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March 9, 2015

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Savannah dredging shovel-ready after 16 years of environmental delays East coast docker union chief makes pitch to shippers for west coast cargo Manila's ICTSI profit up 6pc to US$182 million as revenue soars 24pc Oakland reports progress on road to normality with everyone 'working all out' Shippers will pay for more reliable service: Kuehne + Nagel CEO Cost burden remains key hurdle in wider use of LNG in shipping 10,000-14,000 TEU containerships to be 'workhorses': Seaspan China to spend US$128 billion on rail, to sell offshore railway building deals US retailers seek reform on waterfront union-management contract talks CEVA fourth quarter operating profit falls 2.6pc to US$75 million Shipping security in the Indian Ocean still a risk: MAST Chinese yard orders MacGregor dry bulk cement handling systems Freighter safety, efficiency improves with Schiphol's taxiway FAAN to spur development of Nigeria's air cargo sector Aviation Africa 2015 to take place in Dubai May 10-11

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MARCH 8, 2015
AFS Logistics successfully handles heavy project shipments at Kandla & Cochin IACS to act on MOL Comfort report IWAI signs pacts to develop National Waterways SIMA seeks permission to ship cotton from Gujarat ports Cereal exports likely to fall due to oversupply Commerce Ministry seeks duty on cement imports Last season's sugar subsidy payment to be released soon Seafood exports likely to cross $5 bn in FY15 WTO members oppose rise in India's sugar export subsidy Efforts being made to avert strike at Major Ports Govt's move to build smart cities at Major Ports can help Cochin Port generate revenue Kerala hopeful of cabotage law relaxation for Vizhinjam L&T Ports Kattupalli reaches milestone of handling a lakh tonnes of steel cargo Move to tax port & airport construction unfavourable: Expert Toyota Kirloskar Motor signs MoU with Kamarajar Port to expand export business No announcement of DFC for Southern Rly region disappointing : TNCC Forex reserves up to new high of $ 338.08 billion INR closes weak against dollar at 62.16 Rising service tax to push up cost: Texprocil DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters GJF likely to become Council Service Tax to be an area of focus at CONquest 2015 CEO Roundtable BIMCO's Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop in November GPA puts in place system to expedite break-bulk cargo handling Ports partnering PPG conference Videotel launches heavy lifts & project cargoes programme Yusen Logistics expands in Brazil

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DHL Express investing heavily in Southeast Asia Handing over papers and mags Port of Gothenburg lands Volvo business BGS starts services at Radom-Sadków airport NYK adds intra-Asian service EU supports rail traffic upgrades in Dublin area An end to railways' men only domain New front man for Swisslog division New partner in Pakistan and Afghanistan Freezing in company Thirty-year old country branch gets new CEO Busan handles record volume One year and one day after Rail industry launches Railsponsible initiative

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MARCH 6, 2015
Heavy ice delays Seaway opening Heavy ice throughout the Great Lakes region has forced a week's delay in the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway for the 2015 navigation season. According to Terence Bowles, president and CEO of the Canadian Seaway Management Corp, the Seaway had planned to open on 27 March but after studying the ice Container freight rates fell again in January Container freight rates fell for the second month in a row in January, figures released today by UK-based consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS) have revealed. The rates dropped by one point to 81 in January following the previous one-point dip in December 2014 on the previous month. The Concerns mount over Chinese iron ore imports The price of iron ore fell to a six-year low yesterday on the back of fears of weaker than expected economic growth in China, while the ongoing decline in the link between the growth and steel production there raises further concerns for dry bulk shipping, senior shipping analysts reported. Ore Sainty Marine offers guarantee for subsidiary yard Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine will offer a guarantee for a combined fund of CNY145 million (USD23 million) for Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou), its major shipbuilding subsidiary based in Yangzhou. Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou) is planning to sell and lease back its production facilities from AVIC Colombia detains COSCO vessel over illegal arms COSCO's heavy-lift ship Da Dan Xia was detained in Cartagena by Colombian authorities on 4 March for carrying illegal weapons. About 100 tonnes of gunpowder, 2.6 million detonators, 99 projectiles, and about 3,000 cannon shells were found on the Hong Kong-flagged ship, which was bound for Cuba, ICTSI gross revenue up 24% Singapore-listed port operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) posted a 24% full-year gross revenue increase for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, due to higher contribution from newer business units. ICTSI hiked 6% year on year (y/y) to USD191.5 million in FY 2014, Insight: Human error caused sinking of Taiwanese research ship The sinking of Taiwanese maritime research vessel Ocean Researcher V has been attributed chiefly to human error, according to a Maritime and Port Bureau report. "Investigators found that the crew members did not follow correct procedures during the return voyage, which required the use of nautical Dawei Port construction deals to be inked this month A source has confirmed to IHS Maritime that construction contracts for Dawei Port in Myanmar will be signed this month. Two Thai construction companies, Italian-Thai Development and Rojana, are reportedly close to signing an agreement with the Burmese government to develop the first phase of the NYK devises energy-saving adjustments for box ships Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and its subsidiary Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) have made energy-saving adjustments for container ships. The adjustments resulted in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 23% over six months, beating pre-test estimates. To reduce energy Alam Maritim wins Petronas Carigali charter contract Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured a contract from oil company Petronas Carigali for the provision of spot charter marine vessels. The contract was signed for the duration of two years effective until 8 January 2017 with an extension option of one year EMAS Offshore sets up USD500 mil. debt issuance programme Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore has set up a USD500 million multicurrency debt issuance programme and has appointed Singapore-based DBS Bank as its sole arranger and dealer. According to EMAS Offshore's filing in the Singapore Stock Exchange, the debt issuance programme

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MARCH 6, 2015
Carbofina to pay $2.75 million in magic pipe case Fincantieri floats out largest Holland America Line ship yet Gas Turbine Alternator package installed in U.K. carrier Damen launches LNG fueled inland tanker Wärtsilä and CME offer scrubber financing solution Australia to build 21 patrol boats for its neighbors Vessel discharge regulation reform moves forward March 05, 2015 Cat power for diesel-electric Edison Chouest MPSVs

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MARCH 6, 2015
Vigor announces merger with Kvichak Marine Industries Diana Shipping releases fourth quarter numbers Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday morning, March 8 Repaired Washington ferry TACOMA undergoing testing in Elliott Bay VT Halter Marine launches new articulated tug barge

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MARCH 6, 2015
Industry viewpoint: The Jones Act - Time for repeal? Increasing domestic pressure in the US might assist the TTIP negotiations and lead to easing of some restrictions but don't hold your breath Where is the demand growth for all this new LNG? Producing new LNG and hoping the demand will be there seems like a risky strategy that puts the fate of the ships in question D'Amico satisfied with its product tanker fleet size as it prepares for upturn New Middle Eastern refinery capacity presents cargo-carrying opportunities for Italian tanker company Rates slip again But carriers hopeful of success in their mid-March price push Offen confirms New York MLP plan Updated: German owners move away from wreckage of KG system RS Platou downgrades Maersk shares to neutral from buy Move due to higher share price and 'disappointing' guidance for 2015 Oakland on track for normal operations Vessel logjam expected to disappear within 10 days Brussels must work with European shipping to promote market access, urges Ecsa president Europe must play its role as an international trade partner, says Rehder Rongsheng Heavy Industry scraps warrant issue following arrest of key subscriber Beleaguered shipbuilder's hopes of raising $416m are dashed Slow start to the year for container volumes Container Trades Statistics figures reveal a decline in the Asia-Europe trade and at a global level Mitsui OSK and Höegh joint venture lands Volvo exports deal EML to ship cars out of Gothenburg for Russian and Chinese markets IACS responds to Tokyo's calls for better class rules Following MOL Comfort incident, industry body says new requirements under development took Japanese government's suggestions into consideration Four candidates confirmed in running for IMO secretary-general IMO member states have until the end of the month to submit their nominations

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MARCH 6, 2015
California Cartage CEO: Treat drivers better at marine terminals Robert A. Curry Sr., president and CEO of California Cartage Co. and a 60-year veteran of the harbor drayage industry, says, "The driver needs to be taken care of. I've been preaching that for years." LONG BEACH, California - The truck drivers that shuttle containers to and from marine terminals are... ILA officials: We won't poach ILWU's cargo The International Longshoremen's Association said it will not undermine the International Longshore and Warehouse Union by seeking cargo diverted to East and Gulf Coast ports by the recent West Coast contract standoff. ILA President Harold Daggett issued a statement Friday reiterating his union's support of the ILWU, and the ILA's... Livingston to open US headquarters in Chicago North American customs broker Livingston International will be opening a new U.S. headquarters in Chicago, which has become a virtual hub for fast-growing third-party logistics companies during the past decade. Livingston CEO Steve Preston and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the news Friday. Preston said a new U.S. headquarters for the Toronto-based... Japan calls for ship design changes in MOL Comfort report A final Japanese government report on the 2013 break-up and sinking of the MOL Comfort has called for amended ship design requirements to better ensure the safety of large container ships. The International Association of Classification Societies said it will study the report on the MOL Comfort, the largest container ship... Foreign trade drives February surge in China exports HONG KONG - China's containerized exports for February leapt 17.5 percent to 8.6 million 20-foot containers as strong foreign trade and a late Chinese New Year pushed up volumes leaving its ports.The top seven coastal ports posted soaring throughput as the majority of shipments exported for the late lunar new... New intra-India feeder service launched covering west coast ports Logistics giant Transport Corporation of India has launched a coastal container feeder service between West India and South India, a growing route that has seen the entry of rival feeder lines in recent months. The port coverage is as follows: Mundra, Cochin (Vallarpadam Transshipment Terminal) and Mundra. The company is employing the... Oakland reports progress in recovering from labor standoff After two weeks of working all-out to clear its worst congestion problem since 2002, the Port of Oakland on Friday reported reduced vessel backups and yard congestion, improved truck transaction times and better terminal productivity. "This isn't victory - there's still a great deal of work to do - but we're... Virginia's Richmond inland port closes after heavy snowfall The Port of Virginia closed its port in Richmond after unexpected snowfall hit the James River facility Thursday afternoon. The port closed at 2 p.m. Thursday "as a result of accumulating snow and deteriorating road conditions in the Richmond metro area," the Virginia Port Authority said in a statement. By Thursday evening,... Virginia's NIT remains closed to export intermodal traffic Virginia's Norfolk International Terminals remained closed Thursday to all export rail containers, as the port continues to cope with backlogged rail volume at the facility. The Virginia Port Authority announced it was working with rail partner Norfolk Southern Railway to reopen the railroad's Midwest and Ohio Valley intermodal gates to NIT...

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MARCH 6, 2015
Rare delay in seaway start US and Canadian officials have delayed the opening of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Seaway System to 2 April. Rieber fixes to Dof GC Rieber Shipping has secured employment for one of its subsea vessels which will be hired by Dof Subsea. Grimaldi holds Anek ferry A passenger ferry owned by Anek Lines has been held in the Greek port of Patras following legal action from the Grimaldi Group. Riga hit by claim Another insolvency claim has been filed against Latvia's Riga Shipyard. Attica back in black Greece's Attica Holdings has returned to profit after five loss-making years, boosted by higher volumes and revenue. Saga Tankers in merger Oslo-listed Saga Tankers is to merge with its billionaire chairman's private equity investment company Strata Marine & Offshore. Zvezda "sanctions-proof" The construction of Russia's big new far eastern shipyard Zvezda has not been hampered by western sanctions. Astomos aims for the top Japan's Astomos Energy wants to be the biggest LPG trader in the world as it plots a fleet expansion to 30 ships by 2020. Tanker goes adrift A chemical carrier has gone adrift 11.5 nautical miles off Kythera island in southern Greece. Lysblink towed into port DFDS' Lysblink Seaways has been safely towed to Clydeport in Scotland after grounding last month. Swissco names new COO Swissco Holdings has named a senior executive from its recent acquisition Scott and English Energy (SEE) as its new chief operating officer (COO). FPSO in scrap row A huge FPSO has been beached in Turkey despite protest from green groups concerned it could contain radioactive material. Scrubber burden eased Wartsila has teamed with Clean Marine Energy (CME) in an effort to ease the financial burden on shipowners seeking to meet new sulphur emissions legislation. Eimskip ups earnings Icelandic container line Eimskip has posted a bigger profit in the fourth quarter as revenue grew. Dof's double deal Dof Subsea has secured further employment for two of its offshore support vessels. Strike threat delayed A strike by Indian port workers planned for 9 March has been postponed by a week. Getting the hump with PE We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. New ferry breaks down A new CalMac ferry has broken down off Scotland less than a month after starting operations. Subsea 7 may chop ten Subsea 7 may look to trim its owned and chartered-in fleet as it battles with reduced E&P spending by the oil majors. Record year for tanker S&P Crude tanker sales in 2014 were the largest in recent history according to figures compiled by Clarksons. EMAS eyes fresh funds EMAS Offshore, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. Mystery mogul funds race to reclaim lost 'marbles' Industry insiders were scratching their heads this week in the wake of rumours that a Greek shipping magnate has coughed up cash to fund the next phase of a crusade to repatriate the Parthenon Marbles.

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MARCH 6, 2015
Improving on 'Free-Flow' MOL Comfort report results in two new IACS Unified Requirements FAA fines Home Depot, Chemique for hazmat violations USTR highlights 'notorious' IPR-violating markets Import safety spotlight shines on Lumber Liquidators Executive moves: Liberian Registry and Unicon Tech Bytes: Haven and Transportation Costing Group

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MARCH 6, 2015
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Support emission-reduction targets, transport group tells shipping CSC also calls for emissions monitoring. Pennsylvania backpedals on higher tax for LNG Governor wants to encourage use of the alternative fuel. Report: Gazprom Neft seeks financial help from government Asks for $3.3 billion in financial support. DNV GL CEO: 'Innovate to stay ahead of the game' Europe needs to continue to invest in R&D to keep leading edge, he says. Hedging losses drag shipping company into the red Nevertheless d'Amico International says prospects look promise Tankoil reported to be heading for bankruptcy OW Bunker trustees hopeful it will shed light on what happened between DOT and its biggest debtor. 'Europe failing to offer shipping companies enough support' If you want to develop 'motorways of the sea' you must support port infrastructure, says legislator. Canadian firm opts to protect ships from arrest With interpleader lawsuit. OW 'had a culture of aggressive risk-taking' Lack of transparency and conflicts of business roles were key factors in OW Bunker collapse, according to Singapore published study. Vopak expecting changes in fuel oil markets 'Solid' demand in bunker market, but inland demand set to shrink. Wartsila embraces scrubber financing scheme To promote uptake of units. NYK to update design of boxship newbuilds Trial with modified containership shows 23% reduction in CO2 emissions. Spare capacity at bunkering hub terminal Vopak 'needs more throughput' before considering expansion. ExxonMobil: Antwerp coker unit to start up in 2017 New unit will convert fuel oil to distillates. Marine design firm unveils oil recovery tool 'This was not an easy product to develop', says General Manager of Miko Marine. Gazpromneft adds bunker tanker to fleet Vessel was christened at Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Singapore accredited supplier at new office SK Energy International at new location.

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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

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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

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		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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