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BRIEFS

August 30, 2013

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CMA CGM posts US$268 million net profit, mostly from Terminal Link sale PSA No 1 in top 10 terminal list followed by Hutchison, APMT, DP World Danish shipping giant Maersk drops Iceland, Denmark's former colony Hong Kong July trade value: Exports rise 10.6pc, imports up 8.3pc Indonesian exports will stay robust, despite economic woes: Maersk report Korea's HMM, Hanjin under severe stress as debt load mounts: Drewry Xiamen starts electronic release pilot run for inbound containers South Africa fumbles chance to attract many ships through bad bunkering Phnom Penh box terminal's shallows, poor connectivity impedes success Jiaxing's two multi-use terminals to put into operation near Shanghai LA truckers march back to work at end of 24-hour strike for higher wages Indonesia to reduce imports, lift investment to boost local currency Dredging at the Port of Santos attracts larger containerships to Brazil ICTSI's greenfield Argentine container terminal enlists Cargotec tools Polish state railway sets up Warsaw IPO after striking deal with unions Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya offer new Tripoli-Benghazi air cargo service Chengdu airport rises as important international hub for western China Weak Indonesia rupiah appears to pose no problem for air freight growth Miami's Centurion Air Cargo gets its first B747-400F from Cargolux fleet

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Independent forwarders seen benefiting from carriers focusing on core services India conveys strong concerns to Iran over detention of oil tanker Maersk's first 18,000-TEU Triple-E receives grand welcome at Rotterdam port on maiden voyage Plan formulated to put China s shipbuilding industry back on track Tanker rates may recover with fleets biggest expansion coming to an end India can enhance tea exports to Iran by 80 pc in FY14: ITA India objects to EU's pesticide residue level specifications July soyameal exports slump by 36.42 pc Harbour Maintenance Tax likely to be replaced to make US ports more competitive Vasan asks Major Port Chairmen to take precautionary measures in face of enhanced threat perception Depreciating INR a boon for exporters Domestic insurance pool to be set up soon for Iranian crude imports Engineering exports ride on falling Essar Projects wins INR 700 cr. EPCC order from BPCL

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Ukraine: Lemtrans expands rail transit services Turkish Airline to serve 104th country Knorr-Bremse acquires Railcare in UK Yusen Logistics expands in southern Thailand LUG to serve IAG Cargo in Frankfurt and Munich Menlo to be global forwarder manager for Maquet Hellmann joins forces with UK Pallets CMA CGM's Q2 results reflect industry's contraction Saudia to cancel service to Nigerian city Nagoya and Antwerp sign sister port agreement XTRA Lease adds free tracking to long-term leased trailers GLS Italy granted AEO-F certificate Groupe Eurotunnel welcomes new director New managing director for BLG Autorail

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Everett port board to vote on Mukilteo Tank Farm nod Fire breaks out onboard Maersk Line container ship Seattle artist's work on display at Portland International Airport Oregon, Washinton governors announce Columbia Crossing deal U.S. rail freight traffic rolls to positive side for week

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AUGUST 29, 2013
ILA Clerks Walk Out in Charleston International Longshoremen's Association clerks and checkers at the Port of Charleston walked off their jobs on Thursday after refusing assignment to additional duties, union officials said. "The port's at a standstill," said Kenneth Riley, president of ILA Local 1422, representing general longshore workers. The situation remained fluid late Thursday, and it was... Changes on the Horizon The Port of Long Beach is not the only West Coast container port that is beginning the process of finding a new executive director. At a special meeting of the Seattle Port Commission held on April 2, it was noted that port CEO Tay Yoshitani plans to retire next year. Finding... Containers on Fire on Maersk Ship South of Suez Maersk Line said Thursday that the Maersk Kampala was fighting a fire in two containers within the foremost bays on deck. The container ship, which has a nominal capacity of 7,070 20-foot-equivalent units, was fully maneuverable but drifting south of the Suez Canal. Maersk said all crew were accounted for. No injuries... ILWU Protests Threaten PNW Productivity The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, in a determined effort to protect its jurisdiction - or carve out new jurisdiction - is escalating its picketing activities in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, Wash. The ongoing demonstrations, which have turned ugly at times, have resulted in occasional disruptions in cargo-handling at the container... To Logistics Officials: Beware of Labor Day Theft Logistics executives should be wary of an increase in theft over the U.S. Labor Day weekend. "Holiday weekends notoriously show an increase in cargo theft risks for transportation companies, shippers and manufacturers," said FreightWatch International, which provides logistics security services. It said in a bulletin on Thursday that organized theft rings are... Fast-Growing Prime Raises Truck Driver Pay The nation's largest refrigerated truckload carrier is raising pay for company drivers and owner-operators following a "stronger fiscal performance." Prime, the seventh-largest truckload carrier, according to SJ Consulting Group, bumped up pay for over-the-road company drivers by 1 cent per mile this month. Owner-operator line-haul revenue increased 4 cents per mile over... California Ports Power Up Attack on Ship Emissions The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have realized unprecedented reductions in harmful diesel emissions, especially from trucks, since the unveiling of their joint Clean Air Action Plan in 2006. Now they anticipate significant emissions reductions from vessels. The ports in mid-August each released their emissions inventories for 2012. Regularly... GCS Taps Rising Demand for Car Parts in Russia Luxgen7 SUVGlobal Container Services has won two automotive supply chain contracts linked to growing demand for cars from Russia's middle classes. The intermodal company is now managing the supply of auto parts from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk to assembly plants in Cherkessk for Taiwanese manufacturer Luxgen and Chinese... Q&A: Assessing Excessive Value Q: Should a carrier be concerned when a bill of lading has the "Where the rate is dependent upon value ... not to be exceeding $xxxx" section completed and the declared amount far exceeds the tariff (pricing) page for the shipper? Specifically, a shipper recently tendered us a six-pallet shipment weighing... Cosco Reports $366 Million First Half Loss Cosco Container Lines reported a loss of $366 million for the first half of 2013, China Cosco Holdings Co. said in a filing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange Thursday. Cosco's revenue from container shipping fell 1.4 percent even though its container volume rose 8.7 percent in the first half, as average... NAFTA Freight Trade Declined in June Freight trade by value between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Mexico and Canada, in June fell 5.2 percent from May to $93.5 billion and dipped 0.8 percent year-over-year. The June decline was largely because truck trade by value dropped 5.3 percent from the prior month and... ILA in Virginia, Baltimore to Vote Friday on Local Pacts International Longshoremen's Association members in Virginia and Baltimore will vote Friday on proposed local contracts to supplement the coastwide master contract the ILA and employers ratified last spring. ILA President Harold Daggett sent a letter to ILA members in Virginia "strongly" urging ratification. ILA members in the port have twice rejected... Zim's 2Q Loss an Improvement on First Quarter Zim Integrated Shipping Services reported a $72 million net loss for its second quarter, up from a $47 million loss in the same period of 2012, but an improvement on the $110 million deficit in the 2013 first quarter. Efficiency gains offset the impact of a weakening global container market. The... Tampa Port Authority voted "Simply the Best" by Logistics Management readers TAMPA, Fla.-Readers participating in Logistics Management magazine's 30th Annual "Quest for Quality" reader poll ranked the Tampa Port Authority first in seaports for world-class customer service, followed by the ports of Houston and Galveston, Texas. "We are honored to have been recognized by our customers and the leaders of the transportation... Kuehne + Nagel Accelerates Implementation of INTTRA eInvoice Solution PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INTTRA, the world's largest multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping, today announced that Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics companies, has accelerated its global implementation of INTTRA eInvoice-an electronic invoice presentment and dispute management solution for ocean shipping. Kuehne + Nagel was the first company... Truckers Receive First NYCT Bridge Toll Credits Motor carriers serving New York Container Terminal on Staten Island have begun receiving payments to offset increases in tolls on bridges from New Jersey. After testing earlier this month, the first regular reimbursements were direct-deposited into motor carriers' bank accounts this week, said Jim Devine, chief executive of GCT USA, which... CargoWise announces CMA CGM Logistics, a CMA CGM Group subsidiary, will adopt ediEnterprise Milton Keynes, UK, August 28, 2013 - CargoWise®, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced CMA CGM Logistics will adopt ediEnterprise through WiseCloud across its offices in 50 countries over the next 18 months, following two successful pilots. CMA CGM Logistics is a subsidiary of the CMA... Profit Grows at DP World Despite Drop in Traffic DP World booked a 9.1 percent increase in first half profit but warned the outlook remains uncertain and challenging in some regions. The world's third-largest port operator said net income rose to $264 million in the six months through June from $242 million a year earlier, and revenue shrunk 1.3 percent... CMA CGM Profit Soars on Sale of Ports Unit Stake CMA CGM's second quarter net income jumped to $268 million from $169 million a year ago, mainly because of the sale of a large minority stake in its ports unit. This pushed the world's third-largest container carrier to a first half profit of $364 million, compared with a $79 million loss...

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Statoil extends Eidesvik Offshore of Norway has secured another year of employment for one of its LNG-powered platform-supply vessels (PSVs). Euronav resets debt clock Euronav of Belgium let out a sigh of relief Thursday after striking a deal with lenders that gives it more time to repay debt tied to one of its floating storage and offloading units (FSOs). GMLP falls short Golar LNG Partners (Golar Partners) watched its bottom line slide in the second-quarter but management is confident that the company will increase earnings and distributions in the longer term. Golar LNG profit up Golar LNG has reported a big jump in first half income after stripping out the earnings of spin-off of Golar LNG Partners. China Cosco sells again China Cosco Holding Co (CCHC) has disposed of more non-core assets in a move that may see it stave off a third year of losses that could see it delisted in Shanghai. Nordic closer to safety Nordic Shipholding appears to be closer to attracting the fresh investment needed to save the company from going under. Cosco slashes loss Under-pressure state giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has chopped 80% off its first-half loss despite a drop in revenue. Dof inks Kiwi contract Dof Subsea has clinched a contract worth NOK 150m ($24.7m) in New Zealand. Nord LB bounces back Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB) is back in profit after making a losing start to the year. Sale boost for CMA CGM French container line CMA CGM's second quarter profit has been bulked up by the sale of its share in ports company Terminal Link. Pac Basin snaps up resales Hong Kong-listed owner Pacific Basin has continued its fleet expansion with a deal for two handymax resales. DSME in mega box deal? Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) appears to have booked an order for three more mega boxships. Erria profit chopped Danish shipmanager Erria has turned in weaker revenue and profit after selling its chemical tankers last year. BWO in recovery The financial impact of a delayed FPSO is now a distant memory for BW Offshore (BWO) as the company reported a huge leap in second quarter earnings. Henry sells stock James Fisher and Sons chief executive Nick Henry has offload shares in the UK company, financial disclosures show. Red ink reduced Israel's Zim has cut its first-half loss as revenue grew in challenging markets. DPW sees profit uptick Dubai-based port group DP World has reported a rise in first half earnings as revenue per teu grew. Zim given more time Restructuring Israeli container line Zim has won more breathing space from creditors to put in place its long term refinancing plan. Finance costs dent ICG Ferry operator Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen net earnings dip on higher finance costs in the first half, but operating profit was up. NOCC builds earnings Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) returned to the black in the second quarter boosted by increased revenue from new tonnage. Jinhui ekes out a profit Jinhui Shipping & Transport has seen things go from bad to worse as the company just managed to post a profit for the second quarter. Ezion can't stop fixing Ezion Holdings can't seem to stop agreeing contracts with the company confirming its third major deal in as many months. Ross makes dry move Wilbur Ross has teamed up with the Conti Group and private equity to launch a new dry bulk focused venture. Awilco eyes newbuilds Awilco Drilling is reportedly looking to order up to three North Sea capable semi-submersible drilling rigs. SFI takes market's pulse Ship Finance International (SFI) doesn't plan on pulling the plug on its fleet expansion campaign anytime soon, its chief executive told investors Wednesday. No fear Ship Finance International (SFI) does not appear to be too concerned about its exposure to cash-strapped compatriot Frontline. There will be blood Many market researchers will tell you they don't have a crystal ball but there are tools of the trade that can improve the accuracy of their freight rate and earnings forecasts.

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AUGUST 29, 2013
National supply chain network in pilot stage NAFTA trade stagnated in June Zim reports positive quarter as restructuring continues The Israel-based container shipping company said it had EBITDA in the second quarter of 2013 of $36 million, compared to a negative EBITDA of $6 million in the previous quarter and $46 million in the second quarter of 2012. CargoWise, CMA CGM Logistics link up CEVA opens pharma facility in Miami CMA CGM's profit benefits from terminal divestment The world's third largest container carrier said Thursday it had a consolidated net profit of $268 million in the second quarter, up from $169 million in the same 2012 period. BNSF lists investments for 3 states The railroad on Tuesday identified projects in Washington, Montana and North Dakota that will receive a portion of its record $4.3 billion for capital investment in 2013. It said the expansion is needed to keep up with demand. Ag shippers skeptical of TSA rate increase Ross investor in new dry bulk company PTA Holdings predicts 20% revenue rise Old Dominion releases app DHL continues push into Indonesia DOT awards hazmat preparedness grants The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grants, which are issued by the department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, comes from user fees paid by hazardous materials carriers. U.S., Uruguay tackle trade facilitation Schenker moves into new headquarters STB increases user fees FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Where the sun don't shine B2C software suites make virtual shopping possible Fruit fight

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AUGUST 29, 2013
CMES pens contract for four 'eco-friendly' VLCCs VLCCs will adopt eco-friendly design and save up to 20% in fuel consumption. Prices continue firming across Europe But little price movement was seen in Rotterdam. Prices mainly firm in Fujairah Prices were soft in the Suez bunker market. Bunkering halted on Taiwan's east coast Storm expected to blow over by Friday. Quadrise ready for sea trials Successful conclusion moves company closer to commercial production. Fuel oil stocks at Singapore hit ten-week high Distillate inventories also up at Southeast Asian bunkering hub. Asian IFO prices stick to upward trend Lacklustre demand seen at most key ports. British port expands berth To make way for two, new generation containerships. Company name change for Romanian bunker player Trading team beefed up with new hire. Baltic Marine Bunker makes operational debut Company performs first bunkering operation at Tallinn port. Reports: New rule could affect Ust-Luga bunker sector Bunkering to be conducted only at berths of existing oil terminals. Chinese fuel oil inventories up on week Partly due to imports of bonded bunker products from Singapore. NAT vessels becoming 'greener and greener', says chairman Firm is also 'in a solid financial condition', says Herbjorn Hansson. Euronav stays on retrofit track Firm took measures in May to reduce fuel consumption across its spot fleet.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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