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BRIEFS

August 26, 2015

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With twenty 19,200-TEUers ordered, MSC charters ten 10,000-TEUers more Taiwan's Wan Hai posts 82.4pc first half profit increase to US$97.3 million SITC International profit up 27pc to US$70.9 million, but sales fall 1pc Oakland supports marine terminal operators' call for Saturday open gates South Carolina Ports Authority doubled profit to US$30.4 million in FY2015 Costco, Thai supplier accused in lawsuit of selling prawns using slaves DNV GL issues class notation for ship-to-ship gas bunkering operations ILWU contract medical benefits good for union, bosses - cuts fraud Japan's APL Logistics opens its big SE Asian warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City Beirut opens sanitary air cargo centre for food from Mideast Airlines FedEx founder slams lack of competition in education for poor results Lithium-powered transmitter seen as likely spark of Ethiopian Heathrow fire UK firm rises to German challenge with bag to contain lithium fires

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Challenging times seen for LNG shipping CMA CGM Group gathers clients & local personalities in Mumbai to highlight the Group's strong links with India Competent Authority's Responsibilities in IMDG Code 37th Amendment EXG executes movement of 76-t tank from Mundra on containerised vessel Global shipping in a slump after fall in freight rates for container movement from Asia to Europe MoS mulling shipbuilding subsidy Shipowners say they could be forced to move from Hong Kong to Shenzhen Railways can handle more cargo: Prabhu Govt considering sugar export to China under preferential quota Increase Customs duty on edible oils by 30 pc, SOPA urges Jaitley INR recovers smartly on fresh dollar selling L&T Construction bags orders worth INR 1,563 cr.

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New trucks for hauling perishables in UK New address for Müller's Milk run to optimise Schiphol supply chain Gruber makes a big move Port railway sets new record Too little too late SCI links India to Haropa Prestigious award presented by DNV Reinforcements for Frankfurt airfreight association Grants secure upgrades for Mississippi railroads Vienna airport - less freight, bigger stake in Malta World trade remains sluggish Life sciences hub opening up Newly-created CCSO position now filled Trebova to Malaszewice/Brest in 18 hours World's first airport powered solely by the sun

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Tribunal suspends court proceedings against marines India and Italy yesterday were ordered to suspend all court proceedings involving two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen until a tribunal resolves an arbitral dispute. "Both Italy and India [should] suspend all court proceedings and refrain from initiating new ones which might Rem Offshore interims weaken as conditions deteriorate Rem Offshore, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, has reported a fall in both 2Q15 and 1H15 interim profits and warned that the outlook remains challenging in the sector. Group net profit fell to NOK69.3 million (USD8.4 million) in 2Q15 from NOK105.8 million in the same period Pyeongtaek-Dangjin channel expansion completed The project to expand the access channel of Pyeongtaek-Dangjin's West Port in South Korea has been completed. The KRW36.1 billion (USD30.5 million) project, which commenced in 2012, has enlarged the access channel by 6.4 km, stretching it from two traffic lanes to four, and enables the port to Bunker prices plunge to 10-year low in Singapore Prices of CST380 heavy fuel oil fell (HFO) to USD205 per tonne in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes. Bunker prices in Singapore have not been this low since 2005. Fuel oil traders who spoke to IHS Maritime say it remains to be seen if prices would fall below USD200 per COSCO Pacific's profit up 12% y/y in 1H15 Hong Kong-listed COSCO Pacific's profit rose 12% year on year (y/y) to USD164.4 million in the first six months in 2015 owing to cost cuts. The company's cost fell 10% y/y during the same period to USD244.8 million, a stock filing of the company said on 25 August. Revenues decreased 9% y/y to Norway's DOF resumes bond repurchases DOF, the Norwegian-listed offshore services vessel owner, has resumed repurchasing of bonds that are due to mature soon. "DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has purchased NOK57 million (USD6.95 million) in its bond loan DOFSUB06. The net outstanding after the transaction is NOK504.5 million," Asian Star Anchor Chain 1H15 profit down 12% y/y Shanghai-listed marine equipment manufacturer Asian Star Anchor Chain's profit for the first half of 2015 declined 12.17% year on year (y/y) to CNY50.5 million (USD7.87 million). The company's revenue for the January-June 2015 period was CNY808.6 million, up 3.82% y/y. Asian Star Anchor Chain Bintulu Port Holdings profit slides 31% Malaysia-listed port operator Bintulu Port Holdings' profit for the second quarter of 2015 dropped 31% year on year (y/y) to MYR20.8 million (USD4.9 million), while its revenue dropped 5% y/y to MYR131.9 million. The company's revenue of MYR60.38 million from construction services for concession Shipping stocks battered US-listed shipping equities have fallen sharply amidst a broad market selloff driven by China fears. Almost all publicly traded shipping stocks were down, many in the high single digits or low double digits across the 21 August and 24 August trading sessions. The largest two-day declines were New Panama lock cracked One of the newly constructed locks in the Panama Canal has sprung a leak, raising fresh questions on the expansion project's already delayed timetable. A publicly posted video (bit.ly/1U9wPDY) reveals water leaking through cracks in the Cocoli Locks on the waterway's Pacific side. Asked by IHS

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AUGUST 25, 2015
More forwarders onboard, as Schiphol air cargo 'milk run' delivery service expands UK in-store and online retailers find it a struggle to meet consumer expectations Beating revenue leakage: software can help cargo carriers paper over the cracks

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AUGUST 25, 2015
VT Halter lays keel for second LNG fueled Crowley ConRo Forty five graduate Ingalls Apprentice School Navy launches SECNAV Innovation Awards Program Damen fast tracks water making barge for Morocco Three person submersible can dive to 1,700 m Michael T. Martin joins Webb Institute faculty Singapore Strait attacks underscore need for patrols

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Drewry inks annual report covering box terminal operators Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Trucking group calls on Congress to pass drug screening legislation American Fast Freight earns Carrier of the Year honor Mandatory wildfire evacuations have CBP calming re-entry fears

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AUGUST 25, 2015
DSME denies accounting fraud charge Law firm accuses shipbuilder of manipulating financial results to raise funds TT Club could face payout on over 1,000 boxes after Tianjin blast But any claim manageable, Peregrine Storrs-Fox insists Will the oil price crash spur a Saudi/Opec rethink? Tanker owners might suffer a double hit from Middle East oil producers cutting back oil exports to prop up prices against a background of falling global demand growth India must suspend Enrica Lexie murder case, ITLOS rules But tribunal rejects Italy's call for charges to be dropped MPA issues warning due to haze in Singapore Straits Maritime authority advises vigilance on lookout and navigation Panama Canal Authority says it is on schedule to open locks next year despite cracks 'Water filtration' in new lock located on the Pacific side of the waterway will not delay planned 2016 launch

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Partnership gives R+L Carriers access to most of Canadian LTL market R+L Carriers is partnering with Canada's Day & Ross Freight to expand its expedited services throughout Canada and gain access to roughly 90 percent of the Canadian market. The deal will give R+L Carriers access to Day & Ross Freight's network of 40 less-than-truckload terminals in all 10 Canadian provinces. Day... Virginia port deploys hybrid shuttle carriers The Port of Virginia has deployed three hybrid shuttle carriers - the first of their kind in the U.S. - at its Virginia International Gateway terminal. The shuttle carriers' engines are the cleanest-running diesel engines available in the industry, according to Finland-based manufacturer Kalmar Industries. The newer, greener equipment has been... G6 Alliance pulls two more Asia-Europe sailings The G6 Alliance has withdrawn two more sailings on the Asia-Europe trade as the alliance has blanked 16 sailings in the past three months to staunch the bleeding in the trade's freight rates. OOCL cited low projected October demand in announcing the cancellation of the Asia-Mediterranean sailings of the MOL Bellweather,... Trucking, labor groups clash over hair-based drug tests for drivers When it comes to drug testing, the nation's largest trucking lobby wants to split hairs. Specifically, the American Trucking Associations wants hair-follicle testing, considered by many to be more accurate than urinalysis, to become part of motor carrier drug screening programs. Several labor groups, however, prefer cups to clippers. A coalition... Nippon Express betting on Southeast Asia trade growth Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, is investing heavily in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, to position itself favorably ahead of the inauguration of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of the year. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will establish a common market with some 610 million... Bunker fuel price drop to lowest since 2005 gives carriers relief Bunker fuel prices in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes, fell to their lowest point since 2005, giving container lines suffering from low Asia-Europe spot rates a dose of good news. The price of CST380 heavy fuel oil fell to $205 per metric ton and prices could fall... Bintulu Port Holdings warns of slowing Malaysian container traffic Port of Bintulu. Credit: Richard W. SinyemMalaysia-listed port operator Bintulu Port Holdings warned softness in the domestic container market could further crimp profit, which fell 31 percent year-over-year to 4.9 million in second quarter. Company revenue dropped 5 percent to $31.3 million in the same period, while it incurred a 9... China, Kazakhstan aim to double container traffic to Europe via new route China and Kazakhstan are working to more than double containerized rail traffic bound for Europe via the launch of the Trans-Caspian international transport route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Both countries plan to increase volume on the Almaty-Lianyungang route from the current 100,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units per year to 250,000... General strike to deal another blow to woozy JNPT Shippers and ocean carriers at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust are bracing themselves for more delays and disruptions next week as unionized dockworkers at India's biggest container gateway prepare to join a 24-hour general strike call issued by all major labor federations in the country. "We propose to go in for a... Kerry Logistics warns of economic headwinds after posting profit HONG KONG - Kerry Logistics grew its net profit by 11 percent in the first half to $69 million, driven by strong growth in its core integrated logistics and freight forwarding segments, but raised concerns over weak economic conditions that are affecting the cargo handling business.In a statement to the... Suspended Cosco, CSCL shares escape China stock meltdown HONG KONG - China's two main shipping lines and its second largest container port operator have neatly sidestepped the stock market rout of mainland stocks with their shares remaining suspended on the Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges.Shares of Cosco and China Shipping Container Lines, and their listed subsidiaries, such as... Stand by for a tough second half, Cosco Pacific warns HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific is expecting a volatile second half of the year amid fierce competition in the container terminals and leasing business and has warned that the challenging operating environment will slow its throughput.The mainland's second largest terminal operator recorded a first-half profit rise of 12 percent year-over-year... US Southeast ports rev up competition for growing auto traffic As U.S. auto sales surge, U.S. Southeast port are shifting into high gear to win that highly profitable roll-on, roll-off cargo. Volume gains are coming from both directions at ports in Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. And a lot of that growth is tied to the... Terminal operators, carriers resist San Francisco pilot salary hike The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and the Western States Petroleum Association are urging the California Legislature to reject a request from the San Francisco Bar Pilots for an 11 percent rate hike, a cost that would be passed onto shipowners. The duo says the pilots' current annual net income of more...

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Sino-Global protected US-listed Sino-Global Shipping America has said any effect from the Chinese financial turmoil has been "negligible". Torm deal okayed Torm's restructuring deal that will see US private equity firm Oaktree take control of the Danish tanker owner has been passed without any problem in an extraordinary meeting today. Weco rings changes Lars Steen Rasmussen has exited Denmark's Weco Group as part of a restructuring that will see the Dannebrog and Nordana brands phased out. MBC heads for first loss Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has admitted it is likely to post its first ever annual loss after a weak second quarter. Dajmar out of IRISL Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) chairman and managing director Mohammad Hossein Dajmar has left the company after ten years at the helm. Coastal Contracts makes less Malaysian shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has made less during the second quarter due to slower order activity. Rem slides in Q2 Rem Offshore has seen its second quarter result trimmed amid a weak North Sea spot market. SinOceanic lands $690m Norway's SinOceanic Shipping has clinched $690m of export finance for its series of boxships being built at Jinhai Heavy Industry in China. OSV scrapping to rise Demolition of unwanted offshore service vessels (OSVs) has been tipped to increase, but bigger European owners are proving reluctant to shed tonnage. Marines court case halted An international tribunal has ordered India to suspend the murder trial of two Italian marines who allegedly shot two fishermen from a tanker. Seanergy swoops for seven New York-listed owner renews fleet in $180m deal for seven bulkers with Victor Restis' sister. GMS builds up profit Expanding Abu Dhabi-based owner sees net earnings and revenue grow in the first six months. K Line raises $84m Japanese shipowner sells two tranches of bonds repayable at 0.69% and 1.05%. Fisher tankers stronger UK shipping group James Fisher has posted better returns from its tankers despite a fall in revenue. Buy on the dips Tsakos and Ardmore most undervalued stocks in sector after sell-off, says Morgan Stanley. Seanergy swoops New York-listed owner renews fleet in $180m deal for seven bulkers with Victor Restis' sister. Dof buys bonds Norway's DOF Subsea has spent NOK 57m ($6.93m) on purchasing a portion of its own bonds. Solstad to sack 300 Offshore vessel operator to have over one-quarter of its fleet in lay-up due to weak market. Dryad calls for action Security firm calls on littoral states to bolster efforts to combat Asian piracy resurgence. Bunkers hit new low Singapore bunker prices have hit a ten-year low following the dramatic slump in crude futures. Haze haunts Singapore Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in waters surrounding Singapore due to reduced visibility. Ezra to redeem bond Ezra Holdings has told investors it plans to redeem its SGD 150m ($111m) 8.75% subordinated perpetual securites.

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Trucking industry, unions fight over hair follicle drug testing Intelligrated enhances Route Manager software Cathay Pacific reports strong first-half results Port of Virginia receives hybrid shuttle carriers Canada Post Group Q2 profits decline sharply Logistics stocks slip amid concerns of slowing global trade FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Google Express workers vote to join Teamsters Executive Moves: CEVA, CenterPoint, Troy Container Line, and DB Schenker Panama Canal leak not expected to delay opening Oil falls to fresh lows due to Chinese stock drop

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AUGUST 25, 2015
Crude at $40 per barrel 'unsustainable' in medium-to-long term WTI settled at $38.24 per barrel on Monday as production continues and China's economy slows, while Brent closed at $42.69. Cheaper fuel comes to aid of intra-Asian players As low rates keep revenue down. New fuels in focus at IBIA London event As part of International Shipping Week. Bunker values stay soft 380 cSt dips below $200 pmt in Rotterdam, ample stocks in Singapore. East Asia: Bunkering operations affected by typhoon Typhoon Goni will move across the Sea of Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Singapore: Second auction for slot for chemical tanker Involved in bunker bill row earlier this year. Malaysia, Indonesia beef up anti-piracy response Following attack on oil tanker MT Joaquim. Malaysia: Vessels held in suspected illegal oil transfer Vessels involved were registered in Singapore and Malaysia. Caltex Australia profit more than doubles But revenues fell almost 60%, impacted in part by weaker marine diesel sales performance. China to pass tighter vessel emission standards this week Authorities reviewing final draft of the national Air Pollution Control Law. Majority of Canada's oil sands crude 'produced at a loss' However, producers unlikely to halt operations due to high costs. Iran: Emergency OPEC meeting could stabilise price of oil WTI fell below $40 per barrel on Friday during intra-day trading on the NYMEX. Report: Busan LNG-bunkering terminal to open in 2020 Polaris Shipping will allegedly invest $500 million to construct the facility.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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