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January 15, 2015

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4,600-TEU MOL Express is grounded in Tateyama port China's manufacturing index confirms slowing economic growth Prince Rupert volume up 15pc to 618,167 TEU in 2014, but non-box cargo slips CMA CGM sign deal for container terminal on Angolan southern coast at Lobito DHS trains non-customs agencies on how to tell real risk from phantom risk Cooperation needed in maritime industry to face its many problems World Bank economists expect slower growth in global trade in the next 10 years As ships get bigger, ClassNK issues new stowage and lashing guidelines GAC Samudera Logistics operates Indonesia's first CO2 cold chain warehouse Lufthansa Cargo 2014 volume falls 2.7pc to 1.7 million tonnes UPS expands freight network, adds 12 pallet destinations Saudi Cargo flies B747 freighters thrice weekly from Riyadh to Milan

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Bureau Veritas appoints new offshore head GAIL (I) postpones LNG ships' tender date yet again Intercargo renews calls for continued awareness & vigilance to ensure safe carriage of bulk cargoes Low freight rates forcing reduced ship prices, say brokers Adani to significantly boost port capacity in Gujarat; to ink MoU with Rotterdam Build big ports first? Shanghai retains top box port ranking in 2014 Concor seeks nod for hike in FII limit DHL Express inaugurates service centre in Chandigarh Nitin Gadkari inaugurates online approval web portal for movement of heavy cargo by modular hydraulic trailers India, Taiwan industry bodies sign MoUs India's stance on retrospective tax will boost bilateral trade: British Trade Minister IPMA bats for import duty increase on paper from Asian countries Knitwear exporters want INR export credit extended Priority sector lending tag for export credit likely

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Support for particulate filter retrofitting Major project logistics expansion for Ipsen New road/rail terminal in Bavaria Andreas Klein joins Schmitz Cargobull Environment assessment scheme gathers momentum EU adopts improved ERTMS specifications Are fuel surcharges still relevant? Major flag state recognises IRClass Fresh identity for Contargo in northern France Swifter picking with better shuttle system San Francisco now IAG cargo connector destination CSX chalking up a bevy of financial records Nordic carrier adding ro-ro tonnage ICTSI flagship enhances track and trace system

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Ulstein's X-Bow design sold to 100 ships With two more newbuildings to work offshore servicing wind farms, Ulstein Group reported it has achieved sales of 100 designs using the X-Bow hull lines. This milestone was reached only 10 years after the X-Bow was introduced in 2005. The two newest contracts are with Bernhard Schulte/WINDEA Ulstein to build offshore wind service vessels Ulstein Verft and the German-based Bernhard Schulte have signed a building contract for two service operation vessels for the offshore wind industry, it was announced yesterday. Both vessels will be built to ULSTEIN SX175 design, while the final detailed arrangements and equipment have been Magellan Spirit remains grounded near Nigeria Efforts so far have failed to shift a fully laden liquid natural gas carrier that ran aground on a mud bank near Bonny, Nigeria, last week. Teekay Shipping's 104,169gt Magellan Spirit grounded in soft mud on 5 January while exiting the Bonny Island LNG Terminal under pilotage and laden with Pacific Basin takes $132M in charges against 2014 results Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping is expected to take accounting charges (non-cash) of a combined $132M for chartered vessel contracts and bunker fuel swap contracts against its full-year results in 2014. Van Oord orders Damen dredger and crew vessel As Dutch dredging and offshore contractor Van Oord takes delivery of cable-layer Nexus from Damen Shipyards, it orders a customised cutter suction dredger (CSD) and crew ship. Being completed at Damen's Nijkerk yard in the Netherlands and named Ural River, the CSD is based on the standard Damen KLC seals coal shipping deal South Korean dry bulk shipping company Korea Line Corporation (KLC) said today it has signed a long-term coal shipping contract with a compatriot utility company. In a Korea Exchange filing, KLC said it emerged victorious in a tender called by GS Donghae Electric Power, which is owned by the GS IMO admin 'not burdensome', survey finds The administrative requirement of IMO mandatory instruments on shipping crews is "not perceived as burdensome", an IMO industry survey has found. The organisation's first-ever public survey and consultation on this matter, "Have your say!", attracted 3,229 completed consultation documents Sainty Marine Development sues compatriots Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's trading subsidiary has filed lawsuits against two compatriot companies over outstanding loans totalling CNY10.2M ($1.6M). Sainty Marine Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sainty Marine, has sued Nanjing Fengan Technology and Jiangsu Zhongjian Group demanding Shipping bolsters Hyundai Glovis growth The 2015 sales of Hyundai Glovis will grow, driven by international logistics including shipping, said an analyst in a research note. Hyundai Glovis is the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group. True Friend Korea Investment & Securities analyst Heedo Yun said, "Hyundai Glovis' 2015 Northport begins massive infrastructure revamp Malaysia-based port operator, Northport (NP) has adopted a huge upgrade programme to stay ahead of competition. The upgrade programme is an attempt to claw back market share from another Malaysia-based port operator Westport (WP), as well as expanding Northport's business operations. New Sri Lanka administration against China port project A $1.4Bn deal with a Chinese company China Communications Construction (CCCC) on developing a port city in Colombo may get scrapped as the opposition won the election last Friday. Sri Lanka's new president Maithripala Sirisena took oath in the evening of last Friday after defeating Mahinda

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JANUARY 14, 2015
First X-Stern has 100th X-Bow Fred van Beers to be next Blohm + Voss CEO Harland and Wolff to drydock MODU Byford Dolphin Finnish owner orders two biofuel powered coasters Norwegian customer takes delivery of Damen Stan Pontoon Fuel thefts spur rise in ship hijacking figures Jensen to support fireboat build at Vigor Fab Bollinger delivers FRC 12

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Greenbrier buying 19.5 percent of South American railcar firm CSX Corporation releases numbers for fourth quarter Jensen Maritime to manage San Francisco fireboat construction Port of Vancouver, USA schedules tree planting event Boeing making changes to 737/767 leadership team

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Second tanker bombed in war-torn Libya Vessel was attempting to deliver gasoline to radical Islamist group, says Libyan military Box lines face risk of copycat domain names Domain names have been created that are suspiciously similar to those of leading shipping lines Evergreen races MOL to place first order for a 20,000 teu giant Imabari Shipbuilding and Samsung Heavy industries in the frame to build vessels Loss and premium records favourable for main vessel types Boxships still counted as dry cargo in International Group analyses International Group cuts reinsurance rates for tankers and bulkers Passengerships frozen for 2015-2016 policy year China allows coast trade for three Cosco foreign-flag vessels The relaxation could compromise other ports' competitiveness as transhipment centres Pacific Basin issues profit warning after taking $132m in provisions Non-cash charges stem from onerous charter contracts and a write-down on bunker swaps SWS subsidiary delivers first two China-built VLGCs John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas takes delivery of 83,000 cu m vessels for spot trading Transpacific box volume growth slowed in November Container Trades Statistics figures show that volumes increased 3.2% in November to 1.2m teu Ship hijack figures for 2014 reveal sharp jump IMB highlights risks for coastal tankers in Southeast Asia VLCC earnings to stay steady as January loading programme ends Earnings stay in the $80,000s per day for Middle East Gulf to Asia spot voyages Baltic Sea ice-class aframaxes break through $100,000 per day earnings barrier Further rises in earnings possible for ice-class vessels Capes stage a sudden rally Most of the good news is based on transatlantic demand, but other routes showed some bounce, too

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JANUARY 14, 2015
US Chamber's Donohue goes back to pump in call for highway funds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been urging Congress and the White House to raise the federal fuels tax to help maintain and expand aging highways and bridges. For years, Congress and the White House have said no. It's time to try and try again, the... UPS expands contract logistics network in Europe Faced with growing demand from retail and technology customers, UPS is expanding contract logistics operations in Europe. The world's second-largest transport operator, after DHL, is expanding three contract logistics facilities in Germany and the Netherlands. The expansion adds nearly 220,000 square feet of space to UPS's global supply chain network, the... Cabotage and transshipment, not international trade, bolster Santos figures Recent increases in throughput for the port of Santos - which handles 28 percent of all Brazil's foreign trade and 33 percent of its containerized trade - are concealing a slump in international box movements at South America's largest port. Luiz Araujo, manager in the commercial department for Ecoporto Santos, says... US to end direct oversight of Teamsters union Stringent U.S. oversight of the Teamsters union, aimed at keeping organized crime out of a labor organization with a long history of mob influence, may soon come to an end. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York agreed Jan. 14 to replace... CP maintenance workers threaten strike if contract not reached Roughly 1,650 Canadian Pacific Railway maintenance workers represented by the Unifor union have voted to strike if a contract with the railroad can't be reached by Feb. 15. Unifor said talks with the second-largest Canadian freight railroad have been "challenging" because the company wants "significant concessions" and has used "heavy-handed treatment... US Chamber's Donohue sees long-term threats to 'improving' economy Photo courtesy U.S. Chamber of CommerceWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American business climate is "improving" and will continue to improve in 2015 as the U.S. economy grows at a faster pace, but it's not time for a "victory lap," U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Six long... How US railroads would respond to West Coast dockworker lockout The potential impact of a U.S. West Coast port lockout on intermodal service - should it come to that - varies by expert but analysts agree that the railroads will act fast and decisively if it does occur. If waterfront employers lock out longshoremen - a rising concern as contract talks... Last ditch effort made to avoid Vancouver drayage strike Representatives of union and non-union drayage drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver will meet with British Columbia's minister of transportation on Thursday in what drivers call a final attempt to avoid another strike at Canada's largest container port. Drayage drivers accuse the provincial government of altering a 14-point deal that ended a... Privatization proposed for New Orleans switching railroad New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has asked commissioners of the Public Belt Railroad to consider selling the city-owned short line, which provides switching services for the six major railroads serving the port. The proposal was sparked by interest from Thomas Coleman, a New Orleans businessman and former CEO of International-Matex Tank... Survey reports $7 billion in Lakes-Seaway investment Companies and governments have spent or committed nearly US$7 billion since 2009 to investment in ships, ports and terminals, and waterways infrastructure on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, a new survey reports. The investments include nearly $4.7 billion in 2009-13 and more than $2 billion committed after 2013, said... Eurotunnel to boost freight capacity following court ruling Eurotunnel unveiled plans for a 20 percent increase in freight capacity through the sub-sea rail tunnel linking the UK and France to keep pace with growing cross-Channel traffic. The Paris-based operator of the tunnel has ordered three new freight shuttles to add to the 15 in its existing fleet in order... Congested Manila port braces for five-day papal visit HONG KONG - The Philippine Ports Authority has announced it will be "business as usual" during the papal visit that begins on Jan. 15, despite a five-day shutdown of Manila South Harbor (MSH) and disruption to other terminals in the capital city's long congested port. Combined yard utilization at MSH and... Shift in low end production to dominate Asia trade, Barclays says HONG KONG - China's exports in 2014 recorded the second slowest growth since the country joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001, rising just 6.1percent as overall trade growth for the year slumped to 3.4 percent. The growth of imports and exports missed China's official target - set at 7.5 percent... ILWU, PMA trade painful blows as talks reach eight-month mark Longshore contract negotiations on the U.S. West Coast have degenerated into a war of attrition in which the union's work slowdowns have significantly increased operating costs for shipping lines and terminal operators, and the employers are countering by reducing work opportunities for rank-and-file longshoremen. Caught in the middle are the ports,...

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JANUARY 14, 2015
McCain targets Jones Act A leading US politician has mounted a crusade against the Jones Act, a cabotage law that protects domestic operators from foreign competition. Horizon faces hurdle It appears that Horizon Lines has encountered a hurdle in the race to consummate the sale of its Hawaiian shipping division to the Pasha Group. Wall Street awaits dividend A growing number of Wall Street forecasters believe Global Ship Lease (GSL) is on the brink of declaring a dividend. Private equity eyes exit Some of the shipping industry's leading lenders are growing increasingly aggressive in the race to line up deals, according to the managing director of CIT Maritime Finance. KLC lands COA Korea Line Corp (KLC) has secured a contract-of-affreightment (COA) worth nearly KRW 62bn ($57m). RWE redials Diana RWE Supply & Trading has chartered another capesize bulker from Diana Shipping in a deal that serves as a testament to the German firm's insatiable appetite for tonnage. P&O pulls out Australia has been left with one bidder in its long-running tender to build a new Antarctic icebreaker. Eitzen Chem wins backing Eitzen Chemical has secured the total support of lenders and bondholders for a major restructuring scheme. Russian ro-ro ablaze Japanese firefighters have been called to a fire on a Russian ro-ro at the port of Akita. Doumbia-Henry takes charge Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry will be the seventh president of the World Maritime University (WMU) and the first female ever. FreeSeas buys time The Nasdaq exchange has given Greek bulker owner Freeseas an extra 180 days to bring its stock price back above $1. Libya bombs second tanker Libya has bombed a tanker thought to be attempting to deliver petrol to Islamist militia group Ansar Al-Sharia, the second attack within 10 days. Reinsurance rates dive A bigger than expected reduction in the reinsurance tariff paid by the world's shipowners has been agreed for the new protection and indemnity policy year. Meriaura orders eco-pair Finland's Meriaura has placed its first order since 2012 for two general cargo vessels to be built at Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. Interorient bulker held A bulker owned by Cyprus-based Interorient was held in a British port on New Year's Eve for not meeting the International Safety Management (ISM) requirements. Wreck removal starts Salvors are finally due to start work on removing a half-submerged general cargoship that has been stuck off Indonesia since November 2013. BGC offers more US brokerage BGC Partners has once again increased its takeover offer for derivatives group GFI in a bid to see off a rival bid. Ezra puts break on IPO Ezra Holdings has put its plan to list its subsea services unit in the US on hold, due to unfavourable market conditions. Take a break Black Sea MOU port states detained six ships for deficiencies linked to rest hours for crews in its latest campaign. Pareto raises VLCC view Pareto Securities has boosted its VLCC spot rate forecasts as a spike in floating storage contracts combines with a supply-driven recovery. More hijackings in 2014 Global ship hijackings have risen in 2014 due to more attacks against small tankers off South East Asia's coasts, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed. Crew evacuated The Turkish coast guard has taken 14 Syrian crew from a cargoship forced on to a beach near Antalya in a storm. HHI cuts and merges Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is planning more cost-cutting measures to boost its fortunes. Pac Basin fires profit warning Pacific Basin Shipping has issued a profit warning after taking provisions of over $130m on loss-making charters and fuel price hedges. Eckero sells duo Sweden's Eckero Shipping has sold two ro-ro vessels, with Finnlines the likely buyer. Krasnoye tops up Russian shipbuilder Krasnoye Sormovo has raised RUB 27.7m ($0.42m) through a stock sale. Seaway volumes surge The St Lawrence Seaway has logged a strong increase in cargo volumes for 2014 as grain business boomed. Intercargo bauxite warning Intercargo has sought to remind shipowners of the continued dangers associated with the carriage of bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction. China imports surge China's oil imports surpassed 7m barrels a day for first time in December as the country took advantage of the collapse in oil prices. Svitzer makes progress Salvors working on the recovery of the Hoegh Osaka made more progress on Tuesday thanks to improved weather conditions. Warning over Iran cargoes Tanker owners are being warned over suspected sanction busting activities involving Iranian crude oil exports. Panama in LNG tie-up The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has teamed up with the US Port of Lake Charles in a bid to attract more LNG shipping.

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JANUARY 14, 2015
NIT League leader asks for moratorium on West Coast demurrage and detention charges Intercargo warns about liquefaction of bulk cargo Shippers find ways to work around port congestion Survey: Investors pump $7 billion into Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping industry CSX reports record profit and sales in 2014 IAG adds San Francisco to Cargo Connector UPS expands logistics facilities in Europe Lanetix offers free workflow marketplace for transportation and logistics industry LOG-NET release focused on 'predictive execution' Executive moves

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Lukoil Marine supplies lubricant to 'world's largest containership' MSC's vessel will use Lukoil's iCOlube cylinder oil lubrication unit. IMB report: 2014 ship-hijacking figures boosted by fuel thefts Number of crewmembers held hostage by pirates also rose last year. Second tanker bombed in Libya Libyan National Army confirms attack but gives no further information. More EU funding to support LNG bunkering LNG bunker fuel is being promoted as 'a greener and cheaper alternative'. Finnish shipower orders coastal 'eco' ships Aiming to have half of its fleet fuel efficient 'within five years'. OW Vice President finds new role Now Chartering Director at Maersk Tankers. Ships fined for failing to follow 'clean fuel' regulations California Air Resources Board names four companies that violated the rules. Low sulphur demand rising in South Korea New ECA rules boost demand for product. New A15 vessel class sets new standard in efficiency, sustainability Class includes world's first LNG-ready boxship. Owners make third party payments to avoid ship arrest As fallout of OW collapse continues to unfold. Piracy in Asia 'significant and worrying' Intertanko says danger to crews should not be ignored. Bunker markets in step with crude Falls in the crude oil markets have been closely matched by a slide in bunker prices, Bunkerworld data show. OW manager fights extradition to Italy Danish court delays decision in Navy fraud case said to be linked to the Italian Mafia. Rush for floating storage capacity continues Over 20 tankers chartered with storage option so far this month, traders say. New claim to title of 'world's largest containership' Vessel has system to purify and recycle waste oil produced, says DSME official. Dutch firm buys bunker-saving duo Vessel design claims 'substantial reductions in fuel consumption'. New Orleans highlights ECA fuel changeover concerns Issues options to vessels not completing fuel changeover procedures before entering Mississippi River. Lukoil starts low sulphur bunker supplies at Russian port Company targeting ships enroute to ECA zones. Aegean increases fund raising target Goal for senior notes 'upsized' from $40 million to $42 million.

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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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