containerized LNG from the US to Puerto Rico on behalf of subsidiary Carib Energy. Genco bulker detained A handymax bulker controlled by Genco Shipping & Trading has landed on the US Coast Guard's latest list of port detentions. North P&I opts for 4.75% A 4.75% general increase is to be required by the North of England Club, the second largest of the protection and indemnity mutuals at the 20 February renewal. Stolt in $50m buyback Norway's Stolt-Nielsen has launched a share buyback programme which could see it purchasing up to $50m of its own common stock. OW effect spreads Demand for bunkers in India has risen 25% as prices rose in Singapore following the collapse of OW Bunker. Platou: Maersk too negative on oil AP Moller-Maersk is being too conservative about the benefits of a lower oil price for its business, RS Platou Markets says. Murmansk falls to loss Murmansk Shipping Company (MSCo) has posted a negative result in the first nine months. Fredriksen eyes clear lead John Fredriksen has set his sights on dry cargo dominance on Wall Street after the merger of Golden Ocean and Knightsbridge Shipping. Greek vessel rescues 230 A Greek-flagged vessel saved 230 immigrants during two separate operations in the Mediterranean last week. Harms deal torn up A group of Hamburg KG companies has terminated the management contract for eight anchor-handlers, six of which are involved in an ongoing battle over their sale. Restis takes Ulstein twins Victor Restis-backed Golden Energy Offshore has secured the management of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) ordered speculatively by Norway's Ulstein family. ABG posts heavy loss India's ABG Shipyard has reported a loss of INR 1.73bn ($28m) in its second quarter. Zim suspends LA service Anti-Israel protests in the US west coast over the last few months have resulted in Zim suspending its operations at the port of Long Beach. Bayside unveils fleet Bayside Capital, a unit of HIG Capital, has quietly built up a stainless steel chemical tanker fleet worth $800m which it plans to expand further before possibly going public. Sealink profit down Sealink has seen its profit pulled down during the third quarter as revenue from its shipbuilding and chartering divisions eased. DNB sees tanker price rise Crude tanker prices could rise by over 40% with older vessels experiencing the largest improvement, DNB Markets says. Tidewater drafts PWC veteran Offshore shipowning power reveals Richard Paterson has joined its board. HIT settles debt The parent of Indonesian tanker owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportation (HIT) has cut its stake to repay a $140.9m debt to a Greek fund. PDZ starts with loss Malaysia's PDZ Holdings has fallen to a loss in the first quarter as volumes decreased. MOL loses A rating High debt and concerns over its low profitability have led Rating and Investment Information (R&I) to downgrade Mitsui OSK Lines. Stena to axe 1,000 Sweden's Stena group is planning to cut 1,000 jobs as it eyes cost savings of SEK 1.5bn ($203m). Land of the giants Hyundai Heavy Industries is close to handing the largest containership afloat to a division of one of the biggest shipowners in the business. HMD cashing Posco stock Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is set to cash in its chips in Posco. Bain teams with Branson? US private equity group Bain Capital has reportedly agreed to become the major shareholder in Richard Branson's new cruiseship venture. Cochin curtailed Higher finance costs and lower revenue have pulled down Cochin Shipyard's interim profit. Bunker tankers busted Singapore's assurances that the OW Bunker bankruptcy would not result in any disruptions in its ability to supply fuel could be tested as unpaid suppliers chase after more bunker barges operating out of the city state. Biggest boxship coming? A Korean designer is about to start work on developing the world's biggest containership. PSL fends off suppliers Precious Shipping has taken legal action to avoid the arrest of two of its ships which were supplied by OW Bunker, TradeWinds has learnt. GREE seals DVB loan Greenship Bulk Trust has secured new funding from DVB Bank (Asia) to help finance two ultramax bulker newbuildings. LA volumes head higher Port of Los Angeles has reported a 4.6% year-on-year growth in container volumes despite major congestion issues. Vroon gets greener Vroon has sought to improve the fuel-efficiency of two of its modern car carriers following recent dry-dockings in China. All eyes on OPEC Fears that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will order members to cull production when it meets later this month appear to be unfounded, a leading analyst told investors Monday. Mermaid takes Windermere Mermaid Maritime has confirmed that it is behind the charter of Miclyn Express Offshore's (MEO) latest acquisition.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
NEWSFLASH: White House expresses confidence in port bargaining process Newsflash: Farmers ask for Obama's help in ending port crisis Drayage driver strike spreads to more companies, rail terminals Southern California ports report increase in imports, decline in exports Crowley delivers LNG to Puerto Rico pharma firm DHL rebrands Global Mail Chit Chat Group and Atlas Logistics Network form Americas partnership Yusen expands Vietnam footprint Goodman promoted to head Livingston GTM operations Shippers push back against congestion surcharges Tight capacity producing favorable pricing environment for truckers, brokers Ex-Im Bank chief touts U.S.-made exports in India NS expands Northeast presence through track acquisition

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Retrofit to make LNG ferry more eco friendly Norwegian vessel to be the first LNG hybrid ferry to operate on commercial routes. Tests show hybrid ferry reduced fuel use, emissions Vessel fitted with Corvus' lithium polymer batteries. OW invoices: Danish lawyer warns against hasty moves 'Right now the carriers risk paying the same bill three times.' Denmark supports reducing flash point limit Submission to this week's IMO meeting points to FOBAS study suggesting lowering the threshold would be safe. Aegean Marine: OW related debt 'grossly overstated' Bunkerworld publishes correction to figure stated in earlier story. Wartsila lands Dubai 'eco'-tug contract Newbuilding part of green push by city state. Swedish tanker company snaps up two OW tankers Says OW was 'its biggest competitor' for operating tankers of this size. Dynamic Oil Trading files for liquidation KPMG has now been appointed provisional liquidator for both OW's Singapore subsidiaries. Monjasa: limited impact from OW bankruptcy Industry must learn from 'sad' experience. OW owes industry players 'at least $730 million' Global debts, including those to banks and pension funds, could top $1.5 billion. Bunker tanker arrests climb in Singapore US oil firm moves against vessels. Shipping firm brings OW, bunker suppliers to court Supplies came from Singapore-based marine fuel companies, spokesman confirms with Bunkerworld. UAE bunker supplier hires former OW trader 'We will adjust to the situation and support our friends from OW Bunker the best we can.' Monjasa founders start new shipping company African Sprinter Shipping founded on November 1, 2014. Bunker-saving device nearing market debut Developer expecting 'definitive results of fuel savings' from latest sea trials. Hong Kong: Industry aligns to new market dynamics OW Bunker collapse has affected 'confidence and trust'. France questions proposed LNG fuel tank regulation Safety restrictions on single tank size could make LNG economically unattractive for ferries and cruise ships, IMO meeting hears. Hong Kong traders expect fuel demand to rise As shipowners divert from Singapore.

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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:
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	-	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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