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October 29, 2015

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Ningbo Shipping Exchange shows box spot rates drop 13pc from Ningbo-Europe November price hike possible as Asia-Europe rates hold firm Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO deadline by a week OOCL adds Savannah call to AX1 service Revolution not evolution to combat Asian port congestion: consultant Stifel Logistics Confidence Index shows negative market outlook New MSC Silvia to ply between Far East and US east coast Builders question how carbon levy will fund California rail project Shortage of warehousing space in the UK to meet rising demand NYK donates bunk beds and sports equipment to school in China UASC is named "Shipping Company of the Year" at Seatrade Maritime Awards UPS pilot union vote to strike TNT loses US$54 million in the third quarter Lufthansa Cargo adds Ho Chi Minh City service to freighter network

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
AFS Logistics International successfully handles break-bulk shipment through Flat Rack container Baltic Exchange collaborates with Ningbo Shipping Exchange Bulk freight rates to remain depressed Bureau Veritas publishes LNG fuel Gas-Prepared notation FEDSAI holds 23rd AGM LNG fuel seen as game changer that cannot be ignored Material Safety Data Sheet requested for dangerous cargo to/from Ningbo Shipowners, shipbuilders & classification societies agree to focus on value creation at 2015 Tripartite Meeting Discussions TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS CONCOR organises inter-college debate on corruption during Vigilance Awareness Week PPP focus for road projects: Gadkari 28 categories exempted from submission of Form 15CA & 15CB while making remittances Govt assures sorting out of issues impacting infrastructure development India jumps 12 spots to 130 in ease of doing business ranking INR edges up against dollar Project exports a key area of focus for Exim Bank Pulses importers seek exemption from stock holding limits

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New rescue vehicles aplenty Qatar Airways Cargo to further expand Earnings up sharply, volumes down slightly Spliethoff with all year North America service System Alliance enhances technical support IAG flies new B787-9 to Delhi New wagon hire contract inked in UK Reinforcement for Ages vanguard Greenfield development for multichannel purposes Paperless airfreight sets milestones in Thailand New intermodal service to/from Scandinavia Today's the day for mid-size companies Asco reinforces oil and gas commitment Currency depreciation kicks up Santos volumes Hapag-Lloyd IPO in troubled waters

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Risk Intelligence launches port risk tool Danish maritime security company Risk Intelligence today launched a platform dedicated to analysing and advising on ports risks. PortRisk will offer clients real-time, around-the-clock intelligence, risk assessment, and general security data on 103 ports in medium- and high-risk areas across 67 Indian port scraps first deferred-payment dredging plan A first attempt by an Indian port to undertake channel deepening work on annuity - deferred payment - basis has failed. The board of trustees of state-owned Mormugao Port rejected the only tender, which had been submitted by a consortium of Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contracting and local firm AET Tankers signs for eight newbuildings AET Tankers, a subsidiary of Malaysian carrier MISC has contracted eight crude oil and product tankers. On 27 October, AET ordered four 113,000 dwt Aframax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries to be delivered in 2018. The company on 28 October contracted two 114,000 dwt LR2 product tankers and Hyundai Glovis books four car carriers at HMD Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said on 28 October that it had ordered four car carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The vessels are worth KRW334.7 billion (USD295 million) and will be delivered by 27 December 2017. Hyundai Glovis said in a Korea Exchange filing that the Panamax box ships back in the doldrums Charter hire rates for container vessels continue to drop this week, with the New ConTex dropping 9 points (or more than 2%) to 391 points following yesterday's broker panel. Last week the market barometer, which is published by the Hamurg Shipbrokers' Association (VHSS), fell by 3%, weighed down Shell agrees LNG deal with Gibraltar The government of Gibraltar has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement with Shell Gas and Power that heralds a new era of LNG energy in the UK overseas territory. Last month, Shell said it planned to create an LNG bunkering hub in Gibraltar to serve all ship operators bunkering in the HMM refutes talk of merger with Hanjin Shipping South Korea's second biggest shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) on 28 October refuted rumours that the government has asked it to merge with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. The Korea Economic News newspaper reported on 28 October that the Seoul government had asked the two CMES January-September 2015 profit skyrockets Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) recorded profit of CNY1.63 billion (USD256.2 million) for the January-September 2015 period, a fourfold increase year on year (y/y), fulfilling its 400-430% profit surge projection. The profit hike was largely attributed to the Chinese Exim Bank of China inks MoU with ING Bank worth $1bn The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of China has inked a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands-based ING Bank, worth USD1 billion. The MoU aims to enhance the co-operation between the two parties in the financing of Chinese-built ships, both new and second-hand, as well as

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Maersk lays-up a Triple-E as winter nears and idled tonnage closes on a million teu Qatar Airways: resource-rich, and it's not playing at cargo. A rival to be be feared Big gains in air and sea freight volumes for DSV in Q3 ahead of UTi takeover

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Kirby reports third quarter results TSB investigates passenger boat capsize in which five died JHSV program gets new name and another $53.4 million Fincantieri opts for Intergraph flagship software solution New LNG containment system makes progress Concept LNG fueled mega box ship would be COGAS electric Nakilat retrofits QMax's main engines to LNG fueling NTSB: Search fails to locate El Faro pinger

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
General Dynamics NASSCO celebrates ECO tanker keel laying Chittenden Locks large chamber set for annual safety inspection Scheduled improvements force closure of Squalicum Harbor boat launch Diana Shipping Oks charter of dry bulk vessel TRITON Willard Marine to construct research boat for NOAA

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
China Shipping Development posts stronger earnings Chinese player expects full-year profits in 2015 to double from 2014 level on higher tanker rates and better cost control CAI's profits dampened by sluggish peak season Revenues up, but slowdown in demand dents third-quarter container utilisation levels Panamax index slightly down The Baltic Exchange Panamax Index weakened ever so slightly in the past week on most routes due to still slow activity Gard announces 2.5% general increase for 2016 First-half $46m result brings reserve to $1bn Risk Intelligence launches port risk database product Website will allow owner to factor in security when planning calls China Cosco posts $220m losses in third quarter Company returns to the red without a cheque for shipbreaking Battleground in UK logistics sector hots up More than half of operators' new business comes from floating customers, survey suggests APL and NOL's Ng Yat Chung honoured at Lloyd's List Asia Awards Diverse field of recognition tilts toward Singapore, with Maritime Foundation's executive director David Chin honoured for pioneer achievement No GRI for The Shipowners' Club P&I club reports small surplus Get your orders in before emissions rules force costs higher Owners may be ordering to avoid costly compliance issues Houston on course for record year despite monthly blip US Gulf Coast port expects to eclipse the 2m teu barrier for the first time in its history Weaker box demand dampens CIMC third quarter Energy equipment and offshore sectors also fared worse Hapag-Lloyd: Timing is everything Alistair Hill looks at the economics and timing of Hapag-Lloyd's initial public offering and what it means to the German liner company AET spends $500m on newbuildings in Korea Vessels ordered for fleet renewal and oil major charter UBS downgrades Star Bulk on expected equity issue Bank believes owner's debt repayments will outweigh cash from operations Seacor third quarter net profit slides amid weak offshore sector Company planning more cost cutting measures Maersk Oil to cut worldwide workforce by 10%-12% Continued weakness in oil prices to blame NOL unit APL to pay $9.8m to settle false claims charge APL says settlement does not constitute admission of wrongdoing AAL opens Dubai office to tap Middle East market Middle East office will provide local clients with tramp and project shipping services US Navy's first search for El Faro pinger unsuccessful Sonar technology will now be used to locate vessel Gener8 bags $60m credit facility for newbuilding VLCC delivery Citibank facility secures long-term financing with China Export and Credit Insurance Ardmore Shipping ends the third quarter with a bang Bullish product tanker market and charters rate led to profit jump General Dynamics starts tanker construction for APT Vessel is third of a fleet of five ordered by American Petroleum Tankers

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Heartland Express profit, truckload revenue drop Higher driver wages and lower freight volumes helped pull down net profit for the second straight quarter at Heartland Express. Heartland's net profit dropped 33.5 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to $15.1 million, while operating revenue declined 15.9 percent to $182.5 million. Net profitat the North Liberty, Iowa-based firm fell 11.9... CN profit jumps by double-digits on strong intermodal business Canadian National Railway beat expectations and "a tough volume environment" in the third quarter, executives said, as profits surged on strong domestic and overseas intermodal demand. The Montreal-based railroad's net income rose 18 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to C$1.49 billion, or $1.12 billion. Revenue, too, grew 3 percent year-over-year... Trans-Pacific trade deal expected to save millions for US footwear importers LONG BEACH, California - Footwear importers will save millions of dollars in annual duties if the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is implemented by the participating countries in the coming two years, the president of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said Tuesday. The biggest immediate gains for footwear importers will... NY-NJ port volume rockets 14 percent in September A double-digit jump in loaded imports at the Port of New York-New Jersey pushed total traffic up 14.3 percent year-over-year to set a September record. Loaded imports in September were up 13.5 percent year-over-year to 286,354 twenty-foot-equivalent units and loaded exports grew 1.2 percent to 111,959 TEU. After a long stretch of... C.H. Robinson gains volume, strengthens profit The economy may be softening, but for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the largest U.S. non-asset third-party logistics company, business keeps rolling in. North American truckload volumes rose 7 percent in the third quarter, while less-than-truckload volumes rose 32 percent year-over-year. "This is the 24th consecutive quarter where we have grown our year-over-year... APL to pay $9.8M to US to settle allegations of false container tracking claims APL has agreed to pay $9.8 million to the U.S. government to resolve allegations that the carrier misrepresented its ability to track containerized military shipments from Pakistan to Afghanistan. The Department of Defense had contracted the container line to track every container that moved from Karachi to military bases and outposts... Intermodal volume slip contributes to NS profit drop A one-two punch of falling intermodal volume and weakness in the coal market hit Norfolk Southern Railway hard in the third quarter, prompting railroad executives to downplay expectations for the rest of the year. After intermodal growth slowed considerably earlier this year, total intermodal volume fell 1 percent year-over-year in the...

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Offshore unit hits Seacor's Q3 profit Weak energy markets impact OSV results, but shipping services' results gain. Pyxis closes merger deal for US listing Tanker owner seals combination with LookSmart and is poised to begin regular trading Thursday. Carnival ups its ante for China cruise fleet Cruise brand plans to commit additional China-based ship upon 2017 market entry GasLog stock surges amid energy bounce LNG carrier owner's shares increase 10.8% as US shipping stocks rise on oil price gains. Four for the chop at Samudera Singapore-listed owner sells chemical tanker and lines up disposal of three more vessels. China Cosco logs $269m loss Hong Kong-listed unit of Chinese group sees deep red in third quarter bottom line. Hyundai Glovis to spend $295m Korean shipowner lines up new order for four car carriers for delivery in 2017. The PERFECt boxship? GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL reveal new LNG-fuelled mega-ship blueprint. Gulf Nav into Zora Gas Tanker owner signs deal for marine and port services to Dana Gas project in the UAE. CSDC profit jumps China Shipping unit propelled to strong Q3 result by buoyant tanker market. Gener8 signs loan for VLCC newbuilding The new loan will help pay for the tanker owner's ongoing newbuilding programme. LNG a "game changer" Schulte UK chief Angus Campbell says early movers can gain advantage with new bunker fuel. Greek owner agrees $1m fine Chandris (Hellas) pleads guilty in US to concealing pollution from tanker Sestrea. Braemar stock bounces on strong results London-listed shipbroker sees stock spring up as low oil price has net positive impact on results. Hapag-Lloyd buyers can back out German line says IPO investors can cancel agreements due to extension of offer period. No rate rise at Shipowners' Club No general increase is to be sought by the Shipowners' Club following a modest $1.5m surplus at the half year stage. MISC in $500m tanker splash Malaysian owner renews fleet with Korean order for two suezmaxes and four aframaxes, plus two charter-backed LR2s. Farstad sells AHTS Oslo-listed owner offloads offshore support vessel at book value as market remains under pressure. Korean yards under scrutiny Some of the world's largest shipbuilders will have to report project delays every quarter following accounting changes. Gard joins 2.5% convoy The biggest of the protection and indemnity clubs is to seek a 2.5% general increase at the February renewal. ING signs $1bn Chinese deal Dutch lender teaming up with China EximBank on ship financing transactions. EMGS in data deal Norwegian offshore survey player strikes new Barents Sea licensing agreement worth $2.8m. Braemar back in black UK shipbroker returns to profit in first six months as revenue jumps. ICTSI seals $260m loan Funding by international lenders to finance phased expansion of Mexico's largest port. FOE cancels rig order Norwegian rig owner blames delays in delivery for termination of newbuilding contract. Subsidies boost CMES Chinese tanker and bulker owner posts healthy numbers thanks to ship scrapping cash. Star Bulk cut to 'sell' UBS downgrades bulker owner over "cash burn concerns" and fears that dilutive equity issue may be necessary.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Drayage truck strike has minimal impact at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports APL Ltd. settles U.S. false claims violation U.S. durable goods orders fall again in September C.H. Robinson reports 11.6% rise in profits DP World container throughput up 3.7 percent EIB commits 100m euro loan towards Dublin Port's infrastructure project FWI: Freight theft on the rise throughout Europe CBP seizes 1,815 pounds of marijuana at Calexico port CBP intercepts several unusual pests NYK acquires 100% of NYK Line (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. House votes to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank NTSB: Efforts to locate El Faro's pinger unsuccessful Asian airlines post flat September cargo volumes Heartland Express sees drop in net income, revenues Feinberg's nomination to FRA chief gains momentum AAL opens office in Dubai TransVoyant, Globe Tracker partner on predictive analytics Executive moves: West Calcasieu Port and Broekman Logistics House approves 3-week transportation funding patch

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OCTOBER 28, 2015
Dan-Bunkering adds trading assistant to Singapore office Khoo Bee Lian's position became effective last month. New FSP LNG containment system moves towards approval Honghua says product is 'more anti-sloshing' and 'possesses high effective capacity ratio'. AET orders eight 'fuel-efficient' eco tankers For roughly $500 million. AGUNSA to resume physical supply in Chile Hernan Pizarro has joined as Head of Bunkering. Singapore shipowner posts weaker profits But cheaper fuel cuts operating costs. Interview with Peninsula Petroleum for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Will Bathurst, Manager Business Analysis and Intelligence, at Peninsula Petroleum, will be one of the conference speakers. Shipmanager fined in United States In oily water dumping case. LNG bunkering: 'Early movers will secure a leading position' 'The move from oil to natural gas is simply the next progression in the evolution of maritime transportation.' Singapore yards eye LNG bunker tanker market Small-scale LNG emerging as regional market. US targets Lebanese shipping company Sanctions linked to allegations of drug-trafficking and money-laundering. BV publishes note for 'Gas-Prepared' vessels 'Many owners consider that they will switch to LNG as a fuel in the future, but are not yet ready to make that change.' Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year. DNV GL unveils quality guide for LNG bunkering Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document. LNG bunkering: Crew competence a 'big challenge' 'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted,' says Lloyd's Register. Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines in 2017 Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year. DNV GL unveils fiscal and quality guide for LNG bunkering Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document. LR: Crew competence 'big challenge' for LNG bunkering 'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted.' Crude at $80 per barrel 'ideal', says UAE economy minister 'We could see a pickup in China and some other parts of the world.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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