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April 24, 2015

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East-west trade lanes score better on reliability - Maersk tops all MSC takes in second of twenty 19,224-TEUers from Daewoo yard US diesel prices hit 5-year low - down 30pc year on year mid-April Excess tonnage, falling rates permanent fact of life, says OOIL chief Panalpina quarterly profit up 10pc to US$20.2 million as revenue slips New Yangon Terminal handles ship in 1,200-TEU range at 600-metre quay Convenience of boxed grain beats lower bulk prices, say Asian flour mills Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port plans to raise funds for major upgrade 1,102 European, Mideast, African cargo crimes cost sector US$80 million TransContainer's Russian rail volume up 0.7pc to 352,000 TEU 3 VSTEP DP simulators gain Nautical Institute and DNV-GL certs Air cargo may be forced from Shanghai as passenger numbers soar: official New Indonesia rule requiring extra screening risks EU export ban Slow Chinese output cuts Schiphol's quarterly air cargo volume

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APRIL 23, 2015
ASIC holds first '5-A-Side Soccer' tournament in Kolkata Cabinet approves signing of maritime agreement between India & Jordan India & Bangladesh agree on extension of protocol on inland water transit & trade Maiden vessel of OOCL's Far East CPX service calls Adani Hazira Container Terminal MOL signs deal to build 4 next-generation "FLEXIE" car carriers Shipping industry calls on EU leaders to be decisive & immediately increase Mediterranean search & rescue resources TICC shows its expertise in handling international project cargo movement Urea imports surge 23 pc in FY15 Bangladeshi Shipping Secretary visits JN Port Maharashtra govt partners Rlys to boost hinterland connectivity 'Make in India' initiative to again from new FTP norms ECGC cautious over cover on exports to Russia Exporters need to focus on non-trade barriers: Commerce Ministry official Houston can be the gateway to the Americas for Indians, says Mayor

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Living up to its reputation New lorries reinforce fleet Big players launch joint Asia-South America service Stepping up rail network efficiency Port of Mannheim expanding Europe Air & Sea transfers to prestigious address Born to be Swissport Group president and CEO Poland ploughing cash into railway technology Ethiopian now nonstop to São Paulo K + N presents anniversary container IMO asks for offshore global governance Polzug links new terminal to transport network SPO wins prestigious SRS award 30 candles on Cessna Caravan cake Moore Stephens takes a glimpse into crystal ball Panalpina delivers promising Q1 results

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APRIL 23, 2015
Navios buys 14 from HSH debtors Angeliki Frangou's Navios Group has agreed to acquire seven bulkers and seven container ships from debtors of Germany's HSH Nordbank. This is the second major transaction involving Navios' acquisition of vessels previously owned by distressed borrowers that were bundled together by HSH. In 2013, a Perpetual preferred offerings continue NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation has priced the shipping industry's third perpetual preferred equity offering of the month. The Nikolas Tsakos-led tanker company is selling 3.4 million preferred shares at USD25/share with a dividend rate of 8.75%. The Tsakos family trust is purchasing 200,000 Weak marine market hits Wartsila An expected weakness in its Ship Power business area has hurt the 1Q15 result of Wartsila, the Finnish engineering group, although the company retained guidance regarding its full year performance unchanged. Group net profit fell to EUR64 million (USD70 million) in 1Q15 from EUR70 million in the Norwegian analysts upbeat on crude tankers The crude carrier market has outperformed expectations so far this year and shipping analysts at Arctic and DNB Markets in Norway remain upbeat on the outlook in the sector. "The crude tanker market has had a stellar start to 2015 - exceeding expectations by a wide margin. The excess crude in the SIPG plans to acquire part of Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) said that it is studying the acquisition of an unspecified part of Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping under its comprehensive development strategy. SIPG will conduct further study on an acquisition plan after a due-diligence investigation into Large contracts drive Panalpina's box growth Swiss freight forwarder Panalpina achieved steady growth in ocean freight handling on the back of freight management contracts for large industrial customers and also improved its profitability in the first quarter. The volume of cargo under its management rose by 5% to 387,000 teu, driven by "more One stuck ship in Great Lakes freed while another aground A grounded freighter in the St. Lawrence River near Lake Ontario has been moved to a safe anchorage allowing navigation of the Seaway to resume on 22 April, Canadian Seaway spokesman Andrew Bogora said. At least seven freighters had been waiting to transit through the Seaway locks between Lake Schahin files for bankruptcy protection Schahin, China-based ICBC Leasing's first partner in the Brazilian offshore market, announced on 17 April that 28 of its units have filed for bankruptcy protection in the Sao Paolo state court. The application was made after the company's failure to refinance up to BRL6.5 billion (USD2.1 billion) MOL orders four car carriers Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced that it has signed a contract with Minaminippon Shipbuilding to construct four next-generation car carriers. The vessels will be delivered in 2017 and 2018, a statement of the company said on 23 April. The capacity of each vessel is 6,800 units of standard passenger Kalmar receives huge orders from ICTSI Crane manufacturer Kalmar has received two separate orders totalling nearly 60 Ottawa terminal tractors from International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) in the Philippines. A total of 42 Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors, five Kalmar reachstackers, and two Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes Tanjung Priok port to be expanded Indonesia's new political leadership is serious about its moves on infrastructure, which includes the USD4.66 billion redevelopment and expansion of the existing Tanjung Priok port. The expansion is expected to turn the port into the gateway port to this huge country of 17,000 islands. The Port of Singapore to invest more in maritime technology The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will invest more in technology in view of Singapore's push to capture new opportunities when the shipping market improves. Speaking at the inaugural Singapore Maritime Technology Conference on 23 April, Singapore's senior minister of state for Piracy in Asia worsens in Q1 2015 Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported a total of 38 piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in the first quarter of 2015. Three of these were attempted incidents. The number of reported incidents in the first quarter of 2015 LNG bunkering spots planned for Asia Pacific-North Europe LNG-powered mega container ships could receive LNG bunkering in Singapore, near the Suez area, and Rotterdam in future if they are deployed in the Asia Pacific-North Europe trade, according to DNV GL. Purely LNG-powered vessels are able to load LNG fuel that could support approximately half the Orient Overseas values IT growth for efficiency In the challenging market environment of shipping, improving efficiency is the key for cost reduction in balancing the company's financials, said Tung Chee Chen, chairman of Orient Overseas (International). The head of the Hong Kong-headquartered integrated transportation and logistics company said Svitzer sees salvage merger with Titan as best fit of strengths Svitzer, the towage and salvage company in AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group of Copenhagen, sees the merger of its salvage business with Titan, which is part of the US-based Crowley group, as the best fit of strengths of both parties. For the Danish company, it also means reaching an ambition to MPA signs MOU with World Maritime University The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Maritime University (WMU) to train and build global maritime capacities. The MOU was signed by the MPA Academy, the training arm of MPA, on 22 April in conjunction with the 10th

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APRIL 23, 2015
Carrier crisis as ships idle while Asia-Europe sees lowest-ever freight rate Shippers shift to Rickenbacker as freighters tire of busy Chicago Singapore's hub role looks vulnerable as China promotes Silk Routes

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APRIL 23, 2015
NASSCO gets $31.7 million mod to LHA 6 contract Turbine sticker shock delays Virginia offshore wind project Gypsum giant sheds ships Navios acquires 14 ships from HSH Nordbank debtors Rolls-Royce package picked for ice-class newbuild MOL orders flexible foursome for car carrier fleet

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APRIL 23, 2015
Bill paves way for Seattle, Tacoma to create port development authority US rail freight traffic numbers see positive result during week Coast Guard teaming with Ecology for spill preparedness conference Canadian Federal Court disagrees with Port Metro Vancouver trucking plan Diana Containerships takes delivery of 5,000 TEU YM NEW JERSEY

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APRIL 23, 2015
Rumours abound about new 50-valemax project between Vale and Chinese owners Unconfirmed reports suggest Cosco will build 20 400,000 dwt ore carriers while CMES, Shandong Shipping and ICBC Leasing each construct 10 in China Navios and HSH Nordbank in new distressed deal for 14 ships Owner to take seven bulkers and seven boxships at 'serious risk of insolvency' Scorpio Tankers to offer Monday horoscope Scorpio's star is forecast to rise, lifted by a vigorous product tanker market TEN takes $85m from upsized offering Uses for added funds may include acquisitions or share buy-backs, says tanker owner Challenging year ahead for east-west carriers Oversupply on trade routes spells trouble for big box lines, says Seabury Group Hamburg Süd remains profitable despite turnover decline Weak freight rates take their toll on German line Teekay-AET tanker fleet merger is just hearsay AET denies merger to Lloyd's List, saying talk of a tie-up with Teekay is mere speculation Piracy on the rise again in Southeast Asia Both ReCAAP and IMB report an increase in incidents in the first quarter Piracy: The Movie plays badly with ReCAAP conference delegates Implications of seafarers' carelessness and collusion between crew and pirates sparks outcry HCI hangs on to profitability and explores new activities KG house buys boxship entirely on own account Pasha buyout of Horizon's Hawaii trade lane business approved US Department of Justice gives the nod to $141.5m deal No commercial incentive for box lines to speed up Asia-Europe services SeaIntel's Lars Jensen says the cost of revamping networks is far too high to risk dropping slow-steaming strategy Bauxite trade offers hope to panamaxes at expense of supramaxes Pendulum for Australia-China trades is swinging back to larger ship class

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APRIL 23, 2015
UP: West Coast woes, Panama Canal expansion won't spur major cargo shift Union Pacific Railroad on Thursday appeared to downplay the idea that U.S. West Coast port congestion has changed its expectations that a low- single-digit share of cargo might shift to East Coast when the Panama Canal opens next year. Asked by an investment analyst whether diversions from the West Coast to... European shippers launch global review of mega-alliances European shippers are stepping up their scrutiny of shipping alliances, launching their own review of the massive vessel-sharing agreements. Sixteen of the world's 20 largest container carriers are members of the four so-called "mega-alliances": 2M, Ocean Three, G6 and CKYHE. And although the alliances received the go-ahead from global regulators, the... USDA Announces U.S. Market Access for Peru Products Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) met in Washington, D.C., to recognize recent market access achievements for several longstanding issues for both the United States and Peru, including potential expansion of imports of papayas, oversized mangoes, peppers, and citrus. This success is... USDA Awards Almost $3 Million in Research Grants to Increase Food Security Through Improved Livestock Health WASHINGTON, April 23, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced three grants designed to boost food security by minimizing livestock losses to insects and diseases. The awards to support research, education, and Extension efforts were made through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research... Brazilian truck blockade roils supply chains again Thousands of independent Brazilian truckers in Brazil are wracking shippers' supply chains by holding blockages in five states across the country in protest of what they deem are low wages. The blockades are expected to spread on Friday. The delays are particularly harmful to poultry exporters that have seen their shipments... Saddle Creek Adds New Business Development Director Lakeland, Fla., April 23, 2015 (MindShare Media Services) - Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced today that Eric Drabiuk has joined the company as director of business development. Based in Maryland, Drabiuk will focus on expanding Saddle Creek's growing contract packaging business. Drabiuk has extensive experience in packaging and logistics. Prior to joining Saddle Creek,... Purolator International Names Bruce Roberts as Western District Sales Manager Bruce RobertsJERICHO, NY - April 23, 2015 - Purolator International, the leading provider of cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Roberts as Western District Sales Manager. Roberts will be responsible for the growth of Purolator International within the Western district of... Supply Chain & Technology Summit - May 21st - Los Angeles Supply Chain & Technology Summit - May 21st - Los Angeles Presented by The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Thursday, May 21, 2015 Location: Big Door Studios 114 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Lunch & Networking: 11am - 12:30pm Summit: 12:30 - 5:30pm Cocktails & Networking: 5:30 - 7:30pm - Bringing the Best of Tech and the Supply Chain Together Hear first-hand from... Canada's TransForce zeroes in on cross-border truck growth after profit, revenue surge Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce is increasingly looking to tap cross-border trade growth after acquisitions and a weaker Canadian dollar propelled its net income and revenue in the first quarter. The Montreal-based company's net income spiked 137 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, raking in C$14 million (roughly US$11.5 million)... India's Mumbai port extends incentives to attract cargo In an attempt to lure more container cargo, India's Mumbai Port Trust has extended its previously introduced trade incentive schemes for another year, ending in March 2016. Under the program, port users enjoy concessional rates for container stuffing and de-stuffing activity; additional free storage times for containers moved by road; and... Attracting truckers, one shipper at a time There is no easy or single solution to what many believe is a worsening truck driver shortage in the U.S., but that's not stopping motor carriers and their customers from escalating their response. Trucking industry executives speaking on an April 22 panel at the 10th annual Chainalytics Freight Market Intelligence Summit... US intermodal volume spikes as West Coast congestion clears U.S. intermodal volume last week hit the second-highest point ever, potentially signalling an acceleration of cargo backlogged at U.S. West Coast ports moving inland. U.S. West Coast port congestion hampered U.S.-based Class I railroads growth in the first three months, according to traffic report and quarterly earnings. But the latest traffic... Con-way Freight workers in Buffalo reject Teamsters Con-way Freight drivers and dockworkers in Buffalo, New York, voted not to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the sixth outright defeat for the union in its attempt to organize workers at the second-largest stand-alone U.S. less-than-truckload carrier. The Teamsters have won National Labor Relations Board elections at three Con-way Freight... APM Terminals to open first fully automated terminal in Rotterdam APM Terminals, the Maersk group's port operating arm, will officially open the world's first fully automated container terminal in Rotterdam Friday. The Dutch king Willem- Alexander and 500 senior global shipping and industry executives and government officials from around the world will attend the ceremony at the terminal on Maasvlakte 11,... Port Metro Vancouver drayage licensing program hits a bump The harbor trucking licensing program at Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, took a hit after a federal judge ruled the port's selection process was unfair and that rejected applications need to be reconsidered. Roughly 600 drayage drivers in late January were excluded from the licensing program aimed at reducing the harbor... Shippers load on complaints at LA-Long Beach gripe session Cargo interests had much to complain about at a listening session convened Wednesday by Los Angeles and Long Beach port leaders. They suffered through four punishing months of labor slowdowns at West Coast ports, but their biggest concerns centered on problems that were present even before the coastwide contract negotiations... Hamburg Sud posts profit even as falling freight rates depress revenue Hamburg Sud remained in the black in 2014 even as falling freight rates on its key South American routes and a weaker dollar depressed revenues. Germany's second-largest ocean container carrier said revenue dipped 1.3 percent to €5.2 billion euros ($5.6 billion) despite a 2.3 percent increase in traffic to 3.4 million... No escape from ship ordering 'arms race,' OOCL head says SINGAPORE - Container shipping lines cannot get out of the large vessel arms race and excess capacity will be a permanent problem, according to Orient Overseas International Ltd. chairman Tung Chee Chen. Delivering the annual Maritime Lecture, held as part of Singapore Maritime Week, Tung, known as CC, said a healthy...

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APRIL 23, 2015
Pyxis clicks into New York An affiliate of Pyxis Maritime has struck a merger deal with a US internet company on a path to secure a listing in New York. Stifel sees brighter 2015 Stifel hiked its tanker rate estimates for 2015 on expectations that the crude shipping "renaissance" will last through the year. Dof sells old PSV Norway's Dof has parted ways with one of its oldest platform supply vessels (PSVs) that had been idle for more than a year. USG sells duo for $42m Construction material manufacturer USG Corp has sold its two gypsum carriers at what appears to be a firm price. Navios buys 14 distressed ships Greece's Navios Group has sealed a second deal to acquire distressed vessels from the portfolio of German lender HSH Nordbank. NSB expansion pays off Reederei NSB's ship widening work has paid for itself due to a resulting increase in the value of the vessels, according to an online valuation platform. Tolani sells again Indian owner Tolani Shipping continues to trim its fleet and is understood to have offloaded a second kamsarmax bulker within the space of two weeks. EAS swings jobs axe Troubled Brazilian yard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has fired 800 employees over the last month and more could follow. Ugland bulker re-emerges A 14-year-old handymax bulker that was sold by Isle of Man-based LT Ugland last December has emerged in the fleet of little-known Indonesian owner Lumoso Pratama Line. TAS Offshore profit slashed Malaysian shipbuilder TAS Offshore has seen earnings dwindle dramatically in the third quarter of its financial year. U-Ming extends loan Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport has extended an existing loan facility by $10m to boost the company's short-term financing. Orbis builds Subsea 7 stake Oslo-listed offshore giant Subsea 7 has revealed that funds controlled by Orbis Investment Management have become its third-biggest shareholder. Wartsila's positive start Finland's Wartsila has managed to produce a positive performance during the traditionally "soft" first quarter as it boosted its profit and orders. Arctia buys icebreaker Finland's Arctia Icebreaking is buying a new icebreaker worth EUR 128m ($137.3m) ordered by the country's transport agency. MOL shifts gear Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is investing in four next-generation car carriers at Minaminippon Shipbuilding in Japan. Russia's nuclear option Russia's Baltiysky Shipyard will complete the world's first floating nuclear power station in 2016. Horizon takeover cleared The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has cleared Pasha Group's $142m acquisition of the Hawaiian business of Horizon Lines. TEN targets $98m sale Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has revealed it is hoping to raise nearly $98m from its latest stock offering. PIL boosts Long Beach links Pacific International Lines (PIL) has bolstered its China Transpacific service in a tie-up with K Line and Wan Hai Lines. Phuket piracy pow-wow Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean officials have met this week in Phuket in a bid to improve their joint campaign against piracy. MISC up on AET talk MISC has seen its share price hit a seven-year high on speculation over the possible sale of AET Tankers. FSL secures more stock First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has carried out the fourth purchase of its own stock in as many weeks.

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APRIL 23, 2015
Port of Virginia provides progress report on congestion, finances DOJ clears Pasha acquisition of Horizon Lines' Hawaii business No improvement in Africa container delivery reliability in three years Global Shippers Forum, BIMCO unveil standard container contract Hamburg Süd: Container operations made money in 2014 on slight cargo increase House bill boosts Army Corps' infrastructure budget Former Sea Star and Trailer Bridge employee charged with fraud DACHSER increases revenues 5.2% DHL pilot program to deliver direct to cars Europe's biotech proposal rattles U.S. grain shippers Former Ex-Im Bank officer pleads guilty to bribery Service Announcements: BMW Group, CEVA and BP Zhuhai, Worldwide Flight Services, and IAG Cargo Executive Moves: Sunset Transportation and CSX Expert says West Coast port disruption worse than 2002 lockout

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APRIL 23, 2015
USCG to host oil spill preparedness conference Two-day event will take place next month in Seattle. Mexico to invest $5 billion into ports Expansion work at Veracruz port expected to triple capacity over the next 25 years. Containership orders are like an 'arms race' Overcapacity in the container sector now a 'permanent problem', says OOIL chairman. Second barge back in service at Augusta Supply to tankers working cargo now possible, says Maxcom. Singapore fuel oil stocks close to two-year high Inventories up 5% week-on-week. NGO: Success of sulphur regulation must be emulated for GHG 'Slow' IMO process not all bad, Bellona tells IBC 36. Wartsila sees first quarter profits rise But market conditions make for cautious outlook. Vancouver pollution ship to pay bond Payment is to ensure future court appearances. Open up cabotage trade, say Indian cotton growers Mill owners say bunker tax part of the problem. Wrecked trawler still leaking fuel Oil slick 'extends for 100 kilometres'. Investigation on Chinese pollution response firm Company also provides suldge removal services at Chinese ports, says P&I Club. Asian ship builder wins fuel-efficient boxship orders Orders were for half a dozen newbuildings. Sweden doubling sulphur testing in 2015 So far 5% of ships have been found non-compliant, but no penalties given yet. GAC introduces 'HullWiper' to Singapore market The HullWiper is able to reduce hull resistance, decreasing carbon emissions and fuel consumption in process. Nustar's quarterly fuel sales fall But lower expenses contributed to a four-fold jump in profits. WTI crude drops as US stocks rise Crude inventories rose by 5.32 million barrels to 489 million last week.

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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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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%

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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