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August 7, 2015

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MOL hikes Asia-southern African rate US$200/TEU August 15 OOCL cuts Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge in and out of Gothenburg to US$24/TEU EU, Vietnam reach 'finely tuned' deal on removing nearly all tariffs Maersk Line adds Prince Rupert to extended Far East-Alaska service China-built railway to cut through park with minimal impact on wildlife Powerful NDRC gives go-ahead to high-end, high-tech industries to expand Indian logistics shines in investors eyes as infrastructure improves Canadian prime minister doubtful Obama will approve Keystone pipeline China-Europe rail stands to threaten air cargo's market share UPS buying Coyote Logistics for US$1.8 billion to boost FTL services US$1.1 billion Spanish 'ghost' airport bought cheaply by Chinese group

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Baltic Dry Index doubles to over 1,100 on capacity shortage BOFBA's 62nd AGM held CCEA allows govt departments & PSUs to make their own shipping arrangements DB Schenker appoints Oliver Bohm as CEO in India MANSA holds first member conclave on overweight containers & new regulations UK freight association gives cautious welcome to latest initiative on cross channel congestion Tea imports from Sri Lanka increasing RTG operators' stir continues at GTI Centre may frame new import norms for US chicken INR eases further against dollar Significant number of big infrastructure projects running late Dinesh Gupta elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2015-16 Interactive meet on Certificate of Origin at Chamber Bhavan tomorrow

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Bytes beat cement

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Tanker owners fear more Nigeria ship bans Tanker owners fear more of their vessels could be barred from lifting crude oil in Nigeria, Intertanko told IHS Maritime today. "Operators are concerned that if a ship within a fleet has breached the regulations, other vessels in the same fleet could be taken out of circulation," Intertanko's Shipbreaking grinds to halt The last seven days have seen a historic zero level of activity in the ship breaking market, IHS data confirms. "From Friday 31 July to today we have seen no activity," said Paul Clemenson, senior data transformation analyst for IHS Maritime & Trade. "This is the first time ever that I can recall Rio Tinto profit plunges 82% Rio Tinto net earnings fell by 82% from USD 4.4 billion to USD 806 million in the six months to 30 June. At the same time, the company's net debt rose 10% to USD13.7 billion, according to the 2015 interim results released today. Chief executive officer Sam Walsh described the outcome as "robust" Wilhelmsen enjoys cost saving benefits, seasonal volume rise Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed vehicle carrier and logistics company controlled by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding in Norway has reported a rise in interim profits due to benefits gained from cost savings and seasonally higher volumes. Net profit in 2Q15 rose to USD75 million from USD25 million the Upbeat Tanker Investments reports robust interims Tanker Investments, the Oslo listed Teekay group spin-off that invests in second hand vessels, has reported strong interims and remains optimistic about the outlook. Group net profit amounted to USD16.7 million in 2Q15 compared to a loss of USD5.7 million in the same period last year. Revenues rose U-Ming grows bulk carrier fleet U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore), a fully owned subsidiary of Taiwanese carrier U-Ming Marine, on 6 August took delivery of a 85,066 dwt bulk carrier from Japanese shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuiding. MV Cemtex Fortune is the last vessel in a series of four post-Panamaxes the carrier had ordered from Sinwa profit up 22% Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sinwa posted profit of SGD2.64 million (USD1.9 million) in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 22% year on year (y/y). The company's second quarter revenue climbed 7.4% y/y to SGD40.8 million, while its profit increased 7.7% y/y to SGD9.7 million. China reduces port charges China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced a reduction in port charges. The authorities released the Notice to Adjust Port Charges and Port Security Charges, which prohibits port operators from imposing fees for services other than Keppel wins dual-fuel ro-ro conversion job Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract from Totem Ocean Trailer Express to convert a ro-ro vessel into a LNG powered dual-fuel vessel. Midnight Sun will be the first of US-based Totem Ocean's two 839 ft Orca-class ro-ro vessels to be converted into a dual-fuel vessel. The conversion Marco Polo Marine profit dives 74% Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine's profit dropped 74% year on year to SGD0.34 million (USD0.25 million) for the third quarter of 2015. The company's third quarter revenue also dipped 17% from SGD26.8 million a year ago to SGD22.3 million. The decrease in revenue was Nanjing Shenghang's profit up 24% y/y in 1H15 Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized chemical and product tanker owner and operator, said its profit rose 24% year on year (y/y) to CNY13.5 million (USD2.2 million) in the first six months of 2015 on revenue growth. Its revenue also rose 14% y/y to CNY105.7 million during the same period, a

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AUGUST 6, 2015
UPS plans to build massive distribution centre at London Gateway logistics park Reopening El Salam bridge would boost Egypt's economy after Suez expansion All-cargo Midex Airlines folds its wings, while court backs Martinair restructure

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AUGUST 6, 2015
MAN Diesel and Turbo to power Van Oord dredge newbuilds Life extension for 12 U.K. frigates includes MTU gensets Bourbon set to keep on stacking Austal Philippines yard delivers high speed catamaran New Suez Canal inaugurated in elaborate ceremony Wartsila to power world's first dual fuel dredge Bechtel awarded FEED contract for Port Delfin FLNG

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AUGUST 6, 2015
US goods, services exports down during month of June CMA CGM Group vessels up front in Suez Canal expansion event US, Canada, Mexico Ok Trusted Traveler agreement Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE Inchcape Shipping Services gives Port of Saipan information

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Ocean Rig posts strong quarter but shelves dividend Economou tips drilling company to weather storm in offshore market DryShips posts massive loss as Ocean Rig is deconsolidated Economou sees 'challenging' market ahead as company's reliance on bulker market increases Teekay returns to profitability in April-June Energy shipping giant enjoys better performances in tanker, offshore and LNG sectors MOL tops schedule reliability table for first time G6 achieves best on-time arrivals in June of big four alliances Tanker Investments posts $16.7m profit in the second quarter Teekay vehicle took delivery of two suezmaxes ordered last year GasLog posts bigger second-quarter profits Owner sounds bullish longer-term note on LNG despite current vessel surplus BSM appoints von Hardenberg and Heimann Industry veterans take Cyprus roles with major shipmanager It's official: Suez two-way traffic starts Biggest customer Maersk welcomes shorter transit times and better schedule reliability Nigeria and Venezuela are more important to India-bound VLCCs than oil giant Middle East Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals who has biggest impact on VLCCs when it comes to Indian crude imports Wilh. Wilhelmsen points to new markets as shadow of antitrust decisions fades Norwegian operator sees profit improvements, but not to analyst expectations

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Command Transportation acquisition takes a chunk out of Echo profit Echo Global Logistics' profits took a tumble in the second quarter after the recent acquisition of Command Transportation in April. Revenues and volumes, however, were significantly higher and look to buoy future loss - a testament to the success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter... China cracks down on port service charges The Chinese government is prohibiting some port service charges and reducing the costs of others in an attempt to galvanize container shipping as the as the country's container volume growth slows due to reduced global demand. China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday released a notice... KCS says intermodal service should improve soon Intermodal shippers using Kansas City Southern Railway can expect improve after train speeds slowed during recent track work, and a surge of coal and crude oil volumes hit the network. The railroad's sudden decline in train speeds stands out in a time when rail service along most lines has been troubled,... New Gerber DC to give Charleston port boost Gerber Childrenswear announced a $33 million investment for a distribution center in Berkeley County, South Carolina, another sign of Port of Charleston's growing role as a major import gateway on the East Coast, The 477,000 square foot facility will open early next year 17 miles from the Port of Charleston at... Command Transportation acquisition drives up Echo profit Echo Global Logistics saw strong profit gains in the second quarter, propelled by organic business growth and the acquisition of Command Transportation in April. It's yet another reminder of the revenue and volume success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter for Echo Global Logistics,"... Montreal expands to handle container growth Port of MontrealThe Port of Montreal is on a roll. Not only is it enjoying strong increases in cargo volumes last year and in the first half of this year, but it is also getting a big investment by the Quebec government to build the infrastructure it needs to handle... New Suez Canal opens amid growing competition with Panama PORT SAID, Egypt - The Suez Canal Authority said it is well placed to compete with Panama for Asia-U.S. East Coast business, and will continue to offer promotions and discounts to help entice lines to use the Suez Canal. "There is certainly some competition and we feel we are well placed... Air cargo, ocean volumes lift revenue, profit at Expeditors Global trade may have slowed since last year, but Expeditors International of Washington picked up its pace in the second quarter, increasing gross revenue 6 percent to $1.7 billion and net revenue 14 percent to $522.1 million. The freight forwarder's net profit jumped 29 percent to $117.8 million. Operating income jumped... Port of Melbourne backs away from giant DP World rent hike Port of MelbourneHONG KONG - Australia's largest container port has decided not to hike DP World's rent by 750 percent ahead of its privatisation, with the Port of Melbourne settling instead for an increase of around 20 percent.DP World Australia will operate the West Swanson Terminal in the Port of... Opposition to Brazil's port centralization intensifies BTP, Port of Santos, Brazilian stakeholders in the transport industry from state governments to port and trade organizations are pushing back strongly against the federal government's plans to centralize all the country's port authorities under the aegis of the Special Ports Ministry (SEP) in Brasilia. Márcio França, vice governor of powerful... Jawaharlal Nehru port congestion expands Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at... Ukraine looks to stem port volume plummet Port of Odessa, Ukraine's largest container gateway.The Ukrainian government is considering easing the customs clearance of containers at seaports to stop the 30 percent plunge in container volume that has plagued the country since the eruption of tensions with Russia. Container traffic at Ukrainian seaports in the first half fell to... Jawaharlal Nehru's largest terminal still paralyzed by strike Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at... Deutsche Post DHL trims earnings forecast on strike, restructuring costs LONDON - Deutsche Post DHL trimmed its 2015 profit forecast after strikes by postal workers in Germany and restructuring costs in its global freight forwarding unit sharply reduced its second-quarter earnings. The German mail and logistics giant's earnings before interest and tax slumped by 18 percent to 537 million euros ($585... Central Asia's Baku port rides the China-Europe rails HONG KONG - The latest multimodal option introduced to the One Belt, One Road trade initiative linking China and Europe comes from the Caspian Sea port of Baku in Azerbaijan that this week greeted the arrival of its first block train.Carrying 82 twenty-foot equivalent units, the train left Shihezi city... XPO sets $23 billion revenue target for 2019 Less than two months after acquiring Norbert Dentressangle, XPO Logistics is already building new transatlantic bridges. The company is opening an e-commerce distribution facility in Pennsylvania for a European retailer and customer of the French logistics company. "It's our first big cross-selling win," Bradley S. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO... California exports slip on weak demand, strong dollar California's export trade declined 4.2 percent in June, as weakness in key markets such as China, Japan, the European Union and Latin America and a strong dollar weighed down sales of manufactured and non-manufactured goods. Nevertheless, California performed better than the U.S. as a whole, according to the monthly California Trade... Darling may have smooth ride to FMCSA driver seat WASHINGTON - President Obama has nominated Scott Darling to helm the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. And it looks as though Darling will have an easier go of it than his predecessor given his relative popularity in the industry and the fact that he's already led the agency for a...

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AUGUST 6, 2015
DryShips hit by Ocean Rig DryShips reported a $1.44bn loss in the second quarter but delivered an operational profit that was in-line with expectations. Norsafe's wild ride Norsafe has broken the world record for the highest drop of a manned lifeboat. Analysts cut GasLog outlook Two analysts trimmed their outlook for GasLog after the New York-listed LNG carrier owner reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit. Suez Canal security poses business risk A six-feet stone wall was built along both banks of the Suez Canal two years ago after extremists launched an RPG on containership Cosco Asia. New Suez Canal launched Egypt has inaugurated the "New Suez Canal" today, launching the biggest expansion in the waterway's 146-year history. Two for Oceanica Brazilian owner picks domestic Arpoador shipyard for diving support vessel order. Boustead rises in Q2 Malaysian shipyard sees gas projects offset the lack of shipbuilding deals. AHTS glut grows The list of anchor-handlers looking for work in North Sea ports is increasing in an extremely quiet market. Courage heading to red Bulker owner projects bigger loss for first half amid continuing poor dry market conditions. GasLog makes more GasLog Ltd (GLOG) has boosted its profit for the second quarter of the year thanks to more operating days and a more promising LNG market. Tarbit orders double Sweden's Tarbit Shipping is renewing its fleet with two new eco-tankers in Turkey. Cosco delays FAUs Cosco Corp of Singapore has delayed the delivery of two floating accommodation units (FAUs) from two of its yards. Gobbling GOGL John Fredriksen has snapped up another slice of bulker owner Golden Ocean's (GOGL) convertible bond issue. Passage plan lacking A Condor Ferries ship grounded off Guernsey last year due to a deficient passage plan, a UK accident report has found. DOF wins US contract Norwegian offshore vessel owner signs six-month deal with natural resources company. TNK profit grows Teekay Tankers has followed up its $662m acquisition of the Principal Maritime suezmax fleet with a stronger second quarter performance. Finne in at OMP Carl Petter Finne has been recruited as new managing director of Oslo-based Offshore Merchant Partners (OMP). Funds target Italians Regulatory change opens way for US private equity to buy up to $13bn of troubled owners' debt. WW ASA well ahead Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has exceeded the market's expectations for the second quarter with a profitable bottom line. Suezmaxes arriving, dividend pending TIL gets first two tankers from George Economou with harvesting phase set to bring first payout. Tamai profit disappears Japan's Tamai Steamship has seen its profit reduced to zero in the first quarter as revenue fell. Teekay surges in second Tanker giant Teekay Corp has seen profit soar in the second quarter as revenue jumped. AIDAprima delayed again Aida Cruises, the German arm of the Carnival cruise empire, is facing even more delays with the delivery of the 124,000-gt cruiseship AIDAprima, one of two ships it is building at Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi's Nagasaki yard. Samsun gets protection The Seoul Central Court has granted the Korean shipping company Samsun Logix protection from creditors as part of its rehabilitation proceedings, writes Irene Ang from Singapore. Storms shut Chile's ports Chile's Port Authority has closed most of the country's major ports citing adverse weather conditions and strong swells. Imbak unwanted Malaysian tanker owner Gagasan Gas Carriers' 10,800-dwt products tanker Imbak (built 2008) has again failed to find a buyer.

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Leman acquires RSH Freight, Principal Freight Kenco breaks ground on new warehouse Obama nominates Darling to FMCSA administrator IATA: Slow cargo growth continues into June IAG cargo volumes decline Echo's revenues, profits rise steadily in Q2 Suez Canal expansion opens officially today XPO targets $23b in revenues by 2019 Report: Logistics M&A booming in first half 2015 European Union, Vietnam ink Free Trade Agreement U.S. exports down slightly in June Turkish steel exporters dispute U.S. dumping claims DSV increases FY projections on strong first half earnings, revenues

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AUGUST 6, 2015
Wartsila to supply dredger with dual-fuel engine Dredger being built by Royal IHC for DEME Group. Support for 'zero emissions' ferry link Project gets 50% of cost covered by EU grant. Suez Canal expansion 'not needed' But Maersk Group welcomes 'easier and speedier transits'. Investor sees future benefit for WFS Thinks grabbing market share while everyone suffers from weak market will pay off. Fuel oil stocks decline But market is finding it difficult to absorb surplus barrels. OW's biggest debtor Tankoil declared bankrupt Seen as a milestone as it may finally shed light on what happened in Singapore. External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V. Modern dredger newbuildings on order 'Special attention' paid to energy efficiency of the vessels, says MAN Diesel. APT adds bunker tanker to fleet Vessel to serve New Jersey and New York Harbor. Shanghai Lonyer: Bunkering business ongoing as usual LonyerGreenCooper's disposal has not affected company's primary business, source tells Platts Bunkerworld. Shipowners 'still figuring out best way' to monitor vessels Industry 10 to 15 years behind technology, observes CEO of Ascenz. WTI crude settles on low note On expectation that US refineries will decrease operating rates. Green energy-powered drone ship to cross the Atlantic in 2020 Unmanned vessel will 'contribute to shipping innovation on a global platform'.

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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.

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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