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November 4, 2015

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DP World takes full control in UK's DP World Southampton OOCL adds Hong Kong call on Asia-Europe service for Christmas CMA CGM suspends Burundi service due to heavy fighting Maersk to improve grow cargo flows in Indonesia's remote east US Navy finds what is believed to be sunken El Faro cargo ship Tanker safety record tarnished by several incidents Road haulage prices on cross-channel route likely to rise Box volume up slightly at South Africa's Transnet K + N expands presence in Caribbean with new Dominican Republic office Sarjak sets up offices in Chile and Brazil FCS renews contract to handle Air China Cargo in Frankfurt Delta Air Lines leaves trade group, Airlines for America (A4A) New quality standards agreed on at C2K meeting in Vienna

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Global logistics confidence down: Index APM Terminals Mumbai opens new facility for factory-stuffed export trailers NMPT taking steps to boost coastal shipping: Parida Ship-to-shore cranes arrive in Mersey for Liverpool2 container terminal Transloading suggested as an option for handling large vessels Tulsidas Khimji successfully handles a kingsize assignment Centre extends validity of anti-dumping duty on fastners from China & Taipei Exempt metals from FTA ambit, metallic scrap recyclers urge Centre FCI to go for silos to increase storage space INR declines further sharply on heavy dollar demand

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New tank cars to raise loading capacity Reinforcement for Northern and Southern Star Ready, steady...purses out on Russian roads Logistics premises for automotive business Rolling the intermodal way from Germanyto China Arkas adds Piraeus to line-up A gateway at the Gateway Funds to improve rail connection to port ICTSI results: sunshine and shade Mission completed Rhenus reinforced in UK Libyan Wings' next try Schwarzmüller internationalising Schiphol community votes for innovation and leadership

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Strong dredging market expected for 2016 GLDD hopper dredge Terrapin Island. Credit: GLDDCoastal restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico will be a significant driver for US dredging companies in 2016, the head of America's largest dredge contractor predicts. Jonathan Berger, CEO of NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), said during his company's 3Q15 earnings... IHC wins dredger Huta 14 renovation Cutter suction dredger Huta 14. Credit IHCNetherlands-based IHC Services has won the contract from Huta Marine Works of Saudi Arabia to renovate the self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) Huta 14. Work will be carried out by IHC Middle East, based in Dubai, along with its Dutch operations department. The renovation involves... Shipping rejects emission targets in advance of Paris summit Tarbit Shipping's product tanker Bit Viking was the first vessel to be converted from Heavy Fuel Oil to Liquefied Natural GasThe shipping industry and the environmental lobby agree that more efficient ships rather than more ships is the way to address difficult market conditions and poisonous ship emissions. But they... Exclusive: New cracks in Nicaragua Canal plan Dr Paul Oquist. Credit: Greg Miller/IHSNicaragua's government has long claimed that an economic feasibility study by blue-chip US consultancy McKinsey & Co is crucial to enticing Western investors to its USD40-50 billion canal project. However, IHS Fairplay has confirmed that McKinsey has not worked on the Nicaragua Canal project since 2014,... SK Group refutes talk of buying KDB's DSME stake South Korean chaebol SK Group, which has interests in shipping, oil refining, construction and telecommunications, has refuted talk that it will buy Korea Development Bank's 31.5% stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. South Korean media reports claim the Park Geun-Hye administration discussed the sale of the stake with SK chairman Choi Tae-won, in... Farstad employs second construction vessel newbuilding A Farstad construction vessel, pictured. Credit: FarstadFarstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, says it has fixed second of the two construction vessels due to enter service this year. The company has been awarded a three year contract with further up to three years options for Far Sentinel by... Ocean Yield sees opportunities in weak markets Ocean Yield, the listed Norwegian company that invests in ships to bareboat charter them on long contracts to third parties, has reported a slight rise in interims and says it sees opportunities in current weak markets. Group net profit rose to USD25.8 million in 3Q15 from USD22.7 million a year earlier.... Latest Singapore bulker arrest 'without warning' says law firm Bulker Archimedes was arrested on 25 October. Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschA Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier has been arrested in Singapore under "highly unusual circumstances", according to UK-headquartered law firm, Hill Dickinson. The 1995-bulit, 44,323 deadweight, kamsarmax Archimedes was arrested on 25 October upon instruction from a local law firm. Hill Dickinson, which acts on... Astomos Energy's shipowner partners book two VLGCs at KHI Astomos Energy, Japan's biggest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) importer announced on 2 November that it has ordered three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at compatriot shipbuilders Kawasaki Heavy Industries ((KHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). From KHI, Astomos has ordered two 82,200 m³ capacity VLGCs and an 83,000 m³ capacity carrier... Port operator ICTSI reports falling revenue ICTSI's container terminal in Croatia. Credit: ICTSIInternational Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11% to USD239.9m in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to US$792.0m, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its... Koch Shipping to move chartering business to Singapore The shipping arm of US energy group Koch has moved its chartering operations from Delaware to Singapore. Although the parent company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch Shipping Inc has been a Delaware corporation due to the tax exemptions offered by the state. Koch Supply and Trading, of which Koch Shipping Inc... ICTSI Q3 revenue down 11% International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from its port operations fell 11% to USD239.9 million in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to USD792 million, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its terminals. ICTSI handled 5.77 million... Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone revenue up 6% Hazira is one of the ports operated by Adani. Credit: APSEZIndia's largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) grew revenue by 6% in the quarter ended 30 September, as cargo throughput at its ports continued to increase. APSEZ booked consolidated total income to reach USD303.34 million and... Singapore opens research facility to test green technologies Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 2 November opened a maritime energy test facility to focus on research and development in innovative eco-friendly maritime technologies. Maritime Energy Test Bed (METB), Southeast Asia's first-of-its-kind test facility, is part of the city-state's effort to become a green port. The facility will be supported...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Geodis set to expand its US footprint after receiving green light for takeover of OHL Heathrow unveils £180m plan to double air cargo volumes over the next 15 years UPS to build £120m 'world-class' parcel hub at London Gateway logistics park

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Tidewater reports a red ink quarter Future USNS Brunswick completes Acceptance Trials TOTE files to limit liability in El Faro law suits Royal Caribbean orders fifth Quantum class ship Crowley tanker first to get ABS LNG-Ready approval Falsifying oil record book costs Chandris $1 million

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Coast Guard responds to fire at Boat World Marina near Seattle Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for Wednesday Customs team rescue four from drifting SeaDoo vessel Crowley Maritime to christen new LNG-ready product tanker Mitsui container vessel saves group of castaways

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Clarksons expects lower 2015 profit amid bearish dry bulk sector Depressed dry bulk sector dents profits for Clarksons Wilson sells small bulk carrier to Greek company Sale will leave carrier with 82 owned vessels Diana capesize coup shows sharp price drop in bulkers Last Lauritzen cape goes for $28.5m after failure of $37m deal in August Navios Partners cuts distribution in half Annual payout reduced to $0.85 per unit as owner bows to 'demand uncertainty' and other factors Farstad sees no hiding place in offshore market as it signs CSV charter Far Sentinel will begin three-year Gulf of Mexico charter in December APM Terminals diversifies into non-containerised cargo Update: Chief executive Kim Fejfer says container operations will remain the core business as APMT signs joint venture with Qingdao that marks its entry into China's fast-growing grains trade ICTSI's Georgian unit settles lessor dispute BICT and Batumi Sea Port terminate arbitration proceedings after settling differences in an 'amicable manner' Vale's VLOC fleet to balloon to 64 vessels Vale chief executive Ferreira upbeat on China's steel consumption Currency volatility knocks ICTSI underlying profit Global terminal operator reduces capex budget for 2015 Pappas denied leave to appeal OW Bunker test case But way still open to seek permission from supreme court CMA CGM boosts East Africa-Europe service Company also enhancing East Africa to Mediterranean service route Moody's global shipping outlook remains stable Low bunker fuels prices could help support earnings for shipping companies Mercator logs bigger losses Company's revenue fell 40% due to deterioration in dry bulk markets Maersk Line and CMA CGM cut service charges in China Eleven liner companies have complied with Beijing's call to reduce their fees Southeast Asia piracy crackdowns bearing fruit says IMB Only two hijackings reported in the third quarter of 2015 Gener8 takes delivery of second and third VLCCs Tanker owner borrowed 60% of purchase price to finance acquisition cost Seaspan delivers strong third quarter Containership owner improves operating margins, grows fleet size to 84 vessels Tote files lawsuit on liability limitation as death claims mount Tote's liability may be less than $1m if lawsuit successful Crowley Maritime acquires SeaFreight Deal expands Crowley's liner and logistics footprints in Caribbean Basin

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
West Coast ports' volume, market share recedes West Coast ports in September suffered a drop in container volume as well as import market share, but it is too early to determine if this is the beginning of a trend or just a one-month anomaly for ports that appeared to be recovering from the loss of business earlier... Geodis completes acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Geodis has completed the $800 million acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics that gave Europe's fourth-largest logistics and transport firm a strong U.S. presence. Geodis' acquisition was one of several in 2015 that reached across oceans and showed that major logistics firms felt consolidation was the best way to grow and remain competitive. With... FTZs Reduce Total Landed Costs for Global Supply Chains 58% of companies agree that their inability to take advantage of preferential duty programs is costing them a material amount today and unless corrected, will only increase. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) programs offer an opportunity for substantial import/export duty and fee savings, in addition to increased supply chain efficiencies and trade... DP World: Vallarpadam Terminal gains from productivity, connectivity DP World said its Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at India's Cochin Port is on a steady "growth path" on the back of operational efficiency and connectivity upgrades. The company said the Vallarpadam terminal offers average crane productivity of 30 moves per hour, and this allows ocean carriers to turn around... DP World to build logistics free zone in Senegal DP World has signed a deal to develop a logistics free zone at Senegal's port of Dakar. The free zone investment will benefit DP World's container terminal in the port of Dakar and shippers using the nearby Blaise Diagne International Airport. In the presence of United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh... Hapag-Lloyd raises initial $300 million from IPO LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd today said it has raised around $300 million from its initial public offering which it will spend on new ships and containers. The German carrier is selling just over 13.23 million shares at 20 euros ($22) each, down from an original 23-29 euros price range due to stock... APM Terminals invests in China multi-purpose terminal APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and Qingdao Port Group Chairman Zheng shake hands after the deal.LONDON - APM Terminals has invested in a multi-purpose cargo terminal in China, accelerating its expansion beyond its core container handling business. The Maersk Group's port arm has signed a joint venture agreement with Qingdao Port... ICTSI quarterly revenue down despite volume growth International Container Terminal Services of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11 percent year-over-year to $239.9 million in the quarter ending Sept. 30, despite volume growth of 1.9 percent to 1.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2 percent to $792 million, which the company attributed... ArcBest growth slows in third quarter, but ABF rates rise The trends squeezing trucking operators across the U.S., from falling fuel surcharges to declining shipping demand and lower industrial output, depressed revenue and profit at ArcBest Corp. in the third quarter, slowing growth at its less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight. Total revenue at ArcBest dropped 2.6 percent from a year ago to...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
DHT reports rise in Q3 revenue and profit Tanker operator swings to profit as larger fleet size boosts overall results. Seaspan expects tough boxship market in 2016 Outlook on containership rates unclear as boxship supply overwhelms demand. Danaos surges past Wall Street expectations New York-listed containership owner sees profit jump 87.7% as JV preps boxship buy. Polish riding crew widows file Faro claim Filing against TOTE is fifth over the sinking of the US-flag ro-ro during Hurricane Joaquin. Oriental books VLCC pair at Hyundai Heavy Owner adds brace to extend Korean yard's dominant position in the VLCC newbuilding market. Clarksons shares down after profit warning World's largest shipbroker says pre-tax profit will reach £50m amid challenging markets. NMM cuts distribution Shares in Greek owner plunge after decision to revise dividend sharing in depressed market. Ardmore share price slumps on offering Greenbriar's effort to sell half of stake prices at 10.4% discount to Monday close. Solvang doubles its money Norwegian LPG carrier owner posts best-ever quarterly result in VLGC market boom. NCL ready for break-out US cruise line confident of future prospects after pushing up Q3 revenue and earnings. RCCL makes it five US cruise giant returns to Meyer Werft in Germany for another Quantum-class ship. NSB shoots down talk of fleet deal German company says products tanker sextet have not been sold to UK outfit. ICTSI posts small gain Profit edges up on better nine-month volumes for Philippines ports group. POSH makes less Singaporean offshore vessel owner posts smaller profit for the third quarter but pushes up its revenue. No growing pains for Teekay and Tsakos Drewry analysts show huge earnings generated by second-hand additions and newbuilds. SK denies DSME move Korean group is not in talks to acquire loss-making compatriot shipbuilder. Island lays up for winter Norwegian owner's survey vessel Island Spirit to be idled in weakening market. Berg: Offshore discipline needed Viking Supply CEO does not see market recovery anytime soon; calls for caution when rates improve. Wilson in profitable sale to Greek owner Oslo-listed mini-bulker specialist books a gain on the disposal of elderly vessel. Fosen shipyard saved Bankrupt Norwegian shipbuilder secures $65m ferry refurbishment deal from Hurtigruten. Farstad scores long-term deal Norwegian owner charters out newly delivered subsea vessel to Subtec for three years. Trada tanker heads for scrap in Pakistan Indonesian owned vessel may have finally found a final resting place with near $4m disposal. Krasnoye clinches tanker double Russian shipyard to build chemical carriers for Vladimir Lisin's Volgotrans. Dredger sinks in Iceland No injuries reported as veteran vessel goes down in Reykjavik harbour. Boskalis wins wind work Owner's joint venture with VolkerWessels to lay cable for Galloper development in $220m deal. Ocean Yield down in Q3 But dividend at Kjell Inge Rokke-backed company sees eighth consecutive increase since IPO in July 2013. Statoil chops Songa rig Norwegian state-owned oil major pulls the plug on Songa Trym fixture that was not due to end until March 2016. Seaspan posts upbeat Q3 performance Gerry Wang led containership leasing outfit sees profit rises as fleet passes 100-ship threshold. Crystal lifts Lloyd Werft tally Malaysian-controlled luxury owner doubles river cruiseship order at German shipbuilder.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Long-term transportation bill moves toward floor vote in House Radiant acquires Copper Logistics CMA CGM adjusts Noura Express loop Liverpool's new container terminal receives first cranes Seaspan Q3 net earnings fall despite increased revenues Envirotainer opens service station in Shanghai Inchcape opens Odessa office LLamasoft acquires supply chain software company COSCO considering increased use of Northeast Passage Geodis finalizes OHL acquisition IAG Cargo posts flat Q3 results DP World acquires remaining 49% stake in Southampton terminal Executive Moves: Maryland Port Administration, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Port of N.Y./N.J., and Ryder System, Inc. Report: Logistics M&A volume down, value up in 2015

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Crowley tankers receive ABS 'LNG-ready' approval Crowley is 'the first' firm to receive this designation from ABS. Red Sea player makes first STS bunker delviery Red Sea Bunkering begins deliveries on schedule. Clean Energy bunkers LNG for TOTE ships Bunkerworld Latest News / 13h Iran's bunker ambitions: Land set aside for storage Provincial official says bunker sector could create 1,000 new jobs. OW test case: Supreme court appeal denied But shipowner can make direct request. GPS to 'pioneer' MFM technology in Fujairah 'We are expecting a favourable response from ship owners and buyers.' Bunker bill will be paid, says North American ferry operator Vessel under arrest in Portland, Maine. Singapore ship arrest Vessel controlled by Greek interests. Singapore: Research house focussed on energy efficient DNV GL builds marine research portfolio. Alfa Laval EGR system: 'Onboard footprint even smaller' Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Integration of Glencore/Chemoil takes next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. Alfa Laval EGR system gets smaller Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Glencore/Chemoil integration to take next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. IE Singapore: Local bunker players exploring LNG alternative Move backed by government support. 'First' LNG-powered ship sails through Panama Canal The Isola Bella transitted the canal last Friday.

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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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