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September 29, 2015

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DHL Express announces 4.9pc rate increase for Hong Kong from January Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding signs US$2.8 billion deal with EximBank Sinokor starts direct calls from South Korea to India from October 2 Hong Kong expects growth to fall from 3pc to zero as 3PLs see weak peak Singapore shuts schools, issues haze alert to maritime community With Singapore base NAVTOR adds office in Japan to sell e-charts Bollore Logistics squares off in Freetown against APMT in Monrovia CMA-CGM installs Bio-Sea ballast water treatment unit in 18,000-TEU ship Danaos buys 3 containerships via new joint venture Gemini Shipholdings Volga Dnepr's new air cargo carrier set for take-off in mid-November ACS firsts half revenues surge 41pc despite setback in Russia Despite Ukrainian stand-off, Ruslan is still has NATO air cargo contract

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Baltic Exchange delivers large interim dividend to shareholders Dr Shashi Kumar to take up education & training role at US MARAD First seagoing ship bunkers with LNG in Antwerp port Floating jetty at Nariman Point gets MCZMA nod Hyundai Group Chairperson Hyun Jeong-Eun named among Fortune's top 25 most powerful women of Asia-Pacific NYK selected for DJSI for 13th consecutive year SARJAK establishes ODC/OOG business operations in South America Shipping confidence levels rise to 2015 high Significant fall in Asia-North Europe box spot rates APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia announces appointment of Ajit Venkataraman as Managing Director BCC&I's seminar on bulk cargo transloading explores issue in detail Capt. T. Srinivas is the new Deputy Conservator of KPT D. N. Sondhi takes charge as FA&CAO of Kandla Port Trust Mumbai Port receives export passenger vehicles by rail at RCD Cotton Depot August exports shrink by 20.66 pc to $21.26 bn INR recovers smartly against dollar

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Mega trailer operations greener with LNG Logistics software provider recruits new MD Big Data award for fleet management solution Cork to be transatlantic point of departure Financial wizard to support Champ Work on Nicaragua Canal delayed again Shipping Scheduled road connection to Geogia Bridging the gap between Switzerland and Denmark Prestigious award for Helena Preiss OOCL topping up intra-Asia coverage Big air hub in the pipeline in Italy China - Moscow in under a fortnight AMI doubles Sydney base Baltic Exchange CEO bowing out 8,000 trains per year transiting the Alps HL confirms IPO launch before year end

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Bulker detained for safety shortfalls Deficient fire safety equipment has led US Coast Guard (USCG) inspectors to detain a Greek bulker at the Port of Tacoma until the issues can be resolved. A team from the agency's Puget Sound sector found the deficiencies on the 81,700 dwt Rena while conducting a routine inspection on 24 September. Med ECA remains out of sight There is no medium-term prospect of the Mediterranean following other seas of the European Union (EU) and becoming a sulphur emission control area (ECA). While EU countries bordering the Mediterranean might, in principle, be in favour of forming an ECA, Jordi Vila, head of port operations and Höegh Transporter slams shipper after "highly regrettable" detention The Höegh Transporter ro-ro ship, detained at Mombasa due to the discovery of undeclared weapons on board, was released on 25 September. The ship was detained on 17 September when it was boarded by Kenyan authorities in search of weapons and drugs. While no drugs were found, weapons were found Wisdom Marine orders Handysize bulkers at Namura Taiwanese bulker owner Wisdom Marine has ordered two 34,000 dwt bulk carriers at Japan's Namura Shipbuilding. It announced in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that the two newbuildings would cost no more than USD44 million in total. The ships would be delivered by 2H16. The latest order means Topaz contracts two OSCVs Dubai-based offshore oilfield service provider Topaz Energy and Marine has ordered two offshore subsea construction vessels (OSCVs) from Singapore-listed Norwegian shipbuilder VARD Holdings. The vessels, which are intended for crane operations, will be of VARD 3 08 design, measuring a total length Busan completes maritime cluster South Korean port city Busan has moved closer to its goal of becoming a shipping centre with the completion of a maritime cluster on 25 September. A 610,000 m² area in the city's Dongsam district was earmarked as a cluster for the domestic maritime and fisheries industry as part of the Busan Tampa dredging benefits rare birds Multiple projects to both aid the port of Tampa Bay's navigational safety and enhance wildlife habitats involving its two dredged material disposal islands in Hillsborough Bay were completed in September 2015. The Florida port is home to some extremely rare birds and its large dredged material Southeast Asia crime tops the week Pirate and maritime crime activity in Southeast Asian waters is "at a high level" for the week of 20 September, according to intelligence co-ordinator MARLO. A total of four incidents were recorded in the MARLO Piracy Analysis and Threat to Shipping report, as against two the previous week. EU meets to decide on HNS Convention 2010 European Union member states meet today to consider ratification of the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea convention (HNS Convention 1996) as amended by the 2010 Protocol. The updated regulation, which shipping associations have called on member states to ratify, would ensure Sainty Marine disagrees on liquidation plan for Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine said it has objected to a liquidation plan for defunct Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI), which was given by the yard's receiver. Sainty Marine forwarded its decision to the receiver on 25 September, a stock filing of the company said. If the plan could not be Rena's remains could stay on Astrolabe Reef for a price Owners of MV Rena that sank off Tauranga, New Zealand in 2011 could get the nod to leave most of the wreck on Astrolabe Reef, for a price. Bay of Plenty Regional Council lawyers told the hearings last week that the council may agree to the wreck remaining, if Daina Shipping paid a NZD6.2 million Fire in Hong Kong typhoon shelter injures five, damages vessels A fire broke out at the Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter in Hong Kong on 27 September, injuring five people and damaging nine vessels. Private yachts and fishing vessels at the shelter's anchorage were damaged in the incident, as vessels on fire drifted towards other vessels in the vicinity. Five Essar Shipping CEO: Excessive automation compromises safety Excessive automation on board merchant ships is endangering safety at sea, Essar Shipping director and CEO Captain Anoop Kumar Sharma warned. "If there is an equipment malfunctioning at sea, nobody is able to repair," he told the INMEX-SMM India conference in Mumbai that concluded on 24 September.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Core stakeholders pledge their support as Hapag-Lloyd sets $500m target from IPO Seago Line says European low-sulphur fuel regulations will cost it $40m a year September boost may be lull before the storm, predict gloomy air freight pundits

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
USCG issues new policy letter on BWM compliance HOS gets $26.6 million mod to Navy blocking boat contract Mystery owner asks Incat Crowther to design fast ferry Bulker sea trials confirm benefits of Kappel FP propeller DOF Subsea books orders worth over $351 million GasLog inks seven ship maintenance agreement Vard gets $100 millon order for Topaz twosome Shell pulls out of Alaska drilling

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Coast Guard holds ship in Tacoma for multiple safety deficiencies Corps releases final feasibility report on Skokomish River restoration project Crowley-managed vessel helps with rescue operation Port Metro Vancouver honored for Low Level Road uprade project Federal Highway Administration earmarks funds for training

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
VLCC spot rates steady as Middle East pace slows End of week offers potential to generate rate gains amid possible chartering flurry Australia oversupply weighs on Micelyn Express Offshore Impairment loss brings negative result for offshore operator German owners to get crew salary tax break VDR says political support lined up for implementation from January 1 ZMPC delivers three more cranes to Felixstowe Cranes will increase ULC handling capacity at UK's busiest port Scorpio Bulkers continues share buy-back programme Latest purchase by affiliated entity Scorpio Services Holding lifts its ownership of Scorpio Bulkers to 6.3% Handysize index softens to 10-week low Listless trading ahead of China's Golden Week holiday Havila AHTS pair joins North Sea lay-up fleet Company cuts operating expenses as it rules out imminent market recovery Reorganised MHI units to start operations on October 1 Two new subsidiaries aim to be more competitive, with focused product lines and streamlined business operations Tanker Investments doubles size of its share repurchase programme Directors set aside an extra $30m for buying back stock on the Oslo exchange Odfjell refinances vessels Chemical tanker outfit has completed its 2015 scheduled refinancing, giving it $43.8m in surplus liquidity Hapag-Lloyd to order 20,000 teu ships after $500m IPO Shareholder Tui to sell stake as German line prepares to invest proceeds in ships and containers Topaz Energy expands offshore fleet Topaz Energy concludes deal with Vard Holdings for the construction of two offshore subsea construction vessels Höegh car carrier released from Mombasa Vessel has continued on its ocean voyage to South Africa, West Africa and Mexico US Senators introduce bill to ban crude oil shipping on Great Lakes Legislation aims to enhance pipeline safety to protect the Great Lakes region Wisdom Marine expands orderbook despite market woes Profit-making Taiwanese owner orders two handysize bulkers from Namura Shipbuilding The verification game Containers have been carried by sea for nearly half a century but finding the correct weight of a box is still causing furrowed brows

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Werner extends truck driver apprenticeship program Werner Enterprises is extending an apprenticeship program designed to attract military veterans to trucking from 12 months to 24 months, with the blessing of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The extension means eligible veterans under the Post 9/11 GI Bill can now receive up to $22,555.20 of their tax-free education... UPS looks past China economic slowdown to expand in mid-tier cities UPS is expanding its footprint in China with offices in 13 new cities, a reflection of the parcel giant's confidence in the Chinese market despite the recent economic slowdown there. The fully array of UPS services - including customs brokerage and logistics consultation - will now be available to customers in... UTi expands Mexico warehousing footprint to serve auto, high-tech shippers UTi Worldwide has opened a 27,000 square foot warehouse in north central Mexico to serve automotive and high-tech manufacturers exporting products to the nearby U.S. market. The facility in Irapuato, Mexico, allows for vendor managed inventory, sub-assembly, kitting and ship-to-line models, along with UTi's freight forwarding, cross-border and distribution services. The... Canadian shipper Capital Paper upgrades supply chain Canadian distributor Capital Paper is consolidating multiple supply chain systems into a single comprehensive software platform to drive real-time visibility into purchases and inventory. The distributor is implementing the NCR Power Enterprise software platform, which includes warehouse management, transportation optimization, warehouse and store replenishment, merchandising, and store and custom Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Global organizations are operating their supply chains in an environment of increasing complexity and ever-changing regulatory constraints. The product safety and compliance risks involved are especially persistent and costly, and achieving supply chain excellence in these areas is a journey with... Logistics acquisition targets specialized, oversize trucking business When it came to increasing market share, Absolute Worldwide Logistics had a unique idea. Rather than buying another third-party logistics company or a motor carrier, Absolute purchased shipmymachinery.com, a portal that provides leads to specialized transportation business. The acquisition gives Absolute, a multimodal 3PL founded in 2011, deeper reach into the... EU in no hurry to adopt sulfur emission rules for carriers in Med There is no "medium-term" prospect of the European Union expanding sulfur emission regulations for container lines to the Mediterranean, a Port of Barcelona executive said last week. That poses a stumbling block for EU states looking to crack down on emissions in so-called Sulphur Emission Control Areas on intra-Europe lanes, which... DHL elevates Africa logistics veteran to manage Sub-Sahara operations DHL Express has promoted a veteran African logistics executive to managing director of Sub-Saharan Africa operations for the global parcel giant. Hennie Heymans -who joined joined the German company in 2001 as head of the direct business unit where he was responsible for telesales, agent and retail operations in Namibia, Swaziland... Congressional watchdog: US-flag rules boost food-aid transport costs U.S.-flag requirements raised shipping costs of taxpayer-funded international food aid by 23 percent between 2011 and 2014, according to a government report that provides fresh ammunition to critics of U.S. cargo preference laws. Using cheaper non-U.S.-flag ships would have saved $107.1 million on food aid transportation during the four-year span, according to... Maersk Sealand reliability improves after bumpy start Maersk SeaLand, launched in January to provide a more specialized service in the Americas, got off to a rough start with reliability of around 50 percent, but in the ensuing months the company said it has made major progress meeting shippers' needs. SeaLand has focused on its feeder network to... Dominican Republic transshipment hub expands The DP World Caucedo transshipment hub in the Dominican Republic is moving forward with upgrades to accommodate the larger vessels that will be able to traverse the expanded Panama Canal next year and provide shippers with more warehouse capacity. With a limited number of U.S. East Coast and Caribbean ports able... How one typo can alter a contract's meaning Q: We're a freight bill auditing company. One of our clients has a contract with a carrier in which a typographical error apparently was made, and I'm looking for advice on how to interpret the contract. The carrier's tariff has a provision stating that a shipment is to be considered a... CEVA: Truck over rail slashes LCL transit times LONDON - CEVA Logistics claims changes to its less-than-container-load export system and the use of trucks instead of rail have cut local transit times for U.S. exports by as much as 14 days compared with the schedules of rival operators. The company said it has nearly doubled its network of container... EBRD buys minority stake in Turkish port operator Global Port Holdings' Port of Adria in Bar, Montenegro.LONDON - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Turkish port operator, Global Ports Holding, just weeks after a near $1 billion Chinese investment in the country's waterfront. The London-based bank did not reveal... Hapag-Lloyd unveils plan for $5.6 billion IPO this year LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest ocear carrier by capacity, today unveiled plans for an initial public offering before the end of the year that is set to raise around $500 million to help fund the acquisition of mega-ships and value the company at around 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion). Germany's largest... Indian government caves to labor pressure, backs off port reform Port of Mundra. Credit: Felix DanceThe Indian federal government is retreating from a controversial "corporatization" plan to transform 'major', or public, port trusts into independent companies following stiff opposition from labor unions and some political groups, dealing a big blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reform efforts to stimulate trade...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
NewLead mine buy dies NewLead Holdings's effort to buy a mine in Cumberland County, Kentucky, has fallen through, marking another blow to the shipowner's efforts to diversify into the coal business. Wall Street takes drubbing All but a few maritime shares suffered a beating Monday as New York stocks tumbled, with concerns over China and low energy prices weighing on investors despite analysts' insistence that shipping fundamentals remain essentially unchanged. Judge orders GMI ship freed Global Maritime Investments (GMI) has secured a US court order aiming to lift the arrest of a bulker in France. TIL targets $20m Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments (TIL) has wasted no time in turning on the taps for an upsized share buyback. Seamec keeps Princess busy Indian offshore vessel owner secures short-term employment for diving support vessel in UAE. Executives add more SALT Scorpio Bulkers executives have made another call to their broker and added more shares in one of Wall Street's largest dry cargo owners. How many ships? Dutch shipbuilder Damen is taking the delivery of its vessels very seriously indeed. Magic number in sight VLCC rates are likely to push beyond $100,000 per day at times in the fourth quarter this year, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Hair-raising incident on ro-pax Two ferry crew suffered from smoke inhalation after a hair-dryer started a fire in a cabin in the Baltic Sea. Polish seafarers die Two Polish sailors have died due to food poisoning on a multi-purpose vessel. Victoria refloated A damaged Hong Kong bulker has been pulled free from a shoal off Sweden after a week. Dof strikes $351m deals Oslo-listed owner signs multiple contracts in Canada, Mexico and Asia; shares surge 10%. Wartsila signs GasLog deal Finnish ship systems group Wartsila is to monitor the reliability of seven LNG carriers owned by Greece's GasLog. Havila lays-up AHTS pair Havila Shipping has joined the raft of offshore owners laying-up tonnage with two of its four anchor handlers being withdrawn from the market. Call us Dubai's Gulf Navigation wants shareholders to get in touch to claim dividends owed from previous years. Hapag in $500m IPO World's fourth largest container line sets out plans to float in Frankfurt this year. EBRD takes Turkish stake European development bank buys into ports operator GPH ahead of IPO. TIL boosts buyback Oslo-listed Tanker Investments (TIL) has upped its share buyback budget by $30m. Tanker demo collapses Lack of scrapping combined with growing orderbook could be storing up trouble for 2017. DB upbeat on bulk Deutsche Bank looks to have gone out on a limb and adopted a more positive stance on prospects for the dry bulk sector. Hoegh PCTC released A Hoegh Autoliners PCTC has been released from detention in Mombasa, Kenya, the Norwegian owner has confirmed. Vard bags Topaz newbuilds Dubai-based shipowner says it is taking advantage of industry turmoil to secure good deal.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
COSCO, Evergreen terminate intra-Asia loop House Speaker Boehner gets bon voyage from business groups Port of Felixstowe takes delivery of three STS gantry cranes CEVA shortens U.S. LCL export transit times Absolute Worldwide buys Shipmymachinery.com Turkish steel exporters on the offensive in D.C. ZIM adjusts Asia-Mediterranean loops GAO report details the cost of food aid shipping requirements GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd plans to raise $500m with IPO FedEx to raise fuel surcharges again Executive Moves: Cargo 2000 and CHAMP Cargosystems UPS expands service in 13 Chinese cities

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Iran in talks over oil, LNG exports with Poland A Polish government and business delegation is in Tehran to discuss opportunities. Supplier offering barge deliveries in Ceuta 'Supply operations are carried out with a no delays, no bottlenecks and with very little downtime.' Sri Lanka has to be martime hub 'for more than South Asia' 'We have yet to realise the full potential of our valuable ports and shipping.' Iraq offering fuel oil cargoes for November loading Iraqi has increased the volumes offered for export. Norden: Keeping costs down Focus on fuel efficiency programme. Credibility of emissions data 'in the spotlight' 'The Volkswagen scandal has thrown the credibility of all sectors on emissions into doubt.' Wartsila, GasLog pair up on maintenance deal To promote fuel efficiency. Future-Ready Conference may hold 'the answer' says IMO Ideas from conference will be used to guide global energy-efficiency project. Marine lubricants launched with promise of 'higher fuel efficiency' CEPSA expands portfolio with three new products aimed at large vessels. PNG limits area for fishing activities, including refuelling Local vessels barred from operating in the Eastern Pacific high seas. Pertamina speeds up bunkering projects Completion deadlines brought forward. Consortium to roll out marine biofuel project Programme seeks to speed up acceptance of the fuel alternative. Gulf Petrochem in $80 million India, East Africa expansion Investments in the regions to take place in 2016, says Executive Director. New marine lubricants promise 'higher fuel efficiency' CEPSA expands portfolio with three new products aimed at large vessels.

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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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