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BRIEFS

February 27, 2014

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US Coast Guard reopens 64 kilometres of Mississippi after oil spill Defiant carriers ignore low-sulphur fuel rule to undercut forward rates Hebei province plans to invest US$2.79 billion on ports this year Maanshan port January container volume increases 25pc to 8,204 TEU Heilongjiang January outbound rail cargo down 24pc to 9.56 million tonnes Guangxi to up capacity of Xijiang River ports by 25 million tonnes Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operation India drops piracy charges against Italian marines in fishermen's deaths Frustration simmers over Jones Act in American road salt fiasco FDA starts secure supply chain pilot programme for drug US imports Toll renews multi-million dollar logistics deals with Oz oil giant Social media especially designed for seafarers launched by SMSGlobal Greyhound joins United We Ship for express delivery in California China's air freight volume down 1.8pc to 468,000 tonnes in January United says wing tips save up to 2pc in fuel, Korean claims 3.5pc cut DHL flies pandas to privately owned Belgian zoo for breeding programme Volga-Dnepr flies 85 tonnes of lifts, escalators from Shanghai to Minsk Qantas Freight signs dnata City for ground handling at London Heathrow

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Bhavani Shipping & Seagull Maritime join hands for Supply Chain Management for both inbound & outbound cargo CONquest 2014 CEO Roundtable & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in Delhi on March 7th COSCO, China Shipping enter into wide-ranging cooperation agreement LSPL achieves unmatched efficiency for US petrochemical project National Shipping Board pitches for Indian Maritime Service Network upgradation to cost Railways INR 2K cr.

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Aluminium transport: from waterway to railway UK P&I Club with positive 2014 renewal Queensland's railfreight network to be taken over by ARTC Airfreight: encouraging start to New Year in Asia Drewry: Brazil's currency a problem for importers Teaming up to promote main UN road transport agreements ND 2013 results in line with strategic targets China Southern takes over first B777-300ER APM Terminals and Brookfield to team up in Port Elizabeth Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth Seko Logistics and Secans Global form joint venture UPS appoints new global healthcare logistics leader AF-KLM-Martinair Cargo flies flowers to Russia with love

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
New consortium to speed innovation in high-strength metals George G. Sharp, Inc. mourns loss of Chairman Turkish shipyard delivers first two Hidrovia push boats Diamond S files IPO All Coast orders 250 ft leg liftboat at Semco February 26, 2014 NJ rock salt saga: Poor planning, not the Jones Act to blame Schottel propels new generation of Panama tugs MAIB issues safety bulletin following workboat fire

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
ISS sees trouble ahead for Port Metro Vancouver Construction work begins on TOTE LNG container ship "K" line takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates maiden voyage Port of Douglas County Commission eyeing marijuana growing proposal

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Dorian LPG is 'in it for the long term', says Hadjipateras Free to read: Chief operating officer outlines gas firm's canny newbuilding charter strategy Shipowners must pull their SOx up Manufacturer and bunker supplier criticise shipping firms' failure to take the initiative PSA International wins bidding for fourth terminal at India's top box gateway Global ports giant returns to Jawaharlal Nehru Port project that it lost in 2012 Diamond S launches IPO Ross-backed tanker company looks to fund 10 newbuilds South Korean trawler gets back to Antarctic work after stranding Kwang Ja Ho refloats itself with all 90 fishermen safe CSC Phoenix wins ordinary creditors' approval for restructuring plan - just Chinese state carrier will shed more than 2,000 people from 'excessive labour force' Investment bankers predict a new wave of larger shipping flotations Bigger than reported list of private equity deals points to a 2014 IPO bonanza Box players on the alert for Maersk Line numbers Tomorrow's AP Moller-Maersk results should show the carrier continuing to outperform In defence of coastal states States need more support in places of refuge emergencies ABS joins new US research into lightweight materials Department of Defence-led $280m research drive could benefit commercial shipping Vancouver faces 48-hour truckers' protest Inchcape Shipping Services says action could severely impact Canada's largest port Short-term shipping challenges hit Awilco LNG results Norwegian gas carrier company reports fourth-quarter loss Courage Marine faces Singapore watch list on posting third annual loss But 81% revenue hike returns the company to fourth-quarter 2013 profit Hutchison seals fresh terminals agreement at Port Botany Southeast Asia-Australia Service signs a three-year deal Funds urged to be more proactive in shopping for shipping debt Distressed sales and impatience with recovery drive new deals, Greek forum is told Star Bulk inks deal for two more SWS newcastlemaxes Greek owner agrees 10-year bareboat charters with purchase options

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Port trucker protest hits Vancouver Independent truck operators serving container terminals at Port Metro Vancouver walked off the job on 26 February in protest of excessive wait times Star Bulk adds eco newbuilding pair NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has agreed to take two eco-design Newcastlemax newbuildings on long-term bareboat charter with a purchase obligation Passengers spend night aboard ferry About 100 passengers were forced to spend Monday night on the Wasa Express with vehicles on board when it was unable to dock in the Swedish port of Umeå due to thick floating ice packed together by high winds around and in the harbour Pricing supports US coal exports to Europe The price of coal has fallen to a three-year low, a factor that should support imports from the US to Europe, while tonnage supply in dry bulk shipping is heading towards a better balance with demand, shipping analysts said South Africa to address coal bottleneck South Africa's coal rail network operator Transnet will improve the infrastructure over the next five years to address bottlenecks US coal looks to Asia As the US gravitates towards natural gas-fired power, US coal producers are seeking export opportunities from energy-hungry Asia OECD 'will spur recovery in box shipping' Advanced economies, especially the US economy, would provide the demand that is needed to revitalise container shipping, said BIMCO chief shipping analyst Peter Sand China releases first maritime judicial disclosure index China Maritime Judicial Disclosure Index, the nation's first index on transparency of all 10 maritime courts, was released yesterday by the National Institute of Law under Chinese Academy of Social Sciences COSCO Corp profits down 71% y/y in 2013 COSCO Corporation, a shipbuilding unit of COSCO Group, said its profits slumped 71% year on year to SGD30.6M ($24.2) in 2013, due to loss-making shipbuilding contracts Nam Cheong profits up 42% y/y in 4Q 2013 Malaysia's Nam Cheong's profits grew 42% year on year to MYR70.2M ($21.4M) in the fourth quarter in 2013 due to increased performance in its shipbuilding and vessel chartering businesses

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Overcapacity Impacts Expeditors International of Washington's Earnings More than half of Expeditors International of Washington's revenue came from the Asia-Pacific region in 2013, which may be a good sign for the third-party logistics provider as overall international transportation management growth is expected to be less than 5 percent outside of the region in 2014. A breakdown of Expeditors... Roadrunner Acquisitions Expand Truckload Business Roadrunner Transportation Systems bolstered its fast-growing truckload business with the $48 million purchase of Rich Logistics and Everett Transportation. The Little Rock, Ark.-based companies offer truckload and expedited trucking services in the U.S. and in Mexico, with Everett operating exclusively for Rich Logistics. The Rich Logistics and Everett deals were the... Obama Transport Plan Faces Steep Challenges, Ticking Clock WASHINGTON - Is President Obama's proposal to increase surface transportation funding through corporate tax reform the new "peace" dividend? In 2012, Obama pitched a proposal to nearly double the nation's spending on roads, highways, bridges and transit using money gained through the winding down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.... Auto, Chemical Sectors Propel Cargo Growth in US Gulf Ports Port of Mobile, Alabama.Containerized cargo at Gulf ports is benefiting from a north-to-south shift in U.S. population growth, growth in the region's automotive and chemical industries and investment in container-handling facilities. A higher-capacity Panama Canal could add to that equation. Port officials wax optimistic about prospects for increased volume from the... The Real Value of Added Value One of my fondest memories associated with international business was me, as a young boy, seeing my father off at the airport. I vividly recall the amazing sights and sounds and how the energy and excitement in the terminals was nearly palpable. Air travel then was truly a special event,... Obama to Call for $302 Billion in Transport Spending WASHINGTON - President Obama today will call for $302 billion in transportation spending over the next four years, paid for in part with proceeds from tax reform, the White House said. Obama is expected to make his pitch for higher spending on highways, ports, rail and bridges while touring a bus... Culture Wars This month the world has watched as Olympic skaters have spun and jumped, skiers have swooshed downhill and Russia has delivered undrinkable water and unusable, unsanitary toilets to visitors in Sochi. The global village also saw Russians unable to deliver a fifth Olympic ring during opening ceremonies and got an introduction... Chemical Exports Drive Growth at New Orleans When President Obama delivered a speech last fall touting exports, his planners chose the Port of New Orleans as the setting. Exports dominate the port's containerized cargo, and have been driving growth. A big reason is proximity to petrochemical plants that line the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.... XPO Logistics Sets $2.75 Billion Goal for 2014 Encouraged by signs of a stronger U.S. economy and recent acquisitions, XPO Logistics is raising its revenue run rate target for 2014 to $2.75 billion, almost triple the $1 billion run rate the company achieved in 2013. "The economy is coming back," said XPO Chairman and CEO Bradley S. Jacobs. "We... Air Cargo Carriers Shift Capacity Back to China Post-CNY Air freight operators have almost completed their shift of capacity back into China following the Lunar New Year celebrations. A number of U.S. and European freighter operators moved capacity out of major hubs and off normal East-West trade lanes as factories started to close down in late January for the New... Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Threaten Strike Port Metro Vancouver in Canada is bracing for a threatened two-day strike by harbor truck drivers, and companies that work in the harbor say the impact could be immediate and severe. "It would be quite devastating," said Gordon Payne, chairman of Harbor Link Container Services, a trucking company in British Columbia. Vancouver,...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Baltic ekes out profit Baltic Trading has logged a small profit for the fourth quarter, turning around a loss in the same period last year. Top share move gets OK Top Ships shareholders have voted in favour of a plan to carry out a reverse split on the owner's New York-listed stock. TMT's monthly net improves Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) affiliates under US bankruptcy protection reported a smaller combined loss in January compared to the prior month. Bulker aground then free A South Korean-controlled bulker ran aground in the Columbia River in the US Pacific Northwest but was freed within hours. Farstad better by half Farstad Shipping reported a 50% jump in net profit in the final leg of the year as the company continued to expand its fleet to nearly 60 vessels in the water. Death for Suez plotters Egypt has sentenced a group of 26 people to death for plotting terror attacks on ships in the Suez Canal. Spend it like Fredriksen John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean may be talking about selling ships before it buys again but analysts following the company are anticipating major moves on the acquisition front. Klaveness seals NOCC deal Norway's Klaveness Marine has reached 95.63% ownership of car carrier company NOCC following the end of its takeover offer. Marenave to see deep red Marenave Schiffahrts has warned of huge losses for 2013 after the German shipowner decided to take an axe to the value of its fleet. Star taking dry duo Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has struck a bareboat charter deal for two Newcastlemax bulkers under construction in China. HSH needs more cash HSH Nordbank looks set to draw on more money from its state-backed loan-loss guarantee fund in future years. No let up for Nam Cheong Nam Cheong will not let up in its quest to become one of the largest offshore shipbuilders in South East Asia. Diamond S launches $224m IPO Wilbur Ross-controlled products tanker owner will price New York share sale at between $14 and $16; confirms move for 10 Metrostar ships. Workboat warning Workboat operators have been warned to check exhausts are insulated following a devastating fire on the ECC Topaz off the UK last month. DESSC up in the fourth John Fredriksen-linked Deep Sea Supply more than tripled earnings in the final quarter despite a fall in revenue. CMES takes tanker hit China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is making an impairment provision of CNY 1.976bn ($322.55m) on its fleet value. Marco Polo makes rig move Singapore's Marco Polo Marine is branching out into the jack-up sector with a new order at PPL Shipyard. STX reveals debt deal Cash-strapped STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has lined up a debt-for-equity swap worth KRW 1.89 trillion ($1.78bn). Awilco in the red again Awilco LNG fell to a third consecutive quarterly loss despite welcoming two newbuildings to its fleet. More cash for Vyborg Russia's Vyborg Shipyard has fixed up another loan to finance icebreakers. SNCM rejects STX order French owner SNCM's vital fleet renewal is in jeopardy after its supervisory board voted against an order for two new ro-paxes. TIL plans Oslo IPO Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) on Wednesday unveiled plans for a listing on the main Oslo Stock Exchange. Zhongchang chops bulker China's Zhongchang Marine has cut a bulker order in half in an "uncertain market." Chemoil to go private Glencore Xstrata is looking to take bunker supplier Chemoil Energy private in a deal announced late on Tuesday. Nam Cheong ends on high Nam Cheong has continued its impressive performance in 2013 with a 42% jump in fourth quarter net profit. Pacific in clover Pacific Radiance has made a strong end to the fiscal year with a near seven-fold increase in its fourth quarter profit. Matson in the money Matson turned in a fourth-quarter profit Tuesday but a dispute over US government contracts took a toll on its bottom line.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Matson profit hit by nearly $10 million from lawsuit settlement The lawsuit, filed in 2010, accused carriers of violations of the federal False Claims Act because ocean freight fuel surcharges were imposed on portions of military household good shipments that moved in part by rail or truck. Hong Kong budget makes third runway a priority The development of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport has a large part in the Hong Kong government's 2014-2015 budget, according to a statement released by the country's chief executive. Construction begins on LNG-powered ships for TOTE BNSF Logistics to manage wind turbine components in West Texas CN unveils private car integration offering U.S. exports support 11.3 million jobs in 2013 A report from the Department of Commerce released Tuesday shows that exports are supporting more jobs now than at any time in the past 20 years. Commerce, eBay team up on trade Report: Inadequate funding exists for local transport projects In addition to dwindling monetary support, the report found that counties are confronted with a limited number of ways to generate revenue amid quickly rising costs for transportation projects. Yusen Logistics to deliver LG products ICS chair praises IMO Maersk to raise European rates DOT orders more safety precautions for oil trains

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Ferry's maintenance work to boost fuel savings Hull has been re-painted using a 'fuel efficient' coating. Lukoil supplying lubes in Novorossiysk New service will mean shorter routes for ships, company says. Mid-east prices struggle to find direction Good avails reported in Fujairah. Mid-week prices fall across Europe Bunkers following crude's lead. ECA will cost Alaska dear, says shipping CEO A 50-mile limit makes more sense for short sea shipping. Greek bunker fuel probe: More details emerge Adulterated fuel oil sold back to ships, authorities allege. Asian prices weaken in mid-week trading Prices have fallen at most key hubs. Singapore mulls second LNG terminal Move will support development of ancillary services, including bunkering. Chemoil moves closer to delisting Majority stakeholder Glencore Xstrata makes exit offer. Unmanned ships 'within a decade', says Rolls Royce Lighter vessels would save on fuel. Titan Petrochemicals bets on shipyard asset for survival Shipyard is 'foundation' for Titan restructuring, says CEO. Indian supplier to expand operations at Haldia Adds newbuild bunker tanker to support demand at the port.

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ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

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