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February 9, 2015

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Asia-Europe rates fall 8pc to US$1,057/TEU as tranpac rises 13.3pc Hutchison Port Holdings Trust in the 'red' on goodwill impairment Maersk's MCC joins CSCL in expanding China-Myanmar trade route ICTSI goes to the front - boosts it new box shop in Basra Obama's wish-list budget plan would reduce funding for US ports Pirates kill crewman, kidnap 3 while Nigeria busts ships with guards Leftist Greek state to undo new privatisations, but not old ones E-Compliance thesaurus and ontology to rule waves of EU sea law North Pacific will surpass north Atlantic in cargo, predicts OECD report DHL tries out Google 'smart glasses' for warehouse workers CAAS, Aireon strike deal to boost aircraft tracking in Singapore FedEx adds Mexico, Brazil via Germany and Hong Kong from US Pentagon launches flying isolation units for Ebola victims

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Global idle box fleet sees significant fall India & Iran mull direct shipping route Kalmar introduces new Gloria reachstacker to boost empty & semi-laden container handling performance New South-East Asian petro-piracy cover launched VOC Port bags gold for outstanding environment management VOC Port planning shipping services to Kollam DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Patna CIL to identify projects to boost coal output INR recovers from early losses against dollar Stable INR preventing importers from hedging currency risks Stainless steel sector to tap mega infra projects for growth Sugar mills banking on export subsidies as production booms eBL & shipper Leading lights from ports, shipping & logistics to grace Gujarat Junction 2015 CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards at Kandla tomorrow

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New highway opens in Malawi ECS and Containerships teaming up Premier Logistics orders SDC trailers Schneck to lead Trapeze Switzerland Rail infrastructure investments in US states ANA confirms aim to enlarge cargo JV Samskip starts new direct rail service to Denmark Partial sale of HPH? Schiemer takes on bevy of new roles at Kukla DSV: success on the sidelines 2014 favoured Europe's airports Brics states - The fragile five stay on course The fragile five stay on course CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd getting even closer

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Pirates sentenced in Spain Six Somali pirates have each been sentenced to 16 years in jail for the attempted seizure of a Spanish fishing vessel in 2012. On 4 February Spain's National Court handed down the sentences for piracy and for being members of a criminal gang. The 4,089gt tuna purse seiner Izurdia, owned by Louisiana unveils LNG export project Live Oak LNG is proposing to build a $2Bn LNG liquefaction and export facility in Louisiana with the capacity to produce up to 5M tonnes per year. The mid-sized project, announced on 3 February by Live Oak LNG and Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal, will include two 130,000m³ storage tanks as well as Ghent to build $1Bn Terneuzen lock The signing on 5 February of the 'Treaty between the Netherlands and Flanders for the construction of the New Lock Terneuzen' heralds the transformation of the ports of Ghent and Terneuzen. Flemish public works minister Ben Weyts and Dutch infrastructure and environmental affairs minister Melanie ICTSI's Basra expansion kicks off Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Iraq's Port of Umm Qasr is getting new berths and an overall upgrade as part of a $130M investment programme. The first phase includes a 250m-long quay and 20ha of backup land, with piling for the new quay already under way. On completion, BGT will have 600m of Sri Lanka clears way for 'port city' Sri Lanka's new government is to approve a project to build a $1.3Bn 'port city' on reclaimed land next to Colombo harbour, after it had threatened to cancel the Chinese-funded project. A spokesman for newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena said in a statement that the government was happy Wärtsilä to power first CNG carrier Finland-based power provider Wärtsilä will provide an integrated propulsion system for the compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier being built for Indonesian state-owned energy company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). The 110m-long, 2,200m³ carrier is being constructed at the Jiangsu Hantong shipyard Chinese iron ore imports growth set to slow to 7.1% in 2015 Chinese iron ore imports are forecast to grow by 7.1% in 2015 and break the 1.0Bn ton barrier for the first time, but the growth rate will be almost half that of last year. "According to the China Iron and Steel Association, Chinese iron ore imports may grow as much as 7.1% in 2015 as domestic Heung-A Shipping buys used chemical tanker South Korea's Heung-A Shipping has currently bought a 19,991dwt second-hand chemical tanker for KRW27.3Bn ($25.25M). Through a Korea Exchange filing, the company announced that HF Pioneer will be operated through a Bareboat Charter Hire Purchase (BBC-HP) from 30 April 2015. BBC-HP is a commonly MISC profit falls in 4th quarter Malaysia-listed shipping line MISC's gross profit increased by 22% year on year to MYR668.2M ($188.2M) for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2014. However, the increase in gross profit was offset by rising expense costs, bringing the overall profit for the period to MYR991M in 4Q14, down 12% y/y China vessel exports hit record low since 2008 China's vessel exports fell 14.1% year on year to $23.8Bn in 2014, making a record low since the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008. The country's vessel exports have witnessed three consecutive y/y falls since 2012, according to customs statistics. China exports the majority of newbuildings Rena salvage on hold pending NZ court decision Maritime New Zealand (NZ) on 4 February granted the owners of MV Rena permission to pause salvage work on the remaining wreck of the 47,000-tonne container ship that ran aground on Astrolabe Reef off the northern coast of New Zealand in October 2011. The owners lodged a resource consent application

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Harvey Gulf makes LNG fueling history Banker succeeds Graças Foster at Petrobras ONR unveils prototype robot firefighter Damen introduces FRP hulled fast crew supplier Hull form optimization means fuel savings MAN Diesel & Turbo renews agreement with CSSC QM2 to be fitted with advanced wastewater treatment system BAE Hawaii gets $52 million Navy contract

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Deepening project set to begin for Grays Harbor Navigation Channel Greenbrier making changes to executive-level management Department of Commerce releases U.S. export numbers for last year Coast Guard teams with Port of Astoria to respond to sinking fishing vessel Port of Tacoma CEO to speak at trans club meeting

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
One-off impairment hits HPH Trust A $2.5bn one-off impairment charge pushes trust to a loss of $2.2bn Lloyd Fonds wants to buy up dozens of KGs But lack of bank support has held back plan so far, admits Teichert Costamare eyes further growth in 2015 Greece-based owner will not rush to charter four uncovered newbuildings ECS and Containerships in latest box tie-up European logistics operator and shortsea specialist join forces to expand service coverage Consistent suezmax earnings support faith in segment from investors Earnings so far this year are consistent with last year Nigeria gears up to receive six new $1.6bn LNG carriers New vessels set to join Nigeria LNG's fleet in 2015 and 2016 as the country expands its LNG export operation to maintain market share Bleak outlook for Asia-north Europe rates Spot prices down 48% on year and could fall as low as $300 per teu, warn brokers Lloyd Fonds to convert to listed shipping company Goal to build fleet to 20-30 by the end of 2017, says Torsten Teichert Cosco Corp wins $160m to build two specialised ships Singapore-listed, China-based shipbuilder secures deals for shuttle tanker and module carrier Tianjin Marine in settlement with Japanese line HNA offshoot agrees on $1.4m settlement to 'create a good image' Navios Partners raises $52m from fundraiser Update: Proceeds from public offering may be put to more boxship buys MISC Berhad sees mild full-year growth in before-tax profits Revenues grew at 3.6% helped by better rates in petroleum transport HHLA Odessa throughput down by one-third But improved result at German port operator despite Russia fallout Maersk drops Oakland calls as crisis deepens on US west coast ILWU plays "working class" card and names foreign employers in angry riposte to pay offer Tankers: Here's what you'll be earning in 2015 All routes can expect higher earnings compared with last year, some significantly so, McQuilling's data shows Capes in modest rise There was a smattering of the cape sector this week, but the brokers are cautious MOL's car carrier business could benefit from weaker yen and lower oil price However, actual impacts remain far from certain, says senior executive Seaco targets further acquisitions Container lessor has plans for further growth following the acquisition of Cronos Veniamis elected to lead Greek owners for third term Unprecedented four women voted on to shipowners' ruling council

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
US West Coast terminals suspend weekend vessel work U.S. West Coast container terminals will suspend operations on vessels this weekend, on both day and night shifts, at all ports, as they seek to dig out of the container backlog that continues to choke their operations. Terminals, however, will maintain gate and yard operations at their discretion. The Pacific Maritime... US intermodal volume experiences strong 2015 start Weekly U.S. rail volume hit an all-time high in January and traffic for the entire month was the second-highest ever - even as U.S. West Coast port congestion has hampered international intermodal traffic and spurred some shippers to divert cargo through Canadian ports and the respective rail networks. U.S. railroads in the... Container traffic rises 7.5 percent at federally-owned Indian ports India's major ports owned by the federal government reported a year-over-year growth in container volumes of 7.5 percent from April 2014 through January 2015, the first 10 months of fiscal year 2014-15, according to provisional port data compiled by JOC.com. The data showed the 12 publicly-owned gateway ports handled 6.64 million... Porto Itapoa, Brazil, muscles in on competitors One traditional group of Brazilian exporters, chicken producers, and one new importer of components, BMW, are helping the Porto Itapoa become a strong regional container port competitor. Porto Itapoa, majority-owned by Hamburg Sud, a major player in the north-south trades, opened for business in May 2012 and has already established itself... West Coast LTL trucker gains expedited business as port delays worsen Once the West Coast longshore labor dispute is settled, a mountain of cargo will have to be moved quickly, and trucking companies are getting ready to expedite that freight. That includes trucking operators that rarely touch containers or pass through terminal gates. "We're hearing a lot of concern from customers that... HHLA profit, revenue up despite Russia, Ukraine woes HHLA's operating profit jumped 10 percent in 2014 as the largest container handler in the port of Hamburg shrugged off lower Russian feeder shipments and a slump in traffic at its Ukraine terminal that left total volume unchanged from the previous year. Earnings before interest and tax rose to 169 million... SCFI: Congestion and GRIs have Asia-US spot rates on a high HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia-U.S. trades soared this week as trans-Pacific carriers prepared to slap on another general rate increase and the East Coast route continued to benefit from heavy levels of West Coast port congestion.The Asia-U.S. East Coast spot rate took off, rising by $295 to... Port stake is not for sale, Hutchison says after media report HONG KONG - "The market rumor is unfounded," was the terse response of Hutchison Port Holdings when asked to comment on a report that the global container terminal operator was planning to sell a 40 percent stake in the business to a China consortium.A source told the South China Morning... China's Sri Lankan port city is back in play CMHI chairman Li Jianhong chats to China president Xi Jinping and former Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rakapaksa (in white) during a visit to Colombo International Container Terminal in 2014.HONG KONG - Beijing's bid to increase its strategic foothold in Sri Lanka was back on track after the island nation's cabinet... Sohar has hub port plans as Middle East food market soars HONG KONG - The value of regional food markets in the Middle East will reach $53 billion in 2020, "a perfect recipe for growth," according to Andre Toet, CEO of Sohar Port and Freezone in the Gulf sultanate of Oman. The Sohar executive believes his port can become an important conduit... ILWU deal could hinge on union's demand to fire local arbitrator With both the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union trying to avoid an employer lockout or a strike by longshoremen, the fate of the current coastwide negotiations could depend on what is largely a local issue. In a teleconference on Wednesday with media from throughout the country,...

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Fund in Hornbeck stake Hedge fund Anchor Bolt Capital has unveiled a significant minority stake in Hornbeck Offshore Services. Navios dips on deal Shares of Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) opened lower than the pricing of the company's new $52m follow-on stock sale Friday, and were struggling to inch back to the deal level in midday trading in New York. Ross's Navigator stake shrinks Wilbur Ross has unveiled a slightly smaller stake in Navigator Holdings, the New York-listed LPG carrier owner. Pieter Schelte renamed Allseas Group has decided to change the name of its mammoth Pieter Schelte vessel, following public outrage over Schelte's Nazi past. HitecVision funds fold Two shipowning funds controlled by private equity firm HitecVision have been declared bankrupt. Fredriksen to Flex LNG muscle Fearnley Securities has backed Flex LNG to develop into a force in the sector under the ownership of John Fredriksen. VPT pushes up profit Vietnam Petroleum Transport (VPT) has increased 2014 profit thanks to asset sales. Dorian 'open' to M&A Dorian LPG chief executive John Hadjipateras appeared to leave the door open for potential merger and acquisition activity as he addressed analysts and investors this week. Tankerska IPO falls short Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba's new products tanker spin-off has raised HRK 208m ($30.64m) in its Zagreb IPO, $10m short of its target. Lloyd Fonds into owning German finance house Lloyd Fonds is planning a major change of strategy with a EUR 162m ($184m) move into shipowning. Taxing times? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Golar buying back bonds Nasdaq-listed Golar LNG is to spend up to $50m on buying back a convertible bond issue. FSL sells Torm stake Singapore's First Ship Lease is set for a first quarter boost after selling its shareholding in Danish owner Torm. Crewmen airlifted A US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter has evacuated three men injured on a Greek bulker off the west coast. Sun sets on panamax Marine Industrial Concerns of Greece has sold its only vessel for demolition, sources say. "Search the rubble" Evercore ISI has taken a red pen to its dry cargo forecasts amid the suggestion investing in the space will not be for the faint hearted. CSCL in pole position China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is the best placed of Asian carriers to benefit from the fall in fuel prices. Otto's PSV duo hired Singapore's Otto Marine has won two contracts from an Australian oil major that will see its orderbook boosted by $64m. Cosco Corp confirms orders Singapore-listed shipbuilder Cosco Corp has confirmed two new orders worth a combined $160m. Namura raises forecast Namura Shipbuilding has raised its full-year profit forecast after an improved showing in the first nine months of the fiscal year. Cruiseship grounds All passengers have been evacuated from a Chilean cruiseship that ran aground on a beach on Thursday morning. Kyoei profit slides Kyoei Tanker has posted a profit decline for the first nine months of the financial year 2014. Galbraith's capesize crumbs A depressed capesize market has seen up to 20 newbuildings swapped for tankers but such moves can do little to lift rates right now, Galbraith's says. Toei Reefer stronger Japanese owner Toei Reefer Line has posted a bigger profit in the first nine months despite revenue remaining steady. Atlantska downed Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has been downgraded by Erste Group as the shipping outlook stayed "poor". Hanjin Heavy loss grows Hanjin Heavy Industries has posted a bigger deficit in 2014 as it made loss provisions. Lines expand co-operation CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud have reached an agreement to further enhance their existing co-operation. Provisions dent MISC MISC has seen fourth quarter net profit decline almost 12% due to a net impairment on the vessels within its fleet. NMM to sell stock Navios Maritime Partners is looking to sell up to 4.6m units in the master limited partnership, it disclosed late Thursday. Dalian eyes bond market Dalian Port is looking to raise fresh funds from a proposed offering of Renminbi denominated credit enhanced bonds. Logindo raises fresh funds Logindo Samudramakmur has successfully raised SGD 50m ($37m) from a bond issue in Singapore.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
NEWS FLASH: PMA to suspend West Coast port operations ILWU says there's open space at marine terminals Maersk Line returns to Boston U.S. exports top $2.35 trillion in 2014 ITC continues import duty orders for Chinese kitchen racks Independent truckers praise House aim to trim regulatory burdens Echo acquires Illinois based freight brokerage Spot freight rates from Shanghai to U.S. continue to climb Con-way Freight remains union-free YRC Worldwide finds Q4 profitable Port of Antwerp courts India business Port of Cincinnati expands geographic area Service Announcements: Avianca Cargo, Livingston International and CMA CGM Unicon Logistics sets up U.S. NVO, appoints Ferrulli president

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Denmark launches new strategy to combat piracy in Africa 'It is vital that we do what we can.' Chief executive: 5% fuel saving conservative estimate For ship air flow system. ECA rules fail to dent marine traffic Baltic port says cargo volumes unchanged in January. Key bunker grade sees prices climb 7% Crude prices resume rally. China's 'teapot refineries' cut fuel oil imports Traders point to change in tax regulations. Small-scale best solution of LNG bunkering conundrum Entrepreneur says investors should look at small-scale infrastructure first. US terminal firm sees improved quarter Operating margin of marine storage business increased by four times. Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore Total of 15 MFM-equipped bunker tankers approved to deliver bunkers in the port. Profit up for LPG shipping specialist The company spent $5.6 million on bunkers in last quarter. Matson lowers fuel surcharge For fourth time in a row.

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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:
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	-	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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