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February 13, 2015

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West coast employers deny dockers super holiday weekend pay Hanjin quits Portland after two years of dock union trouble LA port to join Long Beach in imposing new eco-costs on customers Port Tracker: US imports rise despite threat of west coast port closure Ocean 3 start DP World Southampton calls ahead of 2M dockings Eve of national strike, Canadian Pacific's CFO resigns suddenly Reefer madness: USWC pile up means paying US$400 a day per box CMA CGM boosts spending in start up TRAXENS Cargotec 2014 profit surges 30pc on 2nd corporate upgrade plan U-Freight named Taiwan trusted trader as units pass muster worldwide Shanghai YTO Express drone serves tea to Alibaba customers NYC catches up to America, allows 53-foot trucks on roads to JFK UK's Freight Transport Association: London must add air cargo capacity

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Cosco Shipping holds trade get-together in Mumbai MAWINGU service calls Mundra International Container Terminal AMTOI leads international delegation to JN Port Sri Lanka approves $1.4-bn Colombo Port City project by China despite objection Investor interest in SEZs seen waning

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Turkish customs need warning EMS Log adds Hamburg to network More cool logistics in Spain and Italy New lineup for MNX NA team Leading the way in rail handling Cosco introduces new link from Koper Five more triple seven freighters for Korean Air SR Technics expands KN partnership in Middle East Ela Container Offshore eyes growth in Texas Work at US west coast ports grinds to a halt Bode launches "Old Swede" shuttle Trade a top performer Valentine's Day even sweeter with Crowley Fresh Royal Air Maroc reaching further into Africa Port of Switzerland notes box volume upsurge

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Five die in Petrobras FPSO explosion Five crew members were killed and four were still missing after an explosion on floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Cidade de São Mateus on 11 February, BW Offshore confirmed. Online news sources reported that the cause of the explosion and consequent fire was a gas leak, but BW MPM doubles profit in Q1 2015 Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine (MPM) doubled its profits year on year (y/y) for the first quarter ending 30 September 2015 to SGD6.8 million (USD5 million) despite lower earnings. Revenues for the first quarter of 2015 dropped 12% y/y to SGD26.6 million from SGD30.1 E.ON to ship LNG from US shale projects The LNG carrier Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) yesterday to service a shipping contract with the trading arm of power company E.ON would haul cargoes from US shale projects. Releasing more details today, MOL said the membrane-type LNG carrier Harim-JKL consortium to take over Pan Ocean South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean has signed a contract with a consortium comprising poultry processor Harim Group and private equity player JKL yesterday, sealing the acquisition of the troubled bulker operator. The contract signing follows an approval from the Seoul Central District Court, Thomas Miller launches digital library app Thomas Miller has launched an app through which a 'digital library' of the group's news and information can be accessed. Speaking to IHS Maritime today, a Thomas Miller official said that the app forms part of the group's strategy to be a "forward thinking, technology-led company". In addition, she ILO considers developing an e-passport for seafarers Technical upgrades to seafarers' identity documents (SIDs) should improve shore leave opportunities, a meeting of employers, trades unions and government held at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva agreed on Monday. The meeting discussed ways to improve take-up of ILO Convention Costa Concordia's Schettino sentenced to 16 years in prison Costa Concordia master Francesco Schettino has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the capsize and sinking of the huge cruise ship off the Italian island of Giglio with the loss of 32 lives in January 2012. The three judges at the court in Grosseto in Tuscanny, who began the Odfjell in second restructuring within a year Odfjell, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said it has decided to launch a second restructuring programme within a year of reporting a loss for both 4Q14 and the full year 2014. "Odfjell SE has initiated a restructuring plan that, when fully implemented, is estimated Wärtsilä rides the LNG wave Finnish power supplier Wärtsilä announced yesterday that it had been awarded a contract for a further 30 50DF dual-fuel engines. The units will be used on five Arc 7 design ice-class LNG carriers under construction at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in South Korea. The MPA revokes licences of two bunker suppliers The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the licences of two bunker suppliers, Hong Fatt Oil Trading and Tankoil Marine Services. The authority said that from 9 February, the companies have been barred from operating as bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators in Singapore. Aberdeen launches code to protect dolphins Europe's principal marine support centre for the energy sector in the North Sea and Atlantic Margin, Aberdeen Harbour has today launched a vessel Code of Practice to protect bottlenose and other dolphins that live and feed by the harbour mouth. To be widely distributed to vessel owners, port users, Swiber secures USD310 million EPCIC contract Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) contract worth USD310 million, marking its second-largest contract win to date. Under the contract, project work will involve a full suite of Nam Cheong net profit hikes 47% Singapore-listed offshore vessels builder Nam Cheong reported today a 47% hike to MYR302.2 million (USD83.6 million) in its net profit for the financial year ended on 31 December 2014. Revenue soared by 53% to MYR1.9 billion, thanks to the delivery of 24 vessels in 2014 compared with the 20 vessels HHI deteriorates into USD2 billion loss Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has posted a KRW2.21 trillion (USD2 billion) loss for 2014, reversing a KRW146.3 billion profit for 2013. A full-year loss was expected, given that HHI had recorded losses of KRW616.6 billion and KRW1.175 trillion for the second and third quarter of 2014 respectively. Vessel crash results in spill at Kaohsiung Port A Marshall Islands-flagged vessel crashed into Pier 61 at Kaohsiung Port on 9 February, spilling 11,580 litres of bunker. The ship berthed at Pier 61 at 06:20 h local time that day. However, due to operational mistake, it ran into the terminal and broke the oil tank on its port side, spilling MOL orders LNG carrier from DSME Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has ordered an LNG carrier from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). DSME, South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder, announced today that the 180,000 m³ ship would be used to service a shipping contract MOL had signed with German energy supplier E.ON. The ship, to Norwegian operator orders eight engines from GE Marine GE Marine has announced the sale of eight of its IMO Tier III-compliant engines to Norwegian ferry operator, Bastø Fosen. The diesels will be for both new and re-powered vessels. The engines are able to meet both IMO Tier III and the US EPA Tier 4 emissions standards without Selective Catalytic Keppel, SMM unlikely to face rig cancellation UOB Kay Hian Securities thinks that the cancellation of rig contracts between Keppel Corporation (Keppel), Sembcorp Marine (SMM) and Brazilian oil company Petrobras is unlikely in the wake of bribery allegations by the Brazilian media. Both Singapore-based rig-builders, Keppel and SMM, remain US box terminals schedule shutdowns Container terminals on the US West Coast will suspend work for four days to avoid paying premium wages to dockworkers engaged in work slowdowns. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced yesterday that vessel loading and unloading will be suspended on two holidays - 12 and 16 February - as

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Voith Turbo names Suarez VP Americas for Marine Group Polar Star makes progress on Antarctic rescue mission Conrad receives NASA award for work on Pegasus barge First tug in new Damen ASD class goes to work in Hamburg Insurers still see too many navigational claims Norwegian ferry operator opts for non-SCR GE diesels Hyundai Heavy reports more red ink Ulstein makes organizational changes

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Hanjin Shipping to discontinue direct calls to Port of Portland U.S. rail freight traffic sees increase during week CrowleyFresh to handle 17,000 Valentine's Day floral orders Everett Port Commissioners tap PND for waterfront project infrastructure design Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR responds to vessel stuck in ice

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
TEN wins $10m storage gig for its sole VLCC Tanker owner says cheaper oil should boost both crude and product carriers Economou eyes new tanker spree Greece-based owner may tweak details of Tankships deal for investors Game-changing Arabian rail project edges forward Link between the six Gulf Co-operation Council states will benefit regional shipping by improving supply chain efficiency Dry bulk market has bottomed out due to weaker supply, says MOL Nagata is optimistic about the market's future, regardless of the shrunken proceeds seen in his dry bulker division Swedish Club advises on navigational claims Crews must raise game on procedures and communications Tsuneishi to expand Asian foothold with greenfield yard Shipbuilder's president Kenji Kawano says announcement will come soon Spanish port throughput edges close to pre-crisis levels Cement imports for construction, agricultural products and energy commodities such as coal play starring roles Portland begins search for new transpacific partner US port to focus on recruiting Hanjin replacement and rerouting cargo following carrier's decision to pull Portland call Sulphur regulations remain a headache for owners From route closures to issues surrounding compliance and engine performance, the arrival of new sulphur emission regulations at the start of the year have been anything but simple Brokers welcome key players' chartering pact But low iron ore demand may dampen the first-quarter market Odfjell posts $18m loss as chemical market struggles to recover However, chemical carrier sees improvements from last year and further advances expected in 2015 US west coast ports to close for four days over holiday weekend ILWU accuses employers of trying to deliberately sabotage contract negotiations Russian shipping rides out sanctions, depreciation and oil price plunge Crude exports hold up but ports feel the pinch Freight forwarders savour a bumper year Larger players post container volume growth way ahead of the industry average Yard Talk \| Shipbuilders may welcome swaps from bulker orders to tankers, but not from offshore projects Profitability plays essential role when yards mull over conversion requests

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Debate erupts over damage to ag exports from the West Coast labor standoff What is the true impact of the West Coast labor showdown on U.S. agricultural exports? There is no question that exports are being hurt due to port delays stemming from the months-long, acrimonious and still-unresolved negotiations between West Coast dockworkers and management. The media have been filled since late last year... Vancouver sees 4 percent TEU growth in 2015 after record-setting 2014 Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, expects container volume to expand roughly 4 percent this year after traffic increased 3.1 percent in 2014 to a record 2.9 million TEUs. Container volume in 2014 would have been even stronger if a drayage strike and shorter berthing windows for exports didn't hamper business, Port... McEllrath to ILWU rank and file: Ignore 'PMA's bullshit' The president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union recorded a video message urging members to support ILWU contract negotiators and ignore "bullshit" from the Pacific Maritime Association. ILWU President Robert McEllrath issued the brief statement, which is circulating on Youtube, after the PMA said it would halt vessel loading and... Concor project jumps on export-import volume growth Container Corporation of India reported a 21 percent year-over-year jump in net income for its fiscal third quarter, to Rs. 301 crore (about $48.5 million), in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange Thursday. The state-owned intermodal logistics provider's income from operations in the three months through Dec. 31 totaled $234... CSX promotes Munoz to president Oscar MunozCSX Transportation's chief operations officer, Oscar Munoz, has taken on role of president at the railroad from Michael Ward, who will remain CEO and chairman, after the company's board of directors voted for the changes Wednesday. Munoz, who served as chief financial officer and vice president of AT&T Consumer Services... FMC scrutinizing demurrage fees related to port congestion WASHINGTON - As part of a broader report on U.S. port congestion due this summer, federal maritime regulators will outline whether the increase in demurrage charges hitting shippers are unreasonable, and outline potential remedies. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission began receiving an uptick in shipper complaints over demurrage charges on all... DP World to add third container berth at London Gateway DP World is to build a third berth at London Gateway, its deep-water container terminal and logistics complex 25 miles east of the U.K. capital. The Dubai-based firm said the new 400-meter-long (1,312 feet) berth would be dredged to a depth of 17 meters and equipped with four gantry cranes to... Gulf ports see continuing strong growth in petrochemicals exports Texas and Louisiana ports believe they're still early in what they expect to be an extended boom in exports of chemical products produced in the region with cheap U.S. natural gas. Shale drilling using hydraulic fracturing has lowered the price of gas used for energy or feedstock, and has led companies... Powder keg follows this good buy Q: On a trip away from home to another state, I was able to find a good deal on black powder. I'm an enthusiast of antique guns, and I took advantage of the opportunity to make the purchase. Now I have the problem of shipping my purchase back home, and I... Goodman China's first half lifted by rising demand for logistics properties HONG KONG - Developer Goodman Group capitalized on the strong demand for prime logistics space in the country in the past six months, ending the first half of its financial year with 22 properties and 12 development projects.The Australia-listed logistics property developer has increased its total assets in China to... DHL secures extra US air freight capacity as shipper demand grows HONG KONG - With less than a week to the Chinese New Year factory shutdowns and congestion delays frustrating trans-Pacific shippers, DHL is ensuring it has enough air cargo space on its U.S. routes to handle the rising demand. "We are securing additional air freight capacity on all major trade lanes... China-Europe rail a key part of UTi-Changjiu auto logistics deal HONG KONG - A strategic partnership between UTi Worldwide and Changjiu Logistics, the largest independent automotive logistics company in China, will be making good use of the growing rail services linking China and Europe.The partnership was launched in Beijing recently, and it is designed to serve the growing logistics requirements... ICTSI seeks new Portland business as Hanjin exits The operator of the Port of Portland terminal that Hanjin Shipping is vacating after repeated labor disruptions said it will seek new business for the terminal but that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union must do its part. "With 20 years remaining on our lease and partnership with the Port of...

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Panama says 'si' to PSA Panama's National Assembly has enacted a law approving a contract that will allow Singapore's PSA to expand its container terminal on the Pacific side of the canal. Seacor seals MR fixture The Jones Act market is rife with rumours that Seacor Holdings has secured employment for a product tanker that is under construction at a leading US shipyard. The big chill Owners, financiers and market forecasters are growing increasingly concerned about the health of the Chinese shipbuilding industry. Wellington takes a pinch of SALT Investment heavyweight Wellington Management has emerged as a major shareholder in Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG. Shipping pain goes on German lender Commerzbank has revealed shipping loan losses continued to run at a high level in 2014, but its exposure to default has been cut back. Ulstein wins CBO PSV deal CBO of Brazil has turned to Norway's Ulstein group to design a platform supply vessel series at Alianca shipyard in Rio de Janeiro. TEN's $10m storage score Tsakos Energy Navigation has added its sole VLCC to the billion-dollar fleet of vessels fixed on potential floating storage deals. Soechi VLCC released Indonesia's Soechi Lines says it has settled a bunker supply row that had seen one of its tankers arrested in Singapore. ABN Amro into China Dutch lender ABN Amro has signed an agreement with Chinese export credit agency Sinosure for shipping and offshore project funding. Sembcorp profit slips Sembcorp Marine has seen its net profit slide in the fourth quarter due to a recognition of tax incentives. VLs still top Navios Acquisition list A developing recovery in the VLCC market has not dented Navios Maritime Acquisition's appetite for VLCC purchases. Viking back in black Viking Supply Ships has so far remained unaffected by the termination of Russia's Kara Sea project as it turned around negative figures in both quarterly and full year results. HHI logs record $2.93bn loss South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has posted its biggest ever operating loss for 2014. Coke ship busted US customs officers have seized $29m of cocaine on a Panamanian general cargoship off Puerto Rico. Euronav VLCC to be converted A VLCC sold by Euronav last year is set for conversion into an FPSO, the Belgian tanker owner has confirmed. 'This is a tragic day' BW Offshore chief executive Carl Arnet has thanked rescuers for their efforts following an explosion on board one of the company's FPSOs that has now claimed five lives. SCI turns it around Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has returned to the black in the third quarter thanks to a strong performance from both boxships and bulk carriers. New course for Pan Ocean A contract that will result in South Korea's Pan Ocean shipping group being taken over by an investment consortium led by a chicken processing concern has been signed. Hafnia hunting $34m Hafnia Tankers is turning to its existing investors to help fund the purchase of four LR1 tankers. Tsuneishi orders to grow Kenji Kawano, newly appointed president of Japanese bulker builder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, says the yard may see owners ready to start ordering in numbers again as soon as this summer and despite the continued downturn in the market. NWS volumes fall Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has seen its cargo volumes drop 13% in 2014. Odfjell slashes loss Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has dramatically reduced its loss in the fourth quarter despite a fall in revenue. DSME seals MOL deal Korea's DSME has clinched an order from Japanese owner MOL for up to two eco-friendly LNG carriers. Swiber hauls in whopper Swiber has won an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract worth about $310m. CSSC hatches Euro bond China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has raised EUR 500m ($565m) from the Euro-denominated bond market. ABN AMRO upgrades Golar Golar LNG has been raised to a 'buy' at Dutch bank ABN AMRO on the grounds that its share price presents an attractive risk/reward. HOS falls short of estimates Hornbeck Offshore has seen its fourth quarter results come in short of analysts' estimates, in figures released late Wednesday. Pool party It appears that Heidmar is moving forward with a campaign aimed at penetrating new markets. OSG panamax detained An OSG-controlled products tanker has been detained by the US Coast Guard after failing a port state control (PSC) inspection. Dalian Port issues bond Dalian Port is set to raise CNY 800m ($128m) from a three year offering of Renminbi denominated credit enhanced bonds. Blast kills three on BW Offshore unit A blast has killed three people on board a BW Offshore FPSO that is on charter to Petrobras.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
ICTSI says ILWU to blame for Hanjin leaving Portland Carriers turning down loads due to driver shortage Teamsters Canada Rail Conference sets strike deadline for new contract with CP U.S. consults WTO over China's export subsidy program U.S. implements national plan to combat wildlife trafficking Port of Oakland launches maritime operations web portal Port of Virginia reports highest January volumes on record DHL expands at Brussels Airport CSX names Munoz president VW relocates to new Southeast port Panalpina, Atlas extend freight charter agreement Training center set up at K.C. logistics park Five Oregon ports get dredge funding Drivewyze allows truckers to bypass Florida ag stations Service Announcements: FedEx Ground, DP World London Gateway, CenterPoint Properties, Delta Cargo and TASCO Berhad Tech Bytes: E2open, Insight Venture Partners, CDM Software Solutions, Descartes, Loginno, Hai Hua and SITC Executive moves: MNX Global Logistics and Saudi Airlines Cargo West Coast port terminals to suspend vessel operations four of next five days

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Norwegian ferry operator opts for GE's diesel engines Marine engines are IMO Tier III- and US EPA-compliant. Glander International Bunkering expands Singapore ops Hires Jacky Nguyen as a bunker and lubricant trader. Progress for Q-Max conversion Retrofit work will start in April as scheduled. Tests reveal ExxonMobil's ULSFO 'compatible' with MGO 'No compatibility issues were identified', says field marketing manager. Scrubber, LNG uptake seen slowing in wake of oil price drop Familiarity and lower prices sees MGO dominate as ECA compliance option over technology and other fuels. Odfjell presses ahead with cost-cutting plan Norway-listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group wants to save $100 million a year. Ship in bunker dispute released Reason for arrest of Arenza swiftly resolved. Singapore fuel oil stocks down week-on-week Bunker prices stable despite crude oil losses. GAC makes Singapore appointment Move points to another positive year. Incompetent crew cause of training ship grounding Engine failed due to water in the bunker fuel, investigation found. Supplier stripped of licence was OW creditor Tankoil was at the centre of controversy surrounding the collapse of OW. Soyuz Bunkering Group names new CEO Simon Gabathuler says Group will not be closing offices. Bunkering up in the Ukraine Dredging work undertaken at port of Yuzhny. Chinese domestic vessels scrap LNG conversion plans Low oil prices eroded price advantage over conventional marine fuel. Taiwanese warships involved in 'fuel siphoning' claims Naval personnel are alleged to have colluded with contractors to siphon diesel from ships' bunker fuel tanks. Chinese cargo ship arrested Vessel detained in Singapore. Progress for sea-going LNG bunker tanker Pump system selected for newbuilding. Report: Vinalines debt-restructuring talks at standstill Agreement reached with only two out of 22 creditors. Singapore players lose bunkering licences Tankoil and Hong Fatt caught breaching licensing rules. Russian refiner sees stronger bunker demand Marine fuel output climbed 34% on year in 2014. Rising demand prompts supply contract talks UK player reports boost in 0.10% MGO demand. Nigeria toughens maritime oil pollution laws Liability actions now likely easier to bring and claim, observes law firm.

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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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