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February 25, 2016

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Evergreen succession battle rages with intended heir ousted by half brothers NOL posts US$707 million profit buoyed by $888 million APL Logistics sale Hapag-Lloyd operating profit up 9pc to US$916.1 million. sales rise 29pc CMA CGM, UASC, Hanjin, CSCL halt China-Red Sea REX3/ARC2 loops CMA CGM denies it is in talks with Korean yards for 20,000-TEU ships Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU Beijing optimistic about China trade, it will stabilise, improve in 2016 California ports refine techniques to cut costly waterfront congestion Maersk to levy US$100/TEU rate hike from east coast South America April 1 'Before UN weigh-in rules apply they shoudl have legislative okay' US fines 5 intermediaries US$520,000 for violations of Shipping Act rules Men who got yuan plunge right now say worse will come worldwide Trans-Pacific Partnership may help Indonesia out of China dependence Houston sees petrochemical plants, mega-ships driving box volumes Cargolux, Oman Air add Luxembourg-Mumbai to belly cargo agreement IATA conference to examine use of drones in the air cargo industry 85pc of Africa takes big step towards Open Skies under new deal Dhaka's Shahjalal Airport's cargo incompetence cripples nation's trade

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd posts operating profit in Q4 2015 MSC renames ISES as Himalaya Express service New Suez Canal seen benefiting from 'One Belt One Road' & an opened up Iran NYK report recognised for excellence at 2015 Nikkei Annual Report Awards Shipping Ministry's perspective plan focuses on coastal shipping, logistics flows Tanker shipping freight rates seen weakening in late 2016 India likely to impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from US, EU Cabinet approves WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on phenol imports India-Sri Lanka economic cooperation agreement to be inked this year Reporting of cargo crime reaches 5-year high in 2015 as more police forces capture & share incident intelligence

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Emerging from the doldrums? First Union Rail renamed 'Wells Fargo Rail' MiX tops telematics list in SA New rail business park in North Carolina Launch of next-generation B737BCF AAT handling Malindo Air in Hong Kong More growth for general cargo alliance Shipping lines need to address VGM, says Fiata Retirement ahead for DNV GL's EVP See-saw results for Ports of Auckland Speedier parcel sorting in Russia Brambles selects new leader for digital division Faulty engines - no 3 breakdown cause Spanish Ports look back in joy Sichuan to launch Europe operation Greek-Bulgarian checkpoint blocked again Hapag Lloyd from red to black with CSAV

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Does shipping even belong on Wall Street? In shipping's Wall Street 'dream', blue-chip sector consolidators boasting multibillion-dollar market capitalisations and massive trading volumes rise to the fore. Public shipowners are far fewer and vastly larger. The industry's stock is coveted by America's most powerful long-only investment... Seaman Guard Ohio guards await bail decision Six maritime guards from the floating armoury Seaman Guard Ohio are awaiting a ruling on their bail hearing, held today (24 February) in India. The ship was impounded in October 2013 and its crew and armed guards detained for allegedly entering Indian waters with illegal arms without appropriate permission. Reverend Ken Peters, director of... US exporters seek SOLAS rule delay US exporters fear there may be major disruption to their supply chains if a new SOLAS container weight rule goes into effect on 1 July. However, regulators argue that delaying the rule in the US could place international shipping at risk.An amendment to the SOLAS convention, adopted by the International... Company profile: Fednav stays course on fleet Federal Navigation (Fednav) has decided to turn a blind eye toward choppy economic seas for bulker companies and sail on with plans to renew its fleet. "We're pursuing an organic growth strategy," co-CEO and president Mark Pathy told IHS Fairplay. That... Appetite wanes at shipping banks Shipping banks are pulling back on loans amid rising market turbulence and heightened regulatory pressure, according to bankers speaking at the Hellenic-American/Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce Shipping Conference. "There has definitely been less appetite after the last month or two," said AMN AMRO North American shipping head Francis Birkeland at the New... USCG updates Ballast Water Management System information In a new notification, the United States Coastguard (USCG) has clarified its current position on ballast water management system type approvals, and has outlined some challenges with the process. To date, multiple systems have been submitted to the independent... Wave of debt swamps Korean carriers Consolidation or bust? That could be the question facing the two giant South Korean carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Hanjin Shipping, as they begin to buckle under a crushing liquidity crisis.While it is unlikely Seoul will allow the lines to fail, there will be no good news coming out... Dredging: Don't be that rabbit in the headlights! If you were approached by a TV crew and asked to explain to a live broadcast why the dredging project you were engaged on was important, what's the first thing you would do? Exactly. You'd freeze. You'd forget everything you ever knew about dredging. You'd resemble the proverbial rabbit in... Salalah banks on bulk After a record year for bulk exports in 2015, Port of Salalah has added further capacity and set ambitious growth targets for this year. The port is focusing on import-export general cargo to make it more attractive to... Multimillion-dollar investment to double India's Sapangar Bay box capacity Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) in Sabah, Malaysia, is to lengthen its quay from 500 m to 1.2 km and increase its yard from 15 ha to 60 ha under an expansion project that will more than double handling... DNV GL's Svensen to retire DNV GL group president Tor E Svensen is to retire later this year, the classification society has announced. DNV has gone from strength to strength during Svensen's tenure. Its tonnage has expanded by 144% since 2004, before Svensen took the helm in 2006. In 2004, IHS figures suggest DNV's fleet totalled about... Korea broadens incentives for companies at Saemangeum port The South Korean government is extending its incentives for companies that set up a presence around Saemangeum New Port, on the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, as part of its strategy to revitalise the area. The Ministry of Land,... Marine insurers remain wary of Iran risks The maritime market's ability to do business with Iran continues to be hampered by insurers' fears over remaining US and European sanctions. While the Japanese government has expressed its willingness to renew the USD8 billion of insurance cover for its nation's... PNG shipowner may face charges over second ship disaster Peter Sharp, a shipowner facing charges over the sinking of Rabaul Queen in 2012, may also be charged over the loss of Kimbe Queen last year, according to police in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Police are alleging Kimbe Queen's crew were drunk when it... Hanjin Shipping mulls more asset sales Hanjin is currently headed by Korean Air boss Cho Yang-hoHanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling more assets to boost its liquidity, as it has KRW500 billion (USD406 million) of debts that have to be repaid within 1H16. South Korea's biggest shipping company said in a Korea Exchange filing... APMT opens free medical centre for Mumbai truckers Global terminal operator APM Terminals has opened a medical centre with an in-house doctor to provide free diagnosis, basic medical assistance, and medicines to the outside truckers who serve India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva, at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in... Damco turns the corner, cautiously optimistic for 2016 Freight forwarding company Damco has returned to a full-year profit in 2015 and is cautiously optimistic for 2016. The Netherland-headquartered firm posted a profit of USD15 million for the financial year 2015 against a loss of USD225 million in 2014. However, Thomas Knudsen, CEO of Damco Asia region, told IHS Fairplay that despite...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
CSAV acquisition seems to have helped Hapag-Lloyd turn 2014 losses into a profit in 2015 Oman Air signs up with SmartKargo for unique cloud-based air cargo management IT Analysis: Ocado needs a global partner or new cash to fund hi-tech investment plan Boeing bets on Chinese domestic express boom for 737 conversions Evergreen succession battle heats up as group chairman role is abolished DHL Global Forwarding failed on software, and that's why it would come cheap Tor Svensen announces his retirement from DNV GL Cameron Thorpe to take over as London Gateway chief executive, as Simon Moore heads to Dubai

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Switch to Intersleek earns shipowners carbon credits Matson reports strong results for 2015 Eastern Shipbuilding delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Island Offshore in financial restructuring move

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Port of Longview ends talks regarding gas facility project Port of Coos Bay nets loan to purchase new gantry crane US rail freight numbers head up during week Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok Terminal 1 deal with Clark College Teamsters look to renegotiate pilot contract agreements

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Vancouver sets its sights on attracting shipping firms City's growth and potential as a location for global shipmanagement result from strategic long-term public policy decisions Navios says liquidity now sufficient 'through 2017' Owner reports NYSE non-compliance notification after outlining more measures to combat tough market Cheniere reportedly sends first LNG cargo to Brazil Brazil is currently the most profitable destination, and US cargoes are destination-flexible Panamaxes start to slide again Availability of vessels outweighs South American inquiries IM Skaugen slides $4.9m into the red for 2015 Gas carrier owner focused on small scale LNG ambition, but it is 'not there yet' Navios expects scrapping to drive dry bulk recovery Lay-ups 'not huge' and less of an influence, says Angeliki Frangou London Club loses members on renewal round Terms not agreed with some owners, says Gooch Supreme Court to take OW Bunker case next month Hundreds of owners will be watching expedited hearing granted to Product Shipping & Trading Klaveness chief expects years before dry bulk recovery Company will focus on niche combined carriers and developing digital solutions Anglo-Eastern Univan Group faces challenging 2016 But merger will help combined company better weather industry storm Solstad Offshore swings to loss for 2015 on impairment charges Company expects dismal conditions for the offshore vessel market to be prolonged Matson 2015 results lifted by ocean transportation segment Company expects to see strong 2016 operating results albeit not at 2015's record levels FSL Trust reports 14% year-on-year revenue rise Company saw improved charter rates for its tankers Port of Oakland approves Outer Harbor Terminal lease termination Terminal operator will pay additional $5.1m for cleanup and repairs

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Baby Boeing converts as China's express market takes off Expeditors profit soars, despite weak air and ocean freight US truckload pricing flat in January, intermodal falls El Faro black box batteries likely died months before sinking Report: Hanjin seeking to offload assets ahead of debt payment deadline Economic crisis threatens Russia investment in Far East infrastructure JadeWeserPort gets backing for second container terminal El Faro rescue efforts escalated quickly, Coast Guard investigators told Telematics company Orbcomm expands cellular product lineup Global container port growth slowed to crawl in 2015 FedEx Ground to open DC near Seattle, Tacoma - and Amazon New tech to speed gate moves at DP World terminal in India's top port China throughput flat as Hong Kong continues to struggle Exploding lithium battery market collides with aviation rules

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Two injured in general cargoship collision Wijnne & Barends ship hits boats and pontoons in River Nene in the UK. Martin Midstream hikes shipping profit Texas conglomerate sees annual operating income rise by 40% for tug-and-barge fleet. Suezmax tanker spot market rates slump Europe catches up to retrenching West Africa rates; average TCE down 22% on week. US entrance to shift LNG market dynamics Gas executives see the beginning of US LNG exports as making more flexible global market. CMA CGM cools talk of pending mega order French line says it is not in talks with yards for ultra-large containerships. GMS's Sharma defends beaching in India Chief executive of largest cash buyer of demolition tonnage criticises proponents of sweeping ban on practise. Icebreaker goes aground in Antarctica P&O vessel stuck off Mawson Station after high winds break its moorings. Oil proving a drain but Fredriksen still big fish Bloomberg says offshore woe has dragged down shipowner's fortune but salmon company is swimming ahead. Matson mulls newbuilding move US container line could order two containerships after it posted record 2015 financial results. Island Offshore agrees debt extension Norwegian offshore owner also reveals shareholders are pumping in fresh equity to combat sector downturn. DP World expands flagship Jebel Ali port Dubai-based company adds capacity to important hub and claims it will change the way ports work. Houston and Souki team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Souki and Houston team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Spoof advert highlights lack of Canada/US ferry Classified listing offers $47m for much-needed ship to run between Yarmouth and Maine. MISC splashes $445m on FPS stake Cash-rich Malaysian owner buys back 50% stake in production unit sold to parent in dark days of 2012. Newbuildings booked in 2015 show $4bn loss Data reveals ships contracted last year have seen huge sums wiped off their value - and not just in dry bulk. New ro-pax run for Russia Trans-Exim starts service with veteran ferry to Sassnitz in Germany. POSH wins five long-term deals worth $85m Singaporean owner secures employment for four newbuildings and one AHTS in the Middle East. Hanjin goes for high-interest 30-year bonds Korean shipowner trying to raise $178m through debt sale; also selling trademark rights. Qatar Navigation pushes up 2015 profit Milaha grows earnings as products tankers and gas carriers contribute the most. Caspian Shipping eyes tanker, bulker orders Azerbaijan national owner considering moving for slots at domestic Baku Shipyard. IM Skaugen slices fourth quarter loss Cut in administrative and legal costs boosts Norwegian gas carrier owner in "challenging" market. Hyundai Heavy Industries makes weak start to 2016 World's largest shipbuilder saw $545m in new orders, but none of them in shipbuilding. Navios Maritime warned on share price Greek owner says it will "cure deficiency" after notification by New York exchange. Moody's downgrades Noble Group over liquidity fears Ratings agency says trader's finances will remain constrained until it refinances bank facilities. Vessel impairments dog Solstad Offshore results Declining asset values and weaker currency take their toll at Lars Peder Solstad-led company. Offshore slowdown set to hurt Ezion Holdings results Group expects challenging and uncertain market conditions of the industry to be prolonged.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Round 8 of TIGER grant program begins Drewry: Container terminals facing slower growth, higher costs CEVA starts Shanghai-Budapest LCL service FAA proposes fine against Atlas for improper 747 repair CarrierDirect: IT separating freight haves from havenots Matson bucks market trend, posts 'best year' in company history FMC reviews 50 OTI license applications Expeditors International Q4 profits jump 15.2% CSX joins Nasdaq-100 Index Canadian Pacific announces $0.25 dividend ATA: Truck tonnage index slips 1.4% in January

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Oil futures rise on EIA weekly inventory report; contango steepens Oil futures rallied Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed draws in gasoline and distillate stocks. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Buenos Aires high-sulfur bunker fuel prices rose to $200/mt Wednesday on tighter supplies. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil imports lowest since Aug 2002 Slump 86% week on week. RUSSIA DATA: January fuel oil exports fall 24.7% year on year Due to weak export margins and reduced throughput on poor refining economics. ICS gets behind CO2 reduction target for shipping Wants IMO to develop 'intended' target in same way as developing countries will do under Paris Agreement. Shipping organizations call for IMO to implement mandatory fuel use collection Want system in place in time to preempt EU MRV. Barge congestion persists in ARA products market Amsterdam seeing the most delays. South Korea cuts natural gas rates 9.5% on lower LNG import bill Second cut this year after rates fell 9% in January US Coast Guard to assess ECA compliance through voluntary sampling program Ships participating won't be sanctioned for non-compliant samples, but suppliers' administrations may be alerted. Bunker shift to MGO to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast.

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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.

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

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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

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		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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