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December 1, 2014

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Asia-Europe Shanghai box rate fell 8.7pc last week to US$739/TEU West coast congestion surcharge withdrawn as phalanx of liners crumbles APM Terminals first to open for business at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 19,100-TEU CSCL Globe, world's biggest, named at HHI yard Low-sulphur fuel rule claims another victim as Transfennica ends service Port of Ningbo 2014 volume hits 16.9 million TEU by November 25 Cosco signs new deal with Piraeus Port to almost double container capacity HK needs to boost cross-border supply chain visibility to stay in the game Malaysia's Westports expects 5-10pc hike in revenues in 2015 Philadelphia docks biggest box ship yet - 8,089-TEU MSC Judith China's forwarders told to build international relationships to prosper Mombasa city defies Nairobi in levying import/export box tax to fix roads Hapag-Lloyd to issue US$311 million bond via Luxembourg Airplane lookalike party truck joins Hong Kong Airlines' 8th birthday German Fraport consortium wins concession for 14 Greek regional airports US west coast congestion boosts tranpac air cargo, ups Asia-Europe pricing

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NOVEMBER 30, 2014
DNV GL examines trends in container & bulk shipping Govt seeks alternative route for Sethusamudram ship channel Hanjin India expands agency network Rajive Kumar appointed Shipping Secretary Dip in Chinese demand drags down India's cotton exports Govt to make boxship docking cheaper Höegh Autoliners car carrier makes first trial call at Mumbai Port's Offshore Container Terminal State Environmental Appraisal Committee visits JN Port to expedite proposed SEZ project ACHAA opposes congestion surcharge Control overloading to boost revenues: CAG to Rlys Govt has to bear half of Mum-A'bad high-speed train project cost: Experts Rail container movement charges likely to go up BHEL to undertake Russian power projects worth INR 3K cr. Forex reserves drop by $ 672.4 m to $ 314.878 bn Indian, Chinese firms ink MoUs worth $2.5 bn INR ends sharply weak at 62.02 on firm dollar Moody's projects Q2 growth at 5.3 pc JBS Academy publishes books on Customs clearance & port management SAARC countries sign energy cooperation deal WTO member countries question subsidy for sugar exports BBC Chartering's Low Sulphur Surcharge Project Cargo Network announces record attendance for 4th Annual Summit Terex crane facilitates ease of operations at project site

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Industry stalwart moves into CIO role at Railinc Man overboard at SAL New extension of the Russian TIR guarantee pact Emes launches intra Black Sea service Kerry expands UK supply chain team DHL extending pan-European day-definite service network Belgian royals honour PSA chairman L.I.T. steps up Scandinavia services New traction for FECR Air Canada Cargo - more capacity to Golden Gate and beyond Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA Private railway start-up in Finland UASC names first ever LNG-ready ULCV Verlagerung der Schifffahrtsrouten - Richtungswechsel UK providing safety and security recommendations to Brunei Hermes Transport bonding with Intralog and Richard EU anti-piracy naval mission extended until 2016

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Bremerhaven invests for car export surge Bremerhaven port is undergoing major construction to serve Germany's growing finished vehicle exports, driven by demand in China and North America. Throughput volumes at the leading ro-ro port are expected to total 2.3M cars this year, up from 2.1M in 2013. Local terminal operator BLG Logistics Fund managers hold off over oil jitters As Asian stocks in the oil and gas sector take a beating, North American fund managers are passing up cheap stock valuations as they await greater clarity on oil prices. While oil and gas stock prices have collapsed globally by 30-50% in the last two months on falling oil prices, fund managers are MISC sells $66.28M stake in port operator Malaysian state-run shipowner MISC has sold its 15.73% equity in port operator NCB Holdings (NCB) to MMC Ventures (MMCV) for a cash consideration of MYR221.98M ($66.28M). MISC stated that the disposal follows the company's initiatives to divest or exit its non-core, non-energy related businesses BHIC to design and construct six frigates Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Boustead HI (BHIC) has received a letter of award to design and construct six units of second-generation patrol vessels (Frigate-class) with littoral combat capabilities for the government of Malaysia. The contract was offered to a joint venture between BHIC and ICTSI to increase Manila capacity International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) plans to expand yard capacity at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the company said on 27 November. The move looks set to ease ongoing concerns about capacity at Manila where there have been severe congestion problems in the past Taiwan container fleet index launched Taiwan Strait Containerized Freight Index (TWFI), co-developed by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) and Xiamen Shipping Exchange (XSE), was launched on yesterday. With the aim of demonstrating the demand-supply and climate index of container shipping across mainland China and Taiwan, the index

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
OSI to provide ECPINS-W for Ship-to-Shore Connector Interpol issues Red Notice for former shipyard owner Royal IHC launches a Subsea 7 pipelayer Billionaire orders a second mega yacht at Kleven Former OW Bunker traders staff new Dan-Bunkering office November 28, 2014 ExxonMobil helps operators meet lubrication challenges

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Port of Astoria marks start of 5-year dredging project CMA CGM Group to purchase German short sea/logistics firm Sulpher regulations enforcement group adding number of new members US rail freight traffic posts up/down week Alaska Airlines boosting PNW menu through partnership with SkyWest

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Asia-Europe rates fall for a fourth week, erasing November price push Carriers delay next week's planned GRIs as the spot market remains weak NordLB shipping losses rise despite threefold growth in earnings The German bank's exposure increased although it cut the number of ships on its books Strike Club imposes 5%-10% rate hikes for 2015 Release call set at 30% as claims climate worsens Copenhagen Malmö Port launches öresund shuttle Daily barge service will reduce movements of cargo by road EU navies extend Somalia piracy mission for two years Shipowners welcome the decision, saying east Africa pirates are down but not out Debottlenecking and productivity drives will raise Rio Tinto's iron ore output Mining giant halts Silvergrass mine but predicts growth out of Pilbara Sulphur rules claim another casualty as Transfennica ends Spain-north Europe ferry service Brussels emissions legislation kills off European Union-backed bid to shift freight from road to sea

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Nov. 28 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in November, December and January, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Maersk Line intends to raise rates on cargo from all Far East origins to Middle East... EU vessel emissions rule draws ire of shipowners The European Union has agreed a regulation compelling all ships sailing in its waters to monitor their carbon emissions, and it immediately drew criticism from shipowner bodies for complicating, and possibly jeopardizing, ongoing efforts to reach a global accord. The EU's new rule includes a mechanism for monitoring, reporting and checking... Cosco Pacific gets nod for $285 million investment in Piraeus container terminal The port of Piraeus has approved a long delayed-agreement with Cosco Pacific under which the Hong Kong-based company will invest a further 230 million euros ($285 million) in container facilities at Greece's largest port. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific, which won a 35-year concession to operate two of the port's three container... Ports forum makes headway in tackling Manila congestion HONG KONG - There is optimism that the congestion choking the port of Manila since February may finally be addressed after Philippine government officials and the shipping industry came together in the capital to tackle the crippling problems. At a high level Manila Ports Forum hosted by cabinet secretary Jose Rene... Trade facilitation deal finally reached by WTO members HONG KONG - The World Trade Organization's trade measures approved this week in a historic agreement could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent, boost the global flow of goods, accelerate economic growth and add up to 20 million new jobs, most of them in developing nations. An... UASC names industry's first LNG-ready mega-ship HONG KONG - United Arab Shipping Co. today named the industry's first-ever liquefied natural gas-ready ultra-large container vessel at Ulsan in Korea, with Sajir becoming the first of 17 vessels ordered by the carrier. Sajir will begin operating on the Asia-North Europe route after delivery, the line said in a statement.... SCFI latest: Trans-Pacific spot rate plunge erases all GRI gains The busiest U.S. port complex, Los Angeles-Long Beach, handles more than 14 million 20-foot container units of cargo each year.HONG KONG - Shipping lines on the trans-Pacific saw all gains made by the Nov. 15 general rates increases fall away as the spot rate plunged $253 per 40-foot container in... Port congestion here to stay, MOL executive says MOL is a member of the G6 Alliance.HONG KONG - There will be no speedy solution to the congestion that is creating bottlenecks at ports around the world as terminals battle to cope with growing trade and surges in container volume. Stanley Smulders, senior vice president for Asia-Europe and West Africa... OOCL joins the list of carriers withdrawing congestion surcharges HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) became the latest carrier to postpone a port congestion surcharge for cargo entering North America via West Coast gateways, reversing a decision to impose the levy announced just days ago. OOCL has put on hold a West Coast port congestion surcharge.With carrier schedules...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Sizing up a broking giant Clarksons has offered investors a flavour of its potential profit power following its $441m takeover of RS Platou as the scale of the enlarged company became clearer. Atlantic sinks in Q3 Atlantic Offshore has seen its third quarter bottom line turn red. Costamare shortlisted Boxship power Costamare has been shortlisted for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned ultra-large containerships (ULCs). New Swedish pool formed Sister companies Concordia Maritime and Stena Bulk have introduced a new pool for four products tankers. Dof fixes five Norway's Dof group has fixed five platform supply ships (PSVs) on long-term deals. Fitness test failed Bangladesh has found no suitable vessels to launch a new coastal shipping service to India. Alternative lifestyles We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. NCA arrests Ingvild The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has arrested a cargoship owned by bankrupt operator Storesletten Rederi. ESSA orders in China Mexican salt exporting giant Exportadora de Sal SA de CV (ESSA) has placed an eco newbuilding order in China. Global Carriers cuts loss Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has reduced its third quarter loss as it fights delisting in Kuala Lumpur. Maersk Broker to join the fun Maersk Broker is considering joining in the wave of mergers and acquisitions which is reshaping the European shipbroking scene. Three-year high The Baltic Exchange's Clean Tanker Index has reached its highest point for three years in an improving products market. Flex sees red John Fredriksen takeover target Flex LNG has posted a small loss for the third quarter as it seeks charterers for its two newbuildings. Sales boost Daiichi view A raft of asset sales appears to be paying off for Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo. OW meetings delayed Creditors will have to wait another two months to enter talks over collapsed Danish group OW Bunker's Asian debts. OPEC boosts tankers OPEC's decision not to cut production to prop up the oil price means investors should turn to the tanker market, analysts say. Deutschland trip axed A lack of new investors has led to the cancellation of a round-the-world voyage for bankrupt German owner Peter Deilmann's Deutschland. First for Rolls-Royce UK designer Rolls-Royce has won a deal to design a new type of offshore vessel for Norway's Myklebusthaug Management. Subsea 7 shares go Offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has cancelled shares worth $39.25m after a series of buybacks. Ro-ro route axed Dutch owner Transfennica has blamed new low-sulphur fuel rules for the dropping of its route between Spain, the UK and Belgium. Jinhui doesn't disappoint Jinhui Shipping has reported a loss of $15.7m for the third quarter as forecast at the beginning of November. Forex losses dent WWS World Wide Supply, the fledgling Norwegian PSV start-up, has posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 76.7m ($11m) for the third quarter. UASC names first of 17 United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has named the first of 17 pioneering containership newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Icon Offshore profit slides Icon Offshore has reported a 15% decline in third quarter net profit on the back of lower utilisation and vessel disposals. Vogemann's reef fine H Vogemann has been handed an $840,000 bill by US authorities for damages caused to a reef off Hawaii by one of its ships.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Newsflash: Carriers postpone surcharges

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Crew arrested in Singapore for stealing bunkers Stolen fuel worth roughly $44,000. Gazpromneft: Direct-to-vessel bunker sales up CEO reveals plans to develop a new market sector in LNG bunkering. Why we don't like ECAs There were several reasons why we thought ECAs may not be a good idea. FortisBC forks out $5 million to help build two LNG-fuelled ferries Vessels are for Seaspan Ferries. New roles in London for two OW Bunkers UK traders UK office one of several subsidiaries where employees were left in limbo. Banks and private funds approach OW creditors Deutsche Bank and private fund SC Lowy named as two players offering to 'buy' OW debt. India: Extend tax-free period for bunkers Six months is not long enough, say Indian ship owners. OW: Creditors meeting postponed 'Disappointing' development, says trade source with exposure to the OW collapse. ICS highlights shipping's CO2 progress to UN climate conference Stresses that any MBM that might be linked to the Green Climate Fund should be a matter for IMO. ECA rules blamed as another shipping route is axed 'Transfennica has decided to cease its Ro-Ro service between Bilbao, Portsmouth and Zeebrugge.' Crude oil prices 'could fall to $55 a barrel' No return to $90 a barrel 'any time soon', says analyst as prices tumble in bunker hubs. Authority issues renewal reminder for bunker certificate Most certificates based on P&I insurance need renewal before February 20, 2015. Trident Alliance grows stronger 14 shipping companies join alliance weeks ahead of new ECA regulations. World's first 'LNG-ready' box vessel named Vessel also fitted with approved ballast water treatment system and cold ironing system, says owner. More worries over proposed EU MRV scheme SSA and FSA join chorus of concerns over the pending EU MRV scheme. ICS 'disappointed and concerned' over EU's MRV scheme Inclusion of cargo data in the EU regulation will need to be handled with 'particular sensitivity', it says. New clause adds 'safety-net' against defaulted bunker bills BIMCO's Bunker Non-Lien Clause for Time Charter Parties seeks to reduce vessel arrests.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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