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November 20, 2015

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Box Ships announces delisting from NYSE NYK orders 5,500 technologically advanced refrigerated containers Incheon port expects volumes to be flat in 2015 due to weak Europe demand Busan port is forecast to handle 19.6 million TEU in 2015 driven by transhipment cargo Russia's NCSP cargo volume up 3.9pc but container throughput down 28 pc Georgia Port Authority's October box volumes rise 3pc to 321,094 TEU New JV accord on Jasper Ocean Terminal development HK's Kerry Logistics wins first ever Maritime Logistics Award Coates Hire in Australia orders 90 loader cranes from Hiab Aviation security to be tightened following recent terrorist incidents India's CCI imposes US$40m fine on three airlines for fixing fuel surcharge rates Indonesia's domestic carriers could lose out on start international routes European airlines' Ocobter volumes rise while forwarders face Asian capacity shortage

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Regional agreement on maritime piracy to broaden scope to other illicit maritime activity Coffee exports to pick up on falling rupee: Board Cotton fabrics export likely to be up by 10-15 pc Ford Ecosport is most exported car from India India to import 10,000 t of soyameal Cabinet approves exchange of scattered plots of DGLL land with land of JSW Jaigarh Port at Jaigarh Lighthouse Cochin Port connects directly to Far East Cochin Shipyard going in for IPO & disinvestment "Ease of Doing Business" - India improves in World Bank ranking Fieo welcomes scheme for 5 years Govt allows power plants to import coal with higher ash content INR recovers smartly against dollar Interest Equalisation Scheme to give fillip to exports

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Switzerland: outsourcing internal transport FCS and China Airlines renew contract New general manager for LISCR London UK to St Petersburg direct New warehouse in the making Gateway terminal for Istanbul Upwards trend continues CMA CGM takes up stance in slot ring Intercontinental cooperation for Astre New chairman for paperless trade enabler TPP under review Lights still green for India's transport corridors Ground-breaking in San Juan Biesterfeld to drive CH Robinson NA surface transportation New Nigeria-Europe service takes to the skies Fiege CH: top berth goes to Malitzke Champ and Clive bond on IT front

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Seagull Maritime addresses PSC enclosed spaces campaign Seagull Maritime has launched a new onboard training course covering Enclosed Space Entry in ships, at a time when the issue is being brought into sharp focus by industry regulators. A committee meeting of the Ports Memorandum on Port State Control (Paris MOU) in May unveiled plans for a Concentrated Inspection... Cruise engine room fire risk persists Le Boreal. Credit: HasenpuschThe 264-passenger Le Boreal, operated by French line Ponant, was evacuated on 18 November following an engine room fire while the cruise ship was off the Falkland Islands. There were no reported injuries and the status of the luxury vessel is currently unknown. It is the latest... Commentary: Equality and transparency for all in dredging? EU headquarters, Brussels. Credit: PADredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies... Dredging: equality and transparency for all? Dredging vessels spend 99% of their working lives in and on water, and yet they are not eligible to receive tied or state aid, unlike other industries or non-EU competitors. That, with some murmurs of flexibility where possible, was the unchanged message to European dredging companies from the European Commission... DFDS raises profit forecast on progress in 3Q15 Credit: PADFDS, the Copenhagen-based listed ferry and logistics services group, has raised its earnings forecast for the full year 2015 after reporting strong third-quarter interims on broad-based progress of its business. Group net profit rose to DKK571 million (USD82 million) in the third quarter of this year from DKK350 million in... HMD books more LPG tankers Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured a contract from a returning shipowners for a quartet of LPG tankers. Piraeus-based Eletson Corp has ordered the four 38,000 cbm LPG tankers, bringing its orderbook at the shipyard to 10 vessels. The latest four vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the fourth quarter... Citigroup advises 'sell' on Malaysia's Westports stock Westport, near Port Klang, Malaysia. Credit: PA Citigroup revised downwards its net income estimate for Malaysia's Westports Holdings in fiscal years 2015-17 (FY 2015/17) by 5-6% and reiterated its 'sell' rating on it stock, despite the terminal operator handling a record 2.29 million teu in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15). In... Reputation most at stake for victims of cyber crime ECDIS is among several shipboard systems vulnerable to cyber attack. Credit: Kelvin Hughes.Shipowners must take precautions to protect against cyber crime to avoid financial and reputational losses, although a "widespread" threat to the industry is unlikely, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council. Speaking at BIMCO's annual conference in Hamburg... BW LPG third quarter results beat forecast BW LPG, the world's largest VLGC owner that is part of the BW Maritime group, has beaten analysts forecasts in 3Q15 and the company says it should be well positioned to face an expected increase in volatility of freight rates. The company did not comment on rumours that it might present... Korea Development Bank issues towards Busan New Port Phase 2-4 development Headquarters of the Korea Development Bank. Credit: PASouth Korean state-owned policy lender Korea Development Bank has approved KRW915 billion (USD790 billion) in project financing towards Busan New Port phase 2-4 development. Of the funds, KRW855 billion came from the bank's funds while the rest came from private investors in a public-private... Sembmarine at greater risk of contract cancellations A Sembcorp Marine rig. Credit: Sembcorp MarineSingapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) is at a greater risk of contract cancellations than its bigger compatriot rival Keppel Corporation, an analyst has said. In a report issued on 19 November, UOB Kay Hian Securities analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said, "Between the... Dry bulk market facing years of weakness, predicts IHS report The poor industry outlook has forced Star Bulk Carriers to delay the delivery of four newbuildings.With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, a just released IHS report is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade, with coal, iron ore and crude oil prices likely... Solid oil imports driving growth in tanker sector The growth in oil imports will rise by a surprising 4 percent this year with the robust demand, especially from Asian countries, turning the tanker market around, Clarksons Research president Martin Stopford told delegates at a conference in Hong Kong.Stopford said the most positive factor affecting tanker shipping was the... IHS white paper: Dry bulk market to see its worst yet With most of the developing world in an economic slowdown, an IHS white paper called IHS Global Maritime Trends 2016 is forecasting prolonged weakness in commodity prices over the next decade. Prices for coal, iron ore, and crude oil are all likely to remain depressed for the next few years. The... Limited enthusiasm for LNG-powered ships in low oil price market TOTE's LNG-fueled Isla Bella.LNG-powered vessels remain firmly on the back burner as the chronic fall in the oil price erases interest in the bunkering alternative to fossil fuels, shipping experts told delegates at a Hong Kong conference this week. "The big operators I have spoken to about powering their vessels with... Dry bulk crisis: index vs stock performance The contrast was glaring: On 18 November, a day that the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 246 points, the share price of Scorpio Bulkers plunged 24% in eight times average volume, Star Bulk's stock price sank 21% and Safe Bulkers' price fell 15%. To obtain a broader perspective on the dry... Canadian companies in the market for Klaveness ships Selfunloader Baldock, pictured here under previous ownership. Credit: FotofliteAlgoma Central Corp and Canada Steamship Lines have agreed to purchase five ocean going ships from Klaveness Selfunloaders AS. Algoma is buying the Panamax self-unloaders Balchen and Baldock. CSL Americas, a division of the CSL Group Inc. is taking the Trillium Class Panamax... Indian cabinet clears Cochin Shipyard IPO Cochin shipyard, India. Credit: PAIndia's state-owned ship-builder Cochin Shipyard Ltd, struggling to win orders from clients hit by a slowdown, has been given clearance by the Indian cabinet to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to part-fund growth plans. The share sale, likely to happen sometime next year, will...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
xChange 'greybox' platform could save carriers millions in repositioning costs Weak links in healthcare and life science supply chains revealed in new UPS research No heightened threat of terror attacks on shipping in the Med - focus on migrant crisis, say experts ACG eyes bumper business this year and new aircraft for passenger charter market ISS to defend itself against US lawsuit Russia to resume mass production of Il-96 aircraft UTi's new LCL Pharma offering sets sail NYK procures 5,500 advanced refrigerated containers

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
USCG updates fuel switching safety alert Criminal charges filed in West Delta 32 platform fire case Chesapeake Shipbuilding to build three more tugs for Vane SAFE Boats to build riverine interceptors for Colombia Polish shipyard to build fishing trawler MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires marine fuel gas supplier

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
All American Marine relocating to new Port of Bellingham facility US rail freight traffic has negative weekly total LAX Customs agents nab hundreds of pork tamales CKYHE Alliance member carriers plan seasonal cuts to AWS service Maritime Commerce Club plans annual children's shopping spree

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
LPG pricing spurs demand for VLGCs Spot rates rise on higher vessel chartering MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires Swedish marine fuel and bunkering business Purchase to shape MAN Diesel's profile in the dual-fuel and gas propulsion segment Greek newbuilding broker George Banos dies Widely liked and admired shipping personality said to have brokered 400 newbuildings Eletson firms up fourth LR2 at SWS Exercised optional vessel will deliver in 2018 Will the carnage in dry bulk stocks continue? Structural imbalance in the industry signals hard times ahead for companies with large newbuilding orders UASC says formation of mega carrier will not affect its China Shipping vessel sharing Jorn Hinge says the line is also still open to further co-operation with Hamburg Süd as likelihood of alliance shake-up gathers pace Yard Talk \| Japanese yards resilient though not immune to downturn World's third largest shipbuilding nation takes market share from China South Carolina volume growth slows Throughput figures slide as cargoes return to west coast Rhine logjam continues to disrupt fuel markets Historically low water levels are causing fuel shortages in Switzerland and southern Germany and congestion elsewhere Abu Dhabi port operator reports 36% rise in container volumes for first 10 months Ro-ro operations transfer to upgraded Khalifa port aided growth in that area India shipping ministry to cut obsolete rules in Merchant Shipping Act Committees formed by government single out redundant shipping rules and regulations China's gas price cut to boost LNG demand Price cut removes overhang for Chinese natural gas market faced with declining demand Indian government approves Cochin Shipyard IPO Company shares to help finance expansion projects Alcoa blames aluminium market for vessel decommissioning International Transport Workers Federation says producer is exploiting local laws to whittle down wages Four members of CKYHE alliance suspend Asia-US southeast coast service Cancellation to start from December 3 Triyards to build four escort tugs for Greenbay Marine Order adds to range of ships Triyards can build for clients Marco Polo Marine axes $214.3m rig contract with Sembcorp Marine Cracks found on all three legs of the new rig during tests HIG Capital invests in Ship Supply International Investment provides resources to capitalise on company's growth potential

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Schiphol on track to match record 2014 volumes despite China slump CP's Harrison to takeover target NS: Let's talk CMA CGM gains slots to Prince Rupert, capping busy year for port Northwest Seaport Alliance sees modest growth Shippers cheer end of Brazilian independent trucker blockages Russia's Fesco, Transcontainer in merger talks US rail regulator offers timelines on merger, switching reviews CN teams with Mobile, APMT for 'third-coast' gateway Container shipping on the cusp of a major shakeup Citigroup downgrades Westports outlook despite record volume

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Aegean flips to black on profitable mix of fuels Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier sees ebitda per tonne jump 20.7%. Final dash of newbuilding debt for SALT Scorpio Bulkers set to reveal financing now in place with French bank for final vessel in vast orderbook. China raids liner companies in Shanghai National Development and Reform Commission reported to be focusing on fees. BW LPG shares fly as owner opens up VLGC market leader sees stock respond to strong earnings and greater clarity on COAs. Cochin's IPO hits hitch? Indian shipyard's unions oppose state sell-off and call for investment from cash reserves. Diana draws on loans The previously announced facilities will partially finance ongoing ship deliveries. PSV rates treble Burst of fixing boosts daily earnings for beleaguered North Sea owners to £10,000 per day. Star Bulk tied to sale of modern bulker But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Star tied to bulker sale But source close to New York-listed bulker owner denies any new sales have taken place. Cruiseship hit by fire All passengers evacuated from Ponant vessel due to engine room blaze. Chinese merger nearing? Sources tip government to approve $20bn Cosco and CSG tie-up by January. Shareholders approve BLT restructuring All initiatives, including spin-off of Chembulk Tankers, win with overwhelming majority. Laskaridis swoops for panamaxes Greek owner said to have secured bargain by snapping up unfinished Jinglu ships. Rum on the rocks DFDS' Lysblink Seaways grounded off Scotland after officer drank half a litre of spirits following upsetting phone call. Euroseas scraps boxship in Bangladesh Aristides Pittas-led owner cashes in ageing container vessel that it has owned for almost a decade. Bergen loss grows Oslo-listed company sees recent subsidiary bankruptcies take a toll on its third quarter results. Chandris swaps bulker for tankers at Cosco Cosco Dalian confirms European owner has axed a panamax bulker and booked a pair of tankers. BW LPG shatters quarterly forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Zodiac linked to capesize Sources tie Eyal Ofer company to purchase of 2009-built Japanese bulker. BW LPG shatters third quarter forecasts Oslo-listed VLGC owner impresses the market with major earnings beat and stronger COA outlook. Polarcus adds another contract Middle East owner heading to Egypt for seismic survey work. DFDS logs record result Danish ro-ro group raises annual profit forecast after volumes grow in Q3. Asian box volumes continue slide Regional container throughput remains on a steady path of deterioration, says Nomura Equity Research. Asian piracy sees monthly decline Region sees reduce number of attacks in October, but concerns grow over increasing incidents in Straits of Mallacca. Stronger charter rates boost Navig8 Oaktree-backed chemical tanker owner upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Stronger charter rates boost CHEMS Navig8 Chemical Tankers upbeat on prospects as delivery schedule remains on track. Seaports alliance sees throughput growth Exports main driver behind increased volumes at tie-up between Seattle and Tacoma ports. Miclyn taps bond market Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator raises funds to payback bond due to mature in 2016.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Liner shipping squeezed by low freight rates, higher regulatory costs IAG Cargo prepares for surge in holiday cargo traffic UPS opens driver training facility in Atlanta Senators seek to shorten transport bill to 5 years Effort to allow 33-foot tandem trailers defeated in Senate COSCO joins Ocean3 Alliance's pendulum service Commerce starts antidumping investigation of steel pipe imports ITC finds U.S. paper industry harmed by Canadian import FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications True Value enters dedicated transport services agreement with Ryder OPDR, MacAndrews start North Europe-Iberian Peninsula loop Purolator International opens new headquarters

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Fuel oil stocks at four-month low Players point to a fall in fuel oil arbitrage flows from the West. Marine engine manufacture acquires LNG bunker specialists 'Natural gas is rapidly gaining importance as a fuel for marine applications.' Romaina may be fined for failure to adopt sulphur rules Commission is asking Court of Justice of to impose daily fine until the country falls into line. Demand for oil-based bunker fuels set for long-term decline Fuel efficiency standards will drive down consumption. Cleartrade: A win-win trading proposition 'Brokers are our largest competitor but also our biggest clients,' says Cleartrade's Richard Heath. Trafigura's Puma expands storage in Mozambique to create strategic hub Opens oil product terminal in the port of Matola, its second in the country. (KILLS STORY) Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus Transport Canada: Vessel owner of bunker spill to pay Owners of vessel have already paid a $300,000 bond, says spokeswoman. Shipowner cancels newbuilding contracts Builder fails to meet fuel efficiency targets. Taiwanese shipping firm in bunker-saving move Firm adopts vessel monitoring software. WFS launches recruitment drive Firm seeking 70 new employees to join team in Central America. Drewry: Vessel operating costs to increase Small rises in cost of lube oils and other commodities expected, says Managing Director. US DATA: EIA says crude runs top 16 million b/d, highest since Septembe Greater refinery activity and fewer imports limited the size of crude inventory build.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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