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February 12, 2014

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Asia-Europe, transatlantic box traffic up 2.4pc in 2013, says CTS Danaos 2013 profits fall 11pc to US$54 million on impairment losses Zim to write off US$72 million following ship order cancellations Eurogate Group 2013 container volume rises 7pc to 14 million TEU Hamburger Hafen Logistik 2013 revenues up 2.3pc to US$1.56 billion Speculation rife on what Maersk will do with swelling warchest US ports need massive upgrade: American Society of Civil Engineers Kazakhstan railway moves 61pc more Asia-Europe boxes in 2013 North American intermodal enjoys 4.6pc increased growth in 2013 IATA chief warns airlines of another year of weak cargo markets Saudia Cargo's 2013 air freight volume grows 8pc on expanded network Dallas-Fort Worth 2013 passengers up 3.2pc, cargo down 1.8pc

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
CHA team wins sixth edition of NSLAA cricket tournament London P&I Club stresses need to observe passage planning & weather information Maritime, logistics & energy to take centre stage at IFB 2014 DP World Nhava Sheva extends outreach to grapes exporters Over 3 bn t of port capacity targeted by 2020; 100 pc FDI allowed, Vasan tells Parliament Railways carries 4.63 pc more freight in April-Jan. 2013-14 Commerce Ministry against duty on iron ore pellet exports Exports up 3.79 pc to $ 26.75 bn in Jan. India to buy LNG from Mozambique, says Moily India wants to develop coal assets with Australia & New Zealand NTPC to focus on renewable energy projects Veg. oil imports in Dec. up 18 pc to second highest level in two decades

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Demand for electric locomotives escalating worldwide U-Freight has new partner in Sri Lanka MSC's expansion plans in Antwerp get first go-ahead New industrial locomotives for LogServ's railway IAG Cargo begins A380 operations to Johannesburg RSA-Talke opens hazmat warehouse in Dubai Icao and Singapore join forces on training issues Rickmers-Linie and NSA team up for Puerto Rico New general cargo services between Germany and France From Lufthansa Cargo to Jettainer Loxx expanding in Gelsenkirchen Rescue for Germany's Sietas shipyard Minister urges industry to prepare for road investment FAA proposes penalty for violating hazmat regulations GS1 Schweiz - Es gibt noch viel zu tun Jet Aviation expanding team in Singapore

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
USCG awards Bollinger, Eastern and Bath OPC contracts Gibdock drydocks a cruise industry veteran Vard books repeat order at Vietnam yard Canada's Atlantic Towing takes delivery of AHTS from Jaya Star Cruises places EUR 697.2 million order at Meyer Werft Titan Salvage appoints new GM Southeast Asia Captain's recklessness blamed in ship sinking

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Institutional investor grabs $33m of StealthGas stock Offering follows bank-finance campaign to fund LPG orderbook Volatility is the watchword for VLCCs this year Average daily earnings fluctuate from highs of $60,000 to lows of $10,000 Expanding fleet boosts Navios Maritime Acquisition Losses on tanker sale and debt wipeout weigh on bottom line Philippines Congress approves a bill to overhaul maritime authority New law will lock in Marina reforms that Aquino initiated two years ago Panama Canal dispute parties put forward their solutions At stake is funding to finish the waterway's third set of locks Russian yard buys Sietas Werft New owner promises investment and jobs Revised port rules retain Beijing's valemax ban Changes will disappoint Vale and Chinese terminals that have invested in new capacity HPH Trust posts lower profits and throughput for 2013 Chief executive cites tougher trading conditions and Hong Kong port strike Zim debt writedown lands Danaos with $19m impairment Charter rates cut from original near-record of $29,000 a day MSC's Antwerp plan makes progress Port authority's call for proposals to develop Deurganck dock attracts no rival bids CMA CGM ordered to pay Dafni over $2.3m in back pay and bonuses French line's total payment to former employee could top $3m Restis Group and UANI clash again over Iran calls Enterprises denies US advocacy group's allegations of links with Tidewater The list of shame Coastal states need to be encouraged to welcome vessels in distress into a place of refuge Danaos reports a dip in income Boxship owner also reveals details of $19m impairment loss with Zim

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
US approves more LNG exports Cameron LNG became the fifth American energy company to receive federal approval to export LNG to countries that do not have a free trade agreement with the US US box imports hit soft patch US container imports will fall 8.4% year-on-year to 1.17M teu this month, a major US importer group has predicted Danaos faces Zim fallout Danaos Corp has reported improved results for its latest quarter and detailed how the Zim restructuring will affect future charter revenues US-listed equity offerings escalate NYSE-listed Navios Partners and NASDAQ-listed StealthGas have priced follow-on offerings of common equity to fund fleet growth Diana jumps on preferred stock bandwagon NYSE-listed Diana Shipping is the latest vessel owner to offer perpetual preferred shares, as this financing trend continues to build Vard wins second order in a week Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard Holdings said today it has won its second order in a week and the third so far this year Stability seen for shipping market The maritime industry has experienced challenging times in recent years but analysts are optimistic that things are stabilising Coastal Contracts wins jack-up contract Malaysian offshore vessels shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has clinched a contract to charter a self-elevated jack-up gas compression unit to Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) Topaz Energy and Marine wins two PSV contracts Dubai-based oilfield services company Topaz Energy and Marine, which specialises in the Middle East and Caspian, said it has won a charter contract for two platform supply vessels Drybulk recovery bodes well for Precious Shipping An expected recovery in the drybulk sector would benefit Thailand's biggest bulker owner Precious Shipping, said an analyst today

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Portland Eyes Paying Carriers to Keep Calling The Port of Portland Commission on Feb. 12 will be asked to approve an agenda item that would result in a payment of up to $4 million to keep Hanjin Shipping Co., Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers calling at the port in 2014. If the commission approves this latest carrier incentive program,... 'Busy Season Ahead' for US Imports Containerized imports at U.S. ports are projected to drop to their lowest level of the year in February, but should rebound strongly in the ensuing months, according to the Global Port Tracker published by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "Ports and distribution centers are getting the break they deserve... NY-NJ Port Drivers Threaten Protest Tomorrow Some owner-operator drayage drivers in the Port of New York and New Jersey say they plan to refuse assignments and park their trucks tomorrow to call attention to long turn times and other grievances. Independent drivers have been discussing a protest for weeks on Facebook's Port Driver site, where drivers share... Home Depot Opens Georgia E-Commerce Fulfillment Center Home Depot's new distribution center in Locust Grove, Ga.ATLANTA - Home Depot yesterday opened the first of three new direct fulfillment centers designed to speed online orders to consumers through distribution channels across its supply chain. The 1.1 million square foot fulfillment center in Locust Grove, Ga., is dedicated to e-commerce,... Weak Charter Market Weighs on Danaos Danaos, the Greek container ship owner, remained in the red in the fourth quarter of 2013, but swung to a profit for the full year from a loss in 2012. The NYSE-listed company narrowed its net loss in the three months to the end of December to $4.2 million from $116.6... South European Container Ports - An Unlikely Success Story Amid the deluge of year-end statistics highlighting the yawning economic gap between the European Union's more solid northern member states and its debt-stricken southern half there's one that looks, at first glance, like a mistake - container traffic. But it isn't. While Europe's giant northern ports post declines, or at best... Reinhart Takes the Reins at Port of Virginia John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority.John F. Reinhart has started his tenure as CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. Reinhart will oversee the Port of Virginia, including the completion and implementation of its restructuring effort, and will also be responsible for the... Carlile Transportation, a TOTE Logistics company, has names Larry Felix VP of Business Development ANCHORAGE, AK - FEBRUARY 10th, 2014 - Carlile Transportation Systems, Inc., a TOTE Logistics company, has named Larry Felix as their new Vice President of Business Development. Larry will provide leadership over commercial development in Alaska and throughout the Lower 48. Larry joins Carlile from Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc., out of... Protect and Defend Forget the economy, there's a new threat to growth in global trade and to the manufacturers that produce it, the retailers that import it and the carriers that move it. That protectionism isn't a recent phenomenon - it's existed for as long as trade across borders has - isn't the point.... E-Commerce Drives Industrial Real Estate Boom Shippers are expected to make bolder moves in recalibrating their supply chains' real estate footprint this year, even if many traditional retailers are still determining how to take advantage of the e-commerce rush. "I'm the most bullish I've been in eight or nine years, and I'm generally pretty risk-averse," said Blaine... DB Schenker Launches Asia Trucking Service DB Schenker, the global logistics group, announced the launch of a pan-Asian trucking service to compete with slower sea transport and more costly air freight. The "Asia Landbridge" offers shippers "trouble-free and smooth" overland transport between 23 stations in key cities and border regions across the continent, the German company said. The... FedEx Trade Networks Names Muhs President, CEO James R. "Jack" Muhs, FedEx Trade Networks' new president and CEO.FedEx Trade Networks has appointed James R. "Jack" Muhs as its new president and CEO. In his new position, Muhs is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the freight forwarding division of FedEx, including the company's global operations and...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Petrobras picks Helix Helix Energy Solutions of the US has secured a contract to provide well intervention services offshore Brazil for Petrobras. PRGN joins cash dash Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has joined the race to tap the capital markets for the cash it needs to fund fleet expansion. 'Wait and see' Danaos may sell more of its containerships for demolition before year-end, the Greek operator's finance chief told investors Tuesday. NGM nets cape fixture NGM Energy of Greece has secured employment for one of its capesize bulkers. Swiber eyes bigger yard Swiber Holdings is set to expand its Singapore ship repair and conversion yard after securing access to a piece of adjacent land. SCF eyes Sochi Russian shipping group Sovcomflot is plotting a foray into the cruise market. MPA gets serious The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is meeting shipping industry players after launching a probe into recent accidents in its waters. NNA falls to red Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) was pulled into the red due to one-off items in the final quarter of 2013. NMP aims for $100m Greece's Navios Maritime Partners is aiming to raise $101m from a stock sale to fund fleet expansion. Siderfly scrapped The Estonian cargoship that blocked the Kiel Canal after a collision last year is to be scrapped in Denmark. Condor grounded Channel Islands operator Condor Ferries has been hit by strike action by French crew. GSI seals yard takeover Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has completed the long-awaited takeover of Longxue Shipyard. StealthGas succeeds Nasdaq-listed StealthGas has raised $33m from a share sale after pulling a previous offering in December. ASL bags $75m sextet ASL Marine Holdings has landed contracts to build six offshore support vessels worth a shade over $75m in total. Cocaine found on cape Colombian navy officers have found $6.6m of drugs hidden in three suitcases on a US bulker bound for the UK. Diana targets $60m Diana Shipping is looking to raise around $60m from its upcoming raid on the capital markets. Containing the floods? Shipping containers on beaches are usually bad news - the result of boxships going aground or being sent overboard by big waves. Bohai buying Voyager China's Bohai Ferry is launching its Hong Kong cruise venture with a cruiseship acquired from Costa Cruises. HSH facing big loss HSH Nordbank is likely to log a loss of more than EUR 100m ($136.67m) for 2013. Vard wins again Vard has clinched a follow up order from Carlotta Offshore for a newbuilding at its Vietnam yard. Solstad sells two Solstad Offshore has become the second major Norwegian offshore owner to offload an ageing vessel. Grindrod looking up South African shipowner Grindrod expects 2013 profit to rise between 35% and 45%. Star seals new order Malaysia's Star Cruises is returning to Meyer Werft in Germany for another huge cruiseship. Pella wins Sietas race St Petersburg shipbuilder Pella has sealed the takeover of bankrupt German shipyard Sietas in Hamburg. Navios joins VL8 Pool Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp is the latest shipowner to participate in Navig8's growing VL8 Pool. Varun ship nabbed again A Varun Shipping aframax tanker has been arrested in Singapore for the third time in less than two years. Danaos takes Zim hit Danaos Corp has been forced to make an impairment charge as part of the restructuring of Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Restis refutes allegations Enterprises Shipping & Trading (EST) appears to be moving forward with a crusade to silence United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), an advocacy group that has accused the Greek shipowner and its chairman, Victor Restis, of engaging in illicit dealings with Iran. Red ink at Danaos Danaos Corp, the US-listed Greek containership lessor, has reported a loss of $4.2m, or 4 US cents per share, for the fourth quarter. Crew funding boost Singapore is pumping another SGD 22m ($17.5m) into the training of more officers for Singapore-flagged vessels. Navios turns on the tap Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Partners has lined up a trip to the capital markets where it intends to raise cash that may be used to fund fleet expansion. Rickmers teams with NSA Rickmers-Linie (America) has forged an alliance with a fledgling US carrier that operates a link between Puerto Rico and Houston, Texas.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Commentary: Scheme for Louisiana transshipment port just won't fly "Build it and they will come" is not a viable strategy for container terminals. Investors are unlikely to make loans on the assumption that a good idea for a cargo hub will attract enough business to provide a return on investment. Danaos takes $19 million charge related to Zim restructuring Athens-based Danaos, whose stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, said it had a loss in the fourth quarter of 2013 of $4.2 million compared to a loss of $116.5 million the same 2012 period. National Shipping, Rickmers partner in Puerto Rico trade National Shipping of America, which operates a fortnightly service between Houston, Port Everglades, and Puerto Rico, is partnering with Rickmers-Linie (America) to expand breakbulk service to Puerto Rico. Maersk returns 14 ships UPS expands in UK with purchase of Polar Speed Sixteen states set 2013 export records Twenty six states experienced export growth in 2013, with 16 of them setting new sale records, according to the Commerce Department. Total exports reached $2.3 trillion in 2013. Washington Notebook: FMCSA shelves two truck drivers for safety hazard ICAO, Singapore agree to partner in aviation training UTi Worldwide consolidates in new facility WTO asked to help settle U.S.-India solar cell trade dispute Old Dominion relocates NY service center One third of sailings skipped at start of Chinese New Year Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Bunker prices stick to upward path Congestion reported in Gibraltar. Little movement in Fujairah Prices Bunker prices soft in Suez. Mass flow meters to be compulsory 'from 2016' More speculation on timing of MPA's next move. Black carbon continues to divide opinions at IMO Meeting inches closer to defining black carbon, but regulation still long way off. Bunker project on track for 2016 Port said terminal could be supplying 3 million mt of bunker fuel a year. Port managers want dialogue over waste from scrubbers 'Soon we expect new types of waste in the Baltic ports.' MPA reacts to bunker spills Spate of collisions leaves authority looking for answers. Asian bunker prices show mixed trend While offices in Tokyo Bay closed for a holiday. Indian owner has tanker arrested in Singapore Company's ships have been subject to a number of arrests. Vessel in bunker spill to head for scrapyard China-flagged Feihe damaged its bunker tanks after a collision at Singapore. Norwegian county orders LNG ferries Vessels to be built at local shipyard. US Coast Guard bunker spill 'frozen' Recovery operations will resume once weather permits. Danish shipowner buys more bunker-saving newbuilds Ships' engines to consume less fuel than any main engines available on market, firm claims. Brightoil suspends trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange Getting ready for 'a very substantial acquisition', says the firm. West Africa supplier expands operations Having control over the entire bunker supply chain a winner, says company.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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


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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

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