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October 1, 2015

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Insurers determine loss of Tianjin's August port explosions at US$3 billion Colombo's state-owned terminal boxes syphoned by HK's China Merchants DP World's US$11.8 million Melbourne terminal expansion project begins Baltic Exchange's long-serving chief Jeremy Penn to step down Oakland's annual revenue hits all-time high on air-sea volumes Hoegh denies link to undeclared UN gun shipment transported to Kenya Jardine Shipping Services - rebranded S5 Asia - starts with new website UKHO's Approach Guide portfolio now includes charts of China's ports World's second largest crane ship makes Dutch call from Norway Kalmar introduces rugged terminal tractor in Europe - born again T2 French auto logistician GEFCO takes over IJS Global for its air power Air China Cargo starts linking energy hubs Edmonton, Dallas to Shanghai SpiceJet mulls plans to launch domestic freighter to tap e-commerce Africa grows demand for aviation, but infrastructure can't keep up Boeing chairman assured US ExIm Bank will be reopen, need is too obvious

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
BDP launches SmartChemical, SmartLife Sciences Inland Waterways Bill to be introduced in Parliament again: Gadkari MOL announces biannual vessel safety campaign Orchid Shipping successfully handles transport of windmill blade from India to UK Softlink adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year at MALA 2015 Capt. Ashok Kumar Bhattacharjee takes charge as new Secretary-General of Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association Chennai Port excels in handling project cargo Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy & Handbook of Procedures INR rises remarkably against dollar

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Express services for lifesaving equipment New Europe - Morocco LTL transport service CA company appoints VP Asia Pacific Canadian carrier enhances website Europe jumping on intermodal bandwagon Mersey Maritime's helmsman retires Brand new subsidiary in Sweden Busan's maritime cluster taking off More space for dates Railway snaps up transload intermodal hub K Line commits to additional VLGC Revised outlook and share repurchase Cargolux: 45th anniversary livery on 25th B747F Indian tiger sets up committee in Lion city

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Scope of canal repairs widens Repairs to the Panama Canal's new locks will be more extensive than previously indicated, while the completion date remains uncertain. In August, severe leakages were found in the concrete sill separating the lower and middle chambers of the Cocoli Locks on the Pacific side. The Panama Canal US LNG imports rebound After a multi-year decline, LNG imports to the US are up sharply this year off a smaller base, driven by demand in northeast states. According to US Energy Department statistics, US LNG imports totalled 52.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in January-July 2015, up 43% from 36.9 Bcf in the same period last US coal exports plummet Exports of US coal are down 21% in the first seven months of this year, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Exports totalled 45.5 million tonnes in January-July 2015 versus 53.9 million tonnes in the same period last year. "Slower growth in world coal demand, lower Golar floating LNG project approved The final investment decision has been made on the floating LNG (FLNG) project in Cameroon that will utilise Golar LNG's carrier Hilli. The binding agreement with Cameroon's government, its state oil company, and independent oil company Perenco was finalised on 30 September. The agreement allows Carnival finalises Cuba plan Carnival Corp has confirmed its new Cuba cruise itinerary as US regulations governing passenger-ship calls to the island continue to ease. Carnival's new Fathom brand will begin weekly voyages to Cuba with the 710-passenger Adonia in May 2016. The cruise owner announced on 30 September that the EU agrees to seize human trafficking vessels The European Union will launch the 'active phase' of its military operation against people smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea on 7 October. Following the first, intelligence-gathering phase of EUNAVFOR MED, this next stage will see EU naval forces being able to board, search, seize, and divert DNB Markets raise product tanker freight rate, valuation forecasts DNB Markets analysts in Oslo have raised their forecasts for product tanker freight rates and vessel valuation to reflect the continuing benign trading environment. "We reiterate our positive view on the product tanker segment as we see continued potential upside risk," said shipping analysts New equipment boosts Subic Bay container capacity Philippines' Subic Bay International Terminal Container Corporation (SBITC) last week received three new reach stackers and 16 new Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors, parent company ICTSI confirmed to IHS Maritime on 30 September. This gives the facility, two hours by road to the north of Manila, much Singapore fund to boost LNG-fuelled ships The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has established a SGD12 million (USD8.4 million) fund to promote the building of LNG-powered ships. Currently the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes, Singapore hopes to offer LNG bunkering by 2020 and is planning a pilot run from 2017. Nickel ore trade to grow despite Indonesian ban Despite Indonesia's ban on nickel ore exports, seaborne trade of the metal will continue as China - the world's biggest nickel ore importer - seeks alternative sources, according to Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Before the Indonesian ban came into effect on 1 January 2014, China rushed to BW bags two more LNG carriers at DSME Singapore-based BW Group has ordered two more LNG carriers from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, almost a year after it ordered two similar ships from the South Korean shipbuilder. The two 173,400 m³ LNG carriers contracted on 25 September are priced at KRW478 billion (USD400 million) in Sinotrans Shipping books four box ships Chinese state-owned carrier Sinotrans Shipping has ordered four 1,900 teu container ships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The ships, costing USD98.2 million in total, are to be of fuel-efficient design and delivered in May, June, September, and November 2017. Sinotrans Shipping, which 'Policy-making tool' will strengthen EU Blue Economy European maritime clusters will meet the European Commission (EC) next month to discuss launching a "tool for maritime policy-making" to strengthen the fortunes of Europe's blue economy and in turn the economy of the whole region. Under the umbrella of the European Network of Maritime Clusters Massive dredging needed for Indian port-led cluster project Capital dredging works on an unprecedented scale is on the cards as the Indian government pushes its ambitious Sagarmala project that will see regional economic clusters centred on port development. "The proposed integration of coastal and inland waterways for faster and more eco-friendly movement Ningbo, Zhoushan ports complete merger Shanghai-listed Ningbo port on 29 September completed merger procedures with Zhoushan port. The new company will be known as Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group. Ningbo and Zhoushan branches of state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission will hold 94.47% and 5.53% shares in the new company,

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The number of redundant containerships in lay-up is at its highest for 18 months RailRunner on track to arrive to Europe as intermodal capacity becomes stretched Analysis: Radiant shows an aggressive M&A strategy that has its down side

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
MSE swoops on gas specialist TGE Marine Austal gets $13.9 million to prep LCS 6 for shock trials Panama Canal Authority issues update on leaks in new lock Willard takes new Mission Pro 730 RHIB on U.S. tour USCG icebreaking tug gets life extension makeover Duncan Hunter honored as Champion of Maritime

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Port of Camas-Washougal names new District 1 Commissioner Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of July Port of Ridgefield calling for website development bids Sea-Tac Airport recognized for greenhouse gas reduction projects CSX reaches agreement with two mechanical unions

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Golar lands final investment decision for Cameroon FLNG project Production will start in second quarter of 2017 and Golar will earn $170m-$300m in first year of operation Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk team up to tackle unsafe cargoes German line discovered 2,620 cases of incorrectly declared dangerous goods that were prevented from being shipped last year G6 cuts transpacific capacity for winter Two Asia-US east coast services combined and one removed from Asia-US west coast trade Houston declares itself big ship ready US Gulf Coast port completes major dredging project at Barbours Cut Container Terminal Vogemann and Ahrenkiel launch open-ended supramax pool Unnamed Greek owner also participating and others invited to sign up Lidinsky takes a look at box line alliances - one year on Alliances have evolved and more regulatory bodies are required to monitor these global networks but all parties must proceed with caution Wisdom Marine confirms exposure to Daiichi Chuo Taiwanese tonnage provider has eight handies chartered to Daiichi companies but direct exposure is limited Box Ships to buy back up to 10% of stock Founder Michael Bodouroglou underscores belief in company by eyeing personal stock purchases Hellenic Carriers posts bigger loss AIM-listed owner of five bulkers earns softer repayment schedule from banks Mitsui Shipbuilding to buy TGE Marine MES is looking to deepen engineering expertise in building small to medium-sized gas carriers with this deal Broker SSY inks LNG co-operation deal with Korean consultancy Team will target new shipowners and fresh funds in South Korea, says SSY Gas director Slowing Chinese growth will spur shipping consolidation, warns Fitch Dry bulk and container shipping are most at risk while tankers should fare better K Line enters VLGC time charter with Gyxis The 82,200 cu m gas carrier will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries US court grants Daiichi Chuo temporary restraining order Bankrupt Japanese company tries to preserve its assets by filing for US Chapter 15 protection DSME wins contract to build two LNG carriers South Korean shipbuilder returns focus to commercial ships Vietnamese authorities arrest master and crew for possession of air rifles Air guns bought in Thailand for sale in Vietnam were hidden on cargoship Sinotrans Shipping buys four 1,900 teu boxships for $98.2m Company to take advantage of low newbuilding prices to expand its fleet Indonesia looks to build port modelled after Rotterdam's Jakarta's city officials will work with port operators to create an integrated seaport

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
NY-NJ import growth slows as cargo returns to West Coast The Port of New York and New Jersey's import container volume rose 6 percent year-over-year in August as growth moderated after months of double-digit increases aided by West Coast cargo diversions. The slower year-over-year percentage growth at the East Coast's busiest port is the latest sign that shippers are returning to... US domestic intermodal rates jump on peak season demand U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates are jumping anywhere from $500 to $1,000 on peak season demand, but it won't last long, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. Peak season is "not going to be that long, a couple weeks maybe," Shelli Austin, president of IDS Transportation, told JOC.com Wednesday. The industry's... Major carriers, feeder operators cut services to ailing Venezuela Falling containerized cargo to Venezuela is forcing major carriers and feeder operators to reduce services as they grapple with poor port productivity and challenging hinterland connections. "A couple of years ago, we saw the private sector in Venezuela struggling and the government taking up the slack. What we are seeing now... Surge in US transport, warehousing job openings recedes The supply of transportation and warehousing workers seemingly caught up with demand in July, as the number of hires in logistics industries equaled the number of job openings for the first time since last December, U.S. labor statistics show. However, the number of workers leaving transportation and warehousing jobs was... SeaLand CEO reports progress after initial bumps Maersk relaunched SeaLand in January to provide more specialized service in the Americas' north-south trade. After some early hiccups, it is now reporting solid progress. "We still have some things we need to work through and a few areas to shore up, but as we enter the fourth quarter we'll be... US ports need Congress to boost landside connection funding American transportation lore is filled with great stories like Dwight D. Eisenhower's cross-country road trip in 1919, when it took him 62 days to traverse the nation by car on a patchwork of rutted trails. Scholars point to this trip as the inspiration for a bill he signed 40 years... $2B Israel ports expansion aimed at averting capacity crunch Israel is hoping that a $2 billion port expansion drive, involving construction of two major container terminals at the ports of Haifa and Ashdod, will help it stave off a trade capacity crunch. Israel's economic isolation from almost all of its neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, and associated sanctions... Mega-ships accidents pose risks to supply chains, shippers, insurers Dealing with a container ship incident has gone from a puzzling and troubling situation, to one that can be fairly described as an absolute catastrophe as they continue to grow in size. Cargo interests require a time-consuming and costly resuscitation following a serious container ship casualty that can hit both... Turkey's Yilport acquires Portuguese port operator LONDON - Yilport Holding, the leading Turkish port operator, has reached agreement to take over Tertir, a Portuguese port and logistics company, with terminals in Europe and Latin America. Yilport paid 335 million euros ($375 million) to acquire 100 percent of Tertir's shares held by Portugal's Mota-Engil group and Novo Banco. Tertir... Global air cargo stabilizes after slowdown London - Global air cargo traffic stabilized in August following two months of decline as strong growth in the Middle East offset lower volumes in North and South America, according to the International Air Transport Association. Traffic, measured in freight metric ton kilometres, grew 0.2 percent in August from a year... Recent US freight decline foreshadows flat rest of the year, CSCMP says SAN DIEGO -Total U.S. freight movement dropped in August, and new orders also declined, setting the stage for flat growth for the rest of the year, forecasts an organization representing supply chain logistics professionals. The message builds on the ominous signs for freight growth seen through high inventories and high... JNPT deploys more container trains to deal with months-long backlog Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container handler, is increasing intermodal train deployments and rolling out more proactive measures in an effort to alleviate the backlog of containerized freight built up during the past few weeks. Following a week-long shuttering of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India in early August, container inventory... Idle box ship fleet surges to 18-month high London - The fleet of idle container ships over 500 twenty foot equivalent units surged by 90,000 TEUs in the past two weeks to reach 673,000 TEUs, or 3.4 percent of global capacity, the highest rate since March 2014, according to Alphaliner. There were 208 unemployed vessels on September 21, up... Lines in G6 Alliance cut Asia-US sailings HONG KONG - Carriers in the G6 Alliance have announced new sailing cuts in services from Asia, this time to both the U.S. East and West coasts from late October as the container shipping heads into the slow season.The suspensions are in response to what the alliance calls "traditional seasonal... Ningbo-Zhoushan officially merged into one port HONG KONG - The merger between Ningbo Port Co. and Zhoushan Port Co. was finally completed this week in the latest move by Beijing to reform its giant state-owned enterprises, although the port complex has long been regarded as a single entity.Both port companies have been placed under Ningbo-Zhoushan Port...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Value in Golar FID Golar LNG's Cameroon floating liquefaction project adds $10 to $15 per share to the New York-listed company's net asset value (NAV), an analyst said Wednesday. NAP wakes up by 14% Navios Maritime Midstream Partners and GasLog Partners saw their shares skyrocket Wednesday, with both gaining more than a tenth. Anker grows Clarksons stake Peter Anker has increased his stake in London-listed Clarksons at a difficult time for global stock markets. Teekay in the (Chinese) money Teekay has scored $1bn in new loan facilities from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM). NGO answers to Sekimizu Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) has replied to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its effort to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions will be addressed in the Paris climate deal. Cameroon boom for Golar LNG stock Golar LNG shares raced up in early trading after the company revealed a major breakthrough in its FLNG ambitions. Titanic switch Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has ditched a plan to take his new Titanic replica cruiseship across the Atlantic on its debut voyage. Wisdom not worried Taiwanese bulker owner says filing of Japan's Daiichi does not pose a significant risk. Golar hits FLNG 'milestone' Tor Olav Troim-backed owner celebrates after Cameroon project gets final approval. CSL bins two oldies Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) has sent two of its older vessels for demolition in a Turkish breaking yard. SBM eyes Petrobras deal Dutch owner cleared to bid in Brazilian major's new FPSO tenders. Ten in two days for Sinotrans Chinese owner adds bulker sextet to four boxship newbuildings placed on Tuesday. DONG eyes IPO State-controlled Danish energy group DONG is planning an IPO within 18 months. NEPA in big coal deal NEPA Projects has brought together 27 small Indonesian mines and will take over the shipment of their coal from November. DNB raises products view DNB Markets has brightened its view of the products tanker market with increased rate and asset value assessments. SSY beefs up LNG team UK-headquartered Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is joining forces with a South Korean company as the shipbroker extends its reach on LNG. G6 suspends three runs The G6 Alliance of container lines is temporarily halting three runs from Asia to North America. Germans form dry pool German shipowners H. Vogemann and Ahrenkiel Steamship have joined forces to create a new supramax pool. Yildirim buying Tertir Turkey's Yildirim Group is paying more than EUR 330m ($370m) for 100% control of Portuguese ports and logistics company Tertir. NewLead deals collapse NewLead Holdings has seen its mine business take another hit as two more deals collapsed yesterday. P&O extends ro-pax deal P&O Ferries is keeping a Godby Shipping ro-pax until at least the end of 2016. Saga orders duo Saga Group of the UK has ordered two new cruiseships in order to meet growing demand for holidays. Cash for gas The Singapore government is to offer money to shipowners to help them build LNG bunkering vessels. Bodouroglou to build stake Michael Bodouroglou is looking to increase his holding in Box Ships at the same time as the shipowner announced a share repurchase scheme. Greek revenues fall Greek owners' domestic revenue fell 60% during the first full month of capital controls imposed by the government during the country's financial crisis. Bodouroglou builds stake Chief executive of Nasdaq-listed Box Ships set to add another 5% through share buyback scheme. Debt hope for Hellenic Fotini Karamanli's Hellenic Carriers expects to complete an overhaul of a third debt facility this year after securing fresh terms of two loans during the first half of 2015. K Line adds VLGC Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has ordered a new VLGC on the back of a domestic time charter. More bonds for Subsea 7 Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has bought back more convertible bonds as it continues to spend its spare cash. BW back at DSME Singapore's BW Group is spending more than $400m on two new LNG carriers at DSME. GREE gets loan breather Greenship Bulk Trust has secured a three-year extension to repay a $40m loan used to pay for eight of its supramax bulkers. Sealion lays up two Sealion Shipping has reportedly laid-up two anchor handlers in the North Sea due to the weak market conditions. MPA gives OSVs a hand Singapore has given a helping hand to the hard-pressed offshore sector by extending port due concessions for OSV operators. DNB buys Ezra stake DNB Bank has emerged as a significant shareholder in struggling offshore services company Ezra Holdings.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
XPO: Growth strategy doesn't include emerging markets Port of New York/New Jersey handles record number of containers in August BWR: G6 Alliance alters Asia-North America loops Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk to cooperate on dangerous goods safety Maersk uses AT&T network to monitor refeers UPS opens healthcare-dedicated logistics facility in New Jersey Yusen opens Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol Wabash offers reinforced tank for corosive sulfuric acid FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications Training grants for responders to flammable train derailments More offshore blame from GE over lapsed U.S. Ex-Im Bank hd093001 Carriers adjust intra-Asia PCI loop Executive Moves: Rand Logistics, DHL Express, Gulf Winds International and Park City Group Congress passes six-month federal aviation funding extension

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Losses widen for Hellenic Carriers But market should rebound in 2017, company says. IMO has failed, says environmental coalition 'Left to its own devices, the IMO would be unable to show the sort of leadership shipping needs if it is to play a proper role in tackling climate change.' Yujin International sees revenue slip But aims to grow business despite challenging market. Singapore: Application for LNG-fuelled vessel grant 'now open' Funding of up to SGD $2 million provided per vessel, says MPA. Glencore shares stage partial recovery Investors worry about the ability of the trading house to manage its $30 billion debt. LNG prospects: 'ECAs are a real game-changer' But shipowner calls for more 'political support'. DCKK moves to protect assets In United States and other jurisdictions. Cheaper fuel gives Hapag-Lloyd ratings boost As company outlook graded from stable to positive. Vietnam: Vessel held over oil smuggling activity Arrest took place during alleged illegal fuel transfer operation. Rosmorport develops fuel accounting software New system to save enterprise over $3.4 million on bunkers and lubricants each year. DNV GL: Start preparing for EU CO2 rule Monitoring plan required per vessel by August 2017. Mitsui buys German LNG fuel systems design outfit To establish strong position in the market. Hybrid technology secures Singapore patent Propulsion technology promises fuel efficiency gains. Rotterdam makes progress with LNG bunkering infrastructure Dredging operations start for a LNG break-bulk terminal that will support bunkering activities. DNV GL: Prepare for EU CO2 rule 'ahead of time' 'Shipping firms should start developing a monitoring plan.' German LNG fuel systems design firm gets acquired Total acquisition value at $184.57 million, says Japanese buyer. Singapore patent granted for hybrid propulsion technology Technology comes with fuel efficiency claims. De-bunkered vessel re-floated off-Sweden 'Extensive damage' to bulk carrier, says Swedish Coast Guard. Rotterdam seminar highlights shipping's LNG fuel strategy Two-day LNG Master Plan meeting was held in Rotterdam on September 23 and 24.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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