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September 25, 2015

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AADA cuts bunker surcharge to US$200/TEU as oil price declines Preliminary manufacturing PMI notes 7 straight months of shrinkage ICTSI gets nod for US$107 million Manila port expansion Canadian National sues Canadian Pacific over corporate espionage Djibouti, bills self 'Dubai of Africa' plans to make Nigeria big cargo hub Gdansk container terminal first half volume falls 18.6pc to 496,486 TEU Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding furnish two 1,100-TEUers for Dalian Port Group China to follow Korea, Japan to haul own cargo: Graham Porter UPS deploys 'cost a little more' electric trucks from Georgia to Arizona Port of Oakland starts annual dredging to protect 50 feet alongside South Africa mulls plans to build 12 new liquid fuel terminals SkyTeam Cargo alliance uses upgraded tracking tool e-AWBs made easier for Connecta forwarders to plug into e-freight 5 Portuguese airports to upgrade to Morpho trace detectors Jan de Rijk Logistics takes over Omega Logistics to extend temp control

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Huge challenges Shipping 39-40/2015 Too much drama? Ausgaben Cool conference in Basel Boeing's popularity sky-high in China Trade facilitation and the forwarder's approach New goals for wagon hire business Beefing up pallet services in Benelux Panama Canal opening dragging its feet Americas Technology-based forwarder network kicks off Two senior executives step up career ladder CAL adds Atlanta rotation Transtica new PCN member in Central America Serbia says tit-for-tat to Croatia Matson says no to beaching ships Wrong time for confidence Relief shipments to Greece and the Balkans German railway in Austrian hands EU money for transport in Guinea UIA postpones Ashgabat launch Volume of world trade keeps falling WWL unfurling flag in Azerbaijan

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Only 57% of Sewol victims have sought compensation With less than a week to go before applications close for compensation relating to the Sewol disaster, only 57% of eligible victims or survivors have applied for compensation. Applications close on 30 September and 28-30 September is a nationwide holiday for Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving Day, Australia's Incat supplies ferries for London and Sydney Harbour Australian vessel builder Incat Tasmania will soon have a showcase for its passenger ferries in both central London and Sydney Harbour. The Hobart-based company yesterday won an AUD50 million (USD34.75) contract to build six new catamarans for Sydney. Meanwhile, two of its fast ferries are due to Viking Supply Ships lays up three PSVs A weak market has forced Viking Supply Ships, a listed Gothenburg-based offshore services vessel operator, to lay up three platform supply vessels. A company statement said that due to a continuing weak PSV market it had decided to lay up the vessels Idun Viking, Frigg Viking, and Nanna Viking. HPH extends Barcelona concession The Port of Barcelona has announced a deal with Hutchison (HPH), the operator of its Tercat container terminal, to extend the current 30-year concession by a further 15 years. The port authority said it had agreed the deal conditional on HPH investing up to EUR5.8 billion (USD6.5 billion) during Reclamation works for Busan New Port Phase 2-4 gets jumpstart Phase 2-4 of the Busan New Port development is getting back on track, with the submission of application documents to commence reclamation works, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on 24 September. Work on Phase 2-4 ran into financial difficulties as it tried to take off Tropical storm halts Sewol salvage work Salvage work on the capsized Sewol ferry has been halted for a second time by bad weather. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said today that divers and other personnel working on the ferry had begun to take shelter from tropical storm Dujuan. Forecasts are that this could strengthen China cracks down on port fee overcharging The Chinese government is tackling port-related fee overcharging, in an effort to curb irregular charges reported in foreign trade. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on port fees, a statement of China's National Development Shandong Shipping to IPO VLGC unit Shandong Shipping is planning a Hong Kong stock market launch for its very large gas carrier (VLGC)-owning unit. The Singapore-based unit, Pacific Gas, is likely to be floated in one or two years, industry insiders told IHS Maritime on 24 September at the International Shipping Strategic Nanjing Shenghang Shipping to raise funds Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized Chinese chemical and products tanker owner and operator, will raise a total of CNY20.25 million (USD3.16 million) in a private placement. The proceeds reaped by the deal will be used to replenish its working capital and help mitigate the liquidity China Exim Bank finances billion-dollar Teekay China yard order The Import & Export Bank of China (China Exim Bank) on 23 September signed a deal with Teekay to provide USD1 billion in financial support for Teekay's orders for high-end ships at major Chinese yards in the coming three years. The deal is a move to promote the Implementation Plan (2013-2015) on Rena fate divides Maori Three weeks into the hearings over the fate of the Rena wreck on New Zealand's Astrolabe Reef, local Maori communities remain divided on whether the Rena should stay or go. Owner Daina Shipping has submitted that the remaining wreck is benign and should remain. It now holds significant heritage India dumps 'archaic' shipping rules India has begun to phase out archaic shipping rules and procedures in earnest, Director-General of Shipping Deepak Shetty told the INMEX SMM India 2015 Conference in Mumbai on 23 September. The country is keen to improve its image in terms of making it easy to establish and run businesses, Shetty Caribbean consolidation continues Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire Florida-based SeaFreight Agencies, further evidence of consolidation in the Caribbean container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale agreement by Danaos joint venture buys trio NYSE-listed Danaos Corp has launched a new joint venture to acquire second-hand container ships at the bottom of the cycle. The joint venture, Gemini Shipholdings, is 49% owned by Danaos and 51% owned by Danaos founder Dr. John Coustas. Danaos paid USD7.35 million for its Gemini stake. Gemini has

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Shippers would use new UK-US maindeck air cargo service - if the price was right Smoother sailing for container shipping next year with volumes set to increase Do I need one? Explaining the mysteries of EORI for importers and exporters

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Orange aims for digital transformation of shipping BAE Hawaii gets two Navy contracts worth $52.84 million World's largest semi-sub is in the water Southwest Shipyard to build diesel electric ferry for TxDOT Fred Olsen Windcarrier gets 70 turbine installation job Copenhagen conference looks at Arctic shipping issues Damen delivers the second of two Mamola PSVs Move to keep USMMA open during government shut down

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Vigor names Jill Mackie senior public affairs V.P. Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach set public clean air plan workshop NYK named to DJSI list for 13th consecutive year Weekly rail freight numbers roll to both sides of ledger Alaska Airlines adding flights from Seattle to Nashville

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Suezmax rates more than double on Nigerian order, European activates Fewer owners willing to call in Nigeria due to reluctance to provide "letters of comfort" Capesize FFAs in contango till end-year on expectations of push by China Market participants predict more iron ore flows from Brazil to China in the fourth quarter Libya oil budget cuts will hit output, MAST warns Production now at 20% of capacity and set for further fall, says maritime security outfit LNG shipping stops speculative orders and joins commodity world Fleet will grow 'at a pace' but speculative orders will be restrained, as the industry grows up HSH bailout deal could boost secondhand vessel availability Sell-off on cards if ships change hands near market value, German ship finance fears VLGC spot rate stifled as charterers step back National holidays in Middle East and Japan could keep market heading lower Cexim offers Teekay $1bn loan to place orders at China yards LNG carriers, offshore projects and VLCCs are particular targets West Africa's ports gear up The West African ports sector has come a long way in a short time China LNG Group inks leasing agreement for 200 LNG-fuelled vessels Beijing's desire to promote clean shipping fuel is strong ACE gives Littooij small marine market segment responsibility New role for marine insurance veteran

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
West Coast ports claw back market share lost to diversions Port of SeattleWest Coast ports rode a wave of Asian imports in August to take back market share they had lost to East Coast ports during the year-long labor issues associated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract negotiations. According to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS, U.S.... NY to Rotterdam spot container rate slips Port of RotterdamThe spot rate for shipping a container from New York to Rotterdam fell slightly for the week ending Sept. 25, but continued to hold relatively steady after a nearly 31 percent drop in late August, according to the World Container Index. It now costs $626 to ship a 40-foot... Ebeling named CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Eric P. Ebeling will become president and CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, whose principal business is providing U.S.-flag ro-ro service for the military and other customers. His elevation to CEO is one of several executive changes that include the retirement at year-end of his father, Raymond P. Ebeling, as chairman... Cracks could delay opening of new Panama locks, official says Cracks in a sill of one of the new Panama Canal locks is "likely" to risk a delay in the scheduled April 2016 opening of the new locks, a Panama Canal Authority executive told Reuters. Manuel Benitez, the canal authority's deputy administrator, spoke in response to a question and added that... Georgia unveils $142 million capital spending plan for fiscal 2016 Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority plans $142 million in capital spending on cranes, empty-container storage, a new terminal gate, and other infrastructure and equipment during its 2016 fiscal year. "Georgia is making the investments necessary to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier gateway for trade to the U.S.... Philadelphia port seeks private developers for Southport terminal The Southport site the Port of Philadelphia is seeking to develop.The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has issued a request for qualifications for proposed private-sector developers of a long-contemplated marine terminal on the site of the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. The port authority has twice tried to interest developers in building the... McDermott to retire as Philadelphia port director James T. McDermott Jr., executive director of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority since 1994, said he will retire effective next April 15. The port authority plans a national search for a new port director. McDermott said he agreed to stay on through April 15 to allow time for his successor to... Crowley Maritime to acquire SeaFreight Agencies Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire SeaFreight Agencies, a Florida-based operator in the Caribbean and and South American trades in the latest example of consolidation in the region's container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale... Severe weather shuts down Port Botany Shippers using Port Botany and reeling from the impacts of labor strife in August took another blow as the facility was shut down Wednesday due to wild weather. Strong winds and heavy seas shut down Australia's Port Botany terminal with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a marine wind warning for the... China punishes port service providers for overcharging The government of China has begun to punish port service providers who overcharge for services, giving teeth to a previously announced measure prohibiting excessive port fees in a bid to boost slumping trade volumes. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on... Brazil undergoes policy shift it hopes will spur port investment With few exceptions, Brazilian ports have been a basket case in recent years, and the initially heralded - and now derided - port law of 2013 that was supposed to lead to the investment of some $10 billion into the country's ports has floundered. Political instability and an unpopular government... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Mega-ships: Are they maxing out in size? One would be tempted to think the era of the mega-ship is in full swing after reading ship industry news headlines. On Sept. 9, Cosco ordered 11 19,000-TEU ships. In just over three years, there be 97 18,000- to 20,000-TEU ships in service, based on the current order book, with... Jones Act taught Matson how to compete in the trans-Pacific Matson learned years ago in its mainland to Hawaii service the importance of on-time performance, and it's a lesson that has served the carrier well in operating its weekly express service from China to Long Beach. On those rare occasions when Matson's mainland U.S. to Hawaii services did not arrive on... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Ocean carriers' next big challenge: north-south routes HAMBURG, Germany - The cascading of ever-larger ships from east-west liner routes to the north-south trades is the biggest problem confronting container shipping, according to an industry analyst. Carriers are transferring vessels made redundant by the arrival of larger ships to routes running from Asia, North America and Europe to South... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and Asia to South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current... Hapag-Lloyd adds Durban to Asia-Africa service Hapag-Lloyd announced it is upgrading its West Africa Express, or WSX, service by adding a direct westbound call at Durban, South Africa starting Oct. 17 with the arrival of the Busan Trader at the South African port. The German container carrier operates the fixed-day, weekly service in conjunction with NYK Line... Carriers oppose Vietnam plan to make freight tariffs public HONG KONG - Foreign shipping lines have expressed concern about a proposed Vietnam government decree that will require shipping companies to publicize their freight tariffs to protect exporters and importers.The proposal follows an investigation last year by the country's finance committee that found foreign shipping lines were hitting customers with... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current market. "Asia-Europe... LA-LB rail opening advances shipper, environmental interests The Port of Long Beach announcement last week that the $93 million Green Port Gateway rail project had been completed was yet another step forward in a multi-year effort by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to invest well over $1 billion to expand rail infrastructure at the... Carrier capacity battle moves to trans-Pacific The general rate increases and capacity cuts that have defined the Asia-Europe trade for most of 2015 seem to be making their way to the trans-Pacific as carriers try to cope with overcapacity. MOL and Zim have both announced a GRI from Asia to the U.S. MOL is seeking $540 per...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Globus sinks deeper Globus Maritime reported a deeper second-quarter loss as a soft market combined with an impairment loss during the period. BLT 'recalibrates' Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) said it is aiming to shift its focus to the Indonesian cabotage market after its restructuring effort puts most of its fleet in the hands of private equity. LNG slump in New York LNG stocks are leading a broad decline in New York shipping equities, with Teekay LNG and GasLog swapping places for the day's most punished names. Windcarrier wins work Fred Olsen Windcarrier International has tied up a fresh deal with Adwen Bremerhaven. Great expectations Soren Huscher has challenged Norient Product Pool to be number one among the three pools attracting tonnage from Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping. Handy deal for NewLead NewLead Holdings has secured employment for one of its eco-type handysize bulkers at a rate above today's spot market. India to spend $15bn India could invest more than $15.2bn in Iranian infrastructure like ports in return for cheaper gas. Crewman drowns A seafarer has died after falling from a Turkish cargoship in Germany. India to cut scrap prices Indian ship recyclers have set up a new body in an attempt to control the speculative buying of ships and halt the recent escalation in scrap prices. DFDS finds ally DFDS has teamed up with Finnlines to jointly operate the Russia-Germany route, which has been affected by a decline in trade due to sanctions. Scorpio nets larger loan ING cuts fatter cheque for tanker owner which has said farewell to its last non-eco vessel. MSE to build 30 ships Myanmar Shipyard Enterprise (MSE) has signed a deal to construct 30 small cargoships for a domestic operator. ABG Shipyard seeks $300m India's ABG Shipyard is trying to raise INR 20bn ($302m) to boost its finances. China LNG gets busy China LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with LNG Power Shipping for up to 200 LNG vessels. KoreaExim tightens up Lender will insist on higher advance payments before handing over cash for ship orders. Hoegh: weapons for UN Norway's Hoegh Autoliners has said weapons found on board one of its car carriers in Kenya were legitimate arms intended for use by the United Nations (UN). More LR1s for STX Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has announced a new order for LR1 tankers from Greece. Execs share $2m Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has handed out about $2m of performance shares to its management. Diamond S joins MR pools Diamond S has emerged as a new participant in both the Norient Product Pool (NPP) and the Handytankers pool. NOL shares under scrutiny Singapore Exchange advises investors to be cautious when trading in company stock. Happy to build tonnage Positive product tanker fundamentals were behind d'Amico's latest decision to exercise options for two more LR1 tankers.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
ICS: CO2 emissions from shipping could be cut in half by 2050 CBP seizes over 363 pounds of cocaine at Port of Philadelphia Danaos acquires three containerships in joint venture Port of Philadelphia releases request for qualifications for Southport developers Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees strong container growth UTi Worldwide Inc. opens contract logistics facility in Mexico Executive Moves: Clinton County Port Authority and Port Freeport Asian airlines experience freight decline in August Port Canaveral's Walsh steps down as CEO Chinese President meets with business leaders in Pacific Northwest Continental taps CEVA for warehousing, transportation services in UK ATA: Truck technician shortage could threaten industry

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
MEPs agree on targets for Paris climate talks Call for taxes on shipping emissions and IMO to agree on GHG measures in 2016. Competition between bunker players becoming 'more intense' 'Decline in oil prices has given the small and medium sized bunker companies a little breathing space,' says Bunker Holding CEO. Game Changer Lifting sanction on iran would have major implications for the bunker industry. 'China's slowdown has really affected the shipping sector' Bunker demand is 'bad' says trader as fuel oil stocks stay close to record high. Stricter pollution controls 'put cruise sector at risk' 'I think we need to be very sensible and realistic,' says cruise industry lobbyist. Fuel switching device to be marketed in the United States System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Marine fuel switchover device enters the US System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Software company developing new bunker monitoring tool Firm completes joint study from which results 'could revolutionise fuel efficiency'. European shipowner buys 'eco' pair Vessel design claims 'highest fuel efficiency' among 'latest eco designs'. WTI crude settles below $45 per barrel Amid renewed concern over global demand.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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