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October 21, 2014

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Shipping lines maintain services in Ebola-hit countries Ports worldwide restrict ship entry from Ebola hit countries Grandfathering older ballast water systems edges closer Lloyd's Register says 24,000 TEU ships will soon be ply trade lanes Virginia port erases quarterly loss as monthly volume hits 201,113 TEU CSAV buys slots on G6 services ahead of merger with Hapag Lloyd India has until today to back Bali deal before it likely dissolves 13,808-TEUer delivered to Evergreen - last of 10 postpanamaxes Ending ship pollution fund too soon risks damaging litigation: ICS ATA urges rejection of misleading 'push poll' data on truck safety US claims of surpassing Saudi oil production will prove hollow: expert HK vehicle emissions grace period extended from 12 to 25 working days Oman's Sohar port soon to begin offering ship-to-ship LNG services Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference to be held in HK November 18-19 Maritime Corporation Information Officers meet in Rotterdam November 18 Air cargo expects short, heavy peak season starting this month Volga-Dnepr moves choppers to Sierre Leone on UN Ebola mercy mission US safety board takes over 747 Bagram crash probe from Afghans

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
AADA to increase China/Hong Kong to Australia rates from Nov. 15 CMA CGM extends TBL coverage of Democratic Republic of Congo Croatia joins ranks of European shipowners' community Drewry all earnings shipping index slumps 25 pc in Sept. European ports take Ebola precautions InterManager re-elects Gerardo Borromeo as President for second term Korean training ship on global expedition makes maiden call at Mumbai Port MOL recognised as a leader in climate change transparency & corporate action NYK starts inland transportation service in Myanmar SSA highlights marine insurance & finance as areas to develop Suez Canal revenue up 12 pc in Aug. Transworld Group, NAWAH partner to serve Iraq's growing cargo demands Oilmeal exports plunge 73 pc in Sept. on reduced crop: SEA Cochin Shipyard pays dividend for sixth consecutive year KoPT handles record TEUs Port & dock workers to get pension similar to Central govt employees Regular connectivity from Cochin Port to Maldives being mulled Union Cabinet approves Indian participation in augmenting strategic Chahbahar port in Iran Govt may widen SFIS scope to give exporters tax sops

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EPAL brings new half pallet to market Strong growth in Scania's service revenue Waco System joins WiseTech Global's partner programme Ex-Im Bank to finance export of locomotives to Indonesia K Line earns laurels for its climate performance Swiss Worldcargo goes live with new eBooking tool Bremen's Stabenau celebrates 31 and 80! ICS welcomes IMO's progress on ballast water issues New rail track for cars at port of Gothenburg Hawn moving to WGMA Imperial to transport loads of chips and peanuts Heathrow operator agrees to sell three airports Long Beach adds 'free time' for cargo to ease congestion

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Box lines feel supply chain pain in US Congestion at US ports and along the supply chains that link them to inland destinations is forcing trans-Pacific container lines to charge shippers higher rates to recover increased costs. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) announced on 20 October that most of its 15 liner members will Khalifa Port's productivity soars 36% Only two years after starting its commercial operations, Abu Dhabi's flagship Khalifa Port now ranks fifth in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region for productivity, which has leapt 36%. Khalifa's crane productivity has reached 34 gross moves per hour (gmph) - up from 25gmph in September 2012, LNG hybrid barge powers up at Hamburg Cold ironing of cruise ships at Hamburg started this weekend with the christening of Hummel - an LNG hybrid power barge developed by Becker Marine and AIDA Cruises. Hummel - which means 'bumblebee' in German - is a self-contained power station. Running on natural gas, which it can store as LNG, the Economou reassures on debt deadline DryShips has secured a new loan to close the funding gap on its looming bond payment, lifting the company's stock price. George Economou-led DryShips has $700M in convertible bonds maturing 1 December. But the company has admitted that if bondholders were to declare a default, triggering Feeder service brings hope to Calabar Nigeria's eastern port of Calabar has received a boost with the inauguration of African Independent Feeder's new liner service from Tema in Ghana. The development of Calabar - a river port with a free trade zone - has been held back by shallow draught and hazardous road links. Despite several Suez expansion project signs $2Bn deals Suez Canal Authority head General Mohab Memish has announced contracts totalling $2Bn for expanding the canal with a partly parallel waterway. A consortium of Boskalis, Van Oord, National Marine Dredging, and Jan De Nul won a $1.5Bn contract for three of six lots in the expansion, while a DEME and Ebola scare reveals cruise complications The Carnival Magic's return to Texas after a cruise overshadowed by panic over a passenger's potential exposure to Ebola reveals the dangers for the cruise industry from health scares. Carnival was advised on 15 October that one of its passengers may have processed fluid samples from an Ebola Onne port propels Nigerian oil and gas Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated last week the fourth phase of the Onne Port Complex in Rivers State. The port forms part of the Onne Oil and Gas Export Free Trade Zone, which currently comprises three berths of 15m alongside depth, 800ha of reclaimed land, and new access roads. Mogadishu port handover sparks protests A Somali federal government decision handing the operation of the Port of Mogadishu to Turkish company Al Bayrak has surprised the Somali parliament, triggered protests by dockers, and raised concerns from UN monitors. Transport minister Yussuf Maalim formally transferred management to Al Bayrak on Euronav upbeat on tanker market outlook Euronav continued to lose money in the third quarter but sees the fourth quarter's outlook as the tanker market's best for four years. In its third quarter, the Antwerp-based tanker operator's after-tax result was a shortfall of $20.61M, following a $21.25M loss for the entire first half. However, SIGP wins first A1 issuer rating from Moody's Shanghai International Port (Group) (SIPG) has been assigned an A1 issuer rating by Moody's Investors Service, the first Moody's rating given to SIPG. The rating outlook is stable, a statement of Moody's said today. SIPG's A1 issuer rating is on par with the company's baseline credit assessment Chinese industrial zone to open for foreign trade Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone in North China is to open up for foreign trade by the end of the year. The industry park already has built up three terminals, and 13 of the 48 planned berths have been completed. "The terminals there are able to accept 10,000dwt vessels," stated Liu Jinlu, Director CSDC and Wuhan Steel swap shares Shanghai-listed China Shipping Development (CSDC) announced a share swap deal with Wuhan Iron and Steel (Wuhan Steel) last Friday. CSDC will transfer 142M shares (4.17% of its total equity) to Wuhan Steel and the latter will transfer 3M shares (2.97% equity) to CSDC. The swap is free, according to Pan Ocean settles for debt-for-equity swap Deutsche Bank and Barclays Banks are among the creditors to have been handed shares in another round of debt-for-equity swap executed by South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean. Pan Ocean, formerly known as STX Pan Ocean, has been in receivership since June 2013 after incurring over $5Bn in debts, MOL looks to recruit more Indian seafarers Japan-based shipping liner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has established MOL Synergy Marine Singapore in Chennai, India jointly with ship management services company, Synergy Group, to increase its recruitment of seafarers from India. MOL Synergy will provide crew training services, as well as ship Tax exemption on HK carriers in South Africa Hong Kong carriers will be exempted from taxation levied on profits in South Africa as the city has reached an agreement with the African country to avoid double taxation. Profits from international shipping transport earned by Hong Kong residents that arise in South Africa, which are currently Sembcorp Marine wins $174M in contracts Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has secured two offshore energy related contacts valued at SGD222M ($174M). The contracts were sealed by Sembcorp Marine's subsidiaries, Sembmarine SLP and Jurong Shipyard. Sembmarine SLP will design and build the offshore substation Vallianz secures $64M from offshore contracts Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings has won new charter contracts and clinched a letter of award worth $64M. Vallianz will supply vessels ranging from anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), platform supply vessels (PSV) and barges for periods of up to three years under Rio, Fortescue ramp up iron ore shipments Fortescue boasted a 60% hike in iron ore shipments in its September quarterly results released this month compared to the same period last year. The Australian miner also marked its 8th consecutive shipping record out of the Pilbara - 41.5 tonnes for the quarter and an annualised rate of 166 tonnes

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
LNG America and Buffalo Marine to cooperate New Bouchard tug and barge simulator at SUNY Maritime Foss tug tows disabled Russian vessel to safety Virginia awards ferry design contract to Alion Science Stern trawler to have Rolls-Royce design and equipment

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Foss Maritime tugboat tows drifting cargo vessel Department of Transportation updates transport statistics Boeing employees ratify new eight-year contract Port of Vancouver celebrates call of maiden voyage vessel CSX Corporation releases third fiscal quarter numbers

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Where do vessels call after leaving Ebola-hit West African ports? Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals which states may be most exposed to seaborne spread of the disease African ports take the strain in containing Ebola Terminals least able to screen for the disease are under pressure to halt its spread by ship High Court finds for IOPC against Gard Move to wind up 1971 fund to be debated this week Shippers fight Hong Kong congestion charge Hong Kong Shippers' Council says carriers should compensate shippers for delays caused by congestion Scorpio Bulkers nets bank financing Company secures $411.2m from group of lenders that includes Kexim DryShips lines up $120m loan from Ocean Rig Drilling subsidiary cash to act as 'stop-gap' to help meet bond repayment Strong rates secured in Pakistan VLCC sale High-priced transactions emerge despite rates pressure in demolition market VLGC spot rates return to winning ways Rates rise after recent dip, now standing at $107 per tonne Transpacific lines seeks higher charges as congestion worsens Carrier group after compensation for increased costs across the supply chain Frontline Management has new chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod takes over from Jens Martin Jensen German banks will survive stress test, Wiebers argues But KfW warns that pain is likely Long Beach waives demurrage to ease congestion Cargo owners given extra time to pick up overseas import containers Lower bunker prices will not persuade vessels to pick up speed Drewry says vessel slowed to tackle excess capacity as well as to cut fuel use Brussels maritime official faces UK House of Lords grilling Baltic and North Sea unit boss will give evidence on policy co-ordination Dredging heavyweights share Suez Canal contract Boskalis, Van Oord, NMDC and Jan de Nul split the $1.5bn contract to widen vital trade artery Transport union slams countries that bar ships over Ebola fears Turning vessels away goes against law and common humanity, says ITF VLCC spot earnings surge as bunker bills drop Owners reap the benefits of lower fuel costs Drake loses Liverpool stevedoring contract Blue Arrow wins tender to provide dock workers Samsung Heavy Industries reports a 12% drop in operating profit South Korean shipbuilder blames weak markets for its lacklustre performance Jiangsu Rongsheng in $532m nine-month loss Hong Kong-listed company's struggles continue as debts mount

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Business groups renew appeal for ILWU-PMA deal More than 100 national, state and local organizations have signed a letter urging a speedy agreement on a West Coast port labor contract "to allay growing concerns of thousands of businesses" that rely on the ports. The supply chain stakeholder letter was organized by the National Retail Federation and signed by the American... Katoen Natie opens $50 million Singapore terminal extension Officials celebrated the opening of Katoen Natie's new $50 million terminal extension with a ribbon cutting at its Jurong Logistics Terminal in Singapore. The add-on to its original facility brings the Belgium-based company's investments in Singapore to $200 million. Katoen Natie increased its logistics capacity by 45 percent to accommodate three... India venture gets go-ahead to develop, operate Iranian port India will invest $85.21 million in the development and operation of cargo facilities at Iran's Chabahar port, as New Delhi seeks to enhance its strategic interest in Central Asia. India's federal Cabinet Council approved the investment plan at the weekend, an official statement said. "Chahbahar port, located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province on... Drewry: Asia-Mediterranean trade falling victim to overcapacity A sharp drop in spot rates from Asia to the Mediterranean was facilitated by slowing cargo volumes and overcapacity, Drewry Maritime Research says. In its latest edition of Container Insight Weekly, Drewry said the trade lane's volumes peaked in May, several months earlier than the Asia-North Europe trade lane. Because of... New service brings larger ships to Charleston The South Carolina Ports Authority today received the first ship call of a new consolidated South American east coast service that brings additional post-Panamax vessels to Charleston. The new "New Tango" weekly service includes Hamburg Süd and Aliança, Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV, as well as two carriers new to the trade lane:... Harbor Trucking Association warns LA-LB, Oakland of legal action The Harbor Trucking Association will explore the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit against terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland as congestion worsens at the California ports, the association announced today. In three identical letters sent to the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and... Port of Boston: $200 million needed to upgrade port State and federal politicians are balking at the potential privatization of the Port of Boston's busiest terminal, an option brought forth by the port authority as it continues to look for ways to erase a funding shortfall totaling $200 million. Massport already received $310 million in state and federal funding for... GAO: Customs should improve use of border security data The U.S. Customs and Border Protection should improve its analysis and circulation of border security data, a new report from the Government Accountability Office says. The 45-page report, released last week, says Customs' Operational Field Testing Division, a covert unit, probes U.S. border facilities for potential illicit nuclear material being smuggled... Federal Regulatory Update: Preparing for the Road Ahead The federal regulatory environment continues to change rapidly, particularly in the area of U.S. trucking. With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continuing to seek an inventory of data-driven regulations in an effort to further increase U.S. roadway safety, many feel these new requirements place an already struggling industry on... TSA carriers seek another general rate increase Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have filed for their 11th general rate increase this year in a continuing effort by carriers to shore up spot rates from Asia to North America. TSA members will seek an increase of $600 per 40-foot container, effective Nov. 15. The carriers have filed for... Canadian truck freight volumes spike in September, TransCore says A stronger, steadier North American economy is generating more intra-Canada truckload freight and cross-border shipping demand from U.S. partners and customers. The number of loads moving through the Canadian truck spot market accelerated in September after two consecutive months of decline, according to TransCore Link Logistics. The company's Canadian Freight Index, which... Is the Nicaragua canal driven by geopolitics? Nicaragua has dreamed since 1826 about building a canal connecting the Caribbean with the Pacific. It was then that U.S. Secretary of State Henry Clay presented the idea to Congress, and Congress turned it down. The U.S. almost started work on one in 1899 before a convenient revolution in Panama opened... Carriers reaping benefit from slump in oil prices The slump in crude oil prices over the past three months has sharply reduced ocean carriers' unit costs as they face declining cargo volumes in the seasonally slack fourth quarter. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading at around $86 a barrel today, down 25 percent from a peak of $115... Ebola impact: Shipping delays, health screenings, preventive measures Click here for full-size infographicTwo months ago, the largest container carrier in the world, Maersk Line, issued a statement to its customers concerning the Ebola crisis in West Africa, meant to calm fears. The release did not mince words, and stated one undeniable fact at its start: Ebola has never been transmitted... CP says merger talks with CSX are off Canadian Pacific said its exploratory discussions with CSX Corp. about a possible merger have ended and that no further talks are planned. CP had raised the possibility of a business combination it said would improve service through the intermodal bottleneck of Chicago, but the overture was rebuffed by CSX. The merger, which... KCS works to expand cross-border capacity, ease customs clearance Kansas City Southern Railway said it's investing in its network at a higher rate than most other Class I railroads, as the company expects to increasingly handle more U.S.-Mexico cross-border intermodal, vehicle, crude oil and agriculture and mineral shipments. The railroad, which has the only U.S.-Mexico cross-border network, is also working... TSA members moving forward with intermodal surcharges The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said most of its member lines are moving forward individually with previously surcharges on intermodal store-door deliveries from Asia to North American points in an effort to offset higher costs. TSA members have recommended charges of $100 per 40-foot container and $90 per 20-foot container. The carriers... 35-hour pilot strike to impact Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo said all its freighter flights will operate as scheduled as pilots began a 35-hour strike at midday that forced the parent airline to cancel 1,450 short- and medium-haul passenger flights. The all-cargo carrier originally said the walk-out would have "only very limited" impact on shippers because it did not... CMA CGM Group Executive Officer Farid Salem to Give Keynote at JOC Port Performance Conference Europe in London, Nov. 19 NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 20, 2014 - Farid T. Salem, who is the current CMA CGM Group Executive Officer and Board of Directors Member, will deliver the keynote address at Port Performance Conference Europe, organized by JOC Group Inc. The two-day London event, on Nov. 19-20, will explore the growing productivity challenges facing...

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
DryShips surges after loan DryShips saw its share price rise sharply Monday after the New York-listed shipowner announced a loan from spin-off Ocean Rig. Cautious on condensates Significant US exports of condensates will not hit the water soon to bolster long-haul tanker demand, Poten & Partners says. Shipping's cyber burden Governments are sounding the alarm on cyberattacks but the onus falls on the shipping industry to take steps to prevent them, lawyers at US firm Blank Rome say. ECA to hit arbitrage US shipbrokerage Charles Weber says the fuel premiums associated with looming sulphur limitations next year will hurt charterers' arbitrage opportunities on smaller tanker trades more so than routes for larger vessels. Maersk makes history Huge containership becomes the largest vessel ever to enter the Thames only 30 miles from central London. Drillship deals stretched DryShips-owned Ocean Rig (ORIG) has extended two drillship charters in a deal worth $1.1bn. Maersk scraps AHTS Maersk Supply Services has followed up a rush of newbuilding activity with the disposal of one of its anchor handlers for demolition. RCCL faces fine Royal Caribbean Cruises could face a heavy fine after Dutch authorities suspect a breach of the Dutch Foreign Employment Act. Navico buys MARIS Marine electronics company Navico Holdings has acquired Maritime Information Systems (MARIS) from the Grieg group. New man, new direction? Robert Macleod's appointment as chief executive of Frontline has increased speculation that the company is to combine with fellow John Fredriksen vehicle Frontline 2012. ORIG lends a hand Nasdaq-listed DryShips is getting a cash injection of $120m from subsidiary Ocean Rig (ORIG) to help pay off a bond bill. Vinalines keen to sell Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines is trying to offload the costly floating dock at the centre of a fraud case that ended with two former executives receiving the death penalty. Cochin connection A new shipping service between India's Cochin and the Maldives is under consideration from the two countries' port authorities, the Deccan Chronicle reports. Scorpio scoops $411m loan New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers has fixed a loan of $411.26m to finance 12 new capesizes. Goldman out of ABP Goldman Sachs could sell its stake in major UK terminals player Associated British Ports (ABP). Macleod takes Frontline reins Robert Macleod is to succeed Jens Martin Jensen as chief executive of Frontline in a top management shake-up at the tanker owner. Stowaways jump A man has died after a group of nine stowaways leapt from a PIL cargoship in Ghana. Atlantic mobilises fleet Singapore's Atlantic Navigation Holdings has agreed to provide eight vessels to work at an infrastructure project off Qatar. Tanker refloated A Seychelles-owned tanker has been refloated after nine days stuck in the Amazon river, Brazil. NAO dividend holds firm Nordic American Offshore has kept its dividend unchanged for the third quarter. Gotland sells again Sweden's Rederi AB Gotland has sold another tanker as it trims its fleet. Buffalo in LNG alliance Bunker specialist Buffalo Marine Service has teamed up with LNG America in a bid to develop LNG fuel services in the US. More bonds bought Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has splashed another $27m on buying back its own bonds. Polemis sheds oldest VLCC Adam Polemis is believed to have scrapped the oldest of his six VLCCs. Carnival Ebola panic over A Carnival cruiseship has returned to the US after being refused entry to Belize in an Ebola scare. TIL to buy back? A sharp rise in the value of its ships could have set the scene for a share buyback plan at Teekay spin-off Tankers Investment Ltd (TIL). COSL orders AHTS trio China Oilfield Services (COSL) has been linked to a new order for anchor-handlers at Wuchang Shipbuilding. Samsung edges up Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has posted a slightly stronger third quarter profit despite a drop in revenue. Charters net Vallianz $64m Vallianz Holdings has added a further $64m to its order backlog thanks a series of new deals announced Monday. Suez contractors picked A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium has secured a contract to construct part of the 'new' Suez Canal. SMM bags double order Sembcorp Marine has secured two offshore energy related contracts valued at a combined SGD 222m ($173.4m). York MR sale falters York Capital Management's plan to offload a series of five medium-range (MR) newbuildings looks to be floundering.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
CP ends merger talks with CSX Long Beach gives shippers extra free time Port of Virginia records 8.6% box gain in Sept. Transpacific carriers imposing fee on intermodal cargo Port of L.A. reports September container volumes 9% higher Avoiding train-tractor collisions U.S., Mexico enter mutual recognition arrangement CMA CGM adds 7,000 refrigerated containers IMO moves toward mandatory Polar Code More normal winter predicted this year for eastern U.S. Russian container ship towed to Prince Rupert Hactl reports strong 2014 growth Americold adds Idaho warehouse Executive moves

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Freight surcharge to reflect bunkers' price differential Cross Channel routes to see surcharge imposed from January 1. Bunker prices stage recovery Singapore 380 cSt material has climbed for two trading days in a row. Bunkering hit by falling vessel calls Visits down by 20%. Global bunker fuel sulphur averages down in 2013 IMO sulphur monitoring programme shows close to 80% of distillates would meet new ECA limit. LNG Conference 'to tackle the burning questions' Delegates to discuss prospects for LNG aboard an LNG-fuelled cruise ship. LNG America hooks up with bunker supplier Moving towards viable gas bunker market in US Gulf. Awash with oil As prices fall, some oil companies now seem to be at a loss as to what to do next. Call for at sea bunkering ban Fuel oil spills draws sharp response in Russian Far East. Quadrise sees losses widen But chairman says company has passed 'key milestones'. IMO study: Shipping's actual CO2 emissions down less than 20% Only the share of emissions has fallen by 20% because global CO2 output grew while shipping stemmed growth. Shipping's CO2 emissions to rise despite improved efficiency Potential for increase if slow steaming stops, while even major efficiency improvements won't mitigate impact of future trade growth. Tallinn nets ferry contract Ferry tender includes LNG power option. Analyst: LSFO-HSFO price differentials to narrow Most vessels will switch to MGO within ECAs instead of consuming LSFO, says Shell spokesman. Rotterdam: LNG as marine fuel faces 'business challenge' 'Viable' business case needs to be present for LNG bunkering to take off, says spokeswoman. USCG gains training and competency on LNG bunkering Organisation has sent staff to Scandinavia for training on LNG bunkering. French port to start bunkering study Project to assess feasibility of bunkering with low sulphur fuels.

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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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