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October 29, 2014

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Maersk doubles Manila congestion surcharge to US$600/FEU OOCL quarterly box volume up 5.3pc on Asia-Europe growth Hutchison Port Holdings Trust posts 9pc profit decline, but revenue up 2pc Ningbo on track to push Busan from number 5 spot in world port ranking Carriers urged to make low sulphur fuel surcharges transparent Global container shipping volumes to grow 5.5pc in 2015: Drewry Japanese exports rebound, but sustainability questions cloud future China's exports up 15.3pc, imports up 7pc in September Kolkata up 7.9pc in 6 months, hits record 500,092 TEU in September Old and new clash on Mogadishu docks as Turkey's Albayrak builds box shop Retaking Somali roads from armed men needed to restore supply chains Hyundai orders Clean Marine exhaust cleaning system for tankers WTO backs Canada, Mexico over US country-of-origin meat labelling rules Maritime Awareness Week November 10-16 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum Teesport declares its best container throughput week ever - 12,000 TEU CEVA to expand truck and trailer fleet in the United Kingdom Russia's Transcontainer's rail box volume up 1.8pc in 9 months Muscat International Airport handles 4pc more cargo - Salalah, 12pc less Miami air cargo meet mixes optimism with industry's cares and woes Steder sets up flights for 300 tons power gear to Shell Gabon Innovation is vital to support growth in China's aviation sector

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
CKYHE Alliance files agreement & reports with relevant regulators on expanding cooperation in US trades ITIC's post-fixture clause endorsed Liberian Registry backs IMO advice on Ebola virus Maersk to have fresh newbuildings in 2017 MOL tabletop drill prepares for serious incident 10K t of rice sent to Tripura via Bangladesh India seeks Pak transit for wheat supply to Afghanistan Russia may import dairy products from India Major Ports planning to go paperless to reduce logistics costs New commercial office of Cochin Port CFS inaugurated Port of Antwerp on course for new record year after strong third quarter AgriMin wants import duty exemption for potatoes GAIL (I) in search of partner for LNG import terminal at Paradip GST, insurance next on govt's reform agenda IDF manages to invest just INR 1,500 cr. in 2 years L&T bags work order to construct prestigious 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat PM to review progress in infra sectors IFFCO Kandla observing Vigilance Awareness Week

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Swiss supermarket chain invests in biodiesel trucks TNT Express invests in European road network Official: Korean Register to deliver statutory services to... Royal Jordanian installs acting CEO RZD Logistics mulls over RCC/TMK collaboration Vossloh's green locomotive family going into serial... Etihad partners bonds with Avianca on new cargo route Liberian Registry backs IMO advice on Ebola virus Ceva and L'Oréal strengthen relationship under tropical sun Mongolia approves extension of northern railway line National Air Cargo files for bankruptcy protection Port of Guadeloupe recognised for high standards Lines need to go hunting for low sulphur fuel bargains

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Oriental Energy to charter in another three VLGCs Chinese LPG trader Oriental Energy announced today (28 October) that it had signed a 10-year time charter contract with Petredec for three 84,000 m3 VLGCs. The chartered-in newbuilds will be delivered in 2016, a stock filing of the company said today. The chartering deal will result in a 13-VLGC Jiangsu Hantong inks CNG carrier order Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Hantong has secured an order for the provision of a compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier. The 2200m3 carrier has been designed by China's CIMC Ocean Engineering Design & Research Institute under the ownership of CIMC ENRIC SJZ GAS. The vessel, which is powered by natural Frontline in $23M debt to equity conversion Frontline, the listed VLCC, has entered into a private agreement to exchange part of a $190M convertible bond to shares within Frontline in a move which partly tackles a key problem of the company. A total of $23.0M of the outstanding principal amount of the company's (a Suezmax operator from Another body recovered from Sewol A body has been recovered from the capsized Sewol ferry today. The discovery now means that the total death toll from the disaster is 295, while nine people remain missing. Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip on 16 April, marking South Korea's worst Precious posts net loss Thai dry bulker owner/operator Precious Shipping has reported a third quarter net loss of $4.56M. This is in contrast to a profit of $650,000 for the same period last year. Precious acknowledged the world economy was strengthening, noting an expected growth of 3% in the US economy next year and SHI-Samsung Engineering merger approved The merger of Samsung Heavy Industries and its affiliate Samsung Engineering has been approved, following extraordinary general meetings the two units held yesterday. The merged entity will be officially launched on 1 December. SHI, the world's second-biggest shipbuilder, officially announced CMES predicts substantial profits for 2014 China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a Chinese bulker and tanker operator, is estimated to return to substantial profits in 2014 from heavy losses in 2013 due to improvement in the shipping markets in the first three quarters. The company had seized the market opportunities of fluctuating China to import sorghum from Argentina China is to import sorghum from Argentina this year due to the increasing demand for the grain normally used to make alcohol, Chinese media reported. The two countries are expected to ink the deal during the Argentine minister of agriculture's visit to Beijing next month. At present, China is the DSME stocks oversold The stock price of South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has fallen 31% in the past two months due to heavy selling and the situation should rebound, said Samsung Securities in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "The Port of Tauranga calls for dredging tenders The Port of Tauranga, New Zealand, is calling for tenders to deepen its harbour channel to accommodate the next generation of container ships. The tenders will be called at any time over the next three months or so, according to Dan Kneebone, Port of Tauranga's property and infrastructure manager. HPH profits down 9% Singapore-listed port operator Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's (HPH's) profits after tax dipped 9% year on year to HKD 883.6M ($114M) at 30 September 2014 from HKD 966.3M at the same time last year. However, revenue rose 2% to HKD3.4Bn in 3Q14 from HKD 3.36Bn in 3Q13, excluding the earnings of Asia Chinese yard finds partner to develop LNGCs Jiangxi Jiangzhou United Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, has teamed up with compatriot Jianglian HI (JHI) to develop liquefied natural gas carriers in the Jiangxi Province, China. According to a non-binding framework agreement, JHI may rent Rizhao Port launches 300,000-tonne oil terminal Rizhao Port in China's Shandong Province yesterday launched a 300,000-tonne crude oil terminal. Together with its existing terminals, the port is able to handle 40M tonnes of crude oil per year, amounting to nearly 13% of China's total annual crude imports, according to the port authority. Located Capesize rates up as more Brazilian exports surge Capesize rates have finally found support as the usual year-end surge in Brazilian iron ore exports is materialising. As of yesterday, the Brazil-China rate averaged $23.075/tonne, up from $17.60/tonne a week ago. Average daily rates stood at $20,988, up $3,297 from 24 October to more than double Cargo ship runs aground near Dalian A total of 12 crew members were rescued after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off Dalian on 25 October. The Jia Cheng 399, en route from Yingkou to Yantai, ran aground near the Changxing Island off Dalian at about 16.25 hours local time on 25 October, the Liaoning Maritime Safety Administration Cheap Chinese billets still hurting ship recycling The imports of cheap Chinese billets continue to affect scrap steel demand and in turn, ship recycling in India and Pakistan. Ship recycling prices have been flat at $450-460/lt ldt for bulkers and $480-490/lt ldt for tankers but the import of cheaper Chinese billets has started to undercut the

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Budget watchdog: Woes ahead for Canada's A/OPS program Five companies receive Marine Safety Awards Dr. Uwe Lauber named new MAN Diesel & Turbo CEO Enterprise Marine invests in Z-drives Great Lakes Shipyard gets $4.9 million order for two tugs Chinese shipyard to build world's first CNG carrier "Super pumper" will have Wesmar bow thruster

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Report reveals economic impact of Port of Lewiston operations Port association calls on congress to properly use dredging funds Customs officers nab trucker with 4,661 pounds of marijuana CBP names Kevin McAleenan as new deputy commissioner Kinder Morgan sets meeting to vote on merging companies

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Industry viewpoint: alliance and compliance - can the twain ever meet? Beijing's rejection of the P3 box alliance and its consequences raise questions for shipping Aronnax: is Polaris better than the Polar Code? A new system could clarify the risks involving Arctic voyages Crude tanker market hots up as earnings climb Asian oil requirement boosts VLCC demand, while weather delays in Mexico generate demand for aframaxes Scorpio Tankers seeks $25m-$50m from baby bonds Company looks to new or secondhand acquisitions Fred. Olsen hit by $43m impairment charge Write-down on value of offshore unit in lay-up at Belfast yard New capacity boosts DP World volumes Port operator is set to outperform the market as year-to-date volumes rise 10.1% Cosco Pacific reports 9% volume growth for the third quarter Throughput falls in terminal operator's Yangtze River Delta, but grows elsewhere in China Guangzhou Shipyard International widens its January-September losses CSSC unit's earnings take a hit after consolidation with Longxue Shipbuilding BG Group stung by the higher cost of LNG spot cargo Global supplier posts a 4% dip in profit for its gas shipping and marketing division Owners hold back on demolition sales Downbeat sentiment as market adjusts to new price levels Fleet renewal puts CMES back in black Shanghai-listed energy and dry bulk shipping firm has scrapped 12 vessels this year Adani seeks port advice from US banker Morgan Stanley will advise Indian mining company on asset sale to fund Abbot Point expansion CIMC sees 15% rise in profits as container sales pick up pace US recovery and launching of new vessels led to increased demand HPH Trust reports stronger earnings in January-September Terminals managed by Singapore-listed trust see handling volumes grow 7% Congestion forces more boxships to anchor outside Californian ports Nine container vessels waiting to enter Los Angeles and Long Beach

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Celadon buys truckload, drayage carrier for $55 million Celadon Trucking acquired A&S Services Group, a regional truckload carrier and port drayage operator with about 500 tractors and 1,500 trailers in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Indianapolis-based Celadon paid $55 million at closing and assumed $31.8 million in A&S operating leases, for a total cost of about $74.9 million, the company said... FMC head pushes for PierPass waiver as LA-LB congestion builds WASHINGTON - With the nation's ability to move imports and exports "in crisis mode," U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Chairman Mario Cordero is urging PierPass to "seriously consider" calls for a moratorium on its fees as congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex builds. The FMC has received complaints that the... Longer gate hours, extra labor fail to ease LA-LB jam Congestion continues to plague Los Angeles-Long Beach despite efforts by terminal operators to remain open longer and use all longshore labor at their disposal. "They're showing up to work," said Jim McKenna, president of the Pacific Maritime Association, the employers' organization that negotiates and administers the International Longshore and Warehouse Union... Heartland Express pockets acquisition benefit, revenue surges 66 percent Heartland Express said it turned away more truckload freight in the third quarter than at any point since before the 2007-2009 recession and was extremely "overbooked" on the West Coast - meaning Heartland had more freight available at the start of the day than trucks. That unusually strong demand, coupled with... Rail volumes out of LA-LB dry up amid congestion woes Chicago-area drayage drivers that handle containers are noticing an unusual shortage of volumes originating at Los Angeles-Long Beach, likely tied to the crushing congestion those ports are currently experiencing. Intermodal freight from the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex "is not moving at all," said Joe Tovo, president of DNJ Intermodal Services. But... Two Con-way terminals reject Teamsters, LA terminal votes to join union Employees at two Con-way Freight terminals in California rejected calls to join the Teamsters union in National Labor Relations Board elections last week. However, employees at another facility voted for the union and the less-than-truckload carrier is likely to face more elections. The company won votes at facilities in Santa Fe... Knight Transportation builds profit, adds drivers, trucks With strong profits, rising revenue and cash on hand, Knight Transportation is "well positioned" to grow organically and by acquisition, company officials said after releasing their third-quarter financial report. The carrier also expects truckload pricing to remain robust. That's hardly a surprise at Knight, which hasn't slowed since rolling out of... DP World sees third quarter volume climb 9 percent DP World boosted third quarter container volume by nine percent from a year ago as it opened new terminals at London Gateway and in Brazil. The Dubai-based group handled 15.44 million 20-foot equivalent units in the three months through September compared with 14.17 million TEUs in the same period in 2013. The... What is really going on at LA-LB? What is really going on at Los Angeles-Long Beach? The largest container gateway in the Americas has been severely disrupted in recent months. It's worth exploring what the root causes might be and how the port complex can get through this episode and return to normal operations. To date we... Haifa workers strike for second time in a month For the second time this month, dockworkers in Haifa walked off the job protesting port privatization pushed by the national government, leaving the largest Israeli port at a standstill. Construction on a new port complex in Ashdod, 150 miles south, began today, and workers opposing additional competition walked off the job... Cosco Pacific looking at a good year as throughput grows HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific terminals handled almost 9 percent more containers in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, pushing net profit for the period up by 8 percent to $90 million. The January through September profits were up 4.4 percent, driven by an increase in throughput... New FDA rules could lead to rejected - and wasted- shipments In its first attempt to regulate transportation-related food safety, the Food and Drug Administration has confused quality with safety, a move that could force the automatic rejection of countless loads and push cargo claims and insurance rates up sharply, shippers, carriers and industry associations say. "I'm not sure how they got... Asian airlines record solid September to extend cargo recovery TAIPEI - Steady growth in air freight demand was recorded by Asia's airlines during September as the industry continued to benefit from rising international trade. Preliminary traffic figures for the month of September released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further growth in exports from key Asian... CIMC profit soars 66 percent as market perks up HONG KONG - The world's largest box maker, China International Marine Containers (CIMC), posted a 66 percent increase in net profit for January through September as the U.S. and European economies continued to recover and new vessels were launched, driving up the shipping industry demand for new containers. The Hong Kong-listed... Taxman takes huge bite out of Hutchison port profits TAIPEI - The mainland taxman hit Hutchison Port Holdings Trust with a 131 percent tax increase in the third quarter, eroding the strong performance of terminals in Yantian and Hong Kong and pulling revenue for the period down by 9 percent. "Taxation was $30.56 million, 131.1 percent above last year as...

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Boxships ablaze Containerships controlled by Ship Finance International (SFI) and United Arab Shipping Co erupted in flames Tuesday evening following an allision at a terminal in Malaysia. Transgas in the clear Authorities in the US do not intend to take legal action against the owner of an LPG carrier that was detained by port inspectors in Houston nearly three months ago. Petredec lines up charters Petredec appears to have secured employment for three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) that are under construction in South Korea. Experience will count More Arctic traffic could provide the know-how for safer shipping in the region, a British former coastguard chief told the House of Lords today. GSL seals acquisition Overseas Container Lines Limited (OOCL) has emerged as the counterparty behind a transaction that marks a milestone in Global Ship Lease's quest to diversify its revenue stream. Finnlines offloads duo Finland's Finnlines has sold two loss-making ro-ros for a small profit to be booked in the fourth quarter. VLCC rates rise Rates for VLCCs trading in the spot market are on the rise but it's unclear how long the rally will last. Finnlines eyes Polferries Finnish ro-ro group Finnlines is considering making a move to buy into Polish Baltic Shipping Co (Polferries). STNG wants more Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has unveiled a new notes offering in a bid to fund further ship acquisitions. Frontline chips away Frontline has knocked another $23m off its looming bond bill with a debt-for-equity swap. Erasmus bags resale Dutch manager Erasmus Shipinvest is buying a bulker resale due from China next month. Cosco Pacific profit up Cosco Pacific has booked a rise in third quarter profit to continue its progress in 2014. Crew "scapegoated" Seafarers union Nautilus International believes the crew of the sunken Korean ferry Sewol has been "scapegoated" for the tragedy. Scorpio set for 'robust' upturn Scorpio Tankers is set for a swing in earnings as the arrival of its newbuildings dovetails with a recovery in the products tanker market, management and analysts agree. Deltamarin wins FPSO job Finland's Deltamarin has won a deal to carry out engineering work on Teekay's FPSO conversion at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore. GSI loss mounts Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has posted a jump in losses in the third quarter as operating costs rose steeply. DP World volumes rise DP World has booked a 9% increase in container volumes for the third quarter, boosted by new terminals in London and Brazil. GOS makes less India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has seen its profit slip for the three-month period ended 30 September due to higher costs. Seacor beats Street forecasts Seacor Holdings has posted a strong set of third quarter accounts. Gard passes billion mark Gard has become the first protection and indemnity club with a free reserve of more than $1bn following a highly profitable half year. Hantong claims CNG first China's Jiangsu Hantong shipyard has won an order for what it says is the world's first compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier. Skaugen strikes Teekay deal Norwegian owner frees up cash in sale-and-leaseback trade with Teekay MLP. ESL earnings jump Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has logged a big rise in profit for the third quarter as demand increased. TIL targets half Tanker Investments Ltd has added an extra day to its share buyback initiative as it looks to complete the first half of the $30m scheme in double quick time. Davie doubles up Shipbuilder Chantier Davie Canada has formed a new partnership to boost its operations. Brazil buoys cape rates Increased iron ore exports out of Brazil are behind the recent surge in capesize charter rates, a leading industry analyst has said. Skipper faces death penalty Prosecutors in South Korea have called for the death penalty to be imposed on the captain of the ferry Sewol. German feedership arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a German-owned feeder containership, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds. Belships slips back Norwegian shipowner Belships has seen a deterioration in its third quarter results with the company posting a loss of $2.3m.

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
Hanjin expands in South Africa U.S. steel imports continue monthly rise TNT to make road network investment CN to buy back more shares ABF to raise rates ARTEMUS and NY/NJ Maritime Association offer Shipping 101 course More containerships waiting for berths at Los Angeles and Long Beach COSCO Pacific reports higher profit CIMC and Globe Tracker partner on tracking and monitoring products Logistadvise starts owner-operator rate index

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OCTOBER 28, 2014
New website for Caribbean Fuels Firm is a physical supplier in the French Caribbean. DFDS scrubber installation 'ready by December' Installation taking place over five month period. Another investor backs away from OW Bunker 'We do not own any more shares,' says SEB portfolio manager. Bunker deliveries suspended in Taiwanese port Congestion stops loading operations. Falling bunker prices boost carriers' bottom line NYK Line's container division back in profit. Marseilles eyes ECA advantage While linking to Tangier is part of long term plan. CNG vessel first claimed Compressed gas carrier to be built at Chinese yard. ESL Shipping in profit Parent company investing in fuel efficiency. Algeria sees potential in backing LNG Energy official says North African country could become an 'important player' in LNG bunker market. Consortium: Domestic LNG-fuelled vessels face challenges Clean Fuels/Clean Rivers consortium speaks out at LNG Marine Forum. Drewry: Carriers face 'difficult task' ahead on ECAs Transparent cost calculations will need to be provided to shippers. 'Breakthrough' in combustion research for marine engines Technology is potential 'silver bullet' in emissions reduction.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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