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BRIEFS

September 28, 2015

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A-E off 31pc to US$313/TEU, off 6.4pc to USWC, off 4.5pc to USEC Better balance in shipping supply-demand in 2016: Hapag-Lloyd CEO Green hurdles delay Nicaragua Canal work as eco-studies stop work Exiled Yemeni President Hadi leaves Saudi to set up new capital in Aden Weapons seized in UN vehicle shipment on board Norwegian ship in Kenya Fuel savings due to slow-steaming and not ship size, says OECD Home Depot opens third and largest direct fulfilment centre Vancouver International Maritime Centre (VIMC) officially opens MacGregor wins US$21 million cargo handling order from Hapag-Lloyd New cargo carrier eyes China's express market as healthy and growing PEMCO delivers tenth B737 freighter convert for Shenzhen's SF Airlines Latvia in talks over cooperation with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
A. S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd breaks through from Mazagaon to Marathon Baltic Exchange announces planned departure of Chief Executive CMA CGM announces winter contingency plan on Asia-Mediterranean trades FIATA provides container weight verification toolkit Global shipping industry is delivering real CO2 reductions, says report MoS to revoke old laws to facilitate ease of doing business Navigation accidents & their causes examined in new book NSB holds meeting in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Technology-focused forwarder network launched EU imposes 31.2 pc anti-dumping duty on imports of Indian steel pipes India may be unable to check imports of poultry from US on time Allow Chennai Port to import apples: TCC Govt drops port corporatisation plan Improving operational efficiency at Major Ports a key focus of the government, says Nitin Gadkari IWAI to float tender soon for second navigation lock at Farakka Aluminium makers demand hike in import duty CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION INR plunges by 49 paise to end at 66.16 against dollar Fieo, Symbiosis launch Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade Odisha constitutes committee under CM for Sagarmala

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Increased lack of capacities Bolivia to enhance road quality and safety Fehn Ship to test alternative propulsion system Innovative approach to improve freight deliveries Three major appointments at NS RJ Cargo to combine Egypt, UK and NL operation New logistics centre for LTS Cargologic to handle Oman Air in Zurich Kern retains CER chair Low idle fleet covers oversupply First new locomotives in operation Migrant crisis hampering Europe's cross-border traffic Expansion in Romania ABC happy in Basel and Russia Railfreight renaissance in France Iata transfers APCS SVP from Geneva to Montreal High hopes for Golden Week fading

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
First French treatment centre for contaminated sediment Jan De Nul Group environmental subsidiary Envisan France has inaugurated the Eco-Materials Production Centre in La Seyne-sur-Mer, the first of its kind in the Mediterranean area. The centre is part of the SEDIMED research programme, which aims to remove administrative and regulatory barriers and Cafiero companies reunite to form Italtugs Three former Cafiero family companies are to reunite to form a new Italian towage and port services group under the name Italtugs. The new company is to be formed through the merging of the towage and port services businesses of three existing operators: Augustea, Scafi, and Cafimar. The original UN crime inspector death 'not related' to Höegh Transporter arrest The UN believes the death of its maritime crime programme co-ordinator, Shamus Mangan, in Kenya is not related to the arrest of a H'egh Autoliners' ro-ro ship at Mombasa Port. The 21,400 dwt Norwegian-flagged Höegh Transporter was detained on 17 September when it was found to be carrying undeclared Russia service capacity slashed Trade sanctions, the weakness of the local currency and oil revenue reductions continue to undermine cargo traffic into Russia, forcing ship and logistics operators to adjust their capacities down, trends reveal. Danish ro/ro operator DFDS said yesterday that it is downgrading its service on the New vessel, new contract for Jan De Nul Belgian dredging giant Jan De Nul (JDN) today announced Vidar's maiden offshore wind farm project, just 10 days after taking over the jack-up crane vessel. Formally operated by German company Hochtief, Vidar is under two years old and specifically built to install the foundations and turbines for Daiichi Chuo denies insolvency talk Japanese bulker operator Daiichi Chuo told IHS Maritime on 25 September that rumours it will file for receivership are untrue. For the first quarter of its financial year, which began on 1 April, Daiichi Chuo booked a JPY7.85 billion (USD63 million) loss. The company has forecasted a JPY13 billion UK P&I issues guidance on west Africa piracy UK P&I Club has issued practical guidance on ship security to address a movement in pirate activity from east to west Africa. In a statement, UK P&I's head of loss prevention, Stuart Edmonston, said: "We have seen a sizable shift in pirate activity from Somalia to west Africa and are witnessing an STX O&S wins LR1 tankers from Andriaki Shipping South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding said on 24 September that it has won two 74,000 dwt product tankers from a Greek ship owner. Brokers suggested to IHS Maritime that the customer is Andriaki Shipping. STX O&S said its Jinhae yard will deliver the ships by the second half of CMES signs 20-year deal to ship Vale ore to China Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed a long-term chartering contract with Brazilian mining giant Vale to ship about 6 million tonnes of ore per year. The contract will be for 20 years with a further five years as an option, according to a CMES stock exchange filing on LNG to be dominant fuel by 2030 LNG will be the dominant fuel powering the global shipping industry by 2030, according to experts speaking at the LNG Bunkering Mediterranean Summit in Barcelona on Thursday. The forecast was based on LNG being considerably cheaper than low-sulphur marine oils. It would mean that 80% of the current China LNG to finance LNG vessel projects in China Hong Kong-listed China LNG on 23 September signed agreements with nine Chinese companies to finance LNG vessel projects in China. The nine companies are Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industries, Jiangsu An Shun Shipbuilding, Jiangsu Jiangbei Ship Industry, Jiangsu Qinfeng Shipbuilding, Pizhou City Dongfang Korea EXIM withholds Maersk payment from DSME The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea EXIM) is withholding advance payments for Maersk ship orders from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). This has resulted in friction between the shipbuilder's two biggest creditors, Korea Development Bank and Korea EXIM. DSME, South Korea's Indian government urged to back merchant fleet growth Indian shipping needs a fund backed by the government to spur growth of the country's merchant fleet, David Rasquinha, deputy managing director of Export-Import Bank of India, has told the INMEX-SMM Conference in Mumbai. Indian-flagged ships carry barely 10% of the total export-import cargo of the

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Varied tolerance on box weight proof will create 'uneven playing field', claims EVO Asia-Europe shipping rates still falling as carriers gloomily eye Golden Week holiday

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Kenya frees car carrier after undeclared UN arms found This megayacht breaks ice Coast Guard nabs another narco sub Transocean makes statement on Brazil bribery story USCG to review WSF plan to handle LNG at terminals Master Mariner takes the helm at EMAS Offshore Incat Tasmania wins contract for new Sydney ferries

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Coast Guard calling for mariners to delay Aurora Bridge transits Georgia Ports Authority releases container numbers for FY2015 Portland Airport noise committee looking for pair of new members Panama Canal to begin 2015-2016 cruise season Wilhelmsen Ships Service announces deal to purchase rope distributor

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Diamond S Shipping joins Norient product tanker pool Eight medium range vessels from Diamond Shipping bring the total pool fleet to 87 IMO holds World Maritime Day symposium IMO and industry called to act on education NewLead inks time charter for dry bulk eco-type handysize The 2013-built Newlead Castellano is set to complete two consecutive voyages by the end of November at a daily rate of $7,000 Capesize spot rates hold steady Spot trading in the physical market underpinned by the paper market Shipping confidence hits 2015 high All main industry categories more upbeat over last quarter, Moore Stephens survey finds BP considers sale of older, smaller LNG carriers as lease nears end Possible sale of three LNG carriers ahead of delivery of new, more efficient vessels later this decade George Economou group inks VLGCs at Hyundai Debut duo will be chartered for a minimum five years by Shell UK P&I Club urges tighter security against West Africa piracy Risks highest when vessels at anchor Asia-Europe rates slump to lowest level since June Carriers' failure to implement latest price push sees rates fall by more than 30% CMES enters COA with Vale Move follows purchase of four valemaxes in July Melbourne privatisation inquiry told of stakeholders' fears Port users cite concern over rent rises, potential for capacity expansion and handling bigger ships, and lack of transparency in commercial details Indian Register of Shipping seeks authorisation from Singapore's MPA Independent ship classification society is looking to extend its reach in Southeast Asia Jennings takes International Group reinsurance role North veteran to head key subcommittee at P&I body Cexim to provide $2.8bn financing to Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Policy bank revs up efforts to lift compatriot yards from muddy market Three groups merge to form Italtugs New entity will enable groups to be more competitive on a domestic and international scale Singapore Navy rescues crew of capsized trawler Two of five crew members treated for minor injuries EU states urged to take action on compensation for victims of cargo hazards BIMCO, ICS and Ecsa issue joint call for hazardous and noxious substances convention to be ratified Globus Maritime second-quarter losses widen Dry bulk shipping company sinks deeper into the red amid soft market conditions

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Analyst note: Protests likely to disrupt cargo from India to Nepal Trucks wait in India to cross into Nepal.Major road crossings along the India-Nepal border were closed Wednesday and while the border remains open for people crossing on foot or by bicycle, vehicles have been prevented from crossing by protesters on the Nepalese side and by India's Armed Border Force, the... Eastbound trans-Pacific rates continue tumble despite strong volumes Freight rates in the eastbound Pacific trades lanes continued to decline this past week even though the trend in container volumes has been decidedly positive. With overcapacity a problem during this peak season, carriers are either unable to raise their rates, or choose not to do so because they fear... HPH extends Barcelona concession, pledges full automation The Port of Barcelona has announced a deal with Hutchison Port Holdings to extend the current 30-year concession HPH holds for operating Barcelona Europe South Terminal by 15 years in exchange for the operator investing $6.5 billion in automation to boost productivity, according to local newspapers. BEST claims to be the... Chances of rate rally in Asia-Europe trades are slim As if a huge surplus in capacity weren't enough, container shipping in the troubled Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades is moving into the slow third quarter with little chance of a rally in prices to ease the pain of weak freight rates. A look back at the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index illustrates... India is liberalizing shipping, but cabotage protections will stay India's director general of shipping Deepak Shetty said that while the country is working to streamline its bureaucracy to facilitate maritime trade, the total removal of cabotage protections was out of the question. "We have relaxed these restrictions selectively, but in the interests of the growth of the domestic merchant shipping... NY-NJ study narrows options for cross-harbor freight link A study of ways to improve waterborne freight transport across New York harbor has narrowed preferred options to either an improved railcar barge "float" system or an underwater freight tunnel between New Jersey and Brooklyn. The recommendations came in a Tier 1 final environmental impact statement released by the Port Authority... Santos engineers take on dredging vs. erosion issue A university professor thinks he may have found a solution for saving a project to dredge the channel into the port of Santos to 17 meters, or 56 feet, and also the town's prestigious beaches from erosion as a result of that dredging. Gilberto Berzin, who is also a civil engineer... Oakland posts record revenue for fiscal year The Port of Oakland reported record operating revenue for the fiscal year that ended June 30, even though the volume of loaded containers passing through the port declined 6.5 percent due to work slowdowns and terminal congestion experienced during the year-long coastwide longshore contract negotiations. Oakland reported revenue of $336.6 million... Reclamation work at Busan New Port inches forward The long-stalled Phase 2-4 of the Busan New Port is getting back in motion with the submission of applications to begin reclamation works, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced Thursday. The entire Busan New Port development project is slated for completion in 2020 with 34 container terminals, four... Overcapacity, productivity issues a bitter mix for container industry For the first time in months, there are no jump-off-the-page issues in the container shipping industry, perhaps because summer is ending and people are returning from vacation. Many older concerns remain, however, including overcapacity, which will get much worse before it gets better unless ocean carriers take the kind of... Danaos starts joint venture to buy secondhand ships Danaos Corporation has launched a joint venture called Gemini Shipholdings to acquire secondhand container ships in a bid to capitalize on depressed prices. Gemini has acquired three container ships at "attractive discounts to market values," said Danaos Wednesday. The three vessels are the 6,422 twenty-foot-equivalent unit, 2001-built NYK Lodestar; the 5,610... CEVA snags Continental's UK operations CEVA Logistics, the world's sixth largest third-party logistics provider, has won a $50 million contract to handle Continental's U.K. operations for the next five years. CEVA will operate the major tire manufacturer's 226,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center located in Central Park, Rugby, which moves roughly 3 million tires each... Maersk postpones Med-India hike, CMA CGM pushes Pipavav reefer GRI Maersk Line announced it is postponing by a month the implementation of the general rate increase it planned to apply Oct. 1 on the Mediterranean-India trade lane. As a result, the previously-announced rate hike of $200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit for dry cargo will now take effect Nov. 1, the Danish carrier... No end to spot rate decline as Asia-Europe weekly capacity stays ahead of demand HONG KONG ' The Asia-Europe spot rate fell 31 percent over last week to its lowest level since mid-June, but the year-over-year comparisons are even more stunning and reflect a container trade being buried by excess capacity and flagging demand.This week last year the spot rate on Asia-Europe was 70... New all-cargo airline to enter China's booming courier market HONG KONG ' A new all-cargo airline will enter greater China's fast-growing express market next year after a mainland carrier, a Nasdaq-listed aircraft leasing company and an online retailer set up a joint venture to create United Star Express Airlines.The deal was reached in Tianjin at the Annual China Air...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Target takes Torm pair Anthony Comninos's Target Marine has stepped into the sale and purchase market for the first time in more than a year and a half with a double panamax deal. Crew ship under hammer Another arrested Gagasan Carriers vessel to be auctioned off in Malaysia. Odfjell in $190.5m overhaul Norwegian owner teams up with four banks to refinance debt on seven tankers. Lay-up adds to woes Another drilling rig has been idled in the North Sea, increasing the pressure on anchor-handler (AHTS) owners. What next for the Baltic? Jeremy Penn's surprise decision to quit the Baltic leaves a key industry position open and choices for the exchange's future direction. Fuel pumped from bulker Sweden's coast guard says it has completed the removal of some fuel from a grounded bulker at Fladen. Norden: $5m and counting Norden is one quarter of the way to reaching its long-term cost cutting target and believes major reductions can still be made. Andriaki behind STX LR1 order Greek owner confirms deal with South Korean shipyard for $46m tankers. Dry devastation A bloodthirsty market marauder, a listening banker, sad shipowners and the legacy of Senator Jones. HKND takes precautions The Hong-Kong group building the Nicaragua Canal will install locks to prevent tsunami damage. CMES pens Vale deal China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has put the finishing touches to a long-term strategic tie-up with Brazilian giant Vale. Havila Troll stays busy Havila Shipping has seen the contract for its sole rescue and recovery vessel (RRV) further extended. UK P&I in Africa alert The UK P&I Club has urged shipping companies take extra caution while sailing off west Africa due to increased pirate activity. Fehn Ship installs rotor Fehn Ship Management has turned to alternative propulsion systems and is set to install a rotor on one of its vessels. Second Bergen unit files A second subsidiary of Norway's Bergen Group has filed for bankruptcy on Friday. Penn to exit Baltic Jeremy Penn has revealed he will step down as chief executive of the Baltic Exchange next summer. CP Dyvig bid rejected by DSF Danish Ship Finance reported to have knocked back a $600m takeover offer. Wisdom orders bulk duo Taiwan's Wisdom Marine has added to its extensive orderbook with a deal for two new bulkers in Japan. SC starts Cuban run Ro-ro group using chartered vessel to link Florida to two island ports. Wilhelmsen wraps up TIMM deal Norway's Wilh Wilhelmsen has snapped up a rope provider in which Stolt-Nielsen was a major shareholder. Seven tankers for BF Russia's BF Tanker has inked a series of river-sea tankers at two domestic shipyards. Suezmax orders raise concern Arctic Securities has raised a red flag regarding the growing suezmax orderbook as rates in the sector continued a stellar week. Allseas in "Vatican" scam A UK court has heard how a trader posing as a multimillionaire with links to the Vatican swindled offshore owner Allseas Group out of EUR 100m ($111.5m). Boa cancels again Boa Offshore has cancelled its last newbuilding, but could face a dispute with Noryards in Norway. RCL closer to Oslo exit Royal Caribbean Cruises has filed an application for the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange. Kumar takes EMAS top job EMAS Offshore has a new chief executive this morning after the current incumbent opted for pastures new. Boluda expands Canary links Boluda Lines is to launch a dedicated weekly shuttle service connecting the port of Alicante to the Canary Islands.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Spot container rates sink for third straight week China investigating shipping companies for 'arbitrary charges' SC Line facilitates trade between U.S., Cuba BWR: Ocean carriers shake up Asia-ECSA trade ARC promotes Eric Ebeling to CEO U.S. to hold TPP negotiations in Atlanta next week ITC's hot-rolled steel import investigation continues Nighttime truck deliveries studied in New York City, Pensacola Foltz details FY'16 investment budget for Savannah BNSF adds express intermodal service on northern tier Hamburg-Süd to add fortnightly calls at Corinto, Nicaragua Capital Product Partners L.P. acquires ninth containership Q2 U.S. GDP beats expectations U.S. durable goods orders drop in August Boluda launches new maritime service Standalone legislation may be needed to extend PTC deadline

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Petrobras adds two double-hull bunker barges to Brazilian ports Vessels will 'improve' bunker delivery services. USCG reviewing Washington State Ferries' LNG plan Public comments will inform Captain of the Port's recommendation letter. LNG bunkering will be driven by pollution rules Environmental rules will start to influence Asia markets, say industry observer. WFS: Analysts revise their estimates 'sharply downwards' 'The downturn in energy prices has badly impacted all companies in the fuel supply industry.' Conflicting messages on shipping ahead of Paris climate talks Fundamental policy questions remain, but academic warns that shipping organisations are putting overly positive spin on CO2 trends. 'Above-average demand in Singapore' Market back to normal business after public holiday. Troubled operator struggling to sell dry bulk vessel 'If you look at the Baltic Dry index, you can see that it is falling and so is the price of these ships.' Sources: Possible strike by South Korean barge operators Unless requests are met by October 1. Director of bunkering firm expands portfolio Freddy Er of Singapore-based Transocean Oil takes role with Chinese firm. LNG bunkering 'will gain momentum' when oil prices rise More LNG bunkering facilities to be built in the next four to five years. Company mulls bunkering expansion into Baltic Company in move to strengthen market presence. Director of bunkering firm expands business portfolio Freddy Er of Singapore-based Transocean Oil enters new appointment with Chinese firm. LNG bunkers to gain momentum when oil prices rise More LNG bunkering facilities to be built within next four to five years. Baltic state company mulls bunkering expansion Company in move to strengthen market presence. Houston shipyard to construct diesel-electric ferry Vessel will be delivered in early 2017.

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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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