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March 11, 2015

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Shanghai February volume up 16.3pc to 2.57 million TEU Port Tracker notes west to east coast cargo shift, but doubts it will stick ILA boss: Savannah union prez wrong in wanting to poach ILWU cargo ESC Global Security wins flag state licence to arm its flagged ships US east coast ILA, dock bosses agree to start labour talks early Lloyd's Register is to class 4 new 20,000-TEU ships for MOL NYK, MTI devise energy-saving adjustments for containerships Authorities decree Manila harbour congestion over, users differ GAO finds ways to expand scope of federal trucking regulatory scope BNSF to spend US$103 million to comply with federal mandates Rio navigation channel to be dredged to from 12.4 to 14 metres Aerfin to provide end-of-life solution for Cathay's A340 fleet Bram Graeber to head Air France-KLM Cargo on interim basis DHL's new facility at Changi will speed up package processing

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MARCH 10, 2015
Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities EoIs invited for water transport projects International maritime meet set for March 20 NewPort opens own office in India REX 3 to call at Ningbo Ryder Shipping despatches record shipment in a single day Should carriers speed up again? Urea imports rise 13 pc in April-Feb. KoPT fails to find replacement for operating HBT Suresh Shirwadkar takes charge as Deputy Chairman of New Mangalore Port Fieo seeks direct FTP export incentives for fewer nations to boost shipments India seen benefiting from the US challenging Chinese sops at WTO China trade surplus hits new record as exports grow Upendra Vasishth appointed Development Commissioner, KASEZ

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India expanding highway network Germany and Lithuania nestling up closer Avignon enriched with new location Mouse click to create groupage network By grace of god(ess) SBB Cargo - changing top management EIB co-financing railway research CPA adds Kolkata to freighter network New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide Iata identifies three current priorities for air cargo Intra-Asian market - a fertile spot for earnings Best turnover in 16 years Australia: inland rail tenders open LA peeling off boxes left, right and centre

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MARCH 10, 2015
Houston channel shut by collision The second ship collision in five days has closed the Houston Ship Channel and a response to a spill from one of the vessels is under way. Chemical tanker Carla Maersk collided with bulk carrier Conti Peridot at 1240 on 9 March. Three of the Carla Maersk's port tanks were punctured. The vessel was Gothenburg tracks big sulphur emissions drop Port of Gothenburg has announced that sulphur emissions have fallen by 80% from the beginning of 2015 when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force. The permissable Tier III levels in the MARPOL sulphur emission control area (SECA) were reduced from 1% sulphur content in bunker fuel to just Several injured in Filipino ferry crash Twenty-one people have been reported hurt after a ferry struck a pier in Cebu City, Philippines. According to a data from IHS Maritime, 18 passengers and three crew members were injured with some being sent to local hospitals for medical attention. The vessel, St Sealthiel suffered dents in the Updated: Fri Sea under fire for failure to report grounding A Bahamas-flagged timber-carrier that went aground on Saturday in northwest Scotland has been refloated. However, the failure of the ship's master to inform the coastguard has increased local concerns about maritime safety in Scottish waters. Cruise ship Britannia named by Queen Elizabeth II The latest addition to Carnival Corporation's P&O Cruises was named by Queen Elizabeth II today. Britannia is only the fifth passenger vessel named by the Queen and has in all aspects been developed to meet evolving British tastes. The 144,000gt Britannia has been built by Fincantieri's Eagle Bulk founder Zoullas resigns Cargill veteran Stanley Ryan will take the helm of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk following the resignation of founder Sophocles Zoullas on 9 March. Ryan has been a board member since the October 2014 restructuring of Eagle Bulk following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zoullas, who launched the company in US grapples with coastal container shift Importers and exporters may not return business through US West Coast ports after getting stung by severe congestion over the last four months, a supply chain expert contended. Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett revealed in his latest monthly Global Port Tracker (GPT), published on 9 March in Yangzijiang dismisses M&A rumours Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings dismissed rumours on the acquisition of shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI). Yangzijiang stated in its filing to the Singapore Exchange that the management of the company has "not made any decision ULCS demand not enough to revalue Korean shipbuilders Although shippers intend to order ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) in which Korean shipbuilders command high market shares, the new orders are insufficient to raise earnings forecast for them, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "Maersk at RSHI calls off warrant issue China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI) officially called off a planned warrant issue to raise funds to finance acquisition of oilfield assets after the detention of a potential subscriber. On 9 March, RSHI and the subscriber entered into a deed of termination that the subscription Analyst predicts successful year for DSME South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is the only one of Korea's big three which profitability would improve other than on base effect or through restructuring, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "DSME posted Dredging at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer yard Dredging is underway at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer Shipyard off the West Jurong Channel in Singapore. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the works would be done from 16 March to 15 July. Singapore-based dredging contractor East Marine will oversee the works. Thailand mulls over Songkhla 2-Pak Bara link Thailand is doing a feasibility study into the proposal for a cross-country railway that will link two ports in the country's south, a senior government official has confirmed with IHS Maritime. The plan is for the railway to link Pak Bara in Satun on the Andaman Sea (or west coast) with Songkhla 2

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MARCH 10, 2015
Third prison term handed down in antitrust case Norwegian Bliss to have hull air lubrication Advanced trawlers to have MAN Diesel & Turbo SCR systems Houston Ship Channel closed after MBTE spill Algoma Central appoints new CEO Delivery of first two Zumwalt class destroyers delayed

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MARCH 10, 2015
Global Port Tracker predicts rise in import container numbers Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR returning to homeport in Seattle Drewry report eyes future of chemical tanker shipping Port Metro Vancouver seeking board of director applications

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MARCH 10, 2015
Maritime and insurance 'go-to' person Denzil Stuart dies Respected journalist and PR man remained professionally active almost until his death, aged 83 Consortium swoops on Montreal box terminals Reports suggest Canadian investment companies paid more than $500m to purchase Montreal Gateway Terminals Floating storage - the bonanza that never happened The forward curve suggests that tanker storage is no longer profitable, but has the contango been postponed or evaporated completely? Tanker market has a soft underbelly Charterers happy to take their chances on the tanker spot market, implying they see falls in spot rates on the horizon Aegean fixes four new product tankers to Stena Weco for five years Greek owner opts to lock up eco quartet ahead of slew of MR2 deliveries Zoullas and Eagle Bulk agree severance Cargill veteran Stan Ryan appointed interim chief executive at restructured supramax owner Good start to the year for transpacific volumes But east coast ports continued to take market share from their west coast rivals MSC's first of 20 ultra large boxships arrives in Felixstowe MSC confirms the number of ultra large boxships it has on order as the world's largest boxship arrives in UK for the first time Five-year-old aframax values rise to levels last seen four years ago Higher average earnings helps boost values China's Zhongchang Marine cancels order with JES yard Beleaguered shipbuilder told to return $11.2m in prepayments for 47,000 dwt bulker DSME records stronger operating performance in 2014 But the South Korean shipbuilder's net results were hurt by exchange losses and costs at subsidiaries Los Angeles unveils plans to speed up cargo flow Containers of high-volume shippers to be fast-tracked

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MARCH 10, 2015
Soybean shippers report better rail service this winter than last Rail service during the 2014 soybean harvest in the upper Midwest has been noticeably better than last year, according to the latest survey by the Soy Transportation Coalition. "We continue to be pleased that that rail service for the 2014 harvest has overall been very commendable," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director... Largest US LTL, truckload carriers raise combined revenue 8.6 percent to $60 billion Business rebounded in a big way for the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carriers and truckload carriers in 2014, with trucking revenue spiking as the U.S. economy got stronger. Reports released by SJ Consulting Group show revenue for the 25 largest LTL carriers rose 9.1 percent last year while the 25 largest truckload... Sulfur emissions cut dramatically at Gothenburg since new rules took effect The Port of Gothenburg, Sweden's largest container port and the largest in Scandinavia, said sulphur emissions have fallen by 80 percent since the beginning of the year when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force but warned that many vessels are still failing to comply. Permissible sulfur emission levels in the... YRC Freight expediting shipments delayed by West Coast woes YRC Freight is expediting inbound shipments breaking free of the container logjam on the U.S. West Coast, as retailers rush to get spring goods to store shelves before Easter. Expedited traffic from the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland is growing by double digits, Darren Hawkins, president of the... US retailers confident West Coast woes won't derail spring rollout U.S. retailers appear generally upbeat on their ability to deliver spring merchandise to stores, with some telling investors that U.S. West Coast port congestion has had minimal impact on their supply chains, according to earnings calls in recent weeks. Executives from Foot Locker, Ironclad Performance Wear, Big Lots, American Eagle Outfitters... 5 Predictions for Trucking Between plummeting fuel costs, a surge in consumer spending and a worsening driver shortage, the last few years in the trucking industry have been characterized by extreme highs and lows. This year is shaping up much the same way, although with some new twists in the road. Brokers, shippers and motor... Multipurpose cargo terminal planned for India's Paradip port Mumbai-based diversified logistics firm J.M. Baxi Group consolidated its cargo terminal business with a 30-year concession to operate a new multipurpose freight facility at the Port of Paradip, a major state-owned general cargo gateway on India's east coast. The group, through its terminal operating arm United Liner Agencies, signed the contract with... Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal closed after vessel collision The Port of Houston's largest container terminal was closed Tuesday until further notice after a tanker and bulk carrier collided on the Houston Ship Channel, causing a flammable chemical from the former to leak. Operations at Barbours Cut Terminal won't be open at 7 a.m., but all other Port of Houston... Asia-Europe slow season stands between carriers and March GRIs HONG KONG - Planned mid-March general rate increases on Asia-Europe stand little chance of sticking as the container shipping industry enters the slow season seemingly powerless to arrest declining spot rates on the trade.The rate fell for its fifth week, shedding $122 last week as it dropped to $816 per...

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MARCH 10, 2015
Fund ups Scorpio exposure Wellington Management has lifted its stake in Scorpio Bulkers by nearly 3.45 million shares, bringing it above the 10% mark. Firm drops GulfMark Investment firm Lord Abbett has sold off virtually all of its stake in GulfMark Offshore after previously holding the title of fourth-largest shareholder. Panamax for Navig8 Navig8 is said to have added a panamax bulker on a period deal. A shock for tankers? Tanker owners may want to start planning for the future now after a study claimed the rise of electric cars could slash fuel imports over the next 15 years. BF tankers in doubt BF Tanker's $150m order for 10 tanker/boxship combination carriers in Russia could be halted due to financing difficulties. ICG faces safety trial ICG's Irish Ferries is facing a trial over the death of a port worker in Dublin in 2011. Kirkuk exports halted Exports of Iraqi crude from Kirkuk have been halted to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. ABG shares take flight Rumours regarding the sale of India's ABG Shipyard were reinforced today as the company's share climbed and trading volumes surged. SSC fixes $77m loan Singapore Shipping Corporation (SSC) has clinched a $77m loan for its new pure car truck carrier (PCTC). Ferry hits the side At least 18 people were injured on Tuesday when a fast ferry hit the side at Cebu City in the Philippines. SALT coverage backed Drewry Financial Research has applauded Scorpio Bulkers' decision to look for period contracts as part of an effort to strengthen its balance sheet. Boa books newbuild Boa Offshore has chosen NorYards for the construction of an inspection maintenance and repair vessel. Crewman hurt in fall A seafarer has been seriously injured after plunging eight metres into a cargoship's hold in French Polynesia. Fund ups the ante OppenheimerFunds adds near $4m worth of GasLog Partners stock. Fearnleys brightens VLGC view Fearnley Securities has hiked its VLGC spot rate forecasts over the next two years. New boxships pile in Containership newbuilding deliveries are set to hit the highest level since the start of the decade after a sharp rise in arrivals this year, Banchero Costa says. Orix eyes bulker blitz Orix Corporation is planning to invest JPY 60bn ($492.4m) for the construction of 21 bulk carriers. Brenner West trims stake One of Ocean Yield's initial public offering investors has reduced its interest in the Oslo-quoted shipowner. Crew evacuated All 20 crew were safely taken off a Chinese cargoship hit by fire off Vietnam. Chemical formula failing Chemical tanker owners are facing another year of falling rates as the global fleet continues to grow. Cargoship gets a tow A German cargoship needed a tow after losing power in a storm off the Indian Ocean island of Reunion. Crew deals queried Bangladesh's department of shipping (DoS) has been asked to clarify two crew deals signed with Iran. LA to speed things up The Port of Los Angeles has rolled out a new strategy aiming to reduce the backlog of containers caused by the US ports strike. Houston closed again The Houston Ship Canal has been closed for the second time in a week following another collision between two vessels. Zoullas cuts EGLE ties Sophocles N Zoullas is said to have "resigned" as chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping, the company has confirmed.

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MARCH 10, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Maher proceeding with terminal expansion at Port of Prince Rupert Port of New York/New Jersey sees record January volumes CargoSmart stats reveal extent of West Coast port turmoil New Jersey legislature votes to withdraw from Waterfront Commission Container business jumps 56% at Prince Rupert Houston Ship Channel closed for spill cleanup ITC continues paper dumping investigation DAT: Truck capacity and rates fall in February Italian carrier to pay $2.75 million environmental fine Wisconsin lawmakers urge enhanced oil tank car safety Virgin Atlantic Cargo carries 224,139 tons in 2014 Deadline nears for FMC Earth Day Award Service Announcements: Agility, Kalmar, Kane Is Able, ICAT Logistics, Yusen Logistics and CEVA Logistics Executive moves: Gordley Associates and RILA

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MARCH 10, 2015
Unveiled: Tool to help in rescues and locating fuel leaks Research-focused radar system produces hourly data. Global Vision Bunkers expands Singapore ops With the addition of a new bunker trader. Noryards to build eco-friendly vessel for Norwegian operator Fuel- and cost-efficiency will be among the features. Dan-Bunkering: New sales manager for Houston office Michael Bruno-Sorensen has been employed with immediate effect. USCG: Portion of Houston Ship Channel remains closed As salvage crews retrieve an anchor that broke off during Monday's collision between a bulk carrier and tanker. Data suggests ECA compliance may be patchy But Swedish port welcomes fall in sulphur emissions. New debtor mentioned in OW case Second company said to have been given huge credits by OW's Singapore subsidiary. Confusion surrounding terminology for new ECA fuels The need to categorise fuels on BDN and under ISO 8217 specs can lead to misnomers and misunderstandings. Regional ports feel impact of Ukrainian crisis But prospects for Klaipeda look good. New CEO for Mediterranean Offshore Bunkering Company But questions raised about transparency. Singapore cargo prices react to oil company demand BP, PSO in market for fuel oil cargoes. Minister confirms tax free bunkers' move Policy applies to Indian cabotage trade. Second collision in Houston Ship Channel in less than a week Toxic chemical leaks from product tanker. Keel laid for LNG-conversion-ready tanker 'Eco' tanker is the first of a five-tanker contract between US yard and APT. Promotion at Glander International Bunkering Kim Gade promoted to Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader and Team Leader. Moskito a 'valuable tool' for oil removal operations The tool can be adapted for use with different oil removal techniques, firm tells Bunkerworld. European refiner hit by lower oil prices Annual profit plunges 88%.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

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