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BRIEFS

February 20, 2014

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Shanghai posts 2.7pc January throughput increase to three million TEU Talks go on, but parties divided in Panama Canal construction dispute Hong Kong and US-flagged Maersk containerships collide in Bremerhaven Diana loses US$57 million in 2013 after $6 million profit in 2012 Hebei province's port investment exceeds schedule set last year Alataw Pass trade value up 7pc to US$17.42 billion in 2013 Xinjiang Korgas area's fruit exports up 31pc to 119,000 tonnes in 2013 Hinterland province Gansu seeks to strengthen trade with Central Asia Xinjiang's Khorgas road checkpoint trade cargo hits new high, up 32.5pc Sichuan's expressway cargo traffic surpasses 1.1 billion tonnes last year Xinjiang's trade with Kazakhstan up 13.4pc to US$22.81 billion Redevelopment of Russia's Yermolino Airport starts in 3rd quarter Part of Cathay Pacific fleet parked due to overcapacity and weak demand Xiamen and Taiwan tie up on cross-strait e-commerce with SF Express American Airline Cargo carries record load on new B777-300ER

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
FEI Group unveils majestic mural painting at headquarters MOL takes delivery of new class of post-Panamax coal carrier Suez Canal's revised rules reduce transit time for large boxships Ennore Port's INR 500 cr. bonds issue opens Gujarat Pipavav Port registers impressive earnings in Q4 & calendar year MICT completes 2013 on a high-10 successful years Port of Antwerp celebrates successful showing of Flemish Masterpieces exhibition in Mumbai Railways freight revenue up 10.37 pc Agri exports may increase 10 pc in 2013-14: Chidambaram Exporters hail Interim Budget

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Long freight trains are economical and eco-friendly "Svendborg Maersk" loses containers off Spain VTG looks back on a satisfying 2013 Last scheduled DC-10 flight TNT Express not out of the woods yet IRU: Russian customs should stop infringing international... Boeing to stay in Seattle China Shipping and Cosco to cooperate PostNord now Nordic distribution partner for Clas Ohlson Gefco Germany introduces new management team IOM charter flight crashes in South Sudan Now available: EU guide CO2 emissions road freight transport Increased use of eco-containers Vier Wochen für die dritte Piste Branch office in Detroit opens

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Danny Richardel named VP-GM Bollinger Marine Fabricators Genco calls in Blackstone, ponders Chapter 11 Crewboats for Nigeria have bulletproof pilot houses MTU Series 4000 wins ABS NVR certification New Generation OSV boasts distinctive profile First newbuild LNG FSRU christened at HHI Canadian shipbuilders set for court room clash

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Boeing goes with Everett site for 777X composite wing center Talks showing little progess for Panama Canal extension work Committee looking for nominations for Fishemen's Memorial listings Totem Ocean taps Wartsila for vessel conversion to LNG Georgia Ports Authority reports container numbers for January

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Genco misses coupon but receives waiver from lenders Company has 30 days' grace allowing managers and senior lenders to negotiate Seanergy wipes slate clean for growth Deal with final lender foresees sale of last bulkers and discharge of $145m debt VLCC spot earnings stabilise as charterers hold back Free to read: But Chinese crude imports could deliver robust earnings this year Navios clinches seven more Japanese-built bulkers Mix of acquisitions and long-term charters planned despite 2013 loss Paragon raises $42m for acquisitions Bulk player adds $5.5m to offering proceeds as underwriters take additional shares CMA CGM annual volume growth tops 7% French carrier announces further sailing cancellations Evergreen confirms talks over joining CKYH Alliance Taiwanese line says discussions continue as carriers reshuffle operations to counter P3 MOL orders three more methanol tankers to back long-term charter Free to read: Latest deal raises the number of such vessels ordered since December to nine G6 lines eye 18,000 teu ships Hapag-Lloyd's Kranich predicts ultra-large boxships for consortium to compete with P3 Los Angeles and Long Beach report mixed fortunes for January Top US box hub reports growth as its neighbour sees volume slow Tally of Svendborg Maersk lost containers raised to over 500 Bay of Biscay storm thought to have inflicted line's worst loss of boxes in one single incident Panama Canal peace talks end in deadlock Negotiations resume today to resolve cost row that has halted construction on third locks DryShips books a $223m net loss But Economou remains upbeat as fourth quarter shows signs of improvement

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Seanergy sells remnants of fleet NASDAQ-listed Seanergy is divesting its final four bulkers to extinguish its remaining debt Woodside profits slump in 2013 Woodside profits slumped 41% for the 2013 calendar year to $1.75Bn net profit, the Australian LNG giant announced on Wednesday LR launches class app Lloyd's Register Marine has created an easy-to-use app enabling its clients to access ship and fleet data from anywhere in the world Trieste expands to meet demand Trieste is becoming a key Adriatic port for both Mediterranean and trans-European cargo and last week the Port Authority announced new infrastructure initiatives to meet anticipated future demand Sesoda orders six bulk carriers Taiwan's largest sulphate of potash manufacturer Sesoda announced yesterday that its four sub-subsidiaries SEDC, SEGC, SEPC, SERC and two 50%-controlled joint ventures SEEC and SEFC have placed orders for six 34,000 to 38,000dwt bulk carriers Thoresen Shipping buys another ship Thoresen Shipping Singapore, the dry bulk shipping subsidiary of Thoresen Thai Agency Agencies said today it has bought another secondhand Supramax to take its fleet to 20 vessels STX O&S gets more help from banks Beleaguered South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding will receive more financial support from its creditor banks China fund reportedly books VLGCs A Beijing-based fund is said to have ordered four very large gas carriers at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Hanjin Shipping to scrap 13 box ships Hanjin Shipping has confirmed to IHS Maritime that it has sold 13 container ships for demolition STX, Pan Ocean in corruption probe Seoul prosecutors raided the offices of cash-strapped STX Corporation and its shipping subsidiary Pan Ocean on 17 February as part of a corruption probe, said the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office MOL to build more methanol carriers Mitsui OSK Lines said today it has won a newbuilding charter contract for two methanol carriers from Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC (AMPCO)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Two Found Dead on Maersk Alabama Two U.S. security officers have been found dead on the Maersk Alabama, according to a statement by Seychelles police today, CNN reports. The Alabama is the U.S.-flag container ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009, which inspired the 2013 movie "Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks. The two Americans - Jeffrey... G6 Expansion Could Get US Regulatory Approval by Early April WASHINGTON - The G6 Alliance could have the go-ahead from U.S. regulators to expand its vessel-sharing agreement into the Asia-U.S. West Coast and trans-Atlantic routes by early April. The G6 Alliance responded to the Federal Maritime Commission's questions on the expansion of the VSA on Tuesday, said FMC spokesman Rack Dickon.... Teamsters Claim Most Port Drivers Are Misclassified The Teamsters union and its allies say they're scoring a series of recent victories in cases claiming port owner-operator drivers are misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. Drivers "are filing complaints, and they're winning at every forum," said Rebecca Smith of the National Employment Law Project. A group of organizations including... Virginia Creates Port Truck Task Force The Port of Virginia is forming an industry task force to find solutions to problems that have caused delays at Hampton Roads container terminals during recent weeks. One of the first items on the Motor Carrier Task Force's agenda will be implementation of the port's planned appointment system for drayage drivers... US, Chinese Apple Growers Seek Equal Market Access U.S. beef, Chinese solar panels, genetically modified corn and U.S. software were high on the agenda at annual trade talks the U.S. and China held in mid-January. Chinese officials also revealed the top item on their agriculture wish list: access to the U.S. market for apples grown in China. "It makes... FDA Proposes New US Food Safety Transport Regulations Transportation companies soon may have new food safety regulations to follow in hauling foodstuffs in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration's proposed regulations would require motor carriers and railroads to use what are now considered industry best practice standards. The FDA met its court-ordered deadline, producing the final set of proposed... Retailers Urge Action on NY-NJ Port Delays The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take immediate steps to ease delays and clear backlogs that are playing havoc with supply chains. "The disruptions that have been taking place at the port have had damaging consequences on the delivery of retailers'... Totem Ocean chooses Wärtsilä technology for largest LNG ship conversion in North America February 18, 2014 - Federal Way, WA - Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Totem Ocean) has announced that Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac^TM) for the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America. In making this decision John Parrott, President of Totem... HMS Manufacturing Relies on Accellos to Keep Business Organized COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - February 19, 2014 - Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced that it has issued a case study of customer HMS Manufacturing, Co. This case study explains the benefits experienced by HMS Manufacturing after implementing AccellosOne Warehouse Management System (WMS) and AccellosOne... Container Ship Chartering Déjà Vu A depressing air of déjà vu enveloped the Hamburg shipping community when Greek container ship owner Danaos announced that it is taking a $19 million hit on the debt restructuring of Zim as it cuts the charter rates of six ships on hire to the Israeli ocean carrier. For German shipowners,... Container Ship Fleet Growth Slowing, But Overcapacity Persists The global container ship fleet this year is expected to grow at the slowest rate in a decade, but large and small shipping lines continue to order more new ships than the forecast growth of global container cargo can fill over the next two years, especially on the Asia-Europe trade. This... COSCO, China Shipping Sign Cooperation Agreement Not a great deal is known yet about the "Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement" signed this week by COSCO and China Shipping. But the very fact an agreement of any kind was publicly unveiled in Beijing (at the COSCO headquarters), shows how times have changed in China and worldwide. According to the... No January Surge for Cathay Pacific Airways Cathay Pacific Airways saw further declines in air cargo throughput in January despite the shift in timing of Chinese New Year, which started Jan 31 this year, compared with Feb. 10 in 2013 and was expected to prompt a major rush of expedited deliveries in mid-January. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried... Emerging India Has a Long Way to Go NEW DELHI, India-A yellow truck festooned with black tassels and hex symbols to ward off bad luck passed our van on the right as we jounced over the potholes that slowed us to a crawl on the road between Jaipur and Jodhpur. The truck was similar to many of the... US to Hear Complaints From Both North and South Cross-border trade among the U.S., Mexico and Canada is increasing, but President Obama is likely to hear complaints about U.S. trade barriers when he meets his Mexican and Canadian counterparts Feb. 19. The Keystone XL oil pipeline and Mexican trucking are among the thorny issues likely to complicate talks between Obama...

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Equinox suffers delays Algoma Central is suffering delays in its Equinox bulker newbuilding programme, the owner's top executive said today. SEALS found dead in cabin Authorities in the Seychelles have launched an investigation into the sudden death of two security contractors who were members of a team hired to protect the Maersk Alabama from pirates. Risky business Wall Street may be worried about the future of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) but charterers don't appear to share the same concerns. Genco mulls Chapter 11 Wall Street was reeling Wednesday after learning that Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) missed a bond payment. Economou talks tougher DryShips chief executive George Economou spoke more firmly today about the prospect of cancelling a troubled newbuilding order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries. Chevron keeps Farstad ships Oslo-listed Farstad Shipping has extended important charter options worth NOK 775m ($128m) in its key Australian market, where the company is the nation's largest offshore owner by far. Navios swoops for seven Navios appears to have added another seven vessels to its fast expanding stable of bulkers. Navios disappoints Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Holdings has delivered a below par set of fourth quarter numbers. No debt, no ships Restis-backed Seanergy Maritime Holdings has extinguished its remaining debt by selling the last four bulkers in its fleet. KNOT Offshore profit up New York-listed KNOT Offshore Partners has pushed earnings higher in the fourth quarter as revenue rose. Genco misses payment US-listed Genco Shipping & Trading has missed a bond interest payment as it revealed it remained in talks with lenders over fundraising and debt restructuring. Hurtigruten on the mend Hurtigruten's far-reaching reorganisation appears to be paying off after the company revealed a big improvement in its 2013 accounts. Better for Bumi Bumi Armada of Malaysia has posted increased profit for 2013 as it steps up FPSO and offshore activity. Bumi locks in $380m Malaysia's Bumi Armada has sealed contract extensions worth $381m for an FPSO in Nigeria. Saevik plots Havyard IPO Capital markets veteran Per Saevik has revealed plans for the long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of his Havyard Group in Oslo. Italy's patience fraying Italy's ambassador to India has been recalled in protest at delays in bringing two marines to trial for the alleged shooting of two fishermen from a tanker in 2012. Bulker bashes buoy A Cosco bulker has hit a buoy off Brazil after losing power. More methanol for MOL Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has placed its second order for methanol carrier newbuildings in under a week. More for Chipolbrok Chinese-Polish owner Chipolbrok has added another four ships to its newbuilding programme. Davie's denial Chantier Davie Canada has "categorically" denied allegations that a former employee of rival Irving Shipbuilding passed it confidential information. Algoma profit slips Algoma Central has recorded a dip in fourth quarter profit due to a weak domestic bulk market. Cosco and CSG strengthen ties State giants Cosco and China Shipping Group (CSG) have signed a new deal promising a "comprehensive strategic alliance" to combat the slow recovery. Lorenzo buys MPP Philippines owner Lorenzo Shipping Corp (LSC) has acquired a German multipurpose (MPP) vessel as it renews its fleet. Sesoda books six-pack Sesoda Corp has ordered up to six bulker newbuildings at shipyards in Japan in deals worth over $150m in total. Thoresen buys again Thoresen Shipping has made its second raid on the second hand bulker market in less than a month, it said Wednesday. Pan United buys China port Pan United has bought a majority stake in a second port in China in a move that expands its port handling capacity by 60%. EOC in sale and leaseback EOC has sold a pipelay and heavy lift construction vessel to Chinese bank ICBC for $200m in a sale and leaseback deal. Boxes lost top 500 An armada of containers emblazoned with the Maersk Line logo is adrift in the Bay of Biscay it has emerged. US volumes to drop Container volumes heading into the US are expected to slow down considerably this month, a trade body has forecast. AMSC endorses OSG American Shipping Co does not appear to be worried about the future of bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Negotiations on Panama Canal project remain stalled The Panama Canal Authority and Grupo Unidos por el Canal remain far apart on a deal to resolve a long-simmering billing dispute that would resume work on new locks that are part of the $5.2 billion expansion project. DOT: Highway Account balance fell in January DOT provides updates on the Highway Account each month. For February, it predicts the account will climb a bit to $8.9 billion, but will start falling precipitously after April. A shortfall is expected to occur sometime in August. Container imports up at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles said container imports last month were higher than in January 2013. Wärtsilä to convert Totem Ocean engines Totem Ocean Trailer Express has selected Wärtsilä to supply main engines, generators and integrated systems for the storage and handling of liquefied natural gas and fuel gas for the retrofit of its two Orca-class ro-ro vessels. Maersk container loss tops 500 An examination by cargo surveyors of the Maersk container ship Svendborg Maersk showed that around 520 containers were lost overboard. Around 85 percent of those lost containers were empty. CEVA expands in Panama City IAG to bolster pharma offering in Singapore Saudia Cargo ups cargo capacity to LA, Manchester Dachser USA expands in Chicago Evergreen in talks with CKYH Alliance

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Mid-week prices rise in Fujairah Markets were mainly firm in South Africa. Prices firming across Europe Strikes in Piraeus see avails tighten. DNVPS: ISO 8217:2005 inadequate for today's requirements 'Growing understanding' of the advantages of 2010/2012 editions, especially lower cat fines limit. 'Large independents' are growing their market share OW Bunker claims growth rate of around 20%. TOTE and Wartsila hook up on dual-fuel engines Finnish engine maker to supply ro-ro vessels. Asian bunker prices climbing Prices end day higher at most key ports. US offshore firm: LNG marine fuel has bright future Firm investing in LNG more than government or private firms, says CEO. 'Improved' marine fuel to enter Chinese domestic market Fuel has lower sulphur content than marine distillates, Sinopec claims. Study: Benchmark for bunker consumption needed Methodology must be able to assess current techniques and retrofit technology. New bunker trader for Bomin's Shanghai office Ian Zhang starts work on February 19. Cruise line's annual profits slip Bottom line hit by bigger bunker bill. AWT: Avoid Puerto Rico ECA and save money Change in navigational course can produce 'reasonable savings'. Indian shipowner has vessel seized Bunker dispute sparked arrest, source says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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