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August 27, 2015

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G6 cancels two Asia-Med sailings because of low October demand Hapag-Lloyd back in the black with US$180.9 million profit after 2014 net loss Kerry first half profit up 11pc to US$69.9 million as revenue rise 2pc Hugh chemical explosion China rocks in eastern Shandong province Shippers say scrap slow steaming, but owners fear excess capacity produced 18-metre draft a game changer for German port of Wilhelmshaven Tauranga port annual profit up 1pc to US$52.8 million, revenue flattens Damco to provide logistics services to lift manufacturer KONE Svitzer branches out from Europe, Australia to focus on AMEA European ports to discuss infrastructure development at Rotterdam meet Air China to start 4 weekly Beijing-Mumbai nonstop flights from October 25 Boeing sees China demand at 6,330 aircraft worth nearly US$1 trillion Pakistan Customs signs deal to get online with IATA customs clearance EDI

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Ethiopian Shipping Line revives ex-im container traffic at Kandla Port GMS supports DSA stance on beaching NYK's Ship Information Management System recognised with special award United Heavy Lift committed to serve the Indian trade: Lars Rolner AKBTL-operated Tuna port receives 1st fertiliser cargo vessel Major Ports handle 24 pc more thermal coal in April-July Tacoma & Seattle ports launch Northwest Seaport Alliance JM Kothari Multi Modal Logistics commences domestic container operations at DICT Visakhapatnam can be developed as a major logistics centre: Sitharaman GAIL (I) may revive LNG supply deal with Iran signed in 2005 INR turns moderately weak against dollar

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Greening up Britain with eco-vans Mosolf Group mourning loss of company founder In a clinch with Aussie dockers Rolling between China and Europe Unusual measures to enhance port accessibility Canada Post: parcels up, revenues down Airport upgrade in Northern Namibia Dutch helmsman for German shipping company New sailing augments Gothenburg's offer Meticulous carrier maintaining standards Logistics outsourcing service in place Imperial closing business year on optimistic note First carrier to operate both types of the B747-8 Nat-ops manager recruited in Japan HL maintains profitable course in H1/2015 Shipping New owner for short line rail operator

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Frontline 2012 posts higher Q2 profit Frontline 2012 has reported an improved second-quarter net profit, although its first-half performance sagged from the same period last year. Lifted by better earnings from its growing product tanker fleet, the company's second-quarter net profit totalled USD136.6 million, up from USD23.1 million Tianjin cost set to eclipse Costa Concordia An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin could cost the insurance industry more than USD2 billion, its estimated bill from the Costa Concordia, according to ISA Surveys. For the Tianjin disaster, the marine cargo surveyor estimates that motor losses alone will top USD300 Tanjung Offshore returns to profit in Q2 Tanjung Offshore posted a net profit of MYR1.7 million (USD400,000) for the second quarter of 2015, reversing a loss of MYR1.2 million in the same quarter last year. But the Malaysia-listed offshore services provider's earnings have slipped with the completion of various engineering equipment Suez Canal tailbacks from grounded bulker ease Suez Canal traffic is now moving freely in both directions, after the grounding of a southbound bulk carrier on 25 August had caused delays and tailbacks. Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) told IHS Maritime that the 175,620 dwt Mineral Faith, which grounded at 14.30 at KM101, has yet to be refloated Busan eyes 2.8 million cruise passengers by 2020 South Korea's Busan port has set a goal of welcoming 2.8 million visitors annually by 2020. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Busan Port Authority announced this target on 26 August with the inauguration of a new passenger terminal. "The opening of the new international passenger terminal Havyard reports 'low expectations' with Q2 loss Havyard has reported a second-quarter loss, despite cutting its working week and diversifying production amid a tough market for offshore services. The listed Norwegian shipbuilding group posted a second-quarter net loss of NOK14 million (USD1.7 million), reversing a profit of NOK15 million a year Vietnam to approve dredging project at Cai Mep Vietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to dredge Cai Mep via the Thi Vai passage for 100,000 dwt vessels. The department expects the dredging project to cost about VND6.4 trillion (USD283 million) and is seeking approval from Vietnam's ministry of transport. In the meantime, the HHI yard at a standstill over wage freeze Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) suspended production at its Ulsan shipyard on 26 August after workers downed tools over a proposed wage freeze. HHI's management told the union during negotiations on 27 July that the company cannot afford to increase remuneration amid the current market. "It would Frontline seeks M&A opportunities Frontline is looking to grow further through "acquisition and consolidation", its board has revealed after the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator swung back into profit. Part of John Fredriksen's business empire, Frontline had announced on 2 July its agreement to merge with Frontline 2012 to form an Oriental Energy clinches VLGC deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts Shenzhen-listed Oriental Energy, a Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, has secured a vessel chartering deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts, which was approved by its shareholders. The deal over five very large gas carriers (VLGCs) was approved by its shareholders in the first half of 2015, a Coastal Contract's net profit tumbles 27.8% Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract's net profit for the second quarter of 2015 declined 27.8% year on year (y/y) to MYR34.8 million (USD8.2 million), while its revenue dipped 32.3% y/y to MYR164 million. Similarly, its gross profit also declined 36% y/y to MYR31.4 million. The company China to cut seven shipping-related expenses The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning 1 October. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on 24 August announced that the seven are: port fee, escort fee for special vessels and marine projects, temporary ship registration

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Hapag-Lloyd: 'profits from a challenging Q2 prove our merger with CSAV was right' United spots a gap in domestic market and launches ground handling services

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AUGUST 26, 2015
And the survey shows: Many seafarers dread port calls USCG to crack down on illegal passenger boats Austal reports record profit NTSB reports on sinking of 34 year old tugboat World's longest cable ferry to go in operation this fall Ulstein launches giant Chouest/Island OCV

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Keel for second Crowley LNG ship laid at VT Halter Marine shipyard US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Inchcape Shipping Services reports Suez Canal delays Construction work expands to evenings at Port of Olympia marine terminal OOCL marks christening of new 8,888 TEU box ship

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Leading scientist questions IMO focus on black carbon regulation Black carbon is a health issue, but not a top cause for global warming, says WCRP chief SFI hikes dividend for third consecutive quarter Mixed fleet owner gets profit boost from sale of Horizon Lines paper CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering losses widen Losses on impairment of assets surged nearly 378% year on year to Yuan230.1m Cruiseships sail in Arctic waters with no charts Expedition cruise operators using crowd-sourced sonar data to gain picture of shallow water depths Major losses up in first half, Cefor finds But overall casualty trend remains positive, says Nordic insurance trade body Frontline to answer questions on its merger and markets ANALYSIS: Growing trend on Wall Street in favour of larger-cap shipping companies with homogeneous fleets Svitzer orders six ASDs from Turkey's Sanmar Move designed to fulfil contractual commitments, says tug giant Allianz hires Rathaur for marine risk role Former master has 20 years of industry experience Papaeconomou strengthens Lloyd's List global value Experienced industry insider joins Lloyd's List to watch US shipping developments Nordic Shipholding books first-half return to profit Tanker operator upgrades forecasts and looks to expansion Frontline sails through second quarter as rates hold steady Frontline and Frontline 2012, merged this quarter, are 'in position to start returning cash to shareholders' Dalgaard to head up Gulftainer's ambitious growth plans Former DP World executive switches to rival UAE group to develop overseas portfolio Cosco Pacific records 12% growth in first half profit Total container throughput increased by 4.2% year on year Hapag-Lloyd posts $181m first-half profit as CSAV benefits kick in Update: IPO on hold as stock markets collapse but German line lifts savings forecast from synergies with Chilean line

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Record NY-NJ port volume bodes well for peak season The Port of New York-New Jersey posted double-digit container growth again in July, breaking the import record it set in May and illustrating how U.S. West Coast diversions are positioning the top U.S. East Coast port for a healthy peak season. The port saw overall traffic jump 14.1 percent on a... Shippers reducing cargo footprint via mega-ships MSC Oscar, the largest container ship currently in service.It is common knowledge by now that shippers and carriers benefit from the lower transportation costs that large container ships offer, but a new report makes a strong argument that mega-ships are significantly reducing the carbon footprint of ocean shipping. This is important... LTL trucker Holland expands, enhances terminal network Regional less-than-truckload carrier Holland is upgrading its terminal network, opening a new, built-from-the-ground-up 110-door facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan and working on systemwide improvements to improve freight flow as business levels rise "consistently." The new terminal, which replaces an older, smaller facility, will enhance Holland's service in southwestern Michigan but also... NY-NJ port top loader operator accused of killing fellow worker while drunk New Jersey officials say the driver of a top loader was drunk when the heavy equipment struck and killed a dockworker at APM Terminals' facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey earlier this month. Victor Belo, 48, turned himself into the authorities Monday and faces a second-degree charge... US intermodal volume growth hits fastest pace in months Last week U.S. intermodal volume growth hit its fastest pace in roughly two months. U.S. intermodal traffic for the week ending Aug. 22 rose 5 percent year-over-year, hitting 278,972 units, according to the Association of American Railroads, the largest U.S. rail lobby. It's the best growth American railroads have seen in... G6 restores Sweden-Asia service as volume builds Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe... Tianjin port explosions could be most expensive maritime disaster A building damaged by the Port of Tianjin explosion.An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin, the 10th-busiest global container gateway, could cost the insurance industry more than $2 billion, making it one of the most expensive maritime disasters ever, according to a London market underwriter. The catastrophe... G6 restores Sweden-Asia service Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe... Gulftainer taps former Maersk, DP World exec to lead global operations Gulftainer has appointed a former Maersk Line and DP World executive as CEO of GT International, its international operations division, as the container terminal operator expands its global footprint. Flemming DalgaardFlemming Dalgaard spent 22 years with Maersk Line in various positions before joining DP World as senior vice president/managing director for... Vietnam moves closer to deepening channel serving Cai Mep Tan Cang - Cai Mep Container Terminal, VietnamVietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to deepen the Thi Vai passage, allowing Cai Mep container terminal to handle larger vessels. The department, which is seeking approval from Vietnam's Ministry of Transport, expects the dredging project to cost about $283 million and allow... Delaware River ports seek to capitalize on growing volumes Come next April, only one container terminal along the Delaware River will be ready to handle the larger post-Panamax ships transiting the new Panama Canal locks. And, although the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia is preparing to welcome the mega-ships, it won't be able to handle... Hueneme gets $1.5 million in aid to boost Latin, Central Americas traffic Reefer operations at Port of HuenemeThe Port of Hueneme has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in U.S. federal dollars to its infrastructure in the hopes of boosting imports and exports - specifically to and from Central and Latin America - through the Southern California port. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker... China repeals shipping-related charges to galvanize trade The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning in October in an effort to jump start trade as the government grapples with an economic slowdown. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission Tuesday announced the seven areas would be: port fees, escort fees for special vessels and... JNPT unable to shake congestion in lead up to strike Trucks lined up outside JNPT.Logistics providers out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust continue to report excessive truck delays and serious yard congestion at the terminals in India's biggest container gateway, largely the result of a freight buildup following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India. In its latest trade advisory... CEVA launches direct Singapore-New York LCL service HONG KONG - CEVA Logistics is developing its global consolidation operations and less-than-container-load services, and has announced the launching of a weekly LCL offering from Singapore to New York.It is CEVA's first guaranteed weekly service direct to the U.S. from Singapore as part of the company's plan to grow its... Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014... Hutchison Australia unit explains midnight text message layoffs Maritime Union Australia workers gather outside a Hutchison Ports Australia port in protest at the firing of 97 workers earlier this month.HONG KONG - Hutchison Ports Australia has attempted to clarify its position in an increasingly bitter dispute with Maritime Union Australia and mounting outrage following reports that the 97... Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014... US port push to extend gate hours comes with cost The Port of Oakland's announcement last week that it intends to open its terminal gates an extra day each week demonstrates two hard, cold facts about U.S. port operations in this era of big ships. The traditional menu of five weekday gates each week is no longer adequate to handle... Customs slowdowns have limited impact on Brazilian shippers Port of SantosStrikes, partial strikes and slowdowns by Brazilian customs officers are continuing this week, but the effect on most shippers has been muted. The impact of the slowdowns, dubbed Operation Tartarugas, or Operation Turtles, has varied by port. Federal officers at some ports such as at Santos and Vitoria were... US cross-border truck traffic rises, but not like in 2014 The number of trucks that passed through the five largest U.S. border crossings rose 5.6 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2015, as the U.S. economy defrosted and expanded at a faster pace, according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. The five largest U.S. ports of...

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Stealth confirms tanker sale Greek owner Harry Vafias has confirmed the sale of a chemical tanker at a time when his group is busy taking delivery of newbuildings. DSF profit slashed Danish Ship Finance (DSF) has seen its first half profit axed but it expects a small increase in lending for the remainder of the year. Port cash for Vinalines State-owned Vinalines looks set to bank a substantial sum from selling shares in a port company. SFI well ahead Ship Finance International (SFI) has declared an increased dividend for the second quarter as it outperformed analysts' consensus. New engine needed Canada is sending back a new ro-pax to Damen's Romanian yard for a new engine. Lines cut emissions Clean Cargo Working Group survey finds boxships emitting less CO2 in most global trade lanes. Svitzer orders tug sextet AP Moller-Maersk's salvage division places contract for six vessels at Turkey's Sanmar. Crewman crushed One seafarer has died and another three were injured after a research ship suffered a list in Italy. Chemical formula working Chemical tanker owners are set for more good news as they enjoy the best market for six years. Reaching for the sky Architects have drawn up a design for a sustainable skyscraper in India made out of shipping containers. Havyard weak in Q2 Downsizing shipbuilder sees red and says more orders necessary to fill its yard capacity. Worker dies in blast A worker has been killed in an explosion at a shipyard in Bangladesh. Odfjell Drilling in the red Impairment write-downs result in more than $220m loss for drillship owner in the second quarter. Austal hits new high Australian shipbuilder Austal has logged its best ever annual result as it revealed increasing interest in new ferries from European owners. Don't believe the brokers Nordic American Tankers (NAT) CEO Herbjorn Hansson has launched a robust defence of the recent suezmax market. Reach "proud" in Q2 Oslo-listed owner books increased profit and revenue in weak market with low rates. CSAV merger lifts Hapag Hapag Lloyd has returned to profit in the first half of the year helped by its merger with Chilean liner operator CSAV. Clipper takes ultras Denmark's Clipper Group has emerged as the buyer of two ultramax resales built and owned by cash-strapped Sainty Shipbuilding in China. Frontline back in black John Fredriksen's Frontline has returned to profit in the second quarter as it slashed operating costs. Nordic back in profit Denmark's Nordic Shipholding has posted an interim profit of $3.7m Wednesday, reversing a loss of $3.4m seen a year ago. EURN gets Webber blessing Wells Fargo believes Euronav will be a major money spinner for investors as it becomes the latest bank to initiate coverage of the stock. Bulker backlog slides Bulker newbuilding orders for the first seven months of 2015 have fallen by over 90% year-on-year, according to Clarksons Research. Fleet growth boosts DLNG Dynagas LNG Partners has reported sizeable growth in its second quarter performance on the back of its larger fleet. Ezra to offload FPSOs Further assets sales under discussion as Singapore firm looks to bring debt under control.

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AUGUST 26, 2015
IHS: SE Asia posed for steady growth through 2020 BWR: CMA CGM suspends transatlantic loop U.S., Mexico inaugurate new rail bridge at Brownsville Samskip acquires Van Dieren Sweden Crowley Maritime to use Tideworks Technology's solutions COSCO Pacific profits up 12% in first half CEVA strengthens transpacific LCL offerings CSAV merger propels Hapag-Lloyd to $175.6m profit in first half 2015

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AUGUST 26, 2015
Vessel fitted with 'fuel-saving' tunnel system Shipyard tests reveal fuel-savings of roughly 10%. Maersk Oil prepares to halt North Sea production Firm says move could impact an estimated 200 jobs. Bunker prices stick to downward path As Brent crude hovers above $40 a barrel. Hull coating carries fuel efficiency extra US-originated product to be available in Europe. Singapore pursues sustainable aims Conference and report mark MPA's green commitment. Singapore: Unlicensed bunker supplier charged 'Zero tolerance' against bunkering malpractices, says MPA. US Navy backs Australian biofuel project As possible alternative fuel source in Asia-Pacific. Titan Petrochemicals restructuring plans face delay New investors did not complete subscription for company shares. Researchers finding new ways to produce biofuels for ships Under a $4.5 million project funded by the US DoD. Shipbuilder lays keel for Crowley's second LNG-powered ship VT Halter Marine, Inc. held ceremony on Monday to mark next step in construction. SSL adjusts bunker surcharge rates Prices effective as of September 6.

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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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