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November 19, 2015

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HK's acting CE says port in fine shape despite volume drop for past 16 months Cosco posts Q3 loss of US$267.5 million on back of low freight rates China Merchants Heavy Industry to build new valemaxes for affiliate CMES Ningbo Ocean Shipping buys 4 x 1,000-TEU box ships from Chinese shipyard What's going to happen to Asia-Europe trade in 2016? No one knows! Box volume at Port of Hamburg down 9pc with weak trade from China and Russia Star Wars toys sales set to boost US containerised toy imports Agility captures contract for three major UAE defence shows HullWiper cleans up at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia Oliver Evans of Swiss Air joins drone maker Matternet HKIA sees growth in airfreight for second consecutive month Asia Pacific's air cargo under pressure from weak trade, overcapacity Cargolux makes progress in talks with unions over new work agreement

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Awards keep the Standard high India & Bangladesh agree on transit fee for goods movement, ink draft MoU on passenger & cruise services on coastal & protocol route Indian Register of Shipping releases new software for Common Structural Rules Ministry of Shipping to weed out obsolete rules under Merchant Shipping Act Ship operating costs seen rising over next two years Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal completes 100th rake operation at Tuna Terminal siding M'rashtra to build six-lane super expressway between Mumbai & Nagpur Annual coal import down in Oct. BHEL wins projects worth INR 4,614 cr. Cabinet clears proposals to boost exports, gives go-ahead to Cochin Shipyard IPO DGFT amends MEIS adding 110 more items & revising rates for 2228 product lines Exports plunge in October for 11th straight month Govt may allow fertiliser cos to import urea directly INR plunges further against dollar SPVs for 20 smart cities likely to be ready by Dec. 15

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"One must be bold!" Uruguay improving trunk road network Poland to develop up to date rail infrastructure Crowley stalwart for Alaska Teaming up in Bulgaria Russia, China and the navigation channel Precision redelivers quartet in a week Basel aircargo terminal GDP certified Farmers get track access down under Suess takes the lead in Munich M&As rising worldwide Interferry creates solution Kerry wins new Seatrade Asia award Large freight car order placed ABC and JAS Worldwide move racing cars to Macau Mixed double in Chicago Good times for Finnlines

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Ensign Events announces launch of first International Maritime Human Rights Conference "Respect, Responsibility, Remedy in the Maritime Environment" Ensign Events together with Human Rights at Sea announce the launch of the International Maritime Human Rights Conference and Gala Dinner 2016. Taking place in London on September 14th 2016, the event will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and... Bulker values poised for fall Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine MoneyConcerns about US-listed dry bulk companies are escalating, given expectations for rising asset sales, which would lower valuations and impact debt agreements. The situation of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk exemplifies a broader risk. On 18 November, Star Bulk reported a net loss of USD41... Chinese company chosen to build Sri Lanka LPG terminal The contract to build an USD80 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal for Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas at the southern Hambantota port has been awarded to Chinese company China Huanqiu Contracting and Construction Corporation. The terminal will have storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes with provision to expand up to 45,000 tonnes and to accommodate... Transas launched High Voltage Training Breaker According to the new requirements, training has to be conducted using real equipment. In partnership with the power technology specialist ABB, Transas has developed a real hardware high voltage generator breaker cabinet compatible with the Transas ERS 5000 TechSim simulators with high and medium voltage systems. The Transas High Voltage... Firm tanker market boosts Hafnia interim results Danish company Hafnia Tankers has reported solid interim results on firm markets and bigger fleet, but it did not comment on its previously announced intentions to seek listing in the United States. Group net profit amounted to USD20.7 million in the third quarter of this year, reversing a loss of USD1.7... New Black Sea inspection system will result in fewer checks The Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine. Credit: PAShips calling at ports on the Black Sea will be subjected to a new inspection regime as of 1 January. The new regime under the Black Sea MoU, which was agreed in April, replaces the region's existing matrix and groups ships into... P&I mutual structure 'under attack' Osprey CEO Guy Pierpoint. Credit: Osprey UnderwritingThere are growing divisions in the marine insurance market as clubs feel under pressure to look for new areas of business. In the past week, Thomas Miller, which manages the UK P&I Club, has completed the acquisition of Osprey Underwriting. Osprey operates in the Lloyd's... China maritime and logistics players eye Belt and Road opportunities One Belt One Road is a centrepiece of China president Xi Jinping's foreign policy and domestic economic strategy. Credit: PAChina's Belt and Road initiative means opportunities for maritime and logistics players despite inherent risks with investing in some of the markets along the planned routes, according to top executives from... Maersk to raise EUR600 million in seven year bonds Credit: PAA.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) has issued bonds with a principal amount of EUR 600 million (USD 641 million) due in November 2022 with a coupon of 1.5%. This is the annual rate of interest payable on the borrowing. It is the company's first Eurobond offering since 2012, and is expected to... Japan yard orders surge in October A Japanese shipyard. Credit: PAOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 186% in October as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members' shipyards received 47... South Korea government to help Hanjin and HMM acquire 'mega box ships' Credit: PASouth Korea's new Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Kim Young-suk, has said it is imperative that Hanjin and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies, acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) if they are to compete effectively in liner shipping. Speaking at his first press conference since he... Angelicoussis returns to DSME for more VLCCs John Angelicoussis with DSME president Go Jae-ho last year. Credit: DSMEGreek shipowner John Angelicoussis has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for more very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Angelicoussis on 18 November ordered two 319,000 dwt VLCCs, which will be managed by his holding company's unit... Triyard receives new customer order for escort tugs Vietnam's Triyard group has extended its product range with a new order for escort tugs. Singapore-based specialist marine craft group Greenbay Marine, a new customer at the shipyard, has contracted an order worth US12.8 million for a quartet of Robert Allan-designed RAstar 3400 Azimuth Stern drive tugs. The 34 m tugs,... Dry bulk shipping woes could deepen as demand shift may be structural, rather than cyclical 'Coal also depressing', says analyst. credit: HasenpuschDry bulk shipping problems could deepen as adjustment in global demand may turn out to be structural rather than cyclical with little chance of relief on excess supply. "I am worried we are reaching a structural rather than cyclical turning point in iron ore... ReCAAP ISC: Low crime rate should not lead to complacency Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that crime rate dropped in its October 2015 report, but it will still remain vigilant. The number of incidents occurred in October has dropped notably by 48% and 28% compared with the number of incidents in August and September respectively. Comparing... HMM deteriorates into loss as working capital deficit persists Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced a third-quarter loss on 17 November amid ongoing speculation of a merger with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company said it incurred a KRW24 billion (USD20.46 million) loss for the third quarter of 2015, reversing a KRW204 billion net profit for the... Ports of Stockholm opts for floating cruise pier Passengers of cruise ships moored in Ports of Stockholm's Nynäshamn harbour in 2016 will be able to walk straight ashore from the ship as the port authority has purchased an innovative retracting floating pier from its creator - Norway's Cruise Venture Ltd. IHS Fairplay has learnt that the 260...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Indian air cargo carriers will contest fines for fuel surcharge cartel behaviour Expeditors detours from acquisition trail to focus on the road to organic growth Container shipping pundits paint gloomy picture of more sluggish growth in 2016 BIFA adds more seminars as demand soars for details of incoming new regulations

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Feds join whistleblower lawsuit against Inchcape Sheriff will use Moose Boat catamaran to police Lake Tahoe Senator Patty Murray is first recipient of Inouye Award MAIB: Safety lessons from fatal fishing vessel capsize Stowaways finding more creative ways to board ships Good news, bad news from Sembcorp Marine Powerful new fast supply/crew boat for SEACOR Marine

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Everett Port Commission approves operating/capital budget for 2016 Drewry predicts ship operating costs will increase over next two years Federal Maritime Commission eyes Ocean Common Carrier rule changes Port of Bellingham Oks plan for future home of sailing center Crowley begins construction project on new pier at Puerto Rico terminal

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Panamax 'in doldrums' as BPI slides to nine-month low Oversupply pushes down rates in main trades despite spot activities in Atlantic Basin Kostas Ladas to head Liberian Registry London office Register sources London general manager from broker agent Sovcomflot 'immune from LNG slump', says Kolesnikov Russian giant set fair to reap rewards of tanker recovery Hutchison and Maritime Union end their waterfront row Widespread cyber threat low but potential for disruption high BIMCO addresses cyber security at annual conference UASC chief pours cold water on APL takeover Jorn Hinge says today's market fundamentals make such an investment too high-risk Hafnia rakes in $20m profit High refinery margins, combined with good demand for gasoline, middle distillate and naphtha, boost Copenhagen product tanker player Europa Venture eyes massive renewal of shortsea fleet Owners encouraged by signs from Brussels over help to fund numerous orders in European yards Lloyd's List launches container line consolidation topics page Latest news and analysis on what looks set to be a major shake-up among global carriers Retrofit rudder trunk bars to block stowaways, says UK Club Unwanted passengers can prove costly for owners, marine mutual warns Sembcorp Marine to build FSO for Modec Unit to be deployed in North Sea from 2018 Precious Shipping cancels two ultramaxes at Sainty Thai bulker operator also seeks $11.16m refunds per vessel Daewoo clinches latest Maran VLCC pair Greek owner activates tanker contract after reportedly inking charters Black Sea terminal expands to take 10,000 teu vessels Novorossiysk project to allow bigger ships to call in Russia directly Will King Abdullah Port be a game changer? Bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula which is surrounded by two major shipping lanes which link the East with the West STX O&S calls for massive job cuts in bid to avoid bankruptcy Chief executive recommends slashing up to 800 jobs Aronnax: Applying innovation in the real world While shipping needs to be open to new ideas, innovators need to see the potential in shipping Cancelled BW Pacific IPO will not affect BW Group rating, says Moody's Analyst cites 'very good liquidity profile' Box Ships to delist from NYSE Company applied for listing transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market HHI sees 10% increase in October ship-order sales Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sales stay about level year on year Robbery incidents in Malacca Straits sharply up in January-October 2015 However, no oil-siphoning thefts in Asian waters in the past two months, Recaap says LA Harbour Commission approves grants to beef up port security Los Angeles port will contribute $625,000 in addition to the grants Exmar inks joint pact with Swan Energy for India LNG port project Both parties looking to ramp up LNG capacity at terminal to 10m tonnes per annum Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition Acquisition will advance China's One Belt, One Road initiative Star Bulk to answer questions on capital expenditure requirements Declining asset values to hit company's ability to finance remaining newbuilding programme Crowley starts construction in Puerto Rico to accommodate its new LNGs Jones Act created competitive shipping market between US mainland and Puerto Rico

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
New Hutch-union deal brings sacked Aussie workers back to the docks TRAC: Off-dock depot will improve NY-NJ chassis availability Health care costs, chassis complicate ILA-USMX talks Little visibility in container cargo demand, Maersk executive says Charleston port volume growth decelerates Study finds reducing truck waits best way to boost port productivity US regulators prepare to release key trucking rules Panama Canal vessel backlog eases True Value inks deal with Ryder to secure dedicated truck capacity San Juan dock expansion to handle Crowley's LNG ships begins Hyundai Merchant Marine swings to loss amid merger speculation China maritime and logistics players eye 'Belt and Road' opportunities Hyundai and Hanjin need mega-ships to compete, Korean minister says Little traction for index based shipper contracts, industry forum hears

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Star Bulk girds for 2016 The bulker owner outlines operating levers it may pull as it deals with weak market. Tanker shares imply lower 2016, UBS says Report says tanker stock prices reflect dimmer view of time-charter rates in 2016. Danske Bank raises Awilco LNG rating Bank continues to see struggles for LNG carrier owner but has upgraded the stock on valuation grounds. Peter G waves flag for US shipping rebirth America's marquee owner says private equity has pumped up ownership and now needs knowhow. Dry-bulk stocks suffer rout in New York US-listed shares of Safe Bulkers, Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Bulkers are plunging. Star shares fall after loss and downgrades New York-listed bulker owner's stock price loses 20.2% after result misses forecasts. India okays Cochin IPO Government to sell off its 10% stake as it seeks listing for ferry shipyard. Heavy hitters added to Hafnia Tankers board John Ridgway, Esben Poulsson and Jan Bech Andersen brought on board as owner piles up profit. PDZ cuts Q1 loss Revenue rise boosts Malaysian boxship owner; more improvements expected. Paris attacks: we must show resolve German owners' boss expresses disgust at "barbaric" jihadi murders and urges shipping to stand firm against threat. Euronav sells suezmax New York-listed giant said to have secured over $22m for vintage tanker. Minoan in the money Emanuele Grimaldi-led Greek ferry company turns a profit for the third quarter of the year. Uni-Asia turns to red Singapore-based boxship and bulker owner hit by rising costs in third quarter. Courage moves to bolster balance sheet Hong Kong-listed owner sets up near $11m shares placement to strengthen its financial position. DVB arrests drillship Odfjell-operated Deepsea Metro II held as owner Chloe Marine defaults on loan. 'Perfect storm' drives Deutsche downgrades Bank cuts ratings on trio of public bulker owners as raft of ships for sale threatens loan covenants. Sembcorp wins FSO Singapore yard to build storage unit for Modec's Culzean work in the North Sea. STX to axe 800 jobs South Korean shipbuilder also lining up salary cuts to stave off collapse in 2016. Civmec eyes Australian yard Domestic engineering group conducts due diligence on builder and repairer Forgacs. Double hit for Alang IFA Global says Indian shipbreaker facing lower steel scrap prices and fall in rupee. Lines suspend Europe run Coscon, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen halt service from Asia due to seasonal demand. Maersk taps Eurobonds Danish liner giant picks up cheap finance with raid on financial markets closer to home. Precious culls more ultramaxes Thai shipowner has now walked away from first four in 14 ship order in Chinese shipbuiler. DSME confirms Maran Tankers double Greek shipowner takes VLCC newbuilding tally at favourite South Korean yard to eight ships. BW Group credit rating unaffected Delay to BW Pacific IPO won't hurt shipowner's finances, but it may have to cover pre-delivery finance. Star Bulk pushes back four newbuildings New York-listed bulker owner reveals quarterly loss that's slightly deeper than expected. POSH resumes buyback Singapore offshore marine services provider takes advantage of drop in share price to acquire more stock. Box Ships preps move to OTC after de-listing Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner is de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
News reports: Chinese investigating liner carriers over surcharges CP publicizes $28b consolidation offer for NS BWR: Carriers suspend Asia-ECNA loop CSX fast-tracks S.C. site for industrial development ITC studies U.S. economic impact of TPP House passes (another) stop-gap highway patch 57 ships enrolled in MSP even though 60 can receive stipend Crowley starts $48.5 million pier project in San Juan project44 to offer free API assessments for carriers Global Shippers' Forum questions benefits of carrier alliances to shippers Transportation Insight acquires BirdDog AirBridge Cargo adds two more 747-8 freighters Gov. McAuliffe promotes Va. products in trade missions to Canada, Mideast Ag trade groups get 2016 USDA export promotion funds TransAtlantic AB sells container, ship management operations HKIA posts 2% growth in cargo throughput Transportation stocks rebound after rough week UPS offers $1.28b in senior notes

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
US fuel oil stocks rise for tenth straight week Total stocks at their highest since 2010. ExxonMobil: More customers switching to new ECA category fuels Says independent laboratory tests prove good stability and compatibility with other marine fuels. Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus 'The industrial sector has played little part in this demand growth; the drive has come from the end consumer.' IBIA Convention to return to Europe in 2016 'This is a real feather in Gibraltar's cap,' says Minister for Shipping. Interview with VPS for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Ferry Van Eykel shares his thoughts on the implications of the new ECA sulphur limit. OW: 16 companies in interpleader applications to UK courts Growing list of shipping companies seeking protection from vessel arrests. Mediterranean fuel oil market at nine-month low On oversupply of cargoes. Lukoil boosting supply at key Russian Black Sea ports New barge to supply MGO. Also gearing up to provide ECA-compliant ULSFO in the area. Sovcomflot completes fuel-saving fleet renewal programme Profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. 'Leading ship owner' orders shore power systems Order includes 'first project of its kind' installation on vessels. Brightoil to receive $62 million investment funds Capital comes from two groups, says Hong Kong-listed firm. Sovcomflot completes fleet renewal programme 9M profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. BMS United Bunkers introduces offshore service Bunkering service is now managed by 'dedicated professional team', says company.

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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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