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October 21, 2015

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China's third quarter growth 6.9pc, down from 7pc in second quarter HKTDC presents legal/accounting expert on China's liberalised e-comm law APM Terminals pays US$1 billion for remaining Grup Maritim TCB shares DHL moves 40 electric race cars by road, sea and rail from UK to Beijing Hapag-Lloyd reefers to be transshipped after Mataquito engine failure Baltimore tops June box record by 8.6pc with 86,149 TEU lifted in August SingPost to acquire e-commerce logistics provider TradeGlobal in the US Zacks: New York-listed Box Ships stock receives 'strong sell' rating African specialist Delmas to disappear under CMA CGM brand next March Megaships, mega mergers make for less competitive shipping, says UN Worldwide airport cargo volumes decline in August as China slows down Volga-Depnr Group extends fleet with two more AN-124-100 freighters DHL offers daily 767 freighter flights between Detroit and Cincinnati

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Class 3 Flammable Liquids CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030 Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat Govt to import 3,000 t of dal EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

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Canadian carrier investing in eastern expansion Colder blast for larger volumes Extending alliance to increase railcar fleet Freja partnering Geodis Brett J. Hart named acting United Airlines CEO Celebrating 50 years of Freightliner Steps towards harmonising Latin American airspace World commercial fleet grew more slowly Lailah Soon to manage oil and gas industry activities for... Panalpina's steady, but slow progress US transport ministry publishes strategy BOC selling 24 aircraft More shuttles between Rotterdam and Central and Eastern... HSH Nordbank to be privatised

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
World's largest dual fuel ship makes maiden call at Zeebrugge United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) 18,800 teu ultra-large container carrier (ULCC) Al Muraykh made its maiden call at APM Terminals Zeebrugge on its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. The second of six 18,800 teu ULCCs ordered by UASC - the largest in the company's 56-vessel fleet - Al Muraykh US seeks port congestion relief Dedicated freight corridors and closer co-operation among port authorities and the private sector are strategies the US government is promoting to tackle port congestion. The Draft National Freight Strategic Plan, released on 18 October by US Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary Anthony New Canadian PM promises west coast tanker ban Canadian Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, who swept to power in the 19 October national election, has promised to ban oil tankers in environmentally sensitive waters along the British Columbia coast. The son of a former prime minister, Trudeau promised a ban on tankers in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Vedanta resumes iron ore exports from India London-listed metals group Vedanta Resources has shipped iron ore from India for the first time in three years after the country's top court partially lifted a ban on mining exports earlier this year. 88,000 tonnes of iron ore was shipped on the vessel Ao Hong Ma to China on 19 October. Vedanta's KLC face stable future Korea Line Corporation (KLC) is not expected to face difficulties again as its portfolio of long-term shipping contracts has insulated it against the drop in charter rates, an analyst has concluded. KLC went into receivership in February 2011 after taking in too many bulkers at high charter rates. Daehan Shipbuilding emerges from rehabilitation South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding has come out of corporate rehabilitation just over a year after falling into difficulties. On 19 October, the Seoul Central District Court granted the shipbuilder's application to complete rehabilitation as it had paid off all debts for 2014. Daehan, a MISC galvanised by tanker revival Malaysian carrier MISC is expected to achieve higher profits for 2015 as oil tanker rates have hit its highest levels since 2010. Very large crude carrier (VLCC) daily rates have crossed the USD100,000 mark as the drop in oil prices has encouraged demand. The resulting fall in bunker prices has MMC Corp to acquire NCB stake for USD256.7 million Malaysia-listed port operator MMC Corp has proposed to acquire 53.42% equity interest in NCB Holdings (NCB), formerly known as Northport Corporation for MYR1.1 billion (USD256.7 million). The deal would be done through MMC Corp's subsidiary, MMC Port Holdings, to enter into a conditional sale of PortMiami expects to benefit from Panama expansion The Port of Miami expects its share of trade with Asia will increase by about 15% following the opening of the USD5.25 billion extension to the Panama Canal next year. "After the extension to the Panama Canal opens, south east United States will capture up to 400,000 additional moves and this makes US dredge operator weighing options NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) may be considering a sale or merger based on information filed with financial regulators. In a statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 16 October, GLDD, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based dredging contractor, said it had "initiated Chinese board and paper exports to rise Global flows of board and paper in ocean containers will continue to diversify over the coming years as China ramps up its export liftings, a leading pulp and paper conference in Bremen, Germany, heard today. Paper exports from China are expected to reach 5 million tonnes per annum over the next China VLCC sells two vessels for $133m China VLCC, a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans, has sold two secondhand very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for USD133 million. The 297,600 dwt and 297,400 dwt vessels were sold to two Marshall Island-registered companies, Tilos Shipping Corporation and Delos MPA forms work group to promote more listings on SGX The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has formed a working group to promote more maritime listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). The work group, which also includes members of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and SGX, aims to make Singapore a leading maritime financial Triyards FY 2015 profit improves Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings posted a gross profit of USD60 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up 16% from a year ago. The increase in gross profit was driven by higher margin from certain industrial and offshore fabrication projects. Despite posting a higher EMAS Offshore profit up sevenfold in FY 2015 Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore posted a net profit of USD199.5 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up almost sevenfold from a year ago. The positive net profit is partly lifted by an USD154.7 million negative goodwill arising from the consolidation of EMAS Marine into German states take distressed shipping debt German state bank HSH Nordbank, once the world's biggest ship mortgage lender, has obtained permission from the European Commission to transfer a large share of its non-performing loan portfolio to its public shareholders. The plan was agreed on between the European commission, the mayor of Hamburg

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
To beat congestion, Asian box terminal operations need revolution, not evolution Panalpina profits take a hit as Swiss franc gains strength, but cost-cutting pays off The UAE must find the right balance for sea-air shippers as competition grows The war on piracy may be being won, but marine crime in SE Asia is on the increase

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Bollinger delivers FRC Joseph Napier Jensen to design two 120 ft tugboats ordered by Kirby NTSB issues new update on El Faro investigation Project aims to develop LNG fueled bulkers of the future Assessing court's ruling on VGP ballast water requirements Southeast Asia maritime crime rate soars The Shearer Group adds to its team Navy tug on way to seek El Faro wreckage and VDR

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Seattle City Council Oks heavy haul road network Port of Bellingham taps Harman as aviation operations manager Port association pleased with draft freight strategic plan Drewry reports service reliability reaches new all-time high mark NASSCO celebrates keel laying for fifth 'ECO' tanker for APT

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Meiji Shipping expands oil tanker fleet with newbuildings due early 2016 New ships will support Meiji's drive to charter more vessels to the oil majors as well as smaller oil companies Lloyd's Register appoints Mark Darley as Americas regional marine manager The 15-year veteran served in various operational and business roles with the group Britannia waives extra 2.5% for 2014/2015 policy Move comes on top of earlier 5% waiver US Navy sends ocean tug to search for El Faro wreckage Voyage data recorder is expected to be retrieved if search goes well Panalpina feels brunt of Asia-Europe volatility Low demand on key trade results in negative box growth in the third quarter Dover volumes rise despite summer troubles Port expects to break records after summer of strikes HSH rescue: apocalypse not now But troubled bank only off the hook for half its shipping-led toxic assets Suezmax rates stabilise around $40,000 a day Healthy European crude imports support sentiment after volatile September Amsterdam sea lock gets $567m PPP backing Project will improve capacity and access to port G6 withdraws even more Asia-Europe capacity Consortia increases number of void sailings in the winter months from 10 to 14 UK Court of Appeal issues judgment on collision cases Owners out of pocket while cases climb through courts Mixed fortunes for transatlantic traders Strong US economy continues to boost westbound traffic as Eurozone woes stunt growth in eastbound volumes HSH Nordbank to offload billions of dollars of toxic shipping debt Rescue deal means huge hit for German taxpayers Port of Rizhao posts weaker results amid bearish dry bulk market Northern China port faces stiff competition from neighbouring ports Triyards wins $100m in orders New contracts significantly added to orderbook amid challenging shipyard environment Daiichi Chuo sale worsens sentiment in secondhand bulker markets Japanese operator expected to put more vessels on the block in coming months SIPG looks to raise $1.6bn from bond sale Funds from corporate bond issue earmarked for working capital and debt repayment Southeast Asia maritime crime sharply higher in first nine months of 2015 Singapore Strait identified as key area for increased vigilance, says Dryad Maritime Indonesia cabotage laws stand in the way of Maersk's expansion plan Regulations state only locally-controlled shipping firms can move cargo between islands in the archipelago ABN Amro joins Team Tankers loan facility Total loan facility size rises to $150m comprising a $100m term loan and revolving credit facility of $50m Bourbon reports first half net loss amid tough offshore environment Results were primarily impacted by foreign exchange differences, the company says

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Dedicated demand drives Marten Transport profit, revenue Substantially lower fuel surcharges checked revenue growth and concealed a relatively healthy truckload and thriving dedicated freight business in the third quarter at Marten Transport. The refrigerated trucking company's operating revenue dropped by $300,000 from a year ago to $171.3 million in the quarter, thanks mostly to a $14.2 million year-over-year... Georgia Ports Authority to invest heavily in Brunswick port The Georgia Ports Authority plans to invest $152 million in capital improvements at the port of Brunswick, including construction of a new roll-on, roll-off berth, during the next decade. The planned investment will be triple the $46.2 million the GPA has put into infrastructure upgrades at Brunswick during the last 10... US investigators: El Faro captain reported 'hull breach' before sinking NTSB investigators approach the El Faro's sister ship, El Yunque, as part of their investigation.The doomed cargo ship El Faro reported a "hull breach" and was 20 miles from the eye of Hurricane Joachin when it was last heard from before sinking with the loss of its 33-member crew, the... CP domestic intermodal push loses steam Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push seems to have lost its steam. The shipment of domestic intermodal containers on a year-over-year basis dropped in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year. Modest international volume gains weren't enough to offset the setback in the domestic business, nor the... Colombo breaks through as South Asia's next big transshipment port COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - When the CMA CGM Marco Polo - until 2013 the world's largest container ship with a capacity of 16,020 twenty-foot-equivalent units - arrived in Colombo in late September, it highlighted the port's emergence as a growing transshipment hub capable of handling the increasing number of mega-ships... NY-NJ port considers 'all options' on truck replacement The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is "considering all options" for replacing thousands of older trucks in order to meet a fast-approaching deadline under the port's clean-air plan, a spokesman said. The port authority released details Tuesday on how truckers can apply for $2 million in federal grants... Northwest Seaport Alliance volume rises Total international containers handled by the Northwest Seaport Alliance increased 3.7 percent in September from the same month last year as the ports of Seattle and Tacoma continue to regain traffic lost earlier in the year due to port congestion and labor disruptions associated with the coastwide longshore contract negotiations. International... Second Arrow Trucking executive sentenced to prison The former chief financial officer of Arrow Trucking was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his part in a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and a Utah-based commercial bank. Jonathan Leland Moore, 38, who pleaded guilty last December, was sentenced to 35 months in prison for participating... German forwarder launches project/breakbulk carrier Multipurpose carriers face fresh competition from the Press family's return to the shipping sector with the new company d.ship Carriers. The German freight-forwarding dynasty owns global project forwarding group deugro. With chartering and technical offices in Bremen, Houston, Singapore, and Tokyo, d.ship will operate as a separate entity alongside deugro, which controls... US for-hire truck tonnage rising, despite high inventories U.S. truck tonnage increased in September, climbing 0.7 percent from August and 3.1 percent year-over-year, the American Trucking Associations said. High U.S. inventories, however, remain a drag on trucking demand, and the driver shortage places a cap on capacity expansion. "I remain concerned about the high level of inventories throughout the... Largest Russian rail operator seeks to cut container costs, transit times Russian railway monopoly RZD is working to stop the flow of containerized cargo to other modes of transportation. The company is seeking to lower prices and reduce costs and transit times through a variety of measures. The strategy has its origin mainly in the recent management shuffle at RZD and the...

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Executives: products tanker market healthy Trio of clean tanker bosses see balanced market despite decline in day rates. NTSB reveals new details on El Faro loss El Faro master vessel reported mountain of problems just 17 minutes before last known position. Su denies Brazil charge Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman rejects allegations of corruption and misconduct. Navios linked to double VLCC buy Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m. Britannia seeks 2.5% increase Wealthy Nigel Palmer led P&I club gives with one hand as it takes with another. Saverys' CMB buyout launches this week Shareholders in Belgium firm to begin tendering shares in Saverys buyout Dorian to get 'friendlier' Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead. Indonesian yards win $39m order Three shipbuilders to construct eight buoy tender and lighthouse ships for government. Avance "still a steal" Red-hot VLGC market is expected to lift the Oslo-listed gas carrier owner for another quarter. ATSB: "inadequate maintenance" Australian report finds poor condition of Shih Wei bulker's anchor gear caused smash with tanker. KfW funds Dutch lock A consortium of banks provides $568m loan for new sea gate that gives access to Amsterdam. CLIA: Cruiseship demand grows again Industry body says vessels are carrying 68% more passengers than 10 years ago. Huge loan fails to spark GasLog share price New York-listed owner sees shares slip back as market selloff overpowers news of newbuilding funds. Gotland gets better Swedish owner boosted by products tankers and ship sales in first eight months. Jo Spirit refloated Tanker that grounded yesterday has moved under own its power in St Lawrence Seaway. Vroon trio scrapped Dutch owner sends ERRVs to Danish breaker as part of offshore fleet rationalisation plans. Drunk captain jailed Master of German cargoship gets 20 days for 2014 dock collision in Aalborg. Woodside deals trims Siem's spot exposure One of Oslo-listed owner's anchor handlers is heading to Australia having secured a rare period contract. Cosco Corp wins $150m order for three ships Singapore-listed company to build one products tanker and two cargo transfer vessels. Cabotage conundrum Indonesia says its restrictions on foreign ownership holding back Maersk Line's $3bn investment plan. Second lawsuit for TOTE Wife of one of 33 seafarers from sunken El Faro takes legal action against US owner. DSME starts Doosan sale Bankers say loss-making yard trying to raise $20m from offloading stake in engine maker. Hyundai Merchant wins $176.8m reprieve Korea Development Bank extends maturity on major facility until after Hyundai Securities shares are sold. Siem board stays neutral on takeover Oslo-listed owner decides against clear recommendation to shareholders on takeover offer. One dead, one missing in crane collapse Two other men seriously injured in accident at Longshan Shipyard in China. Ferry duo for Cochin Indian shipyard to build two double-ended ro-ro vessels for regional government. HSH Nordbank to be sold off by state owners State owners have two years to privatise German shipping lender after it reaches restructuring deal with EU; will sell $9bn of assets. Rum ship runs aground Main engine failure aboard Jo Tankers vessel reported to be responsible for collision in Canada. ABC books chem trio Swiss manager goes to Ho Chi Minh shipyard for vessels designed for colder climates. Triyards profit surges Offshore woes fail to impact Singapore-listed shipyard group as it posts stellar Q4. EMAS ties up OSV trio Oslo and Singapore-listed company boosted by goodwill and sale and leasebacks.

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
NEWS FLASH: El Faro reported hull breach shortly before dissapearing

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Five vessels detained for illegal bunkering Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges. Egypt considers more flexibility for bunker market State-controlled energy company EGPC wants to improve the efficiency of the country's bunker market.' Market 'awash with fuel oil' Refineries keep runs high to exploit low crude price. Certificate for gas-powered box ship Plying US waters. LNG bunkering project could get new, controlling investor Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer. Salvage work resumes on Flinterstar 150 mt remains in ship's fuel tanks. Certificate for gas-powered, boxship Plying US waters. APT christens first 'eco' tanker Vessel features LNG-conversion-ready design. 'Unregulated' coal ship pollution highlights inconsistencies Bulkers calling at coal port are emitting twice as much SOx as cruise ships in Sydney harbour. Invention aims to lower sulphur content of bunker fuel Patent filed in US on novel method to reduce contaminants. Greek shipowner launches LNG propulsion study Research seeks to develop retrofitting solutions and a new bulk carrier design. Tanker collision causes bunker spill Owner of the vessels are Daiichi Tanker and Heiwa Kaiun, according to a shipping database. LNG bunkering project could get new, contolling investor Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer. Russian supplier completes fuel delivery contract Bunker delivery to the sixth and final vessel took place on October 18, says Lukoil-Bunker. More changes within Titan Petrochemicals Two board members given new responsibilities. Shipyard to build Scottish LNG-fuelled ferries for $150 million Deal was finalised over the weekend. UASC celebrates 'eco' vessel delivery Event held with 'financing partners' to acknowledge firm's newbuilding programme.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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