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February 25, 2014

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SCFI Asia-Europe spot rate drops US$146 to $1,233/TEU in one week Illicit drugs near bodies of two armed guards aboard Maersk Alabama Portland offers Hanjin US$20/box to keep line calling at port TPP blockage: Japan wants its farmers protected, the US, its automakers Singapore GDP increases 4.1pc in 2013, expected to grow 2-4pc in 2014 CargoSmart offers IT to cope with Japan's March advance filing rules Rizhao aggregate logistics value tops US$86.79 billion in 2013 2 bulk, 5 box berths to soon to be operational at Lianyungang port Maersk Line, MCC Transport, Safmarine licensed for boxes in Myanmar DB Schenker in Morocco joins its European land transport network BNSF seeks bid to build 5,000 state-of-the-art super safe oil tanker cars Thai teenage entrepreneurs shine at regional business competition US air carriers lobby EU to drop threat of US$54 million carbon fines UPS cargo plane crash puts focus why cargo pilots get shorter rest stops Fatal UPS cargo crash could have been avoided with better altimeter alarm

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Ahlers hosting global partners meet in Chennai Allcargo Logistics a main supporter of recent Flemish Masterpieces exhibition in Mumbai China making a global mark in building LNG vessels CKYHE Alliance seen likely increasing average vessel size in Asia-Europe trade CMA CGM inaugurates TCD2, its second container platform in Senegal FEI celebrates silver jubilee in Vadodara Gold Star Line's new China-India service structure with CIX3 HAMBURG Süd to raise USEC-ANZ rates from April 1 NYK completes winter safety campaign South Carolina ports boast 50 pc increase in intermodal rail lifts Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Le Havre CCI ink MoU PSA International wins O&M contract at Kolkata Port ABB bags INR 310 cr. order from PowerGrid Adani Power welcomes CERC order on compensatory tariff for its Mundra plant INR extends last week's gaining streak against dollar

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CN plans to invest in safety and efficiency CMA CGM's new Black Sea service kicks off in Hamburg 500,000 boxes moved by rail at CTA Horses fly back from Hong Kong to Belgium today Ecu-Line celebrates 25th anniversary PepsiCo commits to Norbert Dentressangle until 2020 IDS: growth in a turbulent market PIA resumes Mashad service Jacques Ancher to enter Tiaca's Hall of Fame 2013: mixed bag of results for La Poste Intersection works commence on Bruce Highway Maersk Line to set up shop in Myanmar Bangkok Flight Services now regulated agent Morgenröte im Osten

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Mississippi River reopened after spill Maersk takes delivery of first of four drillships Jensen wins contract to design LNG bunker barges Sembcorp Marine profits inch up DSME wins gas carrier orders worth $640 million

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
G6 member carriers give details on service expansion port rotations NOL Group releases 2013 financial results Port of Portland inks agreement for USO Northwest facility at PDX MarAd calling for comment on maritime loan program Diana Shipping adding new Ice Class Panamax ship

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Euronav agrees $300m capital increase to help fund purchase of Maersk VLCCs Euronav has now completed last step for full financing of Maersk's 15 VLCCs Nobu Su loses attorney Legal representatives have withdrawn services over non-payment of bills, according to court filing Unscrupulous owners may break the low-sulphur rules Danish shipowners call for non-compliant ships to be detained once 2015 curbs take effect Otto pushes on with shipping book sell-off As leading ship financiers prepare to meet in Hamburg, Commerzbank chief Stefan Otto tells of winding down a $29bn loans portfolio Cosco Corp reports a 71% drop in annual net profits Cosco Group unit turns in a weaker performance for shipbuilding and repair Logistical problems could delay Yamal LNG export project Language barriers, bad weather and difficult trade lane challenge timely development Scorpio Tankers books higher vessel revenues in 2013 Out with the old, in with the new as ordering binge transforms the company's fleet Evergreen boosts CKYH's average boxship size Adding the Taiwan carrier helps the alliance to gain ground on P3's economies of scale CMES borrows $82m from parent at low rate Chinese tanker owner fixes one-year, yuan-denominated loan at 3% Dorian LPG declares options for three VLGC newbuildings Owner also secures two five-year time charters Varun denies report that banks are pressing it to sell LPG vessels However, Khatau confirms that the company will dispose of some large tonnage Nanjing Tanker books provisions of $757m for weak VLCC rates Free to read: State carrier loses value on nine owned and 10 chartered in very large crude carriers LNG owners brace for tougher markets as spot earnings fall Free to read: Uncertainty grows as earnings drop $4,000 in a week Rickmers Maritime reports a 15% drop in annual profits Singapore unit trust says non-cash impairments undermine stable earnings Svendborg Maersk container washes up in the UK French authorities recover 12 boxes swept overboard in Bay of Biscay storm Hellenic Carriers hails 'a transformative year' despite loss AIM-listed Greek owner sails into 2014 with a bigger, younger fleet Pan Ocean considers selling its controlling stake in Heungkuk Mutual Struggling company bought small bank for ship financing in 2011 Asian owners book eight firm very large gas carriers at DSME Two unnamed buyers place orders worth $960m Scorpio Tankers sets the tone in the modern product tanker era Lauro's confidence in segment centres on growth of Middle Eastern and Asian refineries

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Spill stymies Mississippi River trade Vessel traffic was halted along the Lower Mississippi River after an oil spill closed a section of America's busiest export gateway Scorpio Tankers expects upswing in 2014 NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has reported weaker-than-expected results in its most recent quarter but maintains that 2014 returns are on the upswing OSG seeks more time Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to give it until the end of June to solicit approval for a restructuring scheme DSME net profit up by 37.5% Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that its net profit for 2013 rose by 37.5% year-on-year RMT sees pressure for new charters Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) chief executive officer Thomas Preben Hansen told IHS Maritime today that three of the trust's 15 ships could get lower charter rates after they come off their current hires this year PCC collides with two Bruneian naval ships A pure car carrier collided with two Bruneian naval ships on 23 February EOCL and ICBC agree on sale and leaseback Offshore service provider Emas Offshore Construction Limited (EOCL) inked a $200M sale and leaseback deal for MV Lewek Champion with ICBC Financial Leasing last week Swissco profit up 41.5% Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Swissco Holdings posted net profit of SGD23.19M ($18.3M) for 2013, up 41.5% year on year Newbuilding, resale investments rocket for bulkers Investments in drybulk carriers shot up for both newbuildings and secondhand buys in January, according to statistics compiled by Greek broker Golden Destiny China opens coastal container transshipment Foreign-flagged vessels are now allowed to operate coastal container transshipments between Shanghai and other opened ports in China, announced the Ministry of Transport today

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Marad's Jaenichen Speaks Frankly on Aiding Merchant Marine Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" JaenichenActing U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen last week sat down with JOC Senior Editor Mark Szakonyi to discuss how the agency could help the U.S. Merchant Marine survive - and even thrive. Jaenichen in January said U.S.-flag carriers in international markets are "at... Lytle Expects No Work Stoppage on US West Coast Chris LytleCargo interests are making contingency plans this year to avoid West Coast ports in case contract talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union break down, but at least one port director believes there won't be a strike or lockout. Chris Lytle, executive director of the Port... Quality Carriers Expands Into Denver Market TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Distribution,Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTY) ("Quality") announces its wholly-owned subsidiary,Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North Americanbulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Denver, Colorado market. "As the leading bulk carrier in North America, we've listened to ourcustomers who have asked for options in... DP World opts for Gloria, Kalmar's latest reachstackers for the new Jebel Ali Terminal 3 Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order from DP World to supply two new generation reachstackers, named Gloria, to the Jebel Ali new container terminal 3 (T3) in Dubai. The order was placed in January 2014 and delivery is scheduled for June 2014. DP World's impressive container terminal T3 will... Jensen Maritime Selected to Design Some of First LNG Bunker Barges in U.S. (SEATTLE; February 24, 2014) '-Jensen Maritime, Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, has been awarded a contract to design some of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barges in the U.S. for customer LNG America LLC, a Houston-based LNG fuel supply and distribution company. Currently no LNG bunkering... Virginia Port Truckers Air Frustrations Port drayage operators in Virginia are complaining about congestion and slow turn times at at Hampton Roads container terminals. More than 50 independent owner-operators gathered Saturday in Norfolk to air their frustrations and call for action. The event was organized by George Berry, an owner-operator driver. "We're trying to call attention to... Reefer Shippers Stress Over Slower Ship Speeds, Fewer Port Calls Following a frenetic decade of ups and downs in volumes and rates, the steamship industry is seeking stability through alliances and cost-cutting that has lengthened voyage transit times. While many shippers don't see much of a problem in slow-steaming, exporters of refrigerated goods have more reason to be concerned. In the... CMA CGM Launches Equatorial Guinea Express Service CMA CGM has launched the Equatorial Guinea Express, a weekly, direct service from Tanger-Med to the ports of Bata and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The service started its maiden voyage with the Mario A, voyage 900BS, from Tanger-Med on Feb. 18, and will call at Bata on March 3 and Malabo...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Queue climbs Authorities in Louisiana are racing to clean up an oil spill that occurred during a collision between a tug and barge nearly three days ago. Euronav firms up funding Euronav has secured the rest of the cash it needs to fund the $980m acquisition of 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers of Denmark. Eteka boss arrested The head of Eteka, a prominent Greek energy company, has been accused of participating in a fuel-smuggling ring. LNG reality Jensen Maritime has secured a contract to design LNG bunker barges for US compatriot LNG America. NOL to turn black Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is on course to turn an annual profit this year for the first time since 2010 as it continues to wage war on costs. Three vie for Bijela Montenegro has received three bids in the auction of Adriatic Shipyard Bijela. No hesitation Dorian LPG had no hesitation in taking out three VLGC newbuilding options at Hyundai Heavy Industries today despite concerns about the phenomenal ordering activity seen in the sector. SEALS cleared Drugs do not appear to have caused the deaths of two Americans who served as armed security guards on the Maersk Alabama, TradeWinds has learned. VLGC sale buoys Scorpio New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has posted a profit in the fourth quarter thanks to the sale of its 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts to Dorian. CMES raising CNY 1bn China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is selling CNY 1bn ($163.97m) of short-term debt. Jadroplov for sale The Croatian government has put a majority stake in bulker owner Jadroplov up for sale. Famine over Pareto Securities has boosted its view on the VLCC sector as years of famine induced by a supply tsunami give way to a market recovery. Ulstein adds two more Norway's Ulstein Verft is to continue with its strategy of speculatively building platform supply vessels with a view to selling them in the future. Svendborg box beaches A container thought to have come from a storm-hit Maersk boxship has been washed ashore in the UK. Paragon just right Jefferies has initiated coverage of Paragon Shipping with a buy rating noting the bulker owner has a unique balance sheet. Statoil keeps Havila duo Statoil is keeping a pair of Havila Shipping offshore support vessels it has hired since they hit the water. Ronja fined for smash Shipowner Ronja Marine has been fined DKK 4m ($736,000) after one of its ships bashed a Danish bridge. SembCorp ahead in 2013 SembCorp Marine has trumped forecasts in 2013 after recording a strong finish to the year. Reef dents GC Rieber GC Rieber Shipping may not be sorry to wave goodbye to its stake in Reef Subsea after the loss making outfit put a severe dent in its final quarter earnings. PCTC in navy crunch An investigation has begun after a Japanese car carrier collided with two navy vessels in Brunei. Two more for Stream Utkilen-backed owner Stream Tankers has increased its Japanese chemical tanker order with another two ships. Goodwill bad for Rickmers Germany's Rickmers Maritime has been pushed into the red for the fourth quarter after reviewing its fleet value. DSME boosts profit DSME has recorded an improved full year performance. Cosco profit slumps Cosco Corporation (Singapore) saw a slump in full year earnings as it continued to suffer from low profit margins on work secured during the shipping downturn. Pan Ocean selling Loss-making Korean bulker owner Pan Ocean is close to raising money through the sale of its ship finance unit. ALG sinks into the red All Leisure Group has sunk to a full year loss as its bottom line followed a script outlined in a profit warning two weeks ago. Dorian takes three Dorian LPG has snapped up options on three VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries at well below present prices. Novoship on the rise Russia's Novorossiysk Shipping (Novoship) has posted a 29% jump in 2013 profit despite a fall in revenue. Desperate escape A Vietnamese crew abandoned their listing cargoship without turning off the power. Hellenic sees less red Hellenic Carriers has seen an improvement in its financial performance, but not enough to pull it out of the red. Oceanteam takes control Dutch offshore shipowner Oceanteam has snapped up the remaining 30% of engineering company KCI. DSME bags 12 VLGCs DSME has secured orders for up to 12 VLGCs in a move that takes the large gas carrier orderbook to potentially 75 ships. Floatel returns to profit Floatel International has ended the financial year on a positive note with a return to profit in the fourth quarter. PACD orders newbuild Pacific Drilling has reportedly ordered another deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries, according to broking sources. Nordic names new CEO Nordic Tankers Group has named Per Sylvester Jensen as its new chief executive - its third in less than a year.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
UPS defends crew rest policies in midst of plane crash investigation Crew rest is a shared responsibility and "overnight workers must pay special attention to their rest regimen," UPS Airlines spokesman Mike Mangeot said in an email to American Shipper. SeaIntel: CKYH and Evergreen could benefit from adding members Expansion of the CKYH alliance to include China Shipping or United Arab Shipping Corp. would narrow the economy of scale advantage the P3 alliance will have over its competitors, said SeaIntel. LNG America picks Jensen to design bunker barge No LNG fueling barges are in operation in the United States, and the LNG America order represents some of the first of these vessels to be developed. Canadian National's 2014 investments to top $2 billion PostNL sees loss in 2013 Oil spill closes stretch of Miss. River Volga Dnepr marks 1,100th flight for oil and gas Salt shipment underscores frustration with Jones Act The shortage of road salt in New Jersey soon could be alleviated, but the debate about the maritime shipping law that prevented the quick transport of an emergency shipment along the Northeast coast is likely to continue. Railroad industry adopts safety measures for oil trains

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
IFO prices soften in Fujairah Tight avails in Cape Town reported. Prices show mix trend across Europe Low sulphur avails reported tight in Rotterdam. Turkish bunker trader takes role for Italian firm Working for representative office in Istanbul. Naval architect hired to design LNG barge Vessels should be ready by end of next year. Peninsula loan to fund expansion Move doubles company liquidity. Quadrise builds relationship with Maersk Royalty agreement extended. Asian prices resume flat trading Good avails seen across key ports. Rosneft's bottom line gets bunker sales boost Group's bunkering segment saw strong growth. Chemoil extends reach along US East Coast Firm to take over player's marine fuels business. Pan Ocean sinks deeper into loss Revenues plunge and outstanding bunker bills remain. Pioneering LNG-fuelled OSVs will set pace for wider industry Seeing LNG-fuelled OSVs in action will spur on others, executive believes. Damaged tanker needs to offload cargo and debunker Rescue services express concern over state of ship. Cold ironing facility starts up on US West Coast Second facility planned.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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