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May 12, 2015

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Retail giant Kate Spade delivers blow to sourcing giant Li & Fung CNR, CSR make merger moves, Bombardier rail unit readies to join them Maersk to relocate head China office to Beijing Evergreen adds Ho Chi Minh, drops Bangkok from Taiwan-Thailand (TWT) service Evergreen starts Vietnam-Singapore-Malaysia feeder to meet rising capacity demand US west coast to miss peak season surge as cargo goes to less congested ports Australian ports of Townsville & Lucinda to raise port charges by 5pc from July US west coast port dispute results in air freight surge at Chicago O'Hare airport Ethiopian Airlines orders Unitechnik gear to handle air cargo boom New cargo terminal at Lambert St. Louis airport to speed up Mexico-US trade flows

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MAY 11, 2015
Evergreen Line launches Vietnam-Singapore-Malaysia service Freight must not be forgotten in new UK Parliament, says BIFA Growing concerns about container liner shipping alliances: ESC ICCSA organising coastal shipping seminar on May 29 in New Delhi Naming of UASC containership Barzan sees first vessel with DNV GL's new GAS READY class notation hit the water OOCL announces new China East Coast Express 2 service SCFI's Asia-Europe spot rates see massive increase last week US lifts 50-year ban on commercial ferry services to Cuba April steel imports shoot up by 51.6 pc Buffalo meat export to Russia commences TIL's Hyster-TIL reach stacker commissioned at Mumbai Port Continental Transport Organisation skillfully transports over-dimensional cargo from Murbad to Mumbai Port Freight earnings of Railways up 12.7 pc in FY15 Banana exporters seek govt help to tackle fungus Govt proposes two institutional mechanisms to address problems of ex-im trade Indo-EU FTA will require all round compromise: German Chancellor Lower incentive for bulk tea & coffee likely to hit exports Fieo's seminar on GST, new FTP on Wednesday Gains in Chinese currency hits exports K. V. Kamath appointed first President of BRICS bank

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Major investment in new tractors Cargo for connoisseurs Evergreen strengthens intra-Asia service General cargo alliances merge forces Look back in delight Box volumes down in March Emirates mourns loss of founder Finnair shutting down cargo subsidiary More opportunities to chill out in India From Italy to Benelux New Tiaca board leaders named Dubai's new airport already a top 20 cargo location Greenbrier invests in Brazilian railcar maker New technology keeps Liberian Registry on top

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MAY 11, 2015
Brittany Ferries boss leads ferry blockade bust Brittany Ferries chairman Jean-Marc Roué and a group of 20 or so vegetable farmers claim that they "freed" one of the company's ferries from a union blockade in the French port of Ouistreham on 9 May. The company said in a communiqué that the group had taken control of the car ferry, Mont Saint UASC takes delivery of world's longest vessel United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has taken delivery of the 18,800 teu Barzan from South Korea's Hyundai Samho shipyard based in Mokpo. The leviathan vessel now holds the title of world's most environmentally friendly Ultra-Large Container Ship and longest vessel in the world currently in Report highlights seafarers' health concerns Much still needs to be done in the areas of HIV/AIDS and the general wellbeing of seafarers, a survey by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has found. Results were garnered from questioning 34 maritime trade unions and 608 of their members of both sexes. The ITF described the Scorpio buys newbuilding resales NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers is deploying cash raised in a recent share offering to purchase four LR2 product tanker newbuilding resales for USD60 million each. The newbuildings are being constructed at Sundong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering and Daehan Shipbuilding. They are due for delivery NAT rides rate rise Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has reported much higher profits for its first quarter as spot rates for its Suezmax fleet surged. NYSE-listed NAT reported net income of USD30.3 million in 1Q15 compared with USD4 million in 1Q14. Average time charter equivalent rates in the latest quarter averaged Portugal told to oversee ENVC aid repayment The European Commission has indicated it expects the Portuguese government to take the necessary steps to ensure bankrupt shipbuilder Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC) repays EUR290 million (USD325 million) in state aid. The commission announced last week that direct and indirect Officer dies in Turkish cargo ship shelling off Libya The third officer aboard a Turkish cargo ship was killed and other crew members were injured after the vessel came under shell fire off the coast of Libya yesterday evening. Royal IHC launches TSHD for TNPA Royal IHC launched the 5,500 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Ilembe at its Kinderdijk yard in the Netherlands on 9 May for South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The launch and naming ceremony was performed by TNPA corporate affairs general manager, Lunga Ngcobo, and Scrapping rise gives hope to dry bulk misery Demolition sales of dry bulk carriers have increased sharply this year despite low price of steel, which brings a ray of hope to a struggling dry bulk market in which asset prices remain under downward pressure, shipping analysts said. In the first four months of this year, 52 Capesize vessels with Golar LNG Partners weighs dollar bond issue in Norway Golar LNG Partners, the long-term contract-based LNG carrier company, said it is considering issuing senior unsecured dollar denominated bonds in an increasingly lively Norwegian bond market. "The bonds will be denominated in US dollars and mature in May 2020," the company said in a statement. The Recycling of box ships slows The number of container ships being headed for demolition has almost halved year on year as charter rates, especially for Panamaxes, have improved substantially. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data shows that year to date, 39 container ships have been recycled, almost half of the 77 container ships Busan Port eyes intra-Asia trade Busan Port Authority (BPA) recognises the importance of small container ships serving intra-Asia trade in helping Busan Port to be more competitive. At a seminar recently organised by BPA and the Korea Shipowners Association (KSA) in Busan, approximately 100 representatives from shipping companies, Overcapacity could sink liner rates Larger new container vessels entering US east and west coast container trades could foil attempts by liner operators to raise transportation rates in 2015, according to a container sector analyst. The capacity surge is coming at the same time that the National Retail Federation (NRF), a major US China's container exports stable, rates down Container exports at major Chinese ports remained stable in the first four months of 2015, but the freight rate index kept falling, according to a report released by Shanghai Shipping Exchange. The economic fluctuations in Europe has dragged the stable growth demand for shipping, and the average Jan De Nul orders two offshore vessels Belgian dredging and offshore giant Jan De Nul Group (JDN) is investing in two versatile 6,000-tonne subsea rock installation vessels, ordered from the AVIC Weihai shipyard in China and due for delivery in 2017. The vessels will not only be able to install rock at depths of up to about 600 m via a Uncertain post-2015 outlook for Hanjin Shipping Hanjin Shipping is expected to achieve an operating profit of KRW437 billion (USD400.6 million) for 2015, surging 432.3% from 2014, but it is unclear whether the success will last. Hana Daetoo Securities analysts Shin Min-seok and Yoo Jae-seon have forecast an operating profit of South Korea to build grain terminal in Cambodia South Korea's Ministry Of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) will co-operate with local companies to develop a grain terminal in Cambodia. MOF said in a press statement, "In order to develop a grain terminal in Cambodia, we will begin a feasibility study to determine an appropriate location, proper Otto Marine issues profit warning for 1Q15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has issued profit warning for its first quarter that ended on 31 March 2015 in its filing to the Singapore Exchange. The company has attributed its losses for the first quarter mainly to the decrease in vessel utilisation and lower charter 'Hold' for MISC shares An analyst from the Malaysia-headquartered CIMB bank has recommended a 'hold' status for shipping line MISC because of the low revenue from its LNG and chemical tankers segments. Raymond Yap cited that profit from MISC's LNG arm had fallen 22% year on year (y/y) on the back of the expiry of two Philippines beer-giant to develop Davao port Davao port in the Philippines could be developed and run by the country's beer-maker San Miguel Corporation, sources have confirmed. "San Miguel bought bid documents for the Davao Sasa Port Public-Private Partnership [PPP]," an official with the PPP Center of the Philippines told IHS Maritime on 11 Philippines shipping escapes wrath of Typhoon Noul Typhoon Noul, locally known as Typhoon "Dodong", has had a limited effect on shipping in the Philippines despite being one of the stronger storms to affect the Southeast Asian country this year. The storm touched the top of the northern Philippine island Luzon on 10 May, but by 11 May, it was already Maersk Line appoints new North Asia CEO Maersk Line announced on 8 May that Robbert Van Trooijen will take the position as regional CEO of Maersk Line North Asia effective from 1 July. Robert will replace Tim Smith who will take on the role as chairman of Maersk China and chief representative of the Maersk Group in North Asia. Smith will

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MAY 11, 2015
Hapag-Lloyd chief: G6 alliance is sailing in calmer waters now, but rates must rise Congestion cost us money too, say lines after shippers call for reduced charges Will XPO/ND deal drive CH Robinson onto the acquisition trail so it can stay ahead?

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MAY 11, 2015
Shell gets conditional BOEM approval for Alaska exploration Libyan forces shell Turkish owned ship, kill officer Royal Wagenburg orders Wärtsilä scrubbers for Super Ice Class RoRos Crowley invests in new Puerto Rico pier for newbuild duo DNV GL gives first GAS READY notation to UASC newbuild

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MAY 11, 2015
Global Port Tracker report finds container moves up during March Inchcape Shipping Services opens new Anchorage, Alaska office Alaska Airlines Oks deal for Gevo renewable jet fuel Diana, Wilhelmsen teaming up for 50/50 joint venture business VT Halter Marine delivers ConRo ship to Pasha Hawaii

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MAY 11, 2015
Seafarer killed after Turkish ro-ro shelled off Libya Vessel named as Cook Islands flag Tuna 1 'Ugly surprises' expected on German loans Reederei Buss sale points to new mood among banks, say ship finance sources US box imports booming as congestion clears Throughput volumes at west coast ports reach a record-high 1.7m teu in March DSME says giant boxship order in the works South Korean shipbuilder tipped to win Maersk Line's 20,000 teu deal Scorpio considers its slice of the VLGC pie Will the New York-listed product tanker player boost its share of the gas-carrying market, rather than cut it? Scorpio Tankers expands fleet with resales Is there no stopping the expansion of this rapacious New York-listed product tanker player? Mixed picture for schedule reliability as new alliance services bed in If improved schedule reliability is one of the desired benefits of joining an alliance, the jury is still out on whether the latest two alliances have met that goal ICTSI reports strong profit growth in first quarter Philippine port operator enjoys better margins and higher volume overall despite Portland woes Maersk Tankers offloads 1990s-built tonnage Fleet renewal comes as global oil products trade has grown on average 5.8% per year over past decade Reederei Buss up for sale Peter Döhle and MPC named as potential buyers of the struggling shipowner BW LPG adds another VLGC to its owned fleet BW takes ownership of Berge Summit, a vessel it had chartered-in Nordic American Tankers soars to $30m profit New York-listed owner lifted by earning power of its large suezmax fleet Court freezes Sainty Marine bank accounts Whitelisted shipyard books Yuan357.3m overdue bank loans View from the bridge: Rodolphe Saadé Heir apparent steps to the fore as CMA CGM rides high Industry viewpoint: Why CO2 is a profitable opportunity It is time to determine both shipping's responsibility and opportunities in the shift towards a low carbon economy, says Carbon War Room president José María Figueres Delivery postponed European maritime organisations have published a joint letter noting the lack of progress in encouraging the growth of shortsea shipping Industry viewpoint: Unilateral EU regulation is complicating key IMO debate on CO2 reduction measures Brussels move will have major implications for negotiations on a global data collection system, says Simon Bennett of the ICS Asia-Europe box volumes slump in March Near 23% drop in March contributes to negative volume growth for first quarter

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MAY 11, 2015
Higher charter rates keep more container ships from scrapyards Fewer container ships will be moving to the scrapyards this year, analysts say, as charter rates, especially for Panamax ships, continue to rise. The number of vessels headed for demolition has almost halved year over year, according to data from Sea-web.com, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS Maritime & Trade.... Jury acquits ex-Crowley executive on antitrust charge Thomas Farmer, a former executive at Crowley Maritime, has been acquitted on a charge he conspired with competitors to fix prices in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. A U.S. District Court jury in San Juan returned a "not guilty" verdict Friday afternoon after four hours of deliberations. Farmer was a former vice... Strong US chemicals growth fuels $800 million offer for Quality Distribution Call it good chemistry: Low energy prices and rising U.S. chemical output made Quality Distribution a very attractive acquisition target for Apax Partners. The $37-billion private equity firm last week said it will pay $800 million, including the assumption of debt, for the $992-million bulk trucking and logistics company. Quality Distribution and... More truck delays reported at Nhava Sheva Terminals Logistics providers in India's Nhava Sheva Port complex reported a "system outage" temporarily disrupted truck traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal Sunday late afternoon, adding to inland infrastructure woes that had already been building there in the past year.In a latest trade advisory, the Container Freight Stations' Association of India... Crowley to build $48.5 million pier at San Juan Crowley Maritime Corp. has contracted for construction of a $48.5 million new pier at its San Juan, Puerto Rico, terminal and signed a 30-year lease extension for the property with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. The pier contract includes development of a 900-foot-long, 114-foot-wide concrete pier and dredging to accommodate the... FMC's reaction to congestion is too little, too late The Federal Maritime Commission in early April issued a report entitled "Rules, Rates and Practices Related to Detention, Demurrage and Free Time for Containerized Imports and Exports Moving Through Selected United States Ports" that summarized the results of a series of listening sessions the FMC conducted during recent port congestion... CSX unveils new Quebec intermodal terminal CSX Transportation unveiled a new intermodal terminal just outside of Montreal Monday, giving the Jackonsville, Fla.-based railway easy access to the Eastern Canadian market. The $100 million, 89-acre facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec will be able to handle 100,000 containers annually and will connect the region to CSX's 21,000-mile rail network in... New Volvo plant to boost Charleston's automotive cargo Volvo Car Corp.'s plan for a $500 million factory in Berkeley County, South Carolina, is likely to generate additional automotive cargo for the Port of Charleston, which already is the primary port for BMW's plant in the state. The Volvo plant, announced Monday, will initially produce about 100,000 cars a year... Annual US trucking revenue tops $700 billion for first time U.S. trucking companies of all types generated a combined $700.4 billion in revenue last year, fueled by economic growth that led to higher freight demand and higher rates. As an industry, trucking broke past the $700 billion revenue mark in the U.S. for the first time, the American Trucking Associations said... Transportation Marketing & Sales Association Announces 2015 Compass Awards Recipients The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) recently announced the recipients of the 2015 TMSA Compass Awards Program. In its 63rd year of existence, this awards program recognizes marketing and sales best practices by transportation and logistics companies that ultimately demonstrate effective execution and measurable business results. "The Compass Awards Program... CMA CGM to christen new ship at Port of Le Havre Being the third world containership operator, CMA CGM has chosen HAROPA - Port of Le Havre to christen its new sea giant vessel, the Kerguelen. A choice which proves the confidence that the major world ship-owners have placed in the professionalism of HAROPA, the leading container port for the external... New Asia-South America service key to Zim's comeback strategy Zim Integrated Shipping Services has launched a new service between Asia and South America, soon to be followed by its debut on the Asia-U.S. East Coast route via Suez, as the financially revamped Israeli carrier seeks to expand its cargo base on core trades. The carrier is upgrading its weekly Asia-South... German rail freight network hobbled after after drivers strike London - The German rail freight network is struggling to return to normal as train drivers return to work after a near one week strike that severely disrupted industrial supply chains in Europe's largest economy. While passenger trains are largely running to schedule, rail freight will feel the effects of the... Indian Railways targets refrigerated transport expansion Indian Railways is beefing up its cold chain portfolio by building a network of temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution facilities across the country.The public enterprise has entrusted its logistics arms - Container Corporation of India, Central Warehousing Corporation and Central Railside Warehouse Company - with the start-up and management of new... Brazilian port concession program moves forward After more than 18 months of delays, the much heralded first phase of Brazil's more than Reais 10 billion ($3.36 billion) port concession program received the go-ahead to proceed from the Tribunal de Contas da Uniao. The first phase alone will see around Reais4.7 billion invested in new port concessions in Santos,... Central American terminals lift ICTSI in first quarter HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported increasing volumes and revenue in the first quarter, with net income largely driven by better margins at its facilities in Mexico and Honduras.The Manila-based terminal operator posted revenue from port operations in the first quarter of $296.1 million, a year-over-year...

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MAY 11, 2015
DryShips loss misses forecasts George Economou-led DryShips swelled its net loss in the first quarter as it delivered a result that saw better operational performance but that slightly missed analyst predictions. Crowley strikes pier deal Crowley Maritime has forged a $48.5m construction contract to build a new pier at its terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lauritzen lowers forecast J Lauritzen has deepened its full year loss expectations after the worst dry cargo market in 30 years left it in the red for the first three months of 2015. ADSB turns positive Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) has returned to profit in the first quarter as revenue rose. BKM edges up profit Singapore's Beng Kuang Marine (BKM) has ridden its higher first quarter revenue to a marginal profit. TRF adds to Navig8 pool Navig8 has added another Wilbur Ross-owned tanker to its pool system. Top of the joy division? A new happiness index for seafarers has shown they rate their job satisfaction at nearly 6.5 out of 10, but concerns remain. FSL bolsters board First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has hired a veteran accountant to join its board of directors as an independent member. STNG in $240m strike Scorpio Tankers has snapped up a quartet of LR2 products tankers. Navig8 sales 'profitable' Navig8 Product Tankers today confirmed the sale of a trio of LR2 newbuildings. Cargoship shelled off Libya One crewman has died and others were injured after a Turkish-owned general cargoship was attacked off Libya. Safety culture criticised Safety records had been falsified on a Japanese reefer on which a crewman was injured in a lifeboat accident. Cape scrap record in sight Capesize scrapping continues to close in on record levels with 2015 figures now more than double the number seen last year. Naikai back in black Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen has beaten its forecast for the full year to post higher profit and revenue. DMER fears ULC 'frenzy' A rush of orders for the latest giant boxships has raised eyebrows at Drewry Maritime Equity Research given the vessels' potential impact on a market revival. Seaboard back in black Miami containership company Seaboard has turned around an operating loss in the three months to 4 April. Vallianz holds steady Vallianz Holdings has maintained its profit level for the first quarter in a tough market for offshore owners. DSME confirms ULC talks DSME has confirmed it is closing in on an order for what will be the largest boxships ever constructed for Maersk Line. Sado Steamship cuts loss Japan's Sado Steamship has reduced its loss in the first quarter despite falling revenue. ICTSI makes more Philippines port operator ICTSI has pushed up its net income for the first quarter thanks to higher activity in key terminals. Golar joins bond rush Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) is planning to tap the increasingly popular Norwegian bond market for new funds. NAT sees cash flow in Nordic American Tankers has recorded a strong first quarter performance in a recovering suezmax market. Capesize price blues Solomon Savings Bank subsidiary Golden Bridge is said to have finally concluded the sale of one of its capesize bulkers in the latest deal to deliver negative indicators for asset values in the sector. Red Funnel stronger UK ferry operator beats rivals as car and passenger numbers rise in first quarter. Orbis backtracks An investment fund that notified Oslo-listed Subsea 7 it had built a shareholding above 5% has said it did so in error. SBM axes 300 more Dutch FPSO group SBM Offshore is to make another 300 workers redundant in "challenging" market conditions. Mermaid eyes fresh funds Thailand's Mermaid Maritime is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. China coal imports slump China's coal imports fell 26% last month the second consecutive month of double digit declines, customs data shows. Dry orders hit new low The spectacular run of dry bulk investment which kicked off in 2003 has finally ended, according to Dr Martin Stopford. Lusitania remembered Cunard has marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the liner Lusitania in a ceremony off the coast of Ireland.

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MAY 11, 2015
American Fast Freight acquires Caribbean Shipping Services Seattle, Tacoma release draft of Northwest Seaport Alliance agreement Maersk to order several 20,000-TEU ships Schlumberger to pay $232.7 million for illicit exports OOCL launches new Asia-USEC service Crowley signs contract for new pier at San Juan Terminal Oakland volumes boosted by imports, return of empty containers Illinois FedEx drivers vote against union representation Saudia Cargo introduces dedicated Paris service St. Louis airport to get boost in U.S.-Mexico trade Pilot Freight lands in Mexico U.S. steel exports up 2% in March Freight Logistics to use CargoSphere for rate management Commerce updates export book for SMEs U.S. to supply $25 million in wheat to Jordan FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications FAA picks Mississippi State University to test drones Executive Moves: Sunteck, Rand Logistics, TIACA and Shipbuilders Council of America Obama extols job benefits of TPP during Nike visit

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MAY 11, 2015
Reports: Maersk Line to order more megaships 'The orders will create serious overcapacity.' Fuel-saving trial for New Zealand ferry Using fuel oil emulsion. Oil prices could be about to fall, say analysts A end to Iran sanctions could see the situation' spiral out of control'. NAT sees quarterly profits rise Falling fuel price supports company's bottom line. Lower fuel prices a mixed blessing May have helped with ECA compliance, but causing overcapacity in the market. More scrubber purchases by Baltic and North Sea operators Two more Ro-Ro vessels to be equipped with Wartsila systems. Fuel oil price rise prompts greater storage demand Aframax chartering jumps on expected higher pricing. Report forecasts growth for marine fuels sector 'The industry will expand over the next years.' Staff changes at Dan-Bunkering's Copenhagen office Promotion and relocation of bunker traders at the branch. Hong Kong sulphur rules will impact shipping News rules come into force in less than two months. Wartsila, Carnival form test pilot scheme Fuel efficiency packages and bunker management systems included in project. New Executive Director at Brightoil Petroleum Formerly CEO of subsidiary Brightoil Petroleum (S'pore). EU's MRV scheme raises 'scary' prospects 'Impossible' to form fair picture of CO2 emissions relative to efficiency in transporting cargo. Belgian firm starts bunker trading in Singapore Company is a subsidiary of the Transcor Astra Group, Bunkerworld learns. SCI mulls fuel hedging move In bid to keep down costs. Firm to boost security on ships to prevent fuel theft Singapore-based Ocean Tankers' fleet has suffered two piracy-related incidents within a year.

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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.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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