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BRIEFS

March 20, 2014

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FMC decides fate of P3 big three mega container line alliance on Friday Deutsche Post fourth quarter pre-tax profit up 7pc, as DHL rises 13pc Ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam call for tougher NOX emission standards Panama Canal Authority and lock builders reach deal on finishing job Maersk group liner and terminal operating units in capacity sharing deal Zhengzhou-Hamburg railway starts backhaul freight service on March 30 Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to open to new products Pingtan customs checkpoint gains State Council's approval to open Malaysia's Westports looks to rosy future with big ships, bigger volumes 30 million live salmon may be trucked to sea in California drought Bidding invitation enlivens Chennai-Ennore box barge 'highway' scheme Merseyside memorial unveiled to commemorate 'Birkenhead Drill' disaster Ruscon starts flexitank, intermodal liquid bulk service to Kazakhstan EPA sets 'unrealistic' vehicle emission standards, say fuel producers IATA lowers global profit forecast 5.3pc to US$18.7 billion in 2014 Air India performance review suspects excessive Dreamliner fuel burn Contest to make profitable, rule-compliant cargo drone by December

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MARCH 19, 2014
Bhavani Shipping Services handles first shipments under its own CHA Licence SCI enhances presence on Indian coast, adds Hazira to SMILE service Transatlantic vessel size has increased 5 pc over the last 2 years; transit times significantly more UASC opts for additional 18,000-TEU vessel; completes current mega newbuilding order WCA Conference Week moves to Hong Kong Wheat exports likely to surge by another 5 lakh t ASCE grades US port infrastructure as 'mediocre', wants federal govt to maintain, modernise & expand it BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' Award Conventional tracks should be used for freight movement, says JRC chief Dr C. V. Ananda Bose appointed CRWC Chairman Govt approves setting up company for road projects Infra projects under PPP model dampened by slowdown, approval delays INR rises further on heavy dollar selling Meet steel demand by slashing iron ore exports: Report PMG clears 147 stuck projects worth INR 5 lakh cr.

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Vietnam plans to expand rail network GSF calls for more stringent investigation of P3 impact Finnair celebrates 90th anniversary of maiden flight EVR Cargo's railfreight volume drops Europa creates new air and seafreight position HHLA handles world's largest ship propeller Flash Group satisfies customers IRU: TIR restrictions now extend to Finnish-Russian border Air India operates Dreamliner to Singapore Grup TCB doubles investment in equipment Transfargo appoints new business area manager VW builds new Crafter in Poland New Yusen logistics centre in Duisburg Latam's cargo business looking for its way Third presence in the USA

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MARCH 19, 2014
Kristian Rokke to step down as Aker Philly CEO Kvichak delivers pilot boat Fined for using unlicensed foreign officers on U.S.-flag vessels

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MARCH 19, 2014
ATA truck tonnage index rises during month of February Washington State Ferries exec announces plans to leave post Coast Guard fines tuna fleet firm for breaking US flagged vessel rules Port of Seattle project will provide GSE charging stations at Sea-Tac Airport Crowley subsidiary nets deal to supply containerized LNG

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MARCH 19, 2014
Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot records $27.5m pre-tax loss But corner has been turned, Frank believes Tsavliris plays down significance of spate of salvage contracts Supramax off Brazil becomes sixth LOF case of the year after 14 in 2013 Can VLCCs really recover? Owners hold all the cards but are in danger of playing the wrong hand... again Budget 2014: UK needs to attract shipping, says Chamber Industry needed to promote export-led recovery, argues Platten MOL to reduce tanker fleet size and enhance pool management Japanese shipping giant worried newbuild order spree might jeopardise rate recovery Seanergy completes restructuring as last four bulkers depart Restis-backed public company will now evaluate acquisition opportunities China says Ukraine grain shipments flowing normally Press reports of dispute over non-delivery of grains have been denied Concordia Maritime sticks to 'schoolbook' for reducing risk Ullman highlights lower risk way of deal-making Concordia Maritime and Neste Oil sell two jointly-owned product tankers Sale meets both companies' core strategies CMA 2014: Learning to live with private equity Connecticut Maritime Association's 2014 Conference told of cultural divide Shagang arrests HNA bulker in Australia Company again tries to enforce guarantee for charter contract with liquidated Grand China Shipping Owners back scrubbers to meet sulphur targets But shipping should be prepared for stricter emission rules in the future Fyffes and Chiquita merger likely to spark search for shipping synergies New entity will create the world's largest banana company Expropriations will cost Crimea ports traffic Cargo will switch to facilities still in Ukrainian hands, say local shipping sources

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MARCH 19, 2014
SNCM persists with four-ship LNG ferry order French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM is proceeding with plans to order up to four new LNG-powered vessels, despite the refusal of one of its major shareholders to sanction the project STX Turku to go Dutch STX Finland's remaining yard in Turku may be sold to Dutch family-owned shipbuilding group Damen, according to Finnish business daily Kauppalehti WSS invests in offshore activities in Asia Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a leading maritime provider, is expanding its network of supply points across Asia as it responds to an increasing level of offshore oil and gas exploration and production Mauritius to build cruise terminal The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is to construct a terminal building for its Christian Decotter Cruise Jetty in Port Louis Mauritian ambitions built on gas The formal opening on 20 March of a gas terminal at Mer Rouge, adjacent to Port Louis harbour, is expected to lay the foundations for the port to become a regional hub for liquid petroleum gas Investment boom may have peaked Last year may prove to be the highest point for new shipping investments, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Wärtsilä to supply VIEC systems Wärtsilä will deliver three Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer systems to Aker Midsund between April and August 2014 for three North Sea oil fields Debate intensifies on US export ban Momentum is building for a US policy change to allow crude exports, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Solo operators 'not viable' in liner shipping Changing market dynamics in container shipping is making it tougher for companies operating alone and consolidation and alliances will be the order of the day, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference heard today FSL Trust sold two vessels at $23.55M Singapore-based FSL Trust announced yesterday that it sold two 15 year old drybulk vessels, MT Stella Fomalhaut and MT FSL Durban at $23.55M Products tanker orders 'out of hand' Newbuilding orders for products tankers have been going through the roof since 2011, and Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa is urging ship owners to be cautious

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MARCH 19, 2014
Shift to Ocean Erodes Air Cargo Market Share The global air cargo business has been losing market share to ocean freight over the past 13 years as shippers seek less costly transport solutions in ocean freight. The share of total global containerized or unitized cargo transported by air cargo declined from 3.1 percent in 2000 to 1.7 percent in... TSA Members Reschedule GRI Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane intend to advance by two weeks their previously announced rate hike that was scheduled for May 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement announced today that the general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container is now scheduled to take effect on April 15. The... Monterrey Inland Port Harnesses Mexican Boom Monterrey, MexicoThe inland port of Monterrey, Mexico, is attracting new shippers, and new customs legislation will allow existing and future tenants to more easily tap foreign trade zone benefits. Interpuerto Monterrey is finalizing agreements with a heavy equipment manufacturer, an automaker and a power generation company for industrial space totaling about... Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Camilo Quintero as USA Sales Manager March 16, 2014 Miami: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Camilo Quintero has been appointed as USA Sales Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to its vision to... Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Joan Puig as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager March 16, 2014 San Juan: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Joan Puig has been appointed as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to... Stirling Capital Investments Kicks Off 2014 with a Series of Leases and Spec Office Build Out Activity at Southern California Logistics Centre in Victorville, CA VICTORVILLE, CA (March 19, 2014) - Stirling Capital Investments announced a positive start to 2014 with a series of leases and spec office build out activity at the Southern California Logistics Centre (SCLC), a 2,500-acre industrial and commercial complex in Victorville, Calif. Solar City Corporation, a national leader in clean energy services,... Hong Kong's Container Traffic Faces Further Decline Hong Kong container portThe port of Hong Kong, which is already losing container market share to rival Chinese ports, faces further "significant" decline in volume following the launch of the P3 Network alliance, according to Alphaliner. Hong Kong's container throughput in the last four years. Full-size image Hong Kong saw traffic fall 3.3... Drewry: TSA's Asia-US Rate Hike Attempt Partially Achieved Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 19, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles climbed $100 from last week to $1,986 per 40-foot container in the week of March 19, on the heels of a March 15 general rate increase. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization... Japan's Trade Surplus With US Shrinks Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. narrowed for the first time in 14 months in February on a year-over-year basis, as imports grew at a much faster pace than exports, according to preliminary figures released by Japan's Finance Ministry. Japan's monthly imports and exports in terms of value from February 2013... US Customs Issues Guidelines for Vancouver Diversions TSI DeltaportU.S. Customs and Border Protection says cargo diverted to U.S. Pacific Northwest ports because of the truck driver strike in Vancouver, British Columbia, must comply with U.S. laws and regulations enforced by the agency. A customs advisory said shipments must comply with U.S. laws and regulations, including Importer Security Filings,... TPM Conference 2015 Headed into its 15th year, TPM continues to be a must attend networking gathering for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping community. Held annually in early March in Long Beach at the heart of the LA-Long Beach trade gateway, TPM is attended by 2,000+ of the world's most senior international... Vancouver Port Community Grasping for Strike Solution Port Metro Vancouver edged closer today to suspending and possibly revoking the licenses of the striking truck drivers who are crippling commerce at Canada's largest port. Robin Silvester, the port's president and CEO, said the port-issued licenses are designed to ensure adequate truck capacity in the harbor. Truckers who are awarded... Last-Minute Federal Approval for Florida Port Deepening Work? WASHINGTON - The Florida ports of Jacksonville and Everglades could get federal authorization to deepen their channels this year instead of having to wait two years or more for the passage of another water resources development bill. Waterways Council CEO and President Mike Toohey said today that part of the reason...

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MARCH 19, 2014
'Magic' advice from Chalos Shipping companies should tie key vessel documentation to its registered owner, rather than the operator, as a protection from US prosecution over oil dumping, lawyer George Chalos said. Boyden goes boutique Industry veteran Natasha Boyden has landed on the front line of a boutique investment bank's campaign to break into the shipping industry. TOTE takes the lead TOTE appears to be closing in on a $320m loan guarantee backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). Nagel leads tributes The German Shipowners' Association has paid tribute to former managing director Dierk Lindemann who died on Monday. Russian cash needed Finnish economy minister says Turku shipyard could be rescued by roubles. SCF slips into the red Russian shipowner SCF fell to a loss in 2013 but the company believes 2014 is already shaping up to be a better year. Quarantine lifted St Lucia has lifted a quarantine on a cargoship on which one crewman died and another fell ill. IHB takes yard hit Shipbuilding group Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has revealed it will book a big hit from yard impairments that will cut its annual earnings. Seanergy eyes comeback Restis-controlled Seanergy is eyeing a quick return to the shipowning arena after putting the finishing touches to its financial restructuring. CSAV removes hurdle Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) bondholders have agreed to a change of covenants to allow the company to sell its container shipping division. Iran eyes fee hike Iran is planning to raise fees for domestic and foreign shipping lines calling at its ports. Kristian Rokke to step down Kristian Rokke is to step down as chief executive officer of Oslo-listed Aker Philadelphia Shipyard after three years at the helm. Vinalines plots terminal IPO Restructuring Vietnamese owner Vinalines is planning an IPO for its Haiphong port operation. GSL confirms rate cut US-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has extended charters for four boxships to CMA CGM, but has had to take a pay cut. HHI ship orders leap Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen a huge rise in the value of newbuilding contracts this year with VLGCs the order of the day. Malaysia's cry for help Malaysia's shipping industry desperately needs funds to prevent more companies from slipping into bankruptcy, according to Maritime Institute of Malaysia senior fellow Nazery Khalid. Fesco grabs grain deal Shipowner Fesco is teaming up with Japan's Marubeni to boost grain exports from Russia's far east ports. More work for Otto Singapore's Otto Marine has won $21m of charters for one of its multipurpose supply vessels (MPSVs). KSEW turns a profit Pakistan's Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) has made a profit of PKR 523.67m ($5.33m) in its latest fiscal year. Neste sells two more Finnish group Neste Oil has offloaded two more tankers as its shipping exit continues. Axe falls on fewer Engine maker Wartsila is laying off fewer staff than planned in Finland as part of cost-cutting measures. Haisheng back in black China Shipping Haisheng has returned to profit in 2013 as revenue rose. No decline in demand China's demand for iron ore from Australia is not about to decline anytime soon, according to ratings agency Fitch. SWS behind PSV orders Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has emerged as the builder of a series of PSVs ordered by Pacific Radiance. Fred Olsen coughs up Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to pay out £280,000 ($460,000) in compensation to passengers that fell ill on board one of its ships. Heidmar loses Bo Hansen Jesper Bo Hansen made waves at the Shipping 2014 conference in Connecticut Tuesday when delegates learned that the local legend is no longer with Heidmar. John I floats free A supramax bulker that went aground off the Newfoundland coast of Canada has reportedly refloated and is now at anchor. Faucher abandons ship Len Faucher appears to have parted ways with Charles R Weber following a tour of duty that lasted nearly a decade.

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MARCH 19, 2014
Japanese fines against car carriers total $224M The Japan Fair Trade Commission said Tuesday that surcharge payment orders against four car carrier companies -- NYK, "K" Line, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co. -- totaled about $223.7 million. Washington Notebook: Signs point to WRDA vote in May Congressional negotiators are expected to finalize joint legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act by late April and take it to the House and Senate for a final vote in May, maritime industry officials say. Vancouver trucker strike causes cargo diversion to U.S. Ocean carriers are making plans to divert cargo from Port Metro Vancouver, where a strike by truckers upset about driving rates has severely handicapped operations to U.S. ports in the Pacific Northwest, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ICS chairman: Shipping regulations could cost $500B over next decade Private investors hire Bechtel for new La. port concept Global engineering and construction giant Bechtel announced earlier this month that it has been selected by a developer to manage the pre-construction phase of a privately financed container port on the Gulf of Mexico. L.A., Long Beach report lower container volumes Commercial air cargo planes eyed for Dover AFB The Delaware Economic Development Office will issue a request for proposals later this month from the private sector on expanding the ramp area and load-bearing capacity at Dover Air Force Base's civilian air terminal. Roadrunner acquires L.A.-based Unitrans Coyote Logistics, AAT to merge Ex-Im Bank, FCIB spread word on export financing

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MARCH 19, 2014
ICS: New shipping regs could cost $500 billion over next decade 'System for proper cost-benefit analysis missing from regulatory debate,' says chairman. IFO prices show gains in Fujairah Mixed price movements in South Africa. Vancouver port strike holds Container operations disrupted. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam But were mainly firm in southern ports. Class society targets erratic fuel consumption DNV GL data shows a large variation in fuel efficiency between ships of the same design. Survey: Scrubber interest growing But LNG could become solution for longer term. Bunkering halted for the second time this week Operations suspended in Novorossiysk. Call for slow steaming in battle against emissions 'Shipping's CO2 emissions are the greatest challenge facing the maritime sector.' Shell: Decision on US gas barges 'imminent' Barges integral to overall LNG bunkering projects. Asian market holding steady Low to average demand seen in Singapore. ClassNK to buy over technology firm Move made in support of research into bunker-saving technologies. Shipping firm using 'e-learning' in drive to save fuel The e-learning course was developed by DNV GL. Wartsila: Fuel efficiency is standard Firm believes efficiency has become a basic, design requirement for engines. Second guilty plea in US Navy bribery case Former manager admits to overcharging. Options declared for fuel efficient PSV newbuilds Ulstein PX121 design curries favour with charterers.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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