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May 19, 2015

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Hong Kong down 11.7pc in April to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore off 5.7pc Carrier building spree produces US$80 billion debt mountain MITT docks MCC Transport ship on Shanghai-Ningbo-Yangon loop Infectious trend of more and bigger box ships unstoppable: Braemar India's 12 big state-owned ports post 3.9pc box volume increase in April Virginia ports post 4.6pc April increase to 210,177 TEU US trade bill clears Senate hurdle in boost to Pacific trade pact Defence minister: Greece in advanced talks with Cosco on Piraeus port Iranian ship shooting violates international law, says Saudi Arabia Dnata wins Virgin Atlantic Cargo handling contract in Australia Dutch courts defers to EC on what air cartel info is confidential Cash-rich WFS plans acquisitions after private equity takeover

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MAY 18, 2015
CaroTrans adds direct Montreal to Le Havre service China-Surabaya service to commence May 20 DP World launches 5-year bond Dry bulk shipping seen not recovering until 2017 LNG carrier for Osaka Gas named LNG Mars MOL, Maersk Line, MSC in joint services between Asia & East Coast South America MSC handles the highest volumes in Q1 2015 NYK concludes time-charter contract for two new LNG carriers for Cameron LNG project SCFI spot rates see significant decline China may resume rice imports from India after Modi visit Low international prices to propel wheat imports Veg. oil imports shoot up by 33 pc on higher palm oil shipments: SEA BOT operators demand level playing field Coal handling at Major Ports up 36 pc in April Coal India subsidiary looking to operate berth at Paradip Port Steady fall in utilisation of Plan funds by Shipping Ministry, says panel CCEA extends 100 pc exit to pre-2009 highway developers Rajsico sets up ICD in Jaipur Govt urged to contain dumping of dairy products Industrial growth slows to 5-month low of 2.1 pc in March Kakinada SEZ signs MoU with China's Guizhou International Investment Corporation for setting up industrial park Mongolia gets $ 1-bn Indian credit line for infra development China overtakes US to become world's number one crude oil importer in April

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Global governance in the offshore sector Penske spreading use of alternative fuel vehicles Wanted: more HGV parking spots in Europe Compass pointing to Germersheim More cash for Switzerland's rail infrastructure NYK charters two vessels for LNG project Collett dolls up fleet IAG Cargo augments German network Gomultimodal teams up with geo-marketing experts Conclusions and care in Malaga Polzug strengthens domestic traffic WCI surges - hopes sink Omnimare sets up shop in Hamburg Ambassador attending Tiaca summit Rickmers - black ink for Q1 results

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MAY 18, 2015
Large claims, lower returns hit Skuld Protection and indemnity (P&I) club Skuld saw its net result deteriorate to USD13.5 million last year, from USD29million in 2013. The Oslo-based member of the International Group of P&I Clubs said the fall was due to a combination of reduced investment returns and high claims in its charterers' P&I Russian sanctions hit Hamburg transhipments Cargo throughput at the port of Hamburg remained unchanged in the first quarter at 35.6 million tonnes (+0.1% year on year) as gains in dry bulk liftings were offset by a drop in containers. Bulk traffic was up 12.3% to 11.7 million tonnes in the first three months driven by higher grain and coal Updated: Daewoo or Fincantieri to buy STX France South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has confirmed its long-rumoured interest in buying STX France from the wreckage of compatriot STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. The French yards are specialists in building passenger and naval vessels and are currently majority-owned by STX China to complete multi-million dollar Namibia port project by 2017 China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), which is working on the container terminal at Walvis Bay in Namibia, said that the project can be completed by 2017. The Chinese company won the contract to extend the NAD3 billion (USD250 million) bulk container terminal by reclaiming land from the UMW Oil & Gas profit down 39% Malaysia-listed drilling and oilfield services company UMW Oil & Gas posted a profit of MYR32.15 million (USD9.16 million) for the first quarter that ended on 31 March 2015, down 39% from profit of MYR54.15 million in the corresponding period in 2014. The company's revenue hiked 59.8% to MYR312.5 Freight Management Holding profit dip 22% Malaysia-listed freight service provider Freight Management Holding posted profit of MYR4.73 million (USD1.33 million) for the third quarter that ended on 31 March 2015, down 22% from profit of MYR6.13 million in corresponding period last year. Revenue increased slightly by 5% to MYR101.7 million Tribunal dismisses patent suit against DSME The Korean Intellectual Property Tribunal has dismissed a patent suit brought against Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) fuel gas supply system. The suit was filed by DSME's compatriot rivals Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries, which sought to nullify DSME's Pirates hijack tanker off East Malaysia Armed robbers hijacked Malaysia-flagged tanker Oriental Glory and siphoned off its fuel off Bruit Island, East Malaysia, on 15 May. The incident marked the seventh fuel siphoning case reported since January 2015, according to the Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Service Myanmar declines talk on Rohingya issue Myanmar has signalled it will not take part in Thailand's plans to host a conference on the crisis of Rohingya boat people. "We are unlikely to attend... we do not accept it if they [Thailand] are inviting us just to ease the pressure they are facing," Myanmar's presidential office director Zaw South Korea to develop Colombia's Buenaventura port South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) will co-operate with the Colombian government to upgrade the port of Buenaventura. The MOF said in a press statement, "We will support the Colombian government's port of Buenaventura development by conducting a business feasibility study and DSME sinks to red ink from 1Q15 loss The financial result of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has deteriorated into red ink for the first quarter of 2015. DSME, the country's third-biggest shipbuilder, had an operating loss of KRW43.3 billion (USD39.6 million) and a net loss of KRW172.4 billion Shipbreaking market slow with falling prices The sale of ships for recycling slowed last week as more shipowners refused to accept anything less than USD400 per ldt for their vessels. The deluge of Capesizes and other dry bulk carriers being offered for scrap has forced prices down as scrap yards began exploiting the situation. Prices are Port Klang completes South Channel dredging Malaysia's Port Klang Authority said on 15 May it has completed dredging works to deepen the South Channel entrance from 16.5 m to 18.5 m. The works, which began in November 2014, was completed at end of April, two weeks ahead of schedule. "The project is aimed to ensure that Port Klang is able to Angelicoussis orders two more tankers at DSME The Angelicoussis Group has ordered another two Suezmax tankers at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). DSME said on 18 May that Angelicoussis had ordered two 156,000 dwt oil tankers, adding to its outstanding orders at South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder. The contract was signed Australia's Fremantle port up for sale Plummeting ore prices and lost royalties have forced the Western Australian government to include its prized container terminal and general cargo port of Fremantle in a AUD5 billion (USD4 billion) state assets fire sale. The proposed sale was announced as part of the state budget on 15 May. Last STX O&S bags order for up to eight LR1 tankers South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) said on 18 May that it has won an order for up to eight LR1 tankers for a long-term charter deal with Royal Dutch Shell. STX O&S did not reveal the shipowner's identity, but market sources said Sinokor Merchant Marine is behind the Iran tanker shooting worries Singapore The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has expressed concern over an incident where a Singapore-flagged tanker was fired at by a number of Iranian vessels. On 14 May, oil products tanker Alpine Eternity was fired at by some small craft in international waters off the United Arab

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MAY 18, 2015
Indonesia unveils ambitions for 35 new ports and a place in shipping's big league Road to higher box shipping rates long and bumpy as overcapacity increases Economics can be 'just a detail' when Japanese firms pull the M&A trigger

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MAY 18, 2015
Rolls-Royce to shed 600 marine business jobs Alpine Eternity: Singapore "deeply concerned" Kuwait orders 29 fast interceptors from Tampa Yacht Shuttle tanker newbuilds have Clean Marine hybrid scrubbers Vigor transfers dry dock to Seattle

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MAY 18, 2015
Safety violations keep vessel from entering Columbia River Port of Los Angeles sees drop in April container numbers Mitsui celebrates naming of LNG carrier, LNG MARS Drewry report eyes state of dry bulk shipping segment NYK plans to build two new LNG carriers

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MAY 18, 2015
Loans to Greek owners rise in 2014 But Petrofin sees cooling off ahead as banks await sustained shipping recovery Marine Environment Protection Committee 68: the report card There has been headway on collection of CO2 emission data and the fuel availability study but Sekimizu slams slow progress on ballast water ratification CMA CGM profits jump fourfold Volumes rise but falling rates mean revenues climb by only 1.8% Effort to boost LPG use in cars offers opportunities for transatlantic shipments US has an abundance of LPG to export China Shipping Group to give up control of listed unit Coastal dry bulker operator China Shipping Haisheng has been struggling to stay profitable 'Freak year' behind profit collapse at Skuld, says Hansen P&I club sustained 22 $1m-plus claims for no obvious reason DSME wins LNG patent case against two leading domestic rivals South Korean yard keeps patented LNG-fuelled technology while slipping into the red during the first quarter Pantheon and Maran ink new crude tanker orders Greece-based Pantheon orders two VLCCs as two suezmaxes are added to Angelicoussis group orderbook Box lines losing big ship gamble Asia-Europe spot market rates stubbornly low and demand yet to materialise Tanker Investments sticks to spot as rates soar Company itching to get its new suezmaxes earning in the red hot spot market MOL joins 2M partners on Asia-South America vessel-sharing agreement First vessel will departure from Asia during the first week of July, replacing all other VSAs on this route Volumes fall at Los Angeles April box throughput down 6.1% year on year Bigger ships move into European-Middle East trades in support of eastbound volume growth Transatlantic profit declines in first quarter as lower freight rates cancel out cost cuts The weakest link Total losses of ships have fallen to a historic low, yet danger still threatens from container blazes and the difficulty in fighting fire on ro-ro and ro-pax ferries

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MAY 18, 2015
April container volume in L.A.-Long Beach is mediocre The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach turned in a mediocre performance in April, with total container volume edging up one percent from April 2014. The 1,277,833 20-foot container units moving through the port complex includes empties. When empty containers are factored out, the performance of the largest U.S. port... US labor data demonstrate increase in truck drivers, driver pay Trucking companies redoubled efforts to hire truck drivers last year, and their hard work delivered results, with the number of new drivers added rising nearly 40 percent. They'll have to try harder if they want to close the gap between the number of drivers behind the wheel and the number needed... Mega-ships demanding change in port operations, McLaurin says The delivering system for moving containers from mega-ships operated by carrier alliances to cargo interests and truckers is antiquated and must change immediately if ports are to conquer their congestion problems, according to John McLaurin, president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. McLaurin's remarks to Southern California organizations during World Trade... Western Canadian grain exports on smoother rail ride Grain is moving by rail at a steady pace from Canada's Prairie Provinces to export terminals in British Columbia's Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Thunder Bay. This marks a dramatic improvement from the winter of 2013-14, when transport jams hindered cargo flows. Exports via the Port of Metro Vancouver from Aug. 1,... Weak Russian economy costs Hamburg spot as No. 2 European container port The Port of Hamburg can no longer claim to be Europe's second-largest container port. The German port has dropped to third-place, ceding its title to Antwerp, after economic sanctions and a weak economy in Russia drove down the port's substantial Russian container traffic in the first quarter of 2015. It was a... Watco acquires two Texas railroads Pittsburg, KS, and Chicago, IL, MAY 18, 2015 - Watco Companies announced the purchase of the assets of two railroads from Iowa Pacific Holdings today. Watco's subsidiary, Watco Transportation Services (WTS), entered into a definitive agreement with Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC to acquire the two west Texas railroads. The Permian... Chilean, Peruvian fruit exports rebounding Fruit exports from Chile and Peru are off to a promising start in 2015 thanks in large part to better weather and increasing demand from key overseas markets. Last year's weather conditions dealt a blow to Chile's overall production. Frost damage impaired stone fruit and kiwi fruit exports with lingering effects,... Record Savannah volume suggests diversions becoming permanent The Port of Savannah posted record container volumes in April, a potential sign that shippers who were once looking for a temporary haven from U.S. West Coast port disruption may have found a more permanent home on the East Coast. Savannah container volumes jumped 25.8 percent year-over-year last month. The Georgia... US reefer storage grows ahead of expanded Panana Canal opening The degree to which the Panama Canal expansion will alter the global cold chain is yet to be determined, but stakeholders are already seeing signs of a rise in business. Speculation in the United States surrounding the effect on seaports is a hot topic. For instance, will West Coast ports experience... Truck traffic rises at top US border crossings The number of tractor-trailers that passed through the top five U.S. border crossings rose 2.4 percent in the first quarter, compared with a 4.1 percent increase a year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The number of trucks crossing at Laredo, Texas, the largest U.S.-Mexican border... Larger container ships force French river port to switch strategy France's River Seine port of Rouen has for a long time made a speciality of the north-south regular container trades, particularly those between northern Europe and west Africa. But the port no longer sees a future for itself as a major container port, not even as one specializing in the... South Carolina Ports Authroity taps cloud-based billing service Billing Platform is excited to announce that they will be supporting South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), one of the nations leading port organizations. Billing Platform will be responsible for providing a cloud application that streamlines and modernizes their billing operations to promote efficient revenue recognition in a dynamic and evolving... CMA CGM net profit quadruples on lower fuel prices, volume gain LONDON - CMA CGM's consolidated net profit soared to $406 million in the first quarter from $97 million a year ago as the French carrier capitalized on efficiency gains, cost cuts and sharply lower bunker prices, while seeing a double-digit rise in volume. Core earnings before interest and tax more... Indian exports continue their descent India's exports got off to a disappointing start in fiscal year 2015-16, with shipments to the rest of the world in April - the first fiscal month - recording a 14 percent year-over-year decline, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The latest data showed... Strong US dollar awakens 'sleeping dog' North Atlantic container trade LONDON - Evidence continues to mount that the North Atlantic, for long the "sleeping dog" of container trades, is "waking up," as rising European imports on the back of a strong U.S. dollar lift freight rates and attract new services, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Volumes on the head-haul westbound leg... Maersk, MSC team up with Japan's MOL on Asia-South America route LONDON - Maersk Line has entered into a vessel-sharing agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Co, its 2M Alliance partner, and Japan's MOL on the Asia to east coast of South America trade route. "The VSA will simplify the network and improve operational responsiveness on the route," the Danish carrier said. "It will... Hutchison's IPS terminal in Dammam ramps up productivity DAMMAM, Saudi ArabiaI- International Ports Services (IPS) in King Abdul Aziz Port handled over 600,000 TEU in the first four months of the year, a year-over-year increase of 16 percent. The growth in volume has been attributed to the increase in trade activities in the Kingdom and IPS's capacity to move...

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MAY 18, 2015
US ballast move questioned The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has reacted with "dismay" to a manoeuvre by the United States in an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) committee meeting on ballast water rules. US detains Eiko bulker US authorities have detained a Japanese-owned bulker for "significant" safety and environmental violations. Born to run (the company) CMB is undergoing a managerial handover at a tricky time. But Ian Lewis finds the three Saverys brothers full of enthusiasm in dealing with their baptism of fire African line debuts MNM African Shipping Line has started a new service to Europe with a chartered Greek boxship. Ocean Rig pair find work George Economou's Ocean Rig has secured firm work for two of its drillships with ENI Angola. MOL partners with 2M Japan's MOL has joined the giant 2M alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on the Asia - South America trade. GSL wins pay rise New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has bumped up the rate for a 1996-built boxship as it clinched a charter extension of six months. Pipavav teams with DSME Indian yard Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering is working with DSME of Korea to bid for LNG carrier newbuildings. Wan Hai to sell oldie Wan Hai Lines is looking to offload its oldest containership. Fearnleys takes shine to TIL A promise of meaty dividends has helped Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) win a buy rating from Fearnley Securities. Siem pens OSCV deal Siem Offshore has secured long-term employment for one of its six subsea construction vessels. Power failure hits ferry A passenger has died after an Indonesian ferry suffered a power failure. RIFF enters wind sector USA's Rhode Island Fast Ferry (RIFF) has agreed to construct what it claims is the first US-built crew transfer vessel. Fixing frenzy sparks VLCCs A rush in Middle East chartering activity lit the fuse of the VLCC market last week. Bigger barrier for reef Australia is extending the area of the Great Barrier Reef afforded special protection from shipping. Cape scrapped in India Indian breakers have won the race to scrap a former Vista shipping capesize bulker. Strahlmann returns German owner Reederei Erwin Strahlmann is demanding new safety standards be maintained as it sends ships back to the scene of a serious grounding in North Wales in 2012. MPA wants attack probe Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has called on the Iranian maritime authorities to investigate the attack on a Transpetrol-managed tanker. Red start for TTA Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has posted a loss for the first three months of 2015 but its management is still satisfied. PGS' seismic shift Oslo-listed Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has won its first seismic survey deal off Mexico. Wan Hai profit surges Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has seen earnings jump as revenue rose and costs were kept stable. London needs a claims council A call for the London marine insurance market to establish a claims council to help resolve contentious matters has been made by Association of Average Adjusters (AAA) chairman Paul Rowland. Polar rules tighten The IMO has brought in tougher safety and environmental rules for growing transits in the Arctic. Eagle offloads Kite Eagle Bulk Shipping has confirmed the sale of the oldest vessel among its fleet of 45 supramax and handymax bulkers. MOL linked to Honda trio Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has inked a new order for multipurpose ships at Honda Zosen in Japan. TGS ties up four Oslo-listed TGS has won a new seismic survey contract involving four of its Seabird ships. Maran back at Daewoo Maran Tankers has boosted its tanker orderbook after booking a fresh pair of suezmaxes at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Dry recovery in 2017 The dry bulk shipping market is not expected to return to profitability until 2017, a top consultancy has predicted. Seventh ship attacked Southeast Asia waters have seen a seventh product tanker attacked and its cargo siphoned since the start of 2015. Greek rig Vietnam bound A Metrostar majority-owned drilling rig has secured a short term charter in Vietnam, the rig's manager has confirmed.

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MAY 18, 2015
L.A. port cargo volumes down 6.1 percent in April APMT: Container terminal Callao, Peru operating normally Savannah sets new container record in April Amber Road acquires Global Trade Academy CMA CGM reports sharp increase in profit for first quarter Evergreen, CSCL join COSCO intra-Asia loop TMS provider Eyefreight releases new version Long Beach approves cement terminal expansion Dayton Freight adds Michigan facility Congress considers 2-month extension for transport programs

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MAY 18, 2015
Container giant sees profits soar CMA CGM posts Q1 profits of $406 million. Kochi has role in LNG bunkering Port has 'first move advantage', says executive. 'U-turn' on cold-ironing 'I don't think you'll see any shore power installations at US cruise ship ports.' CMA CGM scores debt upgrade Cost cutting and lower bunkers put liner company debt in better light. Indian bunkering has room to grow, conference told Kochi bunker conference hears range of views on state of market. Further promotion at KPI Bridge Oil Team leader appointed at New York. Engineering firm introduces new LNG bunkering unit Unit claims zero leakage of gas and a high bunkering speed. South China fuel oil imports to fall Volume will be down by 40% on month, according to ICIS C1. Uruguay keeping closer eye on bunkering procedures New rule governing vessels handling 'hazardous' materials took effect on Friday. New venture for Malta's oil trading sector With eye to develop market. Andatee to close oil resale business On back of poor markets and operational losses. MyFerryLink decision reversed Eurotunnel's ferry operation may yet see the light of day. IMO makes progress on fuel use data collection Should apply to ships above 5,000 gt, transport work to be considered in more detail. Pirates siphon bunkers off product tanker The Oriental Glory was involved in an earlier similar incident.

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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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