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BRIEFS

November 14, 2013

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Hapag posts quarterly profit decline to US$82 million, sales off 5pc Asia-Europe box volumes rise 8pc in 3Q, and 3.4pc in first 9 months Hebei ports box volume up 57.7pc to 1.07 million TEU in first 10 months Sinotrans bond sale to raise US$328.2 million to build working capital China's October rail freight volume up 7.4pc to 348.1 million tonnes MacAndrews switches to London Thamesport Viability of extending 14,000-TEU ships to 16,000-TEUers tempts owners BMW to open spare part centre in Hebei under JV with property group Transport Corporation of India revenue up 6pc, but profit flattens MOL lauds Singapore's importance at party attended by high officials Damco launches air cargo charter service from Zhuhai to Amsterdam Buenos Aires' Aerolineas Cargo 12th member of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance FedEx to employ local staff in Asia Pacific to better serve SMEs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Asia-Europe box capacity projected to increase in 2014 Box service to Russia launched for Sochi Winter Olympics DB Schenker Logistics improves temperature monitoring in warehouses & pharmaceutical transport DP World London Gateway, Britain's new high-tech port & Europe's largest logistics hub, hosts first vessel G. K. Vasan, Japanese counterpart discuss long-term maritime cooperation Limited seats remain for Krabbendam Heavy Lifting & Transport Masterclass 2013 in Mumbai NYK receives top environmental technology award DP World's global container volume up 2.4 pc in Q3 PPT records 26.7 pc traffic growth in April-Oct. PSA to operate Lianyungang container terminal EEPC says export rebound is genuine Exports to see further growth in coming months, says Fieo President Zero point border market proposed at Wagah-Attari

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EU to co-finance study on Spanish intermodal hub US Airways and American Airlines allowed to merge Slovakia: launch of freight car casting production plant DB Schenker Logistics - Prague terminal opened More boxes in Basel's Rhine ports Contship investing in new equipment in La Spezia Freja reinforces project and heavylift department Improvements in the pipeline for tachograph FPS Group adds two new members US charter company seeks bankruptcy protection - again Veteran going ashore Etihad Airways turns ten Scania inaugurates climate test facility in Sweden Ceva lands new contract with Terex in Brazil Global containerised volumes on the rise Wieder freie Fahrt? Reshuffle on Irish and British isles Port of LA starts incentive programme to attract cargo

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Wärtsilä to retrofit Ro-Pax with scrubber system Maersk Line Ltd MSC contract is worth potential $143 million Strategic launches first vessel from its Vietnam shipyard Aegean swoops on Hess bunkering business Norwegian Cruise Line opts for Resolve simulator training

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Washington state trade team begins six-day mission in Beijing First canola seed shipment arrives at Port of Warden facility Crowley presents scholarships to University of Alaska Fairbanks students Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Lisbon strike action General Dynamics NASSCO nets order for new LNG vessel

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Navios Logistics inks 20-year deal with Vale Contract from iron ore giant worth up to $1.5bn in operating profits DnB sells out of Genco position ahead of 2014 amortisation payment EXCLUSIVE: Unknown group of buyers snap up $520m stake Yangzijiang posts a healthy shipbuilding profit margin Revenue and gross profits increase as Singapore-listed yard targets offshore orders Overseas Shipholding Group turns a profit Result reflects reduced interest expenses Dynagas takes a haircut to trade on Nasdaq Prokopiou's new LNG vehicle raises $225m despite small discount HMM rights offering crosses the finish line Box carrier reins in its money-raising bid to service debt and support operations Owners look to December loadings as VLCC rates surge grinds to a halt Recent spike has proved robust after three weaker years Navios Maritime Acquisition buys three modern Chinese VLCCs Purchase confirmed as tanker owner reports a third-quarter loss Maersk beats weak markets to lift third-quarter net profits to $554m UPDATE: Return on invested capital soars to 11% as fleet costs slashed Concordia Maritime sails into the black Third-quarter spot freight rates improved West Africa pirates release C-Retriever seafarers US State Department refuses to say whether the kidnappers received a ransom payment Top shipping bankers expect brighter 2014 Petrofin charts surge of confidence in market despite shrinking lending Asia-Europe capacity set for 6.5% increase next year Rise is equivalent to an extra 2.4 Asia-Europe services, if launched at the start of 2014 Gas Natural extends charter for Höegh's LNG Libra The 13-month deal will generate around $16m Preparing for a new world order Maersk and MSC fight for pole position as the top container line Banks will get tougher on loan defaults, Citi shipping boss warns European Central Bank review will stop lenders 'kicking the can down road' Moving on up The second tier of shipping lines are continuing to expand their fleets despite tough market conditions brought on by the cascading of tonnage Shipowners alerted to looming regulatory threats World Shipping Council's Koch warns of talk to impose operational efficiency standards Norden extends dry bulk charter coverage to 2016 UPDATE: Confidence is high on dry bulk market balance despite third quarter dip in profit Aegean acquires Hess' US east coast bunker business Move marks company's Stateside customer supply debut Data Hub: Shipper and freight forwarder survey 2013 Shippers and freight forwarders have expressed their views on a range of topics, from the P3 Network to cargo safety Eitzen Chemical reduces its losses Norwegian firm predicts a rosy longer-term outlook for chemtankers Safe Bulkers launches $50m fundraiser More vessel acquisitions on the agenda but deals could wait until next quarter Yangzijiang sets up first shipmanagement firm in Shanghai free trade zone Shanghai Run Yuan to manage 11 bulk carriers under Yangzijiang Shipping Ports America heads effort to make US ports world-class Gap will close in five years, says CEO Michael Hassing

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading goes 'eco' BALTIC Trading wasted no time today putting follow-on proceeds to work, announcing a deal to acquire two fuel-efficient newbuild resales and secure two options BG sells Curtis stake for $2Bn UK LNG trader BG Group has sold more of its stake in the Queensland Curtis LNG project to China National Offshore Oil Corp for $1.93Bn Norden adds bulkers NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulker and product tankers group, today said it has ordered five newbuilding drybulkers Uni-Asia earnings rise 19% TONNAGE provider and investment company Uni-Asia said today net profits for 3Q13 rose 19% year on year to $2.5M Follow-on pricing pressures Safe Bulkers SHARES of Safe Bulkers are falling today after pricing was revealed on its overnight follow-on offering Baltic Trading prices its follow-on offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Baltic Trading today priced a follow-on offering to raise proceeds for potential Ultramax acquisitions Frangou seals Vale deal NAVIOS Logistics today confirmed a 20-year contract with Brazil's Vale, with a positive EBITDA effect of up to $1.5Bn over the lifetime of the deal Dynagas LNG misses goal GEORGE Prokopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners has succeeded in its quest to go public, albeit at lower pricing than hoped Navios Acquisition buys three VLCCs NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced higher quarter losses and the purchase of three Chinese-built VLCCs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Long Beach Mayor's Actions Seen Threat to Port Shipping lines and terminal operators at the Port of Long Beach are concerned that an apparent attempt by the city's mayor to remove the president of the harbor commission from the port's governing body will have a long-term impact on Long Beach's competitive position in the industry. "Our members are stunned... AirBridgeCargo's Reports Cargo Growth AirBridgeCargo Airlines transported 92,000 tons of cargo in the third quarter of 2013, a 3 percent year-over-year increase, partially driven by "strong inbound growth" generated on its main routes. In September, the Russian air cargo carrier transported 31,000 tons of cargo, increasing 2 percent from the same period last year. The airline... Shippers Turn More to Intermodal for Mexico-US Moves The share of U.S.-Mexico surface trade by value being transported via the rails is increasing, suggesting shippers are shifting more loads to intermodal transport from the highway. The share of overall surface trade between the two neighbors has risen from 14.8 percent in August 2009 to 17.8 percent this August, according... DeHaan Takes the Helm of IWLA The International Warehouse Logistics Association's board of directors named Steve W. DeHaan as its new president and CEO. DeHaan replaces Joel Anderson, who is retiring from the position he held for more than seven years. Most recently, DeHaan served as CEO of the National Home Furnishings Association, where he worked for more... Descartes Systems Group, InfoSky Form Alliance Descartes Systems Group and InfoSky have formed an alliance to streamline logistics messaging for the Chinese air cargo industry. The alliance between Descartes, a software-as-a-service solutions provider, and InfoSky, a division of China TravelSky Holding Co. that provides applications and IT services for China's Civil Aviation Administration, federates the two organizations'... US Ports See Highest West Coast Market Share Since 2011 Third Quarter 2011-2013 West Coast Market Shares By Country Full-size image North American west coast container ports experienced a slight increase in year-over-year traffic in the third quarter of 2013. Overall throughput to major west coast ports in the U.S., Mexico and Canada rose 1.7 percent year-over-year to 6,283,238 TEUs. Among North American west... Settlement Would Clear Skies for US Airways, American Merger The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a proposed settlement with US Airways and American Airlines to resolve its lawsuit challenging their planned merger. Six state attorneys general - Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia - and the District of Columbia joined in the department's proposed settlement, which was filed... Asia-Europe Ocean Carriers Confident on Rate Hikes Conventional wisdom and economic logic, it seems, are two ideals shipping lines operating in the world's largest ocean trade really don't care to acknowledge. How else to explain Asia-Europe carriers' attempt to push through steep rate increases amid cargo growth that's advancing at a snail's pace, a persistent glut of... Damco's Profit Collapsed in Third Quarter Damco's profit collapsed to $1 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $15 million a year ago, driven by higher restructuring and overhead costs. A.P. Moller-Maersk's freight forwarding and logistics unit booked quarterly revenue of $836 million, against $838 million last time. "The additional cost mainly relates to programs to adjust... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 13, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat in the week of Nov. 13 at $1,736 per 40-foot-equivalent unit. The rate has been unchanged since falling to this level in the week of Oct. 16. "Drewry expects the... APM Terminals' Profit, Revenue Rise on Improved Traffic Port of SantosAPM Terminals boosted third quarter profit to $203 million, from $156 million a year earlier, driven by sharply higher earnings at associated companies and joint ventures. The port operating arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk increased traffic by 4 percent, in line with global market growth, to 9.3 million 20-foot-equivalent... Maersk Line Posts Higher Profit Despite Lower Freight Rates Maersk Line's third quarter profit rose to $554 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $498 million a year earlier, as steep cost cuts and double digit growth in container volume offset weaker ocean freight rates. The improved performance took the Danish carrier's nine month net income to $1.2 billion,... US Diesel Prices Continue to Slide U.S. diesel prices through Nov. 11, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices decreased for a third straight week in the week ending Nov. 11, with the average price down roughly 15 cents over the three-week period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.832 per gallon, down 0.6... SeaIntel Sees Continued Growth in Asia-Europe Capacity Capacity growth in the Asia-Europe liner trade will increase 6.5 percent in 2014 unless carriers cancel services or introduce more blank sailings, according to the latest analysis by SeaIntel. Sixty-one vessels with a capacity in excess of 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units are forecast to be delivered to ship lines next year, with... Truckload Capacity Shifts as Big Carriers Acquire Competitors The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose unexpectedly in the third quarter to a four-year high, but that doesn't mean more tractor-trailers rolled onto highways and up to shipper docks. Instead, the leap in the index reflects a gathering concentration of capacity at the top of trucking's food chain,... Jumping to Conclusions We live in a society where jumping to conclusions without having all the facts is all too common. Case in point is another story about the bad boys of the National Football League, specifically, the behavior of the Miami Dolphins players and their conduct inside and outside the locker room. Clearly,... China's Record Spending on 'Singles' Day' Puts Pressure on Local Logistics Providers China's domestic spending shot up this year on Nov. 11 in response to "Singles' Day" marketing promotions. For the fifth consecutive year, a massive wave of shopping nationwide has responded to big discounts offered online. Sales totaled RMB 35 billion (abount US$5.7 billlion) on Taobao.com and Tmall.com, the two key sales...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading books ultramax duo Baltic Trading has ordered a pair of ultramax bulkers at China's Yangfan Goup. London P&I 'disappointed' The London P&I Club has expressed disappointment at what the insurer called a "baffling" decision on the 2002 spill from the tanker Prestige. Maersk wins US charter Maersk Line has won a ro-ro contract from the US government worth as much as $143m. d'Amico to fix four d'Amico International Shipping is hopeful of securing period contracts for four of its newbuildings shortly. Varun slashes loss India's Varun Shipping has cut its third quarter loss despite seeing revenue tumble by more than half. New deal for Zvezda Sovcomflot and DSME have been brought on board to develop Russia's big new far east shipyard. NNA adds three VLCCs Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has revealed a deal to add three modern VLCCs to its growing fleet. Safe Bulkers aims low Shares in Safe Bulkers fell today after the Greek owner priced its follow on equity offering at a discount. Navios' billion-dollar deal Navios South American Logistics has scooped a 20-year iron ore contract with Vale worth $1bn. Concordia sneaks a profit Sweden's Concordia Maritime has reported a drop in third quarter earnings as revenue fell. SCI tears up two Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has cancelled two offshore newbuildings due to late delivery. Siem Offshore sells one Siem Offshore and compatriot OH Meling have sold a jointly owned platform supply vessel. Mangouras cleared over Prestige spill Spain has absolved a trio of defendants in the Prestige case of criminal responsibilities for pollution. Fredriksen fixes four John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply has won long-term charters for three PSVs and an anchor-handler. Gulf Nav seeks support Gulf Navigation has called a make or break meeting with shareholders after racking up losses that threaten its existence. Hoegh's veteran in demand Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 13 months. Procopiou prices low George Procopiou's first attempt to access the capital markets with Dynagas has seen the Greek owner price its shares below its initial expectations. Loss mounts at SCI Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has seen its loss grow further in the second quarter of 2013 as boxships slipped into the red. SCI cash in limbo Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is facing a battle to get its hands on a refund for a cancelled boxship order in China. Norden takes five Norden has continued its dry-cargo expansion drive with the addition of five more newbuildings to its catalogue. AP Moller beats bets AP Moller-Maersk has raised its full year earnings forecast after surprising the market with a better than expected set of third quarter numbers. Norden narrows range Norden has narrowed its full year forecast amid the expectation its dry-cargo division will make a positive contribution this year. Krasnoye Sormovo drops Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo has posted an 11% fall in nine-month net profit as revenue crashed. Bharati further into red India's Bharati Shipyard has posted a bigger loss after third-quarter revenue collapsed. Captive US duo freed Two US officers have been released by Nigerian pirates after being seized from a supply ship last month. Eitzen trims losses Losses at Norwegian shipowner Eitzen Chemical saw its deficit improve in the third quarter, figures released Wednesday show. Atlantic in the black Atlantic Navigation continues to improve its financial performance posting a positive result for the third quarter of 2013. Aegean buys Hess arm Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has agreed to acquire Hess Corporation's US East Coast bunkering business for $30m. GREE boosts war chest Greenship Bulk Trust has ordered two more ultramax bulkers at China's Dayang Shipyard taking its fleet to 18 ships. Numbers up at Swiber Swiber Holdings has recorded a 15.4% increase in third quarter net income despite a sizeable jump in expenses. Yangzijiang profit eases China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its profit ease by only 6% in the third quarter, it emerged Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
With poor 3Q numbers, YRC enters contract negotiations Negotiations between YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are officially on, as the carrier is looking for a new five-year contract, which would help stem its losses and reduce its debt. China's e-commerce race Diversification helping truck broker industry expand Non-asset based companies that manage domestic freight moves are a growing force within the trucking sector as they move beyond dry-van truckload and become a go-to resource for smaller shippers, analysts say. Maersk reports higher profit Quarterly revenue of $14.6 billion for the group was down less than 1 percent, and the company said increased profit was achieved at all its businesses except Maersk Oil and Damco. Global Aviation Holdings enters Chapter 11 In the bankruptcy filing, the company said the Air Mobility Command's decision to cancel expansion flying for next year will cut into revenues and create overcapacity in the military cargo charter industry. AIIS taps new executive director Adjusted revenues up for DHL COSCO, Piraeus propose modification of agreement Justice reaches settlement with American, US Airways The airlines will divest 52 slot pairs at Washington Reagan National Airport, 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia, and two slot pairs each at airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Prices struggle to find clear direction in Rotterdam Prices lacked direction in Northwest Europe. Prices soft in Fujairah Lacklustre market seen in Suez. Singapore and Belgium hook up on LNG bunkering standards Move to facilitate development of global standards for LNG bunkering. Big three in bid for market dominance Smaller players could be squeezed out of St. Petersburg if major players get their way. Mid-week bunker prices down in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels tight at South Korea. Hong Kong supplier entering Chinese bonded market in 2014 Expects to add between 30,000 to 50,000 mt of bunker sales to total volume. Maersk Triple-E vessels 'a work in progress' Last Maersk Triple-E ship will be different from the first. US firm orders another environment friendly tanker Product tanker is also 'LNG-conversion-ready', says firm. Titan Petrochemicals mulls venture into oil rig sector Enters into MOU with offshore oil rig manufacturer and undisclosed party.

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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