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August 28, 2015

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Hutchison hints Australian operations at risk unless dockers settle down International court rules Russia to pay for Greenpeace false piracy arrests Cosco Pacific profit up 12pc to US$164.4 million as revenues falls 8.6pc Mombasa docks its biggest ship, 5,466-TEU Clemens Schulte after dredging CMA CGM freezes Liberty Solo service from north Europe-US east coast Mercmarine unveils state-of-the-art engine room simulator in Colombo Singapore ships must be ready for Ship Security Alert Systems tests Tauranga port commands 97pc share of North Island's dairy exports with Coda Virginia International Gateway deploys first hybrid shuttle carrier in US DHL Express opens US$14 million Melbourne airport customs warehouse Stifel air freight confidence hits 2015 low after promising end to 2014 MNX Global Logistics opens life sciences logistics centre in Amsterdam

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AUGUST 27, 2015
CFSAI's new office inaugurated by Chief Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva Globalising shipbuilding industry in India encourages DMS to sign contract with agent Containerised imports through US ports may rise by 3.6 pc in Aug. New iron ore loading record achieved at Paradip Port Pipavav Port commences RoRo operations Sadbhavana Divas observed at JNPT Speed up Western DFC, Modi tells officials CAI forecasts 380 lakh bales of cotton crop for 2015-16 Fall in rupee not seen as boon for all exporters INR recovers on fresh dollar selling Nitin Gadkari leads an eminent line-up of speakers at MALA 2015

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AUGUST 27, 2015
One man's meat... Shipping Scores of new trailers for multimodal services Ruslan carries the heat to Arabia Infrastructure operator banking on Swiss system Intermodal / Strasse Cronus Logistics set to reap award Van Dieren acquisition accomplished DP World lifts profit Thai Airways suffering from flat cargo demand Turnover to top EUR 1 billion this year? Sontheimer informs for Schenker Port of Savannah to enhance automation processes Help for Hilti New intermodal shuttle train in Sweden Another feather in cap of e-commerce manager Cooperation with Persian Group kicks off Southeast Asia trade prospering in the long run Temporary closure of Kazakh airport

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Port of Tokyo's cargo traffic down in May The Port of Tokyo saw its cargo traffic fall 6.7% in May from a year earlier to 6.797 million tonnes, as foreign trade tumbled at a double-digit rate while domestic trade also declined slightly, according to preliminary figures released by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Of the 6.797 million APM Terminals makes second quarter profit despite volume fall APM Terminals this week announced in its second quarter (2Q) interim report an underlying profit of USD159 million despite a volume decrease of 6% compared with 2Q14. The terminal operator attributed the decline in containers handled to the divestment of two facilities in France and Virginia, US. North Atlantic Drilling sees no new contracts for 2015 work start North Atlantic Drilling (NADL), the harsh environment drilling rig operator, says that trading conditions remain challenging, but that large numbers of old units in the global fleet are candidates for scrapping. The company reported net profit of USD44.2 million in the second quarter of 2015 Deputy chairman and general manager of Hebei Port Group under probe Li Min, deputy chairman and general manager of Hebei Port Group, has been placed under China Communist Party's probe over allegations of serious violations of party disciplines and laws, a statement of the party's discipline inspection commission in Hebei province said on 26 August. The statement Seadrill seeks to postpone deliveries on continued weak market Seadrill, the London-based listed drill ship and rig owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, seeks to postpone further newbuilding deliveries on continued weak market, the company said in a statement. Seadrill currently has 15 rigs under construction comprised of four drillships, three Hoegh LNG sees strengthening demand for FSRUs Hoegh LNG, the listed LNG carrier and floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) owner in the Leif Hoegh group of Norway, sees strengthening demand for FSRUs. The group, which owns four FSRUs and five LNG carriers, reported a 2Q15 net profit of USD 5.9 million compared to a loss of USD8.6 Awilco LNG deep in the red on overcapacity Awilco LNG, the listed Norwegian owner of four LNG carriers, has reported deep interim losses and warned of continued overcapacity in the market. Group net loss in 2Q15 amounted to USD11.7 million compared to a small profit of USD0.2 million in the same period last year. Revenues plunged to USD7.3 Pyeongtaek-Dangjin seeks two new general cargo berths The South Korean port of Pyeongtaek-Dangjin is inviting tenders to build two new berths for general cargoes. Since 2012, Pyeongtaek Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration has been working to upgrade the port. This month, it completed expanding the access channel to the West Port. On 26 Danish Ship Finance warns soft rates norm in short to medium term A flow of newbuildings to the market has reduced the average age of the world's merchant fleets, which means scrapping has less room than before to address oversupply, Danish Ship Finance (DSF), the Copenhagen-based shipping bank said. "Across the segments (of ship types), the orderbook as a Avance Gas sees healthy market to continue Avance Gas Holdings, the Oslo listed VLGC operator, expects the market to be able to absorb a large orderbook and produce good results in the near future. Group net profit in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15) rose to USD41.3 million from USD23.8 million in the previous quarter. Revenues rose to Unlicensed bunker supplier fined in Singapore A Singapore-registered company has been fined for selling bunkers in the city-state without a licence. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on 26 August that JL Petroleum pleaded guilty in court on 18 August. JL Petroleum sold bunkers on 14 occasions between 2 and 25 June 2013, using Maersk Oil looks to restructure parts of UK operation Maersk Oil, which is part of the Copenhagen based A.P. Moller-Maersk group, said it is planning to restructure parts of its operation in the UK due to challenging markets and that 200 jobs could be affected. "As a result of ongoing challenges in the market and Maersk Oil's cost transformation Golden Ocean in red on weak demand Weak demand rather than excessive growth of the dry bulk fleet continues to plague the sector, said Golden Ocean Group, as it reported a loss for both the second quarter and the first half of 2015. According to the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, the net loss UMW 2Q15 profit down 51% Malaysia-listed offshore services provider UMW Holdings posted a profit of MYR133.4 million (USD31.3 million) for the second quarter of 2015, down 51% year on year (y/y), while its revenue was at MYR3.4 billion, down 12% y/y. The company attributed the decrease in earnings to revenue reduction in Tianjin port president detained Chinese prosecutors have detained Shanghai-listed Tianjin port's president Zheng Qingyue for dereliction of duty. Zheng is among 11 people detained in relation to the explosions that rocked the port city on 12 August. They are officials from Tianjin local transportation management authorities, work Jinhui Shipping and Transportation sinks to loss of $12.6m in 2Q15 Jinhui Shipping and Transportation sank to a loss of USD12.6 million in the second quarter ended 30 June on a fall in revenue and a write-off on a newbuild. During the period, Jinhui booked a USD2.9 million in write-off on a bulk carrier newbuild that it abandoned in May, a stock filing of Jinhui COMEC's loss widens 139% y/y in 1H15 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Group (COMEC), said its loss widened 139% year on year (y/y) to CNY525.0 million (USD82.0 million) in the first six months of 2015 because of write-downs on its orderbook. For the same period, COMEC took provisions of CNY268.9 million for its orderbook in the

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Cheap fuel and trading curbs dampen carrier appetites for the biggest boxships Coyne forced to divert supply flights while Kazakhstan upgrades vital Uralsk runway

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Great Lakes shipyard to build tug for Guatamalan customer USCG orders precautions following Tianjin explosions Ezra and Japanese engineering giant in subsea joint venture Maritime Salvage Conference set for Sept. 22-24 in Stamford Damen delivers ICE class ASD tug to Lithuania ASL books tug and barge contracts worth US$100 million Wartsila 34DF racks up LNG carrier successes Svitzer orders six ASD tugs from Turkey's Sanmar Shipyard

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Court sides with Port of Vancouver in energy terminal SEPA appeal Two Sea-Tac Airport fire crews heading to assist with wildfires NYK begins loading autos at new Port of Pipavav facility Northwest Seaport Alliance reports cargo numbers for month of July Alaska Airlines taps Jason Berry as air cargo managing director

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AUGUST 27, 2015
The company results round-up FREE CONTENT: DP World, Odfjell and CSCL all find reasons for optimism Irish shipping sees growth in most segments Statistics from Irish Continental and IMDO point to increases in all markets, save dry bulk Wirana takes on Norwegian Shipowners' Association support of beaching ban Hong Kong-based cash buyer finds stance "difficult to reconcile" with Norway's ratification of Hong Kong convention Golar LNG operating results hit by weak spot market Owner continues to expand floating liquefaction and FSRU options Russian exporters running on empty A shortage of equipment threatens to derail the country's fledgling export revival CSCL reports in the black, buoyed by better business in the Pacific Asia-Europe volumes drop 2% but revenues in the arena are down 17% SIPG faces slower growth amid dismal economy Port operator sees box volume increase 4.4% to 17.3m teu in the six months Awilco losses deepen as LNG market stays weak But scrapping and new production will eventually prevail, Norwegian operator insists Beijing detains Tianjin Port Group president for blast investigation Zheng suspected of dereliction of duty Odfjell hails best three months since financial crisis Norwegian chemical tanker outfit books $7m profit for second quarter Frontline firing on all cylinders New-look Frontline to create a $2bn industry player to rival current leader Euronav Golden Ocean cites sluggish demand after second-quarter loss Fredriksen bulker outfit loses $33.5m in first results after Knightsbridge merger UK port boss in Humber move Simon Bird quits Bristol to take up new post in northeast England DP World reports strong first-half figures Free zone acquisition drives profits up 22.3% to $455m Marine insurance mulls lessons of Tianjin blast Risk management will rise up agenda, experts argue

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Malaysia and Indonesia join forces to counter rising piracy Members of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency during anti-piracy training.Malaysia and Indonesia are working together to fight rising piracy in Southeast Asia less than a week after six attacks, two targeting containerships, occurred within 48 hours, according to a report. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has stationed an additional helicopter task... China trade forecast to grow in mid-single digits for next five years A plummeting stock market and the devaluation of the yuan have knocked China down a peg, but the Asian manufacturing powerhouse will still grow its trade with the world more than 5 percent annually over the next five years, according to a recent IHS forecast. "These increases will not be the... Carribean ports shut down, prepare for tropical storm Operations at ports on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico were shut down Thursday as the eastern Caribbean awaited the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika. Thursday morning, the "poorly organized" tropical storm was roughly 85 miles off the west coast of Guadeloupe, moving west at 16 miles per hour with... TPM 2015 Sponsor: Port Tampa Bay Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract problems and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. Interviewed at TPM 2015, Anderson spoke about the benefits of ports forming alliances, as seen in the Gulf and U.S. Northwest. ... DP World warns of slowing growth after double-digit profit gain Global terminal operator DP World reported a 22 percent increase in net profit during the first half of 2015 but said it expects growth to slow amid a "challenging" global economy during the rest of year. DP World's increased first-half profits were aided by the company's March acquisition of Economic Zone... US Coast Guard to monitor cargo from Tianjin The U.S. Coast Guard said that "out of an abundance of caution," it will monitor arriving ships and containers that were in Tianjin when the Chinese port was rocked by explosions on Aug. 12. In a marine safety bulletin, the Coast Guard noted that there have been no confirmed reports of... TPM 2015 Sponsor: CMHI Erik Yim, senior commercial director for China Merchants Holdings (International), on competition in South China, CMHI's home ports development, the impact of growing manufacturing in the Pearl River Delta region and the company's expansion strategies. ... APMT Mumbai plays down shipper complaints Gateway Terminals India, or APM Terminals Mumbai, said it is taking all the necessary steps to speed up its gate activity that has drawn complaints from logistics providers operating in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's busiest container gateway. "We are working closely with our clients - the shipping lines and... Shippers, brace yourselves. You are in for a ride The turbulence sweeping global stock markets during the past few weeks is a belated recognition of what people involved in supply chains, including container shipping, have known for a while: Apart from a few bright spots such as U.S. imports, growth globally is slowing, in large part because of the... Russia's RZD to build inland port aimed at easing St. Petersburg congestion Russian railway monopoly RZD plans to build a $30 million inland hub aimed at reducing congestion at the nearby St. Petersburg port and handling transshipped cargo from the country's largest container gateway. The 44-acre inland port capable of handling 45,300 twenty-foot equivalent units annually will open at the Shushary railroad station... China Cosco profits soar while CSCL tumbles in first half HONG KONG - The listed units of China's two largest shipping lines reported their interim results today with wildly diverging profits achieved by the two state-owned carriers in the first six months of the year.China Cosco Holdings posted a 183 percent increase in first half net profit while China Shipping... DHL pours investment into Africa to grow its coverage Frank Appel, Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO.HONG KONG - DHL Express will invest $20 million in sub-Saharan Africa this year to increase its footprint, taking the German logistics giant's total investment in the continent to more than $50 million in the last year.The investment reflected the importance of emerging markets... APMT Mumbai downplays shipper complaints Gateway Terminals India, or APM Terminals Mumbai, said it is taking all the necessary steps to speed up its gate activity that has drawn complaints from logistics providers operating in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's busiest container gateway. "We are working closely with our clients - the shipping lines and... LA-LB terminals move toward truck appointments In a high-risk, possibly high-reward attempt to manage truck flow and reduce congestion, 10 of the 13 container terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach on Thursday adopted a trucker appointment system action plan with the goal of establishing a system of appointments throughout the harbor beginning in 2016. Terminal operators across the... Tianjin Port Group CEO faces charges over deadly blast HONG KONG - Tianjin Port Group chief executive officer Zheng Qingyue has been accused of dereliction of duty by China's highest prosecutions agency after an investigation into the huge Tianjin blasts that killed at least 145 people earlier this month.The Supreme People's Procuratorate, based in Beijing, said it had taken... DHL pours investment into Africa to grow its coverage Frank Appel, Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO.HONG KONG - DHL Express will invest $20 million in sub-Saharan Africa this year to increase its footprint, taking the German logistics giant's total investment in the continent to more than $50 million in the last year.The investment reflected the importance of emerging markets... Task force to tackle Jakarta's lengthy dwell times Jakarta's Tanjung Priok Port.HONG KONG - The Indonesian government has set up a task force faced with the daunting goal of slashing container dwell times by more than half at the country's largest port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta.A directive from the president's office wants the dwell time cut from... South China carrier Chu Kong posts solid first half HONG KONG - Pearl River Delta specialist carrier Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises has reported first half net earnings up 16 percent year-over-year, following on from its healthy 14.6 percent annual profit earned in 2014.Net profit at the Hong Kong-listed group reached $15 million and revenue grew 10 percent to $120... DAT spot market van truck rates drop; flatbed, reefer rates hold A drop in available spot market truckload van freight pushed the national average van rate down one cent to $1.76 per mile in the week that ended Aug. 22, DAT Solutions said. That decline reflects a seasonal slide in spot market demand and pricing, the load-board operator said. Dry van loads...

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Stealth falls to loss Stealthgas has come in short of the market's expectations during the second quarter. Ultrapetrol on notice South American tanker and offshore shipowner Ultrapetrol has been told to boost its Nasdaq share price to meet its listing rules. Stealth far from potential Stealthgas has fallen short of the market's expectations during the second quarter, hot on the heels of a tanker sale. WWS loses and lays up World Wide Supply (WWS) has seen red ink in its second quarter bottom line as the next month will see the company operating with two vessels fewer. Cosco returns to profit Bulker and boxship owner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has made it back into the black in the first half thanks to more efficient operations and a boost from a state scrapping scheme. CSCL profit down 97% China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has reported a steep decline in its first half profit although its capacity increased. ICG on the rise Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen passenger and freight volumes grow in a stronger regional economy. Danske buoys Frontline Danske Bank has upgraded shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline as it closes in on a merger with spin-off Frontline 2012. Golar's Brazilian business FSRU owner set to boost its GoFLNG concept with investment in South American LNG station. Oceanteam sees red Oceanteam Shipping of Norway has logged a loss for the second quarter as it continues to keep its distance from the depressed oil and gas market. Ezra in $1.25bn subsea tie-up Singapore shipping group Ezra Holdings is forming a new subsea company in a deal worth $1.25bn with Japanese engineering group Chiyoda. Aurora's earnings triple Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner rides high VLGC rates to increased net profit and revenue for Q2. Nord/LB stronger again German shipping lender Nord/LB has cut loan losses once again as it logged better earnings in the first half. Hoegh pushes back Grace Hoegh LNG has delayed the delivery of a new FSRU from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in a "very soft" market. VLGC rates lift Avance A red-hot spot market for very large gas carriers (VLGC) has pushed up the profit of Avance Gas during the second quarter. Seadrill weaker in Q2 John Fredriksen's drillship company Seadrill has posted lower profit in the second quarter as revenue fell. Awilco LNG falls to loss Norway's Awilco LNG has slumped to a loss in the first half of 2015 as the weakening LNG market took its toll. Weak market hurts Golar Cool Pool partner posts moderate loss in a quarter that saw only one third of its fleet utilised. Odfjell bounces back Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell has returned to profit in the second quarter as costs were cut. Golden Ocean bigger not better The expanded fleet of bulker owner Golden Ocean (GOGL) has fallen to a loss as vessel operating costs soared in the second quarter. Jinhui back in the red Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has reported a second quarter loss of $13m as revenues for the period were almost cut in half. Uni-Asia teams up Uni-Asia Holdings has teamed up with major shareholder Yamasa Co to acquire a series of four handysize bulker. Bunker firm charged Singapore authorities clamp down on illegal sales of ship fuel within domestic waters. Maran Nakilat expands Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, is expanding its joint venture with John Angelicoussis.

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Washington state dockworkers help fight forest fires Ocean3 makes major adjustments to Asia-Europe loops Report: Increased industry engagement needed to address port congestion Ocean3 slow steams transpacific services R+L Carriers partners with Day & Ross Freight Executive Moves: Gulftainer and MOL Los Angeles/Long Beach container terminals adopt appointment system for drayage drivers Commerce increases Q2 U.S. GDP estimate Soft trucking spot market largely decoupled from contract market DP World profits up 22% in first half

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AUGUST 27, 2015
RightShip to adjust GHG Emissions Rating formula Changes may cause 'a slight adjustment' to some vessel ratings. Wartsila dual-fuel engines 'becoming industry standard' Firm says it has a 70% market share at South Korean shipyards. Distillate/high sulphur spread affecting scrubber paybacks But DFDS says it will stick to its plans. Distillate/high sulphur spread affecting scrubber paybacks, says DFDS But in conference call, company is sticking to its plans. Piracy maintains grip on southeast Asia Vessels flying the Singaporean and Malaysian flags are most frequent targets. Topoil eyes Scandinavian expansion Chartered tonnage and new storage brought in to meet growing demand. Hapag-Lloyd in profit Aided by lower bunker costs. Bunker player reports 'vanished' payment Authorities in move to locate suspects behind alleged cyber crime. 'Significant shift' in fuel testing since new ECA limit More focus on distillate problems, some caused by automotive diesel, while residual fuels issues ease. LNG valve manufacturer sees growth in marine sector Growth supported by 'predicted rise' in growth of LNG-fuelled vessels. Japan: Bunkering disruptions could see price spike Bunkering operations at Japanese ports resume on Thursday. Singapore: MFM-equipped bunker tankers nudge 30 Ahead of 2017 deadline making equipment mandatory. Blast at Brazilian bunkering station Facility's fuel oil heating unit bursts into flames. Service halt for Black Sea bunkering tanker Vessel to undergo scheduled repair next month. Singapore bunker tankers equipped with MFM solution Total number of MFM-equipped bunker tankers has increased to 28. Crude prices decrease on concerns demand may slow US crude stockpiles declined by 5.45 million barrels last week. Singapore's fuel oil storage operators may 'lose out' While operating in a 'challenging environment'.

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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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