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BRIEFS

June 26, 2014

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China prepares to buy Greek transport facilities to build EU gateway Hyundai takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6 CSAV buys slots on Jamaica-USEC-Asia-Caribbean G6 service Chongqing cargo volume up 12.2pc to 385 million tonnes in 5 months KTZ Express opens international development office in Hong Kong Made-in-China Volvos to be exported in 2015 to US as local sales soar Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective Vietnam's shipping prospects bright despite South China Sea tensions Port Klang's Northport expands Wharf 8 to attract 18,000-TEUers Hapag-Lloyd and MOL revise Europe-West Africa to fill Zim vacuum Lufthansa's new B777F flies into Frankfurt for collection of SA cargo Changi Airport's cargo slight uptick in May to overtake passenger Penang at logger heads with BN over new airport at Kulim

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JUNE 25, 2014
"K" Line to invest in two additional next generation car carriers Freight forwarders' connectivity should not be chained, UN workshop told Ships turn greener Budget should simplify port tariff regime: ICRA Coast Guard gets berth in Mumbai Port Shipping Minister, Secretary to grace Mumbai Port's 142nd Foundation Day today Volumes continue to improve at top global box ports, shows survey India to negotiate extension of Russia-China gas line INR 40K cr. highway projects get clearance INR turns marginally weak in dollar buying Project tracking cell's role to be widened Sugar industry welcomes import duty hike Iraq crisis to have ripple effect on tanker market; bunker prices, says report

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Almost 1 million truck shipments shifted from road to rail UIC and IEC ink global cooperation pact FPS Sri Lanka selects business development head Kerry helps distributing fashion brand in Asia Freight trains whisper in Germany Zagrosjet adds European destinations IAG Cargo collects light freight in Seattle and Houston EU extends liner consortia block exemption regulation United Arab Emirates to introduce TIR system Herzog & Partner expanding consulting activities 100. Jahr ist rosiger Yet another attack on airport in Pakistan K Line to invest in two more next generation car carriers

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JUNE 25, 2014
LR names Nick Brown Marine COO Crowley seeks Title XI guarantees for LNG fueled ConRo pair Bore to trial Norsepower Rotor Sail on Ro-Ro Gaslog orders LNG newbuilds at Hyundai Heavy Industries June 25, 2014 Four year prison sentence imposed in MSC bribery case Total terminates Skandi Aker well intervention contract Bourbon takes delivery of 500th vessel Keppel to convert veteran Moss LNG carrier to FLNG

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JUNE 25, 2014
Port of Seattle Commissioners unveil Quality Jobs Initiative components White House sets plan for countering piracy US Merchant Marine Academy celebrates graduating class Washington State Ferries vessel ready to make final voyage New commanding officer for Coast Guard Response Boat center

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JUNE 25, 2014
Nyborg steps up at Norden Former Pacific Basin chief executive to fill in for Mortensen Brown promoted as Lloyd's Register reorganises operating regions Barrow and Poulovassilis responsible for northern and southern Europe respectively US LPG exports to hit record in July, Avance Gas predicts Next month to be hotter than May's 1m tonne record Growing crude trade from Russia's Kozmino boosts aframax employment Four years in, East Siberia generates nearly five shipments a week to Asia's oil importers P3 decision shows why shipping needs a global competition body, says lawyer Single authority would benefit the industry, says Holman Fenwick Willan partner Scorpio Tankers boosts fundraising target to $300m New York-listed company seeks more cash to buy back shares and stock Pacific Basin ends talks to sell towage unit Impairment charge will push Hong Kong dry bulk player to a first-half loss Price war looms as ECA could add $184m a year to Baltic feeder costs Low-sulphur surcharge battle is likely as compliance is a heavier burden than the fines GasLog completes takeover of three more BG vessels Second trio of LNG carriers have been chartered back to gas major GasLog orders two LNG carriers from Hyundai Pair of vessels plus four options mark owner's first order at yard Ultra planning Precious Shipping factors in changing port depths when ordering tonnage Nigerian navy preventing use of armed guards IMO has requested clarification from country's authorities Nautilus Holdings files for Chapter 11 as $728m debts take their toll Boxship operator blames depressed market and expiry of lucrative contracts Steady Middle East volumes and rise from US boost Avance Gas profits Expanding VLGC owner reports a busy second quarter International Chamber of Shipping welcomes move to protect oceans New ideas merit serious consideration, says ICS secretary-general Hinchliffe We want your #seafarerselfie Day of the Seafarer: Lloyd's List seeks the face of global shipping

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JUNE 25, 2014
Havyard completes IPO Havyard, the Norwegian shipbuilder that focuses on offshore services vessels, says it has competed an IPO. Ttrading in the shares of the company is expected to commence on 1 July. The company offered a total of 4.2M shares at a price of NK33.5 ($5.58) each, plus an over-allotment of 420,000 shares HHI gains GasLog LNG sextet Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has gained an order for up to six LNG carriers from Monaco based shipowner GasLog. The New York listed owner has ordered two firm 174,000m³ vessels with delivery scheduled for 2H 2017 and options for a further four vessels. If the options are converted they have a Hakodate wins handysize trio Japanese shipbuilder Hakodate Dock has won orders for three Handysize bulkers with two for returning German owner Johann M K Blumenthal and one for a Japanese owner. The two 34,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 179.9m, a beam of 30m, and a depth of 13.7m, with delivery scheduled for May Taizhou Kouan secures order for eight Ultramaxes Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Kouan shipyard has secured an order for up to eight Ultramax bulkers from Greek company Veritas Ship Management at a total cost of $215M. Brokers indicate that the deal is for four firm 64,000dwt vessels and four options with Veritas managing for the as yet unnamed owners EC prolongs liner consortia extension The European Commission yesterday granted liner shipping consortia a five-year extension of their block exemption from EU competition legislation. The commission said that, after public consultation, it had found the exemption worked well, providing legal certainty for agreements that benefited Greek ferry delays new Swedish company An overrun refit of a ferry in Greece has delayed the start-up of a new company in Sweden, the Gotlandsbåten ferry company said. "As we have not as yet received a clear message from Greece when Vastervik can arrive [in] the Baltic and be ready for service, we have chosen to close bookings. As soon Delays cost Shanghai yard $163M Shanghai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), ended 2012 with more than CNY1Bn ($163M) in losses. This is because of serious delays in construction on 36 of its 39 newbuildings. The losses were revealed yesterday after China's National Audit Office reviewed 2012 Malaysia keen on east-west rail link Malaysia is keen to build a rail link between its west and east coasts as it bids to provide an alternative to the crowded Malacca Straits, a speaker at the Infrastructure Outlook 2014 said. Malaysia's Land Public Transport Department (SPAD) has consultants working on the rail link project, Scomi Sewol survivors to testify Surviving passengers of the capsized ferry Sewol will testify at the trial of 15 crew members at the end of July. This was decided yesterday during the third day of the trial at a court in Gwangju, South Korea. Lee Jun-Seok, who was at the helm of the Sewol when it went down on 16 April, and three Keppel Shipyard finalizes LNG contract with Golar Singapore-listed Keppel Shipyard has signed a conditional contract with Golar Hilli, a subsidiary of Golar LNG, to perform what will be the world's first conversion of an existing Moss LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV). According to the corporate announcement, the contract will OW Bunker buys Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel Global marine fuel company OW Bunker has acquired Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels, a marine fuel broker, for an undisclosed sum. "Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels has a strong team and an interesting customer base that fits well into OW Bunker's integrated business model. Apart from strengthening our position in Summer lull hits chemical shipping market Chemical freight rates have been hit by weak summer demand, with the Asian market displaying weakness in all routes. "Trade lanes within Asia have started to feel the pressure of the summer season with rates, in some cases, coming off about 50 cents/tonne in the spot market in the last week as

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JUNE 25, 2014
Intermodal rates bucking usual trends IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart Tightening north-to-south and south-to-north U.S. markets have pushed intermodal rates lower as rates continue to normalize from record winter highs. An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent this week to $2,117, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot... US Customs issues guidelines for West Coast diversions U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued guidelines for ship and cargo contingency plans ahead of a possible West Coast trade disruption arising from the expiration of the longshore labor union contract. Related Stories FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges West Coast work stoppage poses... Container shipowner-charterer files for bankruptcy protection Nautilus Holdings Ltd., which charters 16 container ships to ocean carriers, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a "depressed" charter market. The Bermuda-based company listed assets of more than $500 million and debt of more than $100 million in its Chapter 11 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York.... FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges WASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero today said the agency is reaching out to container lines for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges ahead of potential work stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports. "What we want to make sure is that there is specificity [in congestion surcharges] because... West Coast shippers prepared: Cargo soars at Canadian ports Port Metro Vancouver's throughput climbed 14.6 percent year-over-year in May. Full-size chart West coast Canadian ports experienced double-digit year-over-year volume growth in May, signaling that some North American shippers have followed through on plans to divert cargo from the U.S. West Coast ahead of the midnight June 30 expiration of the dockworker... NC ports agency charts more diverse course The North Carolina State Ports Authority has decided to zig while its larger South Atlantic competitors zag. "We're selling differentiated service where we have an edge. We're working to capture business that others aren't interested in," said Paul Cozza, the new CEO at the North Carolina agency that oversees the ports... Drewry: Cargo diversion holding back trans-Pacific spot rates Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low this week, and they could stay that way until labor negotiations at U.S. West Coast ports are completed. Drewry's benchmark spot... Etihad Airways gains European foothold with Alitalia deal Alitalia aircraft.Etihad Airways today established a foothold in Europe's second-largest air freight market with an agreement in principle to acquire a 49 percent stake in Italian flag carrier Alitalia. Etihad didn't disclose financial details of the deal, which followed seven months of negotiations, but Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi has said... US export financing tool in jeopardy WASHINGTON - U.S. manufacturers could lose a powerful resource that helps some of their foreign customers get loan guarantees they couldn't secure in the private sector, which backers say allows many American exporters to stay globally competitive. The future of the Export-Import Bank is in doubt, as many House Republicans are... KCS intermodal facility to tap growing Dallas market Kansas City Southern Railway's new intermodal facility will allow the railroad to handle the growing conversion of truck loads to the rails in the Dallas region. The Wylie, Texas, terminal will open in mid-2015, giving the railroad more than 57 percent more annual lift capacity than it has at its nearby... Electronics shippers turn to China-Duisburg rail route Hewlett Packard produces half of its laptops in the giant central Chinese city of Chongqing. One of the first movers in the Go West initiative, the computer and electronics company churns out 60,000 motherboards a day. Getting the computers to the global markets from a city more than 2,000 miles inland... Asia-Europe container trade on road to recovery: HSBC The worst is over for the Asia-Europe container trade as slow-steaming and scrapping of old vessels begin to address excess capacity, according to a recent report from HSBC's transport analysts. "In the short term, the Asia-Europe route is showing signs of improvement. Further out, slow-steaming and the scrapping of old vessels...

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JUNE 25, 2014
Deep Sea seals deal Deep Sea Supply has completed the acquisition of ten platform-supply vessels from an affiliate of Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen. Crowley seeks cash A leading tug, tanker and containership operator has rejoined the race to secure loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). CSC lines up tanker Sri Lanka's Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has won government approval to pursue a new tanker acquisition. Havyard gets IPO away Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has completed its Oslo IPO after cutting its share price on the final day. Olsen refinancing Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf are lining up Norwegian bond issues. Pac Basin sale off Hong Kong owner Pacific Basin is now expecting to post a loss in the first six months after it failed to complete a sale of its harbour towage business. UK Chamber 'disappointed' The UK Chamber of Shipping has reiterated its backing for new sulphur emissions legislation after its views were "misrepresented" in a parliamentary debate on the impact it will have on domestic ferries. Nyborg in for now Norden's vice chairman Klaus Nyborg will take over as interim CEO after Carsten Mortensen bagged the top job at BW Group. GasLog adds more LNG ships New York-listed GasLog has lined up an additional six LNG newbuildings in Korea. CSAV prices high Chile's CSAV has priced its new share issue 29% above its closing price on Tuesday. Nigeria kills three pirates Nigerian forces have killed three pirates who attacked a joint task force (JTF) patrol boat. Total tears up AOS deal Aker Solutions has lost an offshore vessel charter with Total worth $150m. Fesco expands again Russian owner Fesco is to invest $200m in a new terminal in the Moscow region. Kouan clinches Veritas bulkers China's Taizhou Kouan shipyard has won a deal to build eight bulkers for Greek owner Veritas Ship Management. Rates boost Avance Avance Gas has moved into profit for the second quarter of 2014 on the back of the very strong VLGC freight market. Edda Fonn fixed out Norway's Ostensjo Rederi has secured a potential four year charter for one of its ROV and subsea vessels. NAO tops up fundraiser Underwriters for Nordic American Offshore's (NAO) IPO have exercised in full their option to buy additional shares in the company. Gulftainer Florida bound Gulftainer has signed a long-term deal to operate container and multi-purpose cargo terminals at Florida's Port Canaveral. Bigger STNG Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has upsized its sale of convertible notes to $300m on favourable pricing terms, finance sources said today. Golar seeks Hilli cash Golar LNG Limited will sell up to 12.7 million shares to pay for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction unit.

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JUNE 25, 2014
Ex-Im Bank renewal caught in political crossfire The primary defeat of Eric Cantor, who has stepped down as majority leader, opened the door to Tea Party activists in the House to kill the bank. Cantor helped push through the bank's re-authorization two years ago. IAG expands courier service to Houston, Seattle IAG said this solution is tailor made for forwarders who need a last-minute booking but don't want to pay to transport the cargo to the airport. The program started at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, London and New York. UPS breaks ground on Memphis expansion STB requires grain-shipment plan from CP, BNSF The board said shippers have reported "grain elevators running out of storage capacity, risks of stored grain spoiling, and penalties incurred by grain shippers for products that are not delivered on time." Nautilus files for bankruptcy protection

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JUNE 25, 2014
Fujairah schedules 'looking busy' Prices in Middle East hub show little change on Wednesday. Prices soft in European hubs Tight avails seen for HS product in Hamburg. Trident Alliance launches next week Focus is strict enforcement of 2015 sulphur regulations. EU seeking sampling guidelines for sulphur checks Setting up guidelines for taking 'in-use' fuel samples from ships has so far not been successful at the IMO. Fuel oil imports tumble China's monthly fuel oil imports fell to their lowest level in 12 years in May. Liberia: 'We don't need new regulations' Says to focus on effective implementation of existing rules as 'the result of ineffective implementation is yet more regulation'. Container lines win exemption from anti-trust laws Rising fuel prices and larger vessels make consortia 'an even more important tool'. Volatile compounds can play havoc with flash point Small fraction in the fuel blend can make a bunker stem off-spec. Asian IFO market broadly steady Meanwhile, MGO rates were lacking a clear direction. Cruise line sees quarterly profits leap Fuel savings add to bottom line line growth. Brightoil secures $120 million loan agreement Loan of 10 year term has been arranged with Credit Suisse. Malaysian bunker player reports stronger earnings Company planning to lease bunker storage tanks at Sabah ports. More type approvals for battery storage system System now has type approvals from three classification societies. Bomin Group subsidiaries relocate Three marine fuel firms now under one roof.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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