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BRIEFS

April 24, 2014

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Cosco to take slots on CSCL's AMX 1 to offer new Asia-Med service Evergreen charters 13,092 TEU ships to start Asia-USWC with Cosco G6 rearranges Middle East-Asia-USWC pendulum service, PSG MSC starts direct Asia-W Africa service, slims down Ipanema Peel Ports buys Shanghai's ZPMC mega cranes Liverpool2 docks Damco opens Wuxi, eastern China office to tap high growth regions Quarterly Fujian port container volume up 7pc to 2.69 million TEU Virginia port takes steps to boost freight truck throughput speeds Taiwan's Kaohsiung port's March volume rises 15.4pc to 863,850 TEU CMA CGM to launch box-breakbulk US-S Africa service from May Singapore's non-oil March exports decline 6.6pc - EU, Korea, HK drag Stifel Logistics Index falls under 50, up on 2013 but optimism low Rotterdam port's 1Q volume falls 0.2pc but saw a strong March Bad loans with HSH Nordbank may lead to loss of control of ships ICAO, WCO meet in Bahrain demands coordinated efforts in air cargo security IAG Cargo to boost capacity 24pc between Madrid and Panama City Etihad Airways posts 26pc first quarter cargo and revenue increase

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EMS APO starts regular train connection Contargo to operate Escaut Valenciennes Terminal Ringing in the changes at Hapag-Lloyd TIR restrictions extended to Finnish-Russian border HHLA going even greener Peel Ports signs deal with ZPMC New members for Waco System Volkswagen steps up deliveries Cargolux now flying to Zhengzhou Ecu-Line sets up shop in Malaysia Dachser: going global leads to growth Two promotions at Road One C-17 production ending in mid-2015

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APRIL 23, 2014
Sewol: Prosecutors widen net as death toll rises BIW gets two more Navy contracts Baku Shipyard books first major contract Marcon brokers sale of ocean deck barge Viking Welding delivers two Response fire/rescue boats Bayonne Bridge: Too many ships hitting span Videotel reports passing of Chairman Len Holder

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APRIL 23, 2014
Port of Tacoma sees jump in March container numbers ATA Truck Tonnage Index posts gains during month Port of Seattle presents Sea-Tac Green Gateway awards Port of Vancouver, USA earns clean audit report Boeing taps English as new vice president

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APRIL 23, 2014
NileDutch and PIL announce Asia-West Africa tie-up Carriers will combine two existing services into a new single loop One-year charters become the deal of choice for product tankers Maersk Tankers contract with BP highlights rising popularity of 12 month charters as market optimism rises Maran Nakilat acquires three more LNG carriers Joint venture's latest trio to come from Angelicoussis newbuilding order book UASC reveals Asia-Europe service shake-up UASC to offer five services through tie-ups with CSCL, Hanjin and Evergreen Greek ship lending slumps as caution rules European banks Petrofin says private equity has filled the gap but banks should bounce back soon US shippers urge west coast ports and union chiefs to expedite contract talks National Retail Federation writes to PMA and ILWU requesting early start to negotiations Boxship scrapping slows in March Full year figure forecast to be close to 2013 record high With loss of Nigeria to US trade, where do suezmax crude tankers go from here? Other trades required to offset loss of benchmark route for the 1m barrel tankers Hyundai Merchant Marine raises $192m from KDB to improve liquidity Cash-strapped South Korean carrier agrees to sell 14.9% of Hyundai Securities Navios Logistics completes $375m bond sale Group's South American offshoot replaces more expensive paper Behrendt's move to Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board brought forward Weber steps down early following CSAV merger deal Rotterdam posts flat first-quarter box volumes But Europe's busiest box port does record a slight increase in container tonnage DSME raises $481m from bond sales South Korean shipbuilding giant replenishes working capital Thieves seize cargo and crew in Malacca Strait Three crew reported seized as attackers steal diesel cargo Vessel arrested for failing to pay crew ITF takes steps after vessel is detained with multiple faults Maersk prefers retrofits to newbuildings when cutting unit costs Danish carrier wants to avoid adding new capacity to weak markets Proposed ethane export announced in US Facility to come online in 2016 Mercator Lines losses shrink Singapore-listed bulker owner sees falling revenues

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APRIL 23, 2014
Tanker robbed near Malaysia A tanker was robbed of its diesel fuel yesterday by armed pirates in the Strait of Malacca. Nascent ethane market takes shape Navigator Holdings has exercised options for three ethane-capable LPG newbuildings, and a new ethane export terminal in Texas has been announced RINA: €320M turnover in 2013 Thanks to investments by new financial partners, Italian class society RINA is likely to post a turnover of €320M ($442M) in calendar 2013, its president and CEO Ugo Salerno told IHS Maritime Report backs Abbot Point dredging A review of dredging projects on Australia's Queensland coast released today has found the environmental impacts fall within approved boundaries, causing less damage than cyclones or flooding Pan Ocean terminates shipbuilding contract Pan Ocean Co has cancelled its $80M shipbuilding contract due to difficulties in the construction process

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APRIL 23, 2014
Drewry: Asia-US Rate Sheds Prior Gains Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, April 23, 2014. Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles declined this week after two consecutive weeks with no negative movement. The Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles rate dropped 3.3 percent or $64 per 40-foot container in the week of April 23, falling to... CP Turns to Domestic Intermodal for Growth Canadian Pacific Railway said it is increasing its domestic intermodal volume at a pace that by the end of the year will more than offset the loss of three container line contracts. CP's international intermodal business took a hit after it lost the contracts for APL and MOL last year to... More Carriers Likely to Step Up Into 18,000-TEU Club Maersk Line Triple E mega-ship Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller.What is today a small club of carriers operating or having ordered 18,000-TEU ships or larger is likely to grow, but not necessarily overnight, as carriers intensify their focus on reducing costs without regard to greater market or infrastructure implications. Maersk, China Shipping, United... Port Authority to NYSA-ILA: Hire More Vets Top executives of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey urged the New York Shipping Association and the International Longshoremen's Association to move faster to hire military veterans for dockworker jobs at the port. Patrick Foye, the port authority's executive director, and Deborah Gramiccioni, deputy executive director, said it... Houston Gets Bayport Dredging Permit The Port of Houston plans to deepen both the Bayport channel and Barbours Cut to match the depth of the Houston Ship Channel. The Port of Houston Authority has received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft permit for deepening the port's Bayport terminal channel, and it said it expects soon... Truck Tonnage Rebounds From Winter Lows Truck tonnage increased 3.1 percent in March from a year ago - the largest annualized gain this year - and 0.6 percent from February, as trucking companies and shippers recovered from disruptions caused by severe winter weather, the American Trucking Associations said. "Tonnage continued to claw its way out of the... US Spot Truck Rates Drop, But Beware the Bounce The DAT U.S. national average dry van spot market rate is down four cents from its first-quarter high. Full-size chart Dry van truckload rates on the spot market are dropping from first-quarter highs, but shippers could see rates climb higher as freight demand rises this spring, DAT Solutions warns. The DAT U.S. national... Jury to Rule on ILA Officials' Fight A Baltimore jury will hear dueling assault complaints stemming from a fight between two International Longshoremen's Association officials whose local union is in a contract negotiations standoff with port employers. Local 333 President Riker "Rocky" McKenzie and Daryl Wilburn, who was recently ousted as the local's secretary-treasurer, filed assault complaints against... Trans-Atlantic Auto, Parts Trade on Strong Growth Track U.S. containerized auto parts imports from Europe have risen in the past four years. Full-size chart In the mature and stable, some would say boring, trans-Atlantic trade, one category of containerized shipments is booming. The volume growth of U.S. auto exports and auto parts imports ranks first among the top five commodities... China Express Deliveries Surge Express delivery in China resulted in 2.6 billion deliveries in the first quarter, up 51.9 percent year-on-year, Xinhua reported. The express delivery sector raked in revenues of $6.64 billion in the first quarter of 2014, a growth of 45.6 percent on the corresponding period last year, according to a source at...

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APRIL 23, 2014
Lazaridis leaving CPP Ioannis Lazaridis is getting ready to step down as the chief executive and chief financial officer of diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners. Euronav readies $178m sale Euronav appears to be moving forward with plans to part ways with a pair of VLCCs linked to long-term fixtures that don't expire until 2015. Euronav sheds the red Euronav has snapped a losing streak in which it spent 14 consecutive quarters in the red. Simek wins again US offshore vessel owner GulfMark has returned to Simek for another platform supply vessel newbuilding. UASC steps it up Middle East line UASC is launching three new services between Asia and Europe. Navios fixes higher Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has signed fresh fixtures for a pair of MR2 product tankers at higher rates. Tanker runs aground A salvage operation has been launched to lighter oil from a Singaporean tanker that grounded off Madagascar. Two dead on bulker Gas inhalation suspected after crewmen killed on Chinese ship off India. Navigator declares three Navigator Holdings has exercised options to build three LPG carriers in China just a day after plans were unveiled for a huge new ethane production facility in Texas. Bharati banks loan India's loss-making Bharati Shipyard is hopeful of clinching new orders following a loan agreement with lenders led by State Bank of India (SBI). Keppel lands BP deal Keppel Offshore & Marine has clinched a huge maiden contract for its new Baku Shipyard in Azerbaijan. Bank buys Bourgas Bulgaria's First Investment Bank (FIB) has taken over the domestic Bourgas Shipyards following an auction. Norway handles more cargo Norwegian ports handled nearly 20% more dry cargo in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the final three months of 2012. Vopak into reverse Dutch tank terminals giant Vopak has seen first-quarter profit cut by falling revenue. First orders kamsarmax Taiwan's First Steamship is renewing its fleet with a kamsarmax newbuilding at Sasebo in Japan. Taiwan Nav weaker Bulker owner Taiwan Navigation has posted a lower profit for 2013 as revenue declined. Reef to split in three Norway's Reef Subsea is splitting into three companies to focus on different areas of the offshore construction market. Auerbach inks MPP double Germany's Auberbach Schiffahrt has signed up for two new multipurpose (MPP) ships to cut 25% off its fuel bills. Turkish tanker refloated A Turkish products tanker that ran aground in the St Lawrence River has been refloated. Maran Nakilat adds trio The Maran Nakilat LNG shipping joint venture has added another three vessels to its fleet in a refinancing deal. KDB boosts HMM Loss-making Korean owner HMM has received a helping hand in its fundraising efforts in a deal with Korea Development Bank (KDB). Duo target Africa Pacific International Lines (PIL) and NileDutch are to jointly provide a weekly service between the Far East and West Africa. JL retains optimism J Lauritzen is hopeful that the dry-bulk market will rebound in the months ahead even though day rates in each subsector are lingering below the $10,000 mark. Crew trio snatched Three crew members from a small products tanker have been kidnapped after their ship was hijacked off Malaysia. China output tops 70mt China's crude steel production inch up 2.2% last month as the world's largest producer saw output top 70mt.

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APRIL 23, 2014
Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV merger moves forward CSAV officials said "dissident shareholders" owning only 2.7 percent of its stock have asked to exercise appraisal rights, meaning its planned merger with Hapag-Lloyd can go forward. NY Waterfront Commission: Hiring of vets too slow The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor said that the New York Shipping Association and ILA are dedicating most of their efforts to employing new workers from their own referrals "to the severe disadvantage of the veterans." U.S. petroleum exports rising, while imports decline U.S. exports of petroleum products averaged 3.5 million barrels a day in 2013, a 10-percent increase compared to 2012, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday in an energy report. ATA: Truck tonnage inched up in March Domestic truck tonnage inched up 0.6 percent in March after rising by 1.9 percent in February, according to the American Trucking Association's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Q1 cargo revenue down at Delta Cargolux seeks $175M capital influx Port of Redwood City opens new wharf Pantos Logistics, Seino Transportation cooperate on parcel delivery ECU-LINE opens Malaysia offices Houston receives dredging permit for Bayport Terminal

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APRIL 23, 2014
ExxonMobil to bring more mass flow meters into play Three more Singapore delivery vessels to be equipped with MFM. Avails remain tight in Fujairah Little price movement in Middle East hub. Markets mixed or soft mid-week Tight avails for HS 380 cSt in Rotterdam. ARA: Half a million mt of IFO demand to 'disappear' New sulphur cap will alter shape of bunker demand in Northwest Europe. US player reports 'strongest Q1 results since 2009' NuStar Energy says profits up 62% year-on-year. South African port needs 'permanent' bunkering facilities Saldanha could become 'thriving bunker port'. Spanish port on course to supply LNG bunker fuel Spanish gas carrier Enagas to offer LNG bunkering facilities in Barcelona. Asian IFO prices on downward path But MGO prices were lacking a clear direction. Maersk sticks to retrofit path As a way of keeping costs down in competitive markets. Bomin strengthens Shanghai operations With addition of another bunker trader to team. Shipowner joins chorus on ECA enforcement Some ships might opt for 'deliberate' non-compliance with new sulphur rules. 'Challenging business circumstances' affect Vopak Q1 profit Firm posts a 17% fall year-on-year. Crew member seeks compensation following collision Seafarer suffered injuries in Houston oil spill collision. Reports: Diesel stolen in armed robbery off Malaysian coast Pirates siphoned 3 million litres of diesel from tanker, report says. Malaysian authorities detain illegal fuel smugglers Cargo was to be sold to commercial vessels plying south China sea, said authorities.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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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