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BRIEFS

February 14, 2014

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Revised Suez Canal rules accelerate passage of larger vessels Big carriers back costly low-sulphur fuel, Pearl River ports not so keen US exports hit US$2.3 trillion with 16 states setting records in 2013 China's railway freight rate soon to be raised, market expects 20pc hike King Abdullah Port opens 100 kilometres north of rival Jeddah Singapore supply chain conference alerts managers to prepare for the worst Portland considers US$4 million in subsidies to attract boxship calls Big box retail sparks U-Freight to pick Care Logistics as Colombo agent Brookfield and MOL seek port opportunities in Latin America M&M International declares itself on lost Blue Maritime bill of lading Cathay-Dragonair January shows cargo down 1.4pc - passengers up 9.3pc - Virgin Atlantic UK-to US/India cargo up 50pc, perishables leading Korean Air to fly four times weekly from Seoul to Houston May 2 Singapore Airlines to save fuel with new cargo containers from Nordisk

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Box traffic from Asia to Europe sees marginal increase in 2013 BTL commences new import connection from Colombo to KPCT D.B. Group launches international distribution service dedicated to perishable products HMM to sell LNG carrier business Supply chain managers should be prepared for the worst, advise speakers at Singapore conference Shrimp exports surge as S-E Asia production declines JNPT launches Land Management Cell Railway Tariff Authority should be an appellate body: Fieo Truckers warn of strike CCEA okays INR 3,333/t subsidy for sugar exports Commerce Secy compliments EOUs & SEZs Japan may invest INR 15K cr. on road projects in North-East

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Enercon returns rotor ship to service Bollinger Shipyards issues statement on OPC contract award

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Bellingham Port Commission eyeing Harcourt deal to develop waterfront Port Metro Vancouver seeking public input on land use plan Maersk Line leads way in Drewry performance report Mitsui/Nissan Motor Car Carrier agree to pay MarAd penalties Department of Transportation releases December freight transport numbers

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Golden Energy orders up to four platform supply vessels in China Restis Group offshore-vessel firm expands its managed fleet Data Hub: Asia Load Factors Transpacific set for strong third quarter Governments must fulfil their obligations over ports of refuge FREE CONTENT: Insurers, salvors and the ICS urge coastal states to step up to help stricken vessels VLGC fleet could grow 17% in 2015, warns Banchero Costa More tonnage ordered in second-half 2013 than in the previous four years put together New Suez transit rules improve passage for larger boxships Dredging allows vessels of 13,000 teu-plus to join second daily southbound convoy Odfjell hit by $76m Rotterdam terminal impairment Oslo-listed group reports full-year operating profit of $3m, with a $6m fourth-quarter loss Maximising reform in the Philippines Crucial legislative milestone frees Marina boss to pursue education standards shake-up Western Bulk revenues rise as its margins slide Poor vessel positioning hits time charter margins MOL agrees to compromise with FMC over antitrust probe Japanese line and Nissan Motor Car Carrier subsidiary hit with $1.3m penalty Aboitiz Equity pulls out of shipping Family investment firm is to focus on infrastructure, finance and power sectors Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports sluggish 2013 Shipping performance drops 47% MISC posts 2013 earnings boost Malaysian state carrier benefits from firm LNG business and box shipping exit Smart ships could save $1m a year FREE CONTENT: Industry is poised for 'maritime industrial internet', says Inmarsat chief Commerzbank accelerates its withdrawal from shipping Frankfurt financier meets its 2016 target having cut its portfolio by a quarter last year Top boxship lines tighten their grip on the carrier-owned fleet However there is less concentration among tonnage providers, says Clarksons Portland offers Hanjin incentives to keep calling Oregon port to pay $20 per box in bid to keep line calling at northwest terminal Stena buys six chemtankers for $100m Bulk specialist wants to increase its market share in Asia Box lines raise concerns over Beijing's new freight-filing rules Added costs and administrative burden do not add value, lines complain

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Ardmore plots follow-on offering NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has reported lower adjusted losses and announced plans to sell more stock to fund fleet expansion Japan unveils hybrid SOx scrubber Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK) have jointly developed a hybrid scrubber system that removes sulphur oxides (SOx) from exhaust gas emitted by marine diesel engines, the companies said on 12 February Speedier onboard oil test for corrosion Parker Kittiwake, a global provider of asset control and protection technology, has released a portable test kit that will tell in minutes how much corroded iron is in used cylinder oil NCL ramps up scrubber installations Norwegian Cruise Line will install Green Tech exhaust-gas scrubbers aboard six additional vessels after initial installations aboard Pride of America last year Restrictions lifted for Russian bunkers Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has ruled that restrictions imposed since last August by its customs service on bunker fuel supply constitute a violation of its law on competition and must be withdrawn Keppel to build three rigs for Fecon Keppel FELS has won orders to build three KFELS B Class jackup rigs worth $650M for new customer Fecon International Corp Singapore works towards implementing mass flow meters Singapore is working towards the compulsory implementation of mass flow meters for bunker barges, IHS Maritime has been told

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Chinese Ports Saw Major Delays Before Lunar New Year Port of NingboIn the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year 2014, the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian reported severe delays, snarling ships by an average of 19 to 35 hours, according to CargoSmart. Vessel delays at the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian from Dec.... Iberia Airlines Finally Reaches Deal With Pilots Union Iberia Airlines has reached a deal in principle with its pilots' union, SEPLA, to "introduce permanent structural change and improve the airline's viability," effectively ending a years-long labor dispute, according to parent company International Airlines Group. The deal will keep pilots' salaries frozen until 2015, after which increases to salaries will... Falling Ship Prices Lead Zim to Cancel Orders Zim DalianZim has canceled its remaining orders for four 12,552-TEU ships from Samsung Heavy Industries and four 8,800-TEU ships from Hyundai Samho, a move that will help the carrier cut its losses on the eight ships, which were ordered at the peak of the price boom, in an attempt to... Long Beach Turns to Boyden for Executive Director Search The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has nominated Boyden Global Executive Search to find candidates for the position of executive director of the nation's number two container port. Boyden, with offices in Baltimore and Washington, will lead the search for an executive director at a critical time in the maritime... US Shippers Expect Freight Growth to Outpace Economy U.S. shippers on average expect that for the first time in roughly two years freight growth in 2014 will steadily outpace the expansion of the general economy, In a survey conducted by Wolfe Research in late 2013, U.S. shippers said they expect their freight volume to increase 2.9 percent this year.... Truckload, Intermodal Rates Moving Up, Cass Reports Cass truckload linehaul and intermodal indexes through January 2014 Full-size chart Truckload linehaul rates jumped 2.9 percent in January, the biggest year-over-year increase since last February, Cass Information Systems said Thursday. The increase in the Cass Truckload Linehaul Rate Index reflects higher spot market rates, growing freight demand and declining capacity, Cass said. Intermodal... Winter Storms Push DAT Spot Truck Rates Higher Spot market truckload rates reached new highs as a fresh wave of severe winter storms hit the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in early February before heading toward the Northeast. The national average dry van spot rate rose to $1.97 per mile for the week ending Feb. 8, 3 cents higher than the... Winter Has Hit Terminals, Too From my perspective the JOC article titled "NY-NJ Port Mess 'Worst Ever'" does a significant disservice to a number of the participants within the harbor that are attempting to address a very difficult situation, which in large measure was brought on by events beyond their control. The Christmas and New Year's... Cochin Terminal Truck Drivers Call Off Strike Harbor truck drivers returned to their jobs on Feb. 12 after a four-day strike at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port of Cochin. The settlement came after the port authority held two rounds of talks with the strikers. "The terminal is operating normally," a DP World... SeaIntel Founder Launches Cyber-Security Firm SeaIntel CEO and founder Lars Jensen has launched a company to provide cyber-security services to the maritime industry. Named CyberKeel, the firm was launched "together with technical experts in cyber security as well as with experience in systems penetration," according to a press release announcing the venture. "The maritime industry faces a... Congress Running Low on US Highway Funding Options WASHINGTON - The likelihood that the U.S. federal government will have to inject money into the Highway Trust Fund so that highway, bridge and road construction funding doesn't grind to a halt in August is steadily increasing. For shippers and transportation providers, the alternative of allowing the HTF, the main engine... Averitt Express Expands Temp-Controlled LTL Business Averitt Express is extending the "cold chain" for customers and expanding its refrigerated business. The trucking company will use specially designed containers to move pallet-sized temperature-controlled loads in dry van trailers. The "Cold Box" should speed refrigerated less-than-truckload shipments that Averitt otherwise would keep in cold storage until they could be... Gati Sees Opportunity in E-Commerce The e-commerce division of India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions group grew at a rapid rate in the latter half of 2013, and is expected to continue that momentum in coming years, reflecting the advancing importance of e-commerce in India's economy in general. Gati's e-commerce segment reported revenue jumped... Container Throughput Falls at India's Major Ports The number of containers shipped via major ports in India slipped 4 percent year-over-year in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2013-14, but overall cargo tonnage inched up 1.4 percent, according to the latest traffic data released by the Indian Ports Association. Total container volume was estimated at 6.2 million... Chinese New Year Impact to Extend Through February Air and ocean trades to and from China will remain slow until next month due to the Lunar New Year shutdown, according to a survey by JOC of leading transport operators and analysts based in Asia. China's official holiday for New Year ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, but many... Warehouse Markets Tightening Around US Craig Meyer, president of Jones Lang LaSalle's industrial brokerage team, advises clients that are looking for warehouse space in hot markets such as Southern California, Northern New Jersey and Dallas to focus on the property that best suits their needs and to move decisively to close the deal. Demand for industrial... Baltimore ILA Local Votes 'No' After Daggett Letter An International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore voted down a proposed local contract for autos and breakbulk cargo after a top official from ILA headquarters urged members to reject the employers' proposal. Local 333's 416-140 "no" vote on Feb. 11 came a day after Dennis Daggett, president of the ILA's Atlantic... Calgary Harnesses Its Logistics Energy Calgary, AlbertaCALGARY, Alberta - Here between the Canadian Rockies and plains, it's not hard to see why major shippers are setting up shop or expanding their distribution operations in Calgary. The Trans-Canada and CANAMEX highways systems intersect at Calgary, giving shippers access to a population of roughly 50 million within...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
FreeSeas firms sale Greek operator FreeSeas appears to be moving forward with the sale of an ageing handysize bulker. NNA follows suit Navios Maritime Acquisition on Thursday announced plans to pursue a follow-on fundraiser that has the potential to top nearly $50m. NewLead lands term sheet Shares NewLead Holdings soared Thursday after investors learned that the Greek operator landed the cash it needed to complete the acquisition of two handysize bulkers. Equity looks enticing Overseas Shipholding Group's (OSG's) bondholders to not appear to be pleased with the key components of a proposal aimed at completing its Chapter 11 reorganisation. Refuge call unites industry Shipowners, salvors and insurers have joined forces to call for international action to help stricken vessels find ports of refuge. $100m boost for P&I clubs An improved protection and indemnity market should produce a $100m surplus across the 13 International Group clubs, according to a review of the sector by the Standard & Poor's rating agency. 3 Maj plunges into red Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has posted a loss for 2013 after a big drop in revenue. Otto ends JV Otto Marine is paying $1 for a 51% stake in Aries Offshore that cost $15m in 2010. WBULK shares hammered Shares in Norwegian bulker owner Western Bulk slumped today as investors digested a disappointing set of final quarter results. Public pain The cost of operating as a public company has contributed to US-listed tanker owner Ardmore Shipping's wider loss in the fourth quarter. Sinotrans back for more Sinotrans Shipping has taken its 2014 spending past the $250m mark with orders for six more newbuildings at Chinese shipyards. GOS denies sale - again India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has been forced to issue another denial that its controlling Garware family has put the shipowner up for sale. Ardmore raising another $75m Ireland-based tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has lined up a share sale worth $75m to further finance its newbuilding drive. Samsung bags FLNG job Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won the race to build the second floating LNG (FLNG) production unit for Malaysia's Petronas. Dorian tipped for trio Dorian LPG is being hotly tipped to take out options on a trio of VLGC newbuildings after its latest call on investors took its fund-raising from the capital markets well beyond $500m. ALG faces loss UK cruiseship owner All Leisure Group (ALG) says it expects to post a substantial loss for its latest financial year. MISC better by half Malaysian shipowner MISC has reported a 50% jump in fourth quarter earnings despite a drop in revenue. Commerzbank cuts deeper German lender Commerzbank is speeding up its disposal of shipping loans as loss provisions look set to continue at the same level in 2014. Strong finish for WW Norwegian shipping group Wilh Wilhelmsen has more than doubled earnings in the fourth quarter, but its annual result was well down on 2012. Green leaves Clarksons Philip Green is stepping down as chairman of the board at Clarksons barely six months after joining the world's largest shipbroker. Duo battle for Bijela Two big European yard groups are going head-to-head in the race to take over Montenegrin shiprepairer Jadransko Brodogradiliste Bijela. Shreyas earnings shredded India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has fallen to a loss in its third quarter despite higher revenue. Odfjell impaired Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has plunged to a "disappointing" fourth quarter loss after booking an impairment for its Rotterdam terminal. WBULK jumps in Q4 Western Bulk has reported a strong end to the financial year with a net profit of $7.1m versus the $5.2m seen a year ago. Vroon PSVs extended Peterson Den Helder has extended its charter of four more Vroon platform supply ships (PSVs) for another year. Imoto inks green feeder Japanese feedership operator Imoto Lines has ordered a containership newbuilding at domestic shipbuilder Kyokuyo Shipyard. Let them eat cape! A bulker controlled by Vista Shipping of the Ukraine has emerged as what is widely believed to be the first capesize sold for scrap in 2014. Acquisition boosts SSC Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) has reported a 28.4% jump in third quarter profit on the back of its expansion moves last year. Aker explains fire alarm Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is pouring cold water on reports that there was a fire at its shipbuilding facility in South Philadelphia Wednesday morning.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Report: P3 could impact transit times East Coast storm halts flights, shutters cities, ports A massive snow storm slammed much of the East Coast Wednesday and Thursday, shutting down entire cities, transportation systems and governments, as well as ports. Long Beach to test ship emissions-control technology The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has agreed to fund a $2 million pilot test of a mobile, barge-mounted emissions-control system for cargo ships at berth. The new technology would provide an alternative to shore power. New maritime cyber security analyst emerges The chief executive officer and founder of the container shipping analyst SeaIntel Consulting, Lars Jensen, has launched a new company focusing on cyber security in the maritime industry. Wilhelmsen measures improved ro/ro volumes Cathay sees decline in January cargo Portland OKs incentive program Proposal to require U.S. ships to carry LNG exports nixed Rep. John Garamendi, D-CA, withdrew a proposed amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill that would have required all export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be carried on U.S.-built, flagged- and crewed-ships. MOL, car carrier affiliate, pay penalty Textainer fleet climbs above 3 million TEU FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
European prices lack direction Supplies for prompt LS tight in Rotterdam, according to reports. Prices soften across Middle East hubs But are firm in South African ports. Indian port plan gets extra push Government wants the process behind port project to speed up. Cold-corrosion test kit gets results in under 5 minutes Monitors corroded iron in cylinder oil. LNG demand will trigger growth Russian minister says development in Baltic ports will be based on growing LNG market. Fuel oil stocks down Singapore inventories slide after previous week's surge. Coastal owner orders green ship Feedership design offers range fuel-saving attributes. Asian bunker market broadly steady Tokyo Bay traders warn of potential tight supplies. Gibraltar: Bunker vessels meet with 'incursion' Background of tension between Spain and UK. Hybrid scrubber launched in Japan Technology combines a freshwater and seawater system. Istanbul player deploys another newbuild Energy Petrol has 'youngest bunker fleet' in region. Scrubber effluent treatment system ready for commercial use Technology is able to remove more than 99% of petroleum hydrocarbons from effluent, claims maker. WFS profit up But quarterly marine segment earnings were down. Chemoil annual profits sink Sluggish bunker demand cuts into bottom line. Bunkers International expands Colombia operation With a dedicated bunker tanker delivering marine fuel at Covenas. Singapore bunker supplier in joint venture in Malta Joint venture will help fulfill 'ambitions in Europe and the Mediterranean in the energy sector'.

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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.

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"

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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

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