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April 3, 2013

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MSC to sell 35pc of terminal unit to Global Infrastructure Partners PSA International's 2012 net profit up 10.7pc to US$1.02 billion OOCL Belgium accident cargo recovery 'minimises impact on shippers' China scraps tariffs on technical equipment it cannot produce itself China's January, February transport volume holds steady growth rate Dalian port chief wants Beijing to help stop Busan siphoning off cargo Fung Group slip viewed that US near-shoring policy beginning to bite US automobile maker Ford fights Japan's entry into free trade deal Agility 2012 profit up 27pc to US$120.2 million as revenue rises 7pc DP World's German, Belgian inland terminals linked to Dutch port IT 39 giant loading arms shipped from Germany to Abu Dhabi refinery MOL retires Spirit of MOL training ship with launch of new programme Air Seychelles appoints AAT as its cargo ground handler in Hong Kong Changi freighters get 50pc landing rebate in 2013 - 30pc off in 2014 Air freight for high-end automobiles stays constant despite slowdown

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APRIL 2, 2013
"K" Line s five 14,000-TEU vessels on order to be deployed on CKYH Alliance s Asia-Europe trade Cosco Logistics may be sold to parent NOL names its largest & most environmentally friendly container vessel NYK commissions tugboat with hybrid propulsion system Shipping confidence reaches highest level for two years UAFL launches India Mauritius Madagascar Africa (IMMA) service Kerala to approach Centre over Cochin Port s dredging expenses Jindal Garh Airport India s first private airport to have instrument landing procedure

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DB Schenker Rail mandates SBB Cargo in Switzerland New board for German Shipbrokers' Association Menlo Worldwide extending capacity in Belgium DB Schenker Logistics adding activities in Ukraine Chinese terminal operators expanding horizons Agility announces good Q4 and full year results MOL to build on new Singapore dry bulker hub Maersk to simplify local surcharges New destinations for Turkish Airlines (Cargo) AAT welcomes Air Seychelles Used trucks pick up steam after shaky start to the year Honold and Lebert teaming up in forwarding segment VTG expects business to increase in 2013 More Korean freighters to Tokyo Narita

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APRIL 2, 2013
IACS unveils new draft of harmonized CSR Kleven to build Expedition Support Vessel for mystery owner USDOT says Bravante launch shows value of Title XI AdvanFort adds to business development team New HiMSEN H46/60V engine wins type approval Bourbon orders PC Maritime ECDIS for IMR newbuilds Otto Marine in ROV support vessel sale and charter deal

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APRIL 2, 2013
Port of Tacoma sees gains in February container moves Georgia legislators give nod to Savannah Harbor project funds Evergreen joining UAFL in new Indian Ocean service VIPs meeting to celebrate LA channel deepening completion President taps Mario Cordero as new chairman of FMC

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APRIL 2, 2013
UPDATE: MSC adds $1.9bn from ports sale to cash reserve Future investments will be considered on their profitability and strategic interests, says vice-president Diego Aponte Industry must take a stake in the future of regulation Improving the quality of regulations requires more engagement and co-operation from all stakeholders Sincere Navigation and Shih Wei post lower 2012 profits Weak spot rates hit Taiwan-based dry bulk operators A business that is built on people Recruiting and retaining talented crew is a necessity, not a luxury Suezmax resale highlights falling asset values Tanker sales sparse due to easter break Green means go Why it is time to let the US export LNG Wan Hai profits rise tenfold Taiwan carrier looks to longhaul services, expecting intra-Asia margins to remain thin Doubts raised over anti-piracy codes of conduct Nation states' armed forces are not obliged to abide by new code Cyprus crisis carries threat of 'deeply worrying' fall-out, warns Hajioannou EXCLUSIVE: Safe Bulkers chief executive fears for future of European Union Owners and charterers must work together to cut VLCC costs McQuilling calculates most efficient route options Logistics business adds to Agility revenues Middle East group to realise unit's full potential over next three to five years HPH Trust asks contractors to raise dockers' wages from July Port manager takes more conciliatory tone as Hong Kong strike continues Maersk Line simplifies its surcharges Shippers slam too-complex industry price structures Transpacific rates rise ahead of general increase Trend points to early success for TSA carriers IACS invites comment on harmonised common structural rules New rule to be adopted by year-end Cagliari targets North Africa box traffic Sardinia port positions itself as east-west and north-south hub China's scramble for Africa Beyond the headlines, the continent is a tricky proposition that needs deep-seated change New tools help repairyards handle growing retrofit demand Software developed to improve planning for processes, material supply and staffing levels European marine tech projects put their heads together Green researchers join forces to develop commercially viable solutions Step up to the mark HPH cannot shirk its responsibility as a primary actor in Hong Kong dock strike

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APRIL 2, 2013
Fingers crossed on German valuations GERMAN shipowners still hope for a breakthrough over an alternative ship valuation scheme that would save financiers from drastic asset write-downs NAT prices upsized follow-on NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today priced a follow-on offering at a significant discount to generate proceeds for fleet expansion US targets discharges BALLAST water and 26 other vessel discharges will be more tightly regulated by the US beginning this year Floating reactor opposed A SCHEME to build Russia's first floating nuclear reactor has picked up opposition from Kamchatka's governor and the country's defence minister Evergreen turns to profits TAIWAN'S box liner Evergreen Marine said it managed profits of NT$40 PB lent $85.2M for 4 ships HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin said today it has secured $85.2M in lending to pay for four newbuilding bulkers at Japanese yards Greeks hold 107 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities are today holding 107 people in connection with migrant smuggling attempts during the past week Asia/Europe box rise erodes further CARRIERS have lost more than half of the rate increases they managed in mid-March for Asia/North Europe container shipments Rem acquiring PSV NORWAY'S Rem Offshore said it is buying a VS 485 type platform supply vessel being built at Kleven Verft, the privately owned Norwegian shipbuilder COSI narrows losses HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry's losses narrowed 37% year on year to HK$344M ($44.31M) in 2012 HIT wins injunction in HK labour strife HONG KONG International Terminals, a unit of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, has won a court order barring unauthorised demonstrators from entering or occupying its four box terminals at Kwai Tsing Cordero replaces Lidinsky RICHARD Lidinsky has resigned as boss at the Federal Maritime Commission, the US regulatory agency announced Workers sought in deadly port collapse SEARCHERS are today still looking for three missing workers and iron ore cargoes have been halted in the fatal collapse of a bank at a Brazilian river port Oz union: body count backs dock code AUSTRALIANS are much more likely to be killed on the docks of Oz than while serving in Afghanistan, the Maritime Union of Australia said today Japan vehicle cargoes again drop JAPAN'S vehicle exports have dropped for the seventh consecutive month in February as domestic production continues to give way to outsourcing to Thailand and stagnant growth in the EU hurts demand

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APRIL 2, 2013
Indian Subcontinent-Far East Exports Extend Decline Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to Far East Asia Full-size image Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to Far East Asia continued to fall steeply in January, dropping almost 25 percent from the same month a year ago, according to data from Container... West-East Intermodal Rates Off More Than $40 in Three Weeks U.S. west-east intermodal rates fell another $20 during the week of April 1, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. Rates in this lane have been steadily dropping in the past three weeks, down $41 or 1.7 percent. The... Evergreen Scores High With Asian Shippers in Overall Performance JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Global carrier Evergreen Line, the fourth largest containership operator in the world, topped overall performance and consultation on schedule change in a recent survey released by Containerisation International magazine. The survey of Asia-based shipper respondents noted that customer service and reasonable rates are two of the most... IdleAir Expands Dedicated Terminal Solutions KNOXVILLE, Tenn - IdleAir, the leading truck stop electrification (TSE) service provider, is expanding dedicated terminal solutions for fleet customers. The newest IdleAir dedicated facility is now under construction at a customer terminal in Mesquite, TX. Building on the success of dedicated IdleAir facilities at customer terminals, IdleAir is expanding its... A Driving Force: XRS Announces Integration With Bolt Dispatch Software MINNEAPOLIS - XRS Corporation, (formerly Xata Corporation; NASDAQ: XRSC), the leader in mobile fleet optimization software, today announced Xata Turnpike is now fully integrated with BOLT fleet management and trucking dispatch systems. Integration with the company's new mobile fleet management platform - XRS - is forthcoming. The integration will help drive... Dayton Freight Receives Awards From Lowe's, Moen and NASSTRAC DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton Freight has received the 2012 Platinum Award from Lowe's. The highest award given to Core Carriers, this honor acknowledges the achievement of rigorous on-time, exception free goals as established by Lowe's. In addition, Dayton Freight received Moen's "Carrier of the Year" Award and was recognized as a... Saddle Creek Named Service Provider of the Year for Sam's Club LAKELAND, Fla. - Club, the leading membership warehouse club, recently recognized Saddle Creek Logistics Services as its 2012 Service Provider of the Year, a newly established award. In presenting the award, Sam's Club recognized Saddle Creek's outstanding performance for a number of key metrics, including: Saddle Creek had two facilities rated... Etihad Cargo Certifies Swissport as Cargo-Handling Partner Etihad Cargo has certified Swissport International as its first preferred ground-handling partner. The two-year certification with Swissport is focused initially on six Etihad Cargo stations: Athens, Greece; Geneva; Larnaca, Cyprus; Nairobi, Kenya; Seoul, South Korea; and Toronto. Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of the United Arab Emirates-based Etihad Airways, plans to expand... Oakland Provides Update on Port Commission Policy Changes Port of Oakland staff has provided a progress update on revisions to policy pertaining to members of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, including corrective steps to promote accountability. Port staff committed to this work in December 2012, after an audit revealed lax oversight of business expenditures by port leadership. Since... Georgia's Legislature Approves Extra Funds for Savannah Harbor Deepening Georgia's state legislature has approved funding an additional $50 million for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The extra funding was originally proposed by Gov. Nathan Deal in his budget request for fiscal year 2014 and now awaits his signature. Along with previous funding, Georgia has allocated $231.1 million toward the state's portion... Mexico to Launch Initiative to Fight Highway Crime Mexico's Comisión Nacional de Seguridad has plans to launch a new initiative to decrease crime on Mexico's highways, including cargo crimes. The Cuadrantes Carreteros (Highway Quadrants) plan will divide the country into five regions and within those regions create 136 total quadrants. Each quadrant will be staffed with federal police to... Why CSX Is Staking Its Intermodal Push on Ohio Hub CSX Transportation's $175 million intermodal terminal in Northwest Ohio is key to the railroad's effort to spur shippers to shift truckloads to the tracks. Mark Szakonyi, associate editor at The Journal of Commerce, visits the North Baltimore facility to learn how the hub fits into the CSX network.... Evergreen, United Africa Feeder Line Plan Joint Service Evergreen Line is joining forces with United Africa Feeder Line to launch the new ISC-Mauritius-Mozambique-Africa Service in late April. The biweekly IMMA Service will link the Indian subcontinent, Indian Ocean islands and Mozambique. It will employ three 2,500 20-foot-equivalent unit vessels. Evergreen will provide two of the ships, and UAFL will... South Carolina Agencies Extend Air Quality Partnership The South Carolina Ports Authority and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control have extended their air quality partnership through 2018. The memorandum of agreement between the two agencies formalized cooperation to reduce port-related emissions more than a decade ago. The new agreement continues work begun in 2007 to improve... CaroTrans Adds Two Shanghai-US LCL Services CaroTrans will add two less-than-containerload services from Shanghai to the U.S. One service will call at Atlanta and the other service will call at New York. The first sailing to Atlanta commences on April 7 from Shanghai, and the first sailing to New York commences on May 5 from Shanghai. The weekly... First Quarter 2013: Winners and Losers There's been no shortage of market-defining action in the first three months of 2013. The rapid run-up in global stocks defies the plodding pace of economic growth, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Washington politicos beat back the initial threat posed by the fiscal cliff, but that story continues to... Customs Calls Off Furloughs U.S. Customs and Border Protection has halted plans for furloughs and suspended its ban on overtime, The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Thomas Winkowski, Customs deputy commissioner, told workers in a letter that the appropriations bill that President Obama signed into law last week is enabling the agency to postpone the cutbacks... Long Beach Board Wants More for Environment Calling for additional clean-air measures at a proposed BNSF near-dock intermodal yard, the Long Beach Harbor Commission wants developers to look into zero-emission trucks and a buffer zone to protect neighboring communities. The commission voted Monday to direct port staff to work with the Long Beach city administration in demanding additional...

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APRIL 2, 2013
Home run in Houston Intermarine has concluded the sale-and-leaseback of a breakbulk terminal on the Houston Ship Channel in a deal worth nearly $82m. Sixth time lucky? Chinese regulatory hurdles have again pushed back the completion of a mega-merger between Glencore and Xstrata. Hansson hunts extra cash Nordic American Tankers is looking to collect almost $110m from Wall Street after unveiling a larger than expected share sale today. Giants float FLNG plan Shipbuilders were licking their lips today after oil companies revealed fresh details of a plan to build a giant floating LNG unit that could cost upwards of $20bn. Bonuses still spot on Jinhui Shipping and Transportation's two top executives picked up smaller bonuses in 2012 but the handouts are still meatier than a capesize bulker can earn on the spot market right now. Shih Wei back in Japan Shih Wei Navigation has continued its fleet renewal with a return to Japanese shipyards for three handysize newbuildings. Mercator drops down VL Mercator Lines of India has agreed to sell its only Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to one its Singapore-based subsidiaries. Golden's new goose Golden Ocean's double supramax newbuilding order in Japan has surprised analysts tracking the John Fredriksen-led company. Tributes for Tom Young Shipbroking legend Tom Young has died following a long battle with ill health. SITC confirms splash SITC International Holdings has confirmed an order for up to eight boxships at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC). Rem scores at Kleven again Rem Offshore has pounced on a new platform supply vessel at Kleven Verft for delivery next month. Wan Hai fights back Wan Hai Lines has reported a huge jump in full year earnings after the company brought costs under control. Pac Basin bags loan Pacific Basin Shipping has bagged export credit finance for a series of Japanese newbuildings. STX stock dives Shares in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding plunged today after the company announced it was in talks with creditors to restructure debt. Japanese first for Hantong China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has sealed its first contract from a Japanese owner. Excel risk remains Fears surrounding a potential bankruptcy filing from Excel Maritime have not been quelled by its long-awaited trading update. MSC sells terminal stake Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is selling a 35% stake in Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) to private equity investors. Otto juggles ownership Singapore's Otto Marine has sold an offshore vessel newbuilding to a related company for $50m, it disclosed Tuesday. Fire disables bulker A handysize bulker is adrift off Oman after it was disabled by an engine room fire and the crew was forced to abandon the ship. Tanker hits bridge Nordic Tankers' fortunes have gone from bad to worse after one of its chemical tankers struck a bridge in the US. Maersk extends rig deal Maersk has agreed to extend its charter of a John Fredriksen-owned jack-up drilling rig for another twelve months. EGLE in the red zone US operator Eagle Bulk Shipping turned in a fourth-quarter loss Monday but the result still topped most Wall Street forecasts.

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APRIL 2, 2013
NEWSFLASH: Freight payment vendor Trendset rocked by embezzlement case The freight payment and audit services provider Trendset has alerted its clients to an internal fraud and embezzlement issue which could affect payments the provider was supposed to make on behalf of its shipper customers to their transportation carriers. IATA: Air freight improving slowly February continued the trend of a weak air cargo recovery. Tony Tyler, IATA's chief executive officer, noted the Eurozone crisis is still "far from over" and continued economic uncertainty will have an impact on air cargo growth. GPA gets $50 million more for dredging Along with previous funding, Georgia has allocated $231.1 million toward the state's portion of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, which will deepen the harbor from 42 to 47 feet to accommodate the biggest box ships. CaroTrans adds 2 Shanghai-U.S. LCL services Delta cargo sees slight growth in March Maryland raises gas tax to pay for transport needs On Friday, the state Senate voted to increase the state's gas tax by up to 20 cents by mid-2016 to raise an estimated $4.4 billion over six years. Motorists are expected to get a 4-cent per gallon tax increase by July. MSC sells $1.9 billion stake in terminals business The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it has agreed to sell a 35 percent stake in its terminals business, Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL), to the New York-based private equity group Global Infrastructure Partners for more than $1.9 billion. Washington Notebook: Gov. Scott tells Obama to reimburse Fla. for dredging Turkish Airlines adds Houston hub The carrier now has major gateways in five U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, and Chicago. Houston services will start with four frequencies a week and expand to six flights per week. Atlas gets eighth 747-8 freighter U-Freight opens Xiamen office WLS: Capacity on major trades recedes 3% in 1Q QuestaWeb, AduanaSoft to aid maquiladora shipments

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APRIL 2, 2013
Fujairah sees prices for 180 cSt material fall Suez prices stable. Prices climb in North West Europe Double digit gains in Hamburg. Fuel oil market in balance Western arbitrage volumes into South East Asia are expected to be steady. Shipping industry has 'failed to lobby effectively' Airlines lobby more 'shrewdly' in the face of environmental regulations. Another ex-Brightoil trader joins Glencore Edmund Lau will head fuel oil trading desk. Bunker markets firming in Asia Tight avails in Tokyo Bay due to refinery maintenance. LNG bunkering more 'straightforward' Shipowners will not have to worry over quality and quantity issues, says technical manager. Russian oil major plans further expansion in Romania Gazpromneft Marine Bunker targets Constantza sales of more than 100,000 mt a year. MOL expects 'continued vigilance' for business in 2013 Firm expects to save up to $323 million through cost cutting measures. Shell receives environment-friendly lubricant delivery vessel The Enchant will be operating at Singapore, with four sister vessels arriving in the coming months. No lack of HFO in future, despite refinery changes HFO will be around for another 'good period'. Fuel efficient bulkers ordered at Japanese yard Supramax bulk carriers feature teachnology which is able to 'secure fuel efficiency'.

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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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

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