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BRIEFS

September 23, 2014

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Yemeni flights stop as rebels take city, port still working Maersk poised to win big from low costs and upturning A-E market: Drewry Lawsuit cash award to improve results this year, says box maker CIMC Global Ports sees volumes dip at St Petersburg as Western sanctions bite UK-bound counterfeit toys on ship from Hong Kong seized in Le Havre Carriers stand to save 5-10pc by applying better IT, says software provider Shipowners ask IMO to fix faults in ballast water rules before it's too late IAS ChassisManager software to cut empty truck miles, paperwork hassles CEVA opens first European Centre of Logistics Excellence and third globally Rickmers signs up for ShipServ's suite of e-procurement decision software Supply chain sustainability conference to be held in Adelaide October 29-30 Lufthansa Cargo to equip flight crews with iPad mounted maps and manuals Groundhandlers meet in Milan, talk dwell time, red tape, problem customers World Customs Organisation, ICAO, CAAC talk cargo security in Zhengzhou

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
DB Schenker in India opens new logistics centre in Ahmedabad ...opens new agency in Yangon (Myanmar) Beyond condition monitoring in the maritime industry China inks pact to develop second phase of Hambantota port, international maritime centre in Sri Lanka CMA CGM upgrades Amerigo service, adds new Miami call Drewry all earnings shipping index slips 20 pc in Aug. G6 Alliance announces Asia-US West Coast schedule update SARJAK Container Lines recognised as 'NVOCC of the Year - Exim Special Equipment' at MALA 2014 China to make way for more Indian goods Import of Iranian oil up 50 pc in Jan.-Aug. Pakistan seeks to put in safeguards Plastics exports to hit $ 15 bn by FY19 BPCL may book capacity in LNG terminals Kandla Port again adjudged Major Port of the Year at MALA 2014 Shrimp farmers oppose proposed port near Kakinada MMRDA to strengthen highways Continuation of anti-dumping duty on import of Sulphur Black Forex reserves slip for second week GST likely to be introduced from April 1, 2016

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EIB: solid support for Greek motorways Young talent proves its mettle Order book in rude health Giant UK retail chain signs new deal with ND Two military transport aircraft crash A boost for tomorrow's logistics leaders New locomotive rolling into the hinterland Unclear development of global trade continuing Kerry cooperating with the Kiwis Innovative groupage services to Georgia Major relief efforts to help Ebola-stricken countries Confidence in the air at Maximus Antwerp tests the waters for LNG station

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
MSC extends C-Champion time charter Swiftships gets $18 million Iraq FMS contract Title XI guarantees for TOTE LNG containerships Unison ships powerful all-electric tube bender Nuclear icebreaker will have Fluidmecanica winch Fednav vessel on unescorted Northwest Passage transit MAN four stroke with SCR gets Tier III certificate Havyard WE design PSV named in Svalbard

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Port of Longview begins first ever scrap metal exports Port Metro Vancouver calls for applications for director post New exhibit celebrates Portland Airport carpets WPPA taps Ashley Helenberg as public relations committee chair DOT publishes 2014 report covering state transportation data

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
VLCCs wanted as tonne miles are expected to rise High levels of inquiry from buyers NewLead takes delivery of third modern handysize bulker Greek owner awaits approval to trade on OTCQB market but vows to continue rebuilding fleet Fednav handysize bulker heads to China through the Northwest Passage Voyage could be one of two high north sailings for Canada-based owner 2M completes European self-assessment MSC and Maersk Line also notify European Commission on planned alliance Maersk confident in China's competition regime despite P3 rejection Skou says Danish line 'not unfairly treated' as Chinese regulators draw criticism from foreign lobbyists Frank Chapman takes over from Fredriksen at Golar LNG New chairman steps in as Golar focuses on integrating gas supply chain Cash buyers pay 'unthinkable' rates for speculative deals GMS warns of a two-tier market as breakers turn down similar prices Reefer operators must play box lines at their own game Brave niche players can fend off competition from conventional container lines Welcome to LNG shipping's three-tier market Big difference in spot rates depending on ship Rotterdam tackles LNG fuel safety Port plans fire training and guidelines on responding to incidents involving gas IUMI 2014: Sanctions should be similar in scope and nature US and European Union governments could help insurance industry IUMI 2014: China marine insurance posts negative growth Cut-throat competition creates challenging outlook, says Munich Re's Ip August is a quiet month for Japanese shipyards The country's shipbuilders land 10 bulk export orders in August IUMI 2014: committees set out their stalls Kern and her fellow chairs outline the themes and agendas for this year's conference IUMI insights: putting the house in order Insurance top brass get ordinary business done and dusted IUMI insight: access denied The media lunches as insurance committees meet in camera IUMI 2014: Hull and cargo markets stagnant Fleet grew but global marine premiums fell nearly 2% last year, Hong Kong summit hears Sekimizu to step down as IMO secretary-general at the end of 2015 IMO secretary-general cites concerns for his wife's health for decision not to seek re-election

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Fednav attempts Northwest Passage voyage Fednav has announced its first attempted commercial transit of the Northwest Passage by its icebreaking bulk carrier Nunavik using satellite navigation. Canada's Arctic shipping pioneer Fednav said the Polar Class vessel had sailed for China from Deception Bay in Quebec on 19 September with a full Boxship broker warns against SECA trade disruptions Container ship traffic to and from ports in northern Europe could be facing serious operational problems during the transition to reduced sulphur limits in marine fuel valid from 1 January 2015, a leading Hamburg shipbroker has warned its principals. Many owners may struggle to retrofit feeder KoFC-Busan Bank collaboration offers shipping loans Korea Finance Corporation (KoFC) will collaborate with Busan Bank in offering loans to South Korea's small- and mid-sized shipping companies. KoFC and Busan Bank signed an agreement to provide indirect loans related to ship financing. According to the agreement, KoFC will offer low-interest loans Oriental Energy to charter another five VLGCs Chinese LPG trader Oriental Energy announced today that it had signed a 10-year time charter contract with Hartmann Schiffahrts for five 84,600m³ VLGCs. The chartered-in newbuilds will be delivered between May 2017 and January 2018, a company stock filing said today. Oriental Energy has the option KOGAS shortlists companies for LNG carrier tender Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world's biggest LNG importer, has shortlisted seven companies in its tender to time-charter six LNG carriers for twenty years. The seven candidates who submitted application forms to be assessed on their ability to perform the contract - H-Line Shipping (Hanjin Taiwanese liners under pressure for profit in 4Q14 Taiwanese container shipping companies are under great pressure to increase their profitability in the 4Q14 as the peak season ends in this quarter, Taiwanese analysts said. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) proposed a monthly rate hike of general rate increase (GRI) by at least US imposes conditions of entry for vessels from Cambodia All vessels arriving in the US from certain Cambodian ports will have conditions of entry imposed starting 29 September, the US Coast Guard has said. Previously, two ports, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port were exempted. "We no longer find that those two ports are Hong Kong's marine and cargo insurance premiums total $230M in 1H14 The gross premiums of marine and cargo insurance totalled HKD$1.8Bn ($232M) in the first half in 2014, CY Leung, chief executive of Hong Kong, said today. In 2013, gross premiums of marine and cargo insurance amounted to HKD$2.1Bn ($260M), Leung said. Hong Kong offers a variety of marine insurance Indonesian courts dismiss STX's appeal The Indonesian courts have dismissed South Korean shipbuilding chaebol STX Corporation's appeal against a 2013 decision ordering it to pay its mining subsidiary PT Indoasia Cemerlang KRW97.3Bn ($93M). Through a Korea Exchange filing, STX Corporation announced on 19 September that the Jakarta High Recycling market shocked by boxship scrap price Dauelsberg's 1995-built container ship Altavia has fetched $535/lt ldt for recycling in India, surprising many market watchers with what appears to be a speculative purchase. The Polish-built 2,063teu ship was sold for $5,589,680. The price is above the average price of $450/lt ldt for bulkers and Mermaid Maritime wins $45M subsea contracts Thailand's offshore oilfield service provider Mermaid Maritime has said that its Middle Eastern subsidiary has clinched two subsea contracts. Diving equipment, remotely operated vehicles, divers and other crew will be provided by Mermaid Maritime to service the contracts, which are worth about Asian Shipowners' Forum urges governments to fight fuel theft The Asian Shipowners' Forum (ASF) has called on governments to work harder together to fight pirates targeting tankers in Southeast Asian waters. In a statement released after its safe navigation and environment committee's meeting in Shanghai on Friday, the ASF said it is very concerned that the More VLGC orders seen in 2015-16 Plans by the US port of Portland to build a railway-linked terminal to export propane to Asia could stimulate even more orders for very large gas carriers (VLGCs), said CIMB Securities. Propane is a component of LPG while VLGCs are the main workhorses of the seaborne LPG trade. Portland is

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
TOTE secures financing for LNG-fueled ships TOTE Shipholdings and Saltchuk Resources have secured a $324.6 million Maritime Administration loan guarantee for construction of two container ships that will be fueled by liquefied natural gas. Marad said TOTE and Saltchuk qualified the Title XI loan guarantees because the vessels represent an advancement in shipbuilding technology and being constructed... US diesel prices hit 27-month low U.S. diesel prices slipped 0.6 percent or 2.3 cents to $3.778 per gallon as of Sept. 22. Full-size chart U.S. diesel prices slipped0.6 percent or 2.3 cents to $3.778 per gallon on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which brought the price to its lowest level since July 16, 2012. This... US bill would prevent publication of trucking safety scores U.S. House Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced a bill that would prevent the publication of safety scores for truck and bus carriers and revamp the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's scoring system. The Safer Trucks and Buses Act, H.R. 5532, would specifically address issues with the FMCSA's Compliance Safety Accountability program,... US intermodal price index falls for first time since 2013 Full-size chartThe average amount intermodal providers charged customers for shipping a U.S. intermodal unit declined last month on a year-over-year basis, the first time since January 2013. The dramatic change likely reflects the easing of equipment constraints and that Labor Day came earlier this year, said Joni Casey, president and CEO... Near-shoring, tight capacity, highlighted in 3PL CEO survey Near-shoring of manufacturing from China to Mexico, tight U.S. transportation capacity and competition from Amazon as a logistics provider were prominent topics in an annual survey of 27 third-party logistics CEOs sponsored by Penske Logistics and released today. Seventy- five percent North American CEOs said some of their customers have shifted... Stifel: Growth in air, sea shipments expected in second half Stifel's combined Logistics Confidence Index for sea and air freight in September increased 6.2 points year-over-year to 59.2. Full-size chart Air and ocean freight are expected to see "good" trade volume growth through the third and fourth quarters of 2014, especially in air freight, given a strong peak season outlook and a... European shippers attack 2M Alliance in letter to FMC The European Shippers Council attacked the proposed 2M vessel-sharing agreement in a letter sent last week to the Federal Maritime Commission but is unlikely to convince the U.S. regulatory agency to reject the agreement involving the world's two largest container lines. Even though the 2M members - Maersk Line and... Maersk, MSC, Evergreen stand out in 1H container line rankings U.S. containerized trade increased 2.6 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2014, with just three carriers - Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Evergreen Line - accounting for 28.4 percent of all trade. In the process, the three largest ocean lines operating in the U.S. trades increased volumes by... Florida East Coast Railway boosts intermodal capacity Florida East Coast Railway will boost its intermodal capacity with new equipment that will help further its strategy to convert existing trailers to containers to provide double-stack transportation service. The Class II railroad has acquired 500 new 53-foot containers and 100 chassis, as well as 50 refrigerated trailers to cater to customers... Ruddy, Tibbets get new posts at Virginia port Joseph P. Ruddy has been appointed chief innovation officer at the Port of Virginia, and Shawn Tibbets will succeed him as chief operations officer. CEO John F. Reinhart, who joined the port last February, said the changes complete the reorganization of the port's senior leadership team. Tibbets had been senior vice president... iPhone 6 aside, air freight surges are not what they used to be, FedEx says Even as air freight space out of China has tightened because of the launch of the Apple iPhone 6, the traditional air freight surges associated with major electronics product launches are not what they used to be. Reports have surfaced in recent weeks of tight air freight capacity because of heavy... Railroads plan equipment upgrades, more hirings to improve service Caught flat-footed by a harsh winter and an unexpected rise in U.S. freight, the rail industry can't create capacity overnight, but it can make sure it's using the capacity it has to the fullest. The continued deployment of locomotives and train crews over the coming weeks is particularly critical. U.S. economic... Kerry Logistics expands to tap growing Asia-Oceania trade Kerry Logistics aims to tap growing trade between Asia and Oceania, and between Australia and New Zealand through a joint venture with a New Zealand-based global freight forwarding company. The joint venture with Lead Logistics will include air and ocean freight services, customs brokerage and domestic forwarding. The joint venture "not... The intermodal congestion challenge Several major U.S. ports are experiencing congestion that is affecting the drayage trucking community and other elements of the intermodal supply chain. In addition, JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce have reported on port congestion around the globe. Marine terminals are among the most visible targets when addressing problems in the... Drewry: Specialized reefer ships down, not out Container lines will continue to expand their share of the refrigerated cargo market, but specialized reefer carriers can survive if they diversify and pick their niches carefully, Drewry Maritime Research says in its annual analysis of the reefer shipping market. Specialized reefer ships have been losing market share for years to... Italy's Taranto terminal faces murky future after losing key service The southern Italian port of Taranto, once a leading transhipment hub, faces an uncertain future after losing its last long-haul intercontinental service in the latest shake up in the fiercely competitive Mediterranean container market. Evergreen is switching its UAM Mediterranean-Far East-West Coast North America service to the Greek port of... Carrier savings about more than just bunkers, say lines The savings to be gained from a container line getting more miles to the gallon are immense. Take NOL Group: In just over two years the Singapore-based company managed to save $1.2 billion with more than half the savings coming from cuts in bunker consumption and better network management at... Rising exports from inland factories drive Shanghai throughput Shanghai may be the busiest container port in the world, but almost half the boxes that cross its wharves every year are first carried down the mighty Yangtze River from manufacturing hubs deep inland. From January through August, Shanghai handled 23.44 million 20-foot containers, 5.3 percent up on the same period... TIGER grants 2014: Millions for US ports [Slideshow] U.S. ports are under increasing pressure to modernize their facilities to handle larger vessels and keep their existing infrastructure up to par. Fortunately, for some ports, Uncle Sam is giving them a boost via Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. Seven ports will receive about $73.4 million in grants,...

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Safe strikes loan deal Safe Bulkers has inked a $210m loan deal with DNB Bank to help finance a pair of newbuildings. Crowley inks LNG deal Crowley Maritime has struck a deal with a small scale LNG supplier to move containerised volumes to Puerto Rico. US to join ReCAAP The United States is poised join the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP). TOTE wins cash pile The US government has agreed to provide nearly $325m in loan guarantees to shipowner TOTE. Arison cashes in $8.5m stake Carnival chairman Micky Arison has sold off $8.55m in shares of the Miami cruiseship giant as part of an ongoing effort to reduce his stake. Golar FSRU frozen out Dubai is swapping its Golar LNG-controlled floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for a larger vessel supplied by Excelerate Energy. NewLead adds another Greece's NewLead Holdings is eyeing profit of $1.7m per year from its new handysize eco-bulker. Chapman takes hot seat Golar LNG has confirmed the appointment of Frank Chapman as its new chairman. Rongsheng still waiting China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to be kept waiting on a state-sponsored restructuring. Laker refloated The biggest bulker working the Great Lakes has been freed after running aground in Duluth. Vessels needed A lack of qualified vessels may result in the delay of a new shipping route between India and Bangladesh, initially planned to commence next month. DNB sees Citgo spur PDVSA's pending sale of US business Citgo could offer a shot in the arm for the tanker market, DNB Markets says. Navios wins term deal Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has fixed a newbuilding products tanker for two years with profit sharing. Vallianz takes shipyard Singapore's Vallianz Holdings has agreed to acquire an Indonesian shipyard for SGD 19.8m ($15.6m), in an effort to become more cost-effective. Radiance takes control Singapore offshore owner Pacific Radiance has taken full control of its domestic shiprepair business. Cosco cares for core China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has pledged to focus on its boxship and bulker operations in weak markets. Maersk buyback underway AP Moller-Maersk has snapped up almost $100m worth of its own stock as it kicked off its first ever share buyback plan. Crews battle Norway A Spanish seafarers group is claiming a serious violation of labour rights committed by the Norwegian government, which refuses to pay their pensions. Vigor wins ferry double It is the first time Alaskan ro-paxes will be built in the state, according to governor Sean Parnell. TAS targets China Malaysian shipyard TAS Offshore is teaming up with a Chinese businessman to build and sell offshore ships in China. Fredriksen eyes larger slice John Fredriksen says he may boost his dominant holding in offshore driller Seadrill to take advantage to its stock retreat. HH ro-pax hits dock Two people were injured after a Danish ro-pax hit the side in Helsingborg on Sunday. CSIC opening up? State shipyard group China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) is set to open up to new investors through share sales. VLCC prices climbing Buying interest in crude tankers continued to ease up VLCC asset prices, Clarksons says. GSI raising cash State-owned Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is selling off non-core assets to raise money for new investments. Dauelsberg in scrap coup German owner Herm. Dauelsberg has secured a premium price for one of its oldest containerships. Bharati sells wind unit Restructuring Indian shipbuilder Bharati Shipyard has sold its wind power business as it seeks to focus on core operations. Ro-pax arsonist jailed A UK passenger who caused a fire on a DFDS ferry after drunkenly trying to light a cannabis bong has been jailed for 11 years. Italian ferry runs aground A Grimaldi Group-owned ro-pax ferry ran aground off the Greek island of Corfu over the weekend. ASF calls for action The Asian Shipowners' Forum (ASF) has called for more government action to combat the theft of fuel from ships.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Groups sue DOT over driver training Trailer orders strong in August Senators unveil localized transport funding bill OIA Global gains marketshare in Vietnam Panalpina starts online LCL sailing schedules Air France partners with container firm European Shippers 'pull alarm bell' over 2M

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
EPA to award grants for reduction of diesel emissions at ports Up to $5 million in funding available. USCG: San Francisco fuel spill under investigation Source of leak has been secured but cleanup still underway. Russian fuel oil exports fell back in August Volumes down 3.3% month-on-month. Surge in engine blackouts feared at ECA borders in 2015 Conservative estimate based on California numbers suggest over 100 incidents relating to fuel switching in the English Channel. Online bunker trading platform launched Matches buyers to sellers anonymously with price comparison. Shipping: 2014 marks the begining of a recovery European bank says factors necessary for a recovery of the shipping industry are now in place. Fuel smuggling case: Multiple accounts used Payments made in Singapore. Singapore 380 cSt prices have fallen 8.5% since June Weaker prices could be stoking demand. Antwerp to benefit from 2M alliance Zeebrugge, however, will lose two cargo services. Rotterdam prepares for potential LNG bunkering accidents Emergency response guidelines to be ready by year-end. Ships arrested over weekend Passenger ship and cargo vessel held in Singapore. US port on target to meet emission reduction goals Port of Long Beach to 'meet or surpass' its targets. Shipowners express fears over regional piracy Rise in attacks lends itself to market distortion. New site planned for US biofuels plant Plant to convert woody biomass into renewable fuel for ships and planes. Chinese fuel oil player sees accounts frozen Shanghai Fuel Co (SFC)'s petroleum product business has been largely suspended. Antwerp wants input on LNG bunkering preferences Data to be used to 'refine' building specifications. Titan Petrochemicals holds onto bunker business Bunkering among three other businesses to survive restructuring process.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

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.

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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.

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

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%)

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

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

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