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February 28, 2014

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Maersk group profit off 6pc to US$3.7 million, but box earnings up 3 fold Mitsubishi yard won't take blame for MOL Comfort splitting, sinking Trans-Pacific Partnership Singapore talks end without appreciable gain Matson 12pc profit decline attributed to false claim court settlement China bullish in maintaining similar pace of growth in trade in 2014 Non-union truckers strike over Vancouver's 2-3 hour wait time in port Long awaited top 10 container port rankings in China revealed Maersk container laden with cigarettes washes ashore in East Devon Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operations Hutchison signs mega-player consortium for intra-Asia loop from Sydney Overcapacity stalls rate rebound till year's end: Rickmers Maritime CMA CGM launches first container service between Hamburg and Black Sea Big night out ends in death for two Maersk security contractors China's January waterway traffic up 5.6pc, road freight rises 9.3pc Anhui simplified customs rules now extended to 467 local enterprises Azerbaijan, Estonia, Qatar approve use of digital nautical publications Cathay, HK Chamber of Commerce welcome measures in budget speech China Eastern cargo slips 0.8pc in January to 116,780 tonnes Changi Airport air cargo rises 3.8pc in January to 151,400 tonnes Korean Air code shares with Air Tahiti Nui on the Seoul-Papeete route United to fly Dreamliners LA-Melbourne 6 times weekly in October China Southern offers discounts to Oz-NZ Canton Trade Fair delegates

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
...triples 2013 profit IIFF launches 6th batch of IIFF-FIATA Diploma Course in Freight Forwarding India Ratings assigns stable outlook to logistics sector for FY15 Maersk commences new alliance linking Far East to Indian Subcontinent Maersk Group gets permanent licence to operate container business activities in Myanmar P3 alliance may get US FMC approval next month Panama Canal expansion work resumes UK P&I Club announces a positive 2014 renewal Handicraft exports up 39.7 pc in Jan. JNPT Board approves PSA bid for fourth container terminal Renamed Kamarajar Port (formerly Ennore Port) set to award key projects Work on Ennore Port LNG terminal likely to commence soon AAI to develop seven airports in UP APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia helps local truckers & communities Govt to review export duty on iron ore pellets USIIC & Ficci successfully conduct US-India export control workshop in Ahmedabad

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Plan to be forged for Khalifa Port railway terminal Maersk "pleased" with 2013 despite decreased revenues Reshuffle at Japan Airlines Green light for 33 railfreight projects in Pennsylvania Cathay Pacific Cargo to fly to Mexico City Imperial acquires Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor Bremen ports with lower throughput in 2013 Pallet-Track opens hub in Scotland Dnata launches line maintenance services Goldhofer's "Faktor 5" goes to South America Switzerland to standardise road and railway financing New link between Antwerp Gateway and Duisport New appointment for Jungheinrich UK Eine Stahlbüchse verändert die Welt Das Vertrauen kehrt zurück Volga-Dnepr completes 1,100th oil and gas flight

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Bid protests mean suspension of OPC contract work BC Ferries orders cable ferry Sure Wind takes delivery of second Damen newbuild February 27, 2014 Schettino returns to Concordia "as a defendant" Crowley promotes Scott Hoggarth Commandant delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address Sembcorp Marine books jack-up, drillship orders

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded near Astoria Anchorage Foss Maritime joining group researching hydrogen fuel cell U.S. teaming with Canada for new truck inspection program Oregon Air National Guard Fighter Wing names Port of Portland top employer Crowely taps Scott Hoggarth as ship assist/tanker escort VP

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Company results round up Free to read: Keep up to date during earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports Cash rich Maersk calls for realistic box trade forecasts EXCLUSIVE: Ordering new ships not the solution for weaker players, Maersk boss warns Aegean Marine Petroleum lifts profits in 2013 Sales fall but bunker provider sees signs of stronger market this year 'Our charterers need our ships', says D'Amico's Fiori But the Italian product tanker boss sees challenges on the horizon Avance Gas beats expectations as VLGCs pull in robust rates Average earnings of $43,200 per day Shipping finds funding from new sources Norton Rose Fulbright survey reveals improved industry optimism A victim of its own success Maersk expects 2014 result to match 2013 but that guidance hides a brilliant performance Maersk includes tankers in its core strategy Does this signal a turnaround for a division now focused only on the product segment? MSC closes in on Maersk as the Danish line curbs its fleet expansion The battle to improve boxlines' balance sheets shifts to vessel utilisation Maersk share price slips as company issues cautious outlook for 2014 But analysts say the market may perform better than predicted Tax settlement pushes Vale to a record quarterly loss Brazil miner sells less iron ore to China and predicts 'less buoyant' steel industry demand Frontline 2012 targets New York capesize listing Forming a 'cape-yield', low leverage company will tap stronger dry bulk fundamentals D'Amico moves into the black Italian product tanker owner sees strong signs of improvement for product tankers Taking stock of SOx Free to read: Lloyd's List's sulphur survey seeks opinions from across the maritime industries Maersk Line profits soar but parent group's bottom line stays flat Liner business has reaped the rewards of its efficiency drive Yangzijiang poised for foray into ultra-large boxships and VLGCs Chairman Ren 'confident' yard will be invited to bid for future 13,000 teu-16,000 teu orders Pacific Basin Shipping ends 2013 with a $1.5m profit Strategic priority for 2014 is to selectively acquire handysize and handymax ships RBS reports a four-fold increase in shipping impairments to $567m Bank posts record losses and has halved its lending to the Greek market in a year Safe Bulkers wins $32m arbitration award for cancelled capesize New York-listed owner unveils better than expected fourth-quarter results STX O&S issues $1.8bn new shares to creditors Cash-strapped yard launches another round of debt-to-equity swaps APM Terminals posts 9.8% rise in net profits Parent AP Moller-Maersk forecasts above-market growth and better productivity Frontline 2012 maintains its focus on fuel-efficient newbuildings Company is bullish about opportunities for the crude tanker segment Damco reports in the red for 2013 Ocean freight volumes decline compared with overall market growth Maersk Line profit driven by better fleet utilisation, says Andersen Capacity up just 0.2% despite cargo growth of 4.1% Transatlantic seeks additional cash to continue restructuring Swedish offshore and shortsea firm seeks further rights issue as volumes continue to fall Frontline shrinks its fourth-quarter loss Improved rates environment could evaporate with capacity increases, says tanker operator Finnlines reports deeper pre-tax losses But positive tax effects flatter ro-ro outfit's income statement Toepfer sees mood lifting in Hamburg Free to read: Ship finance conference comes at time when bargains abound

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Maersk Line trebled profit in 2013 Maersk Line more than trebled its net profit, to $1.5Bn in 2013 from $461M in 2012, thanks to network efficiencies that reduced unit costs and lowered bunker prices Frontline 2012 open to investment Commodity shipping company Frontline 2012 has left the door open to increase its exposure to the crude oil tanker market on the back of a recovery in freight rates Frontline optimistic for 2014 Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, says that the recent rise in freight rates should give better operating results in 1Q14 Frontline 2012 targets Capesize listing Frontline 2012 says it targeting a New York listing of its Capesize business by the 3Q of 2014 Maersk Line expects $1.5Bn profit in 2014 Maersk Line, the container shipping unit of the A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) Group based in Copenhagen, expects to repeat the $1.5Bn net profit it achieved last year in 2014 Better infrastructure tops rail priorities Volumes of cargo carried by rail are expected to increase during the next two to three years, according to a survey issued by law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Survey predicts shipping skills crunch ahead Shipping companies do not regard investing in employee skill levels as a priority, despite widespread concern over the shortage of suitably skilled employees across the transport sector, a survey has found BW Offshore raises NK750M BW Offshore, the Oslo listed floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit operator, said in a statement that it has raised NK750M ($129M) through an issue of five year bonds Antwerp finishes rail cargo tunnel The port of Antwerp has completed work on a rail freight tunnel connecting the left and right banks of the River Scheldt

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
100 Percent Container Scanning for US-Bound Cargo Remains Elusive WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department Homeland of Security has until July to meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers to be scanned at nearly 750 foreign ports. DHS isn't going to make it. Instead, Congress will likely grant the agency an extension like it did in 2012, when it gave... YRC Worldwide Cuts 2013 Loss to $83.6 Million With a new five-year labor contract in place and five years until long-term debt comes due, YRC Worldwide is prepared to focus on improving service, lowering cost and balancing the network at struggling long-haul subsidiary YRC Freight. As of today, YRC Freight has a new president, Darren Hawkins, formerly senior vice... Maersk Profit Drops in Fourth Quarter, But Triples for Full Year Maersk Line today posted a lower profit for the fourth quarter of 2013, but its full-year profit tripled, thanks to higher volumes and steep cost cuts, which offset lower freight rates. The world's largest container line earned a fourth-quarter profit of $313 million, down 6.5 percent from $335 million in the... Technology Helps Combat Effects of Slow-Steaming on Perishables Container carriers and shippers of refrigerated cargoes, facing slower transit times and more distant markets, are looking to high-tech solutions from container manufacturers. "Some of our customers are asking for more technology to help offset longer transit times," said Jim Taekens, senior product manager for Carrier Transicold. "I think it is... Seattle, Tacoma Container Decline Contrasts With Virginia's Growth Port of SeattleThe ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw year-over-year drops in container volumes in January, while the Port of Virginia recorded a 5.4 percent gain in TEU traffic, led by "strong" exports. Ports of Tacoma and Seattle Combined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 10.6 percent in... Houston Port Prepares for Anticipated Growth in Volume Port of HoustonHouston has a problem, but it's a good one to have. The biggest challenge for the Gulf of Mexico's dominant container port may be expanding its facilities quickly enough to stay a jump or two ahead of demand. "We've had shippers come to our office and ask if we'll... Chassis Chokepoints It would be a convenient story line to link one of the major reasons for this winter's gridlock at the ports of New York-New Jersey and Los Angeles-Long Beach to deficiencies in infrastructure. But the topic that yielded seaports a rare mention in last month's State of the Union address... Shippers to See New Standards for Better Container Visibility While large ocean shippers can get information about where their containers are on the high seas or elsewhere in their supply chains through electronic data interface with their ocean carriers, small shippers who don't have EDI are often left in the dark. That may be changing now that INTTRA, the multi-carrier...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Bearish on exports Seacor Holdings is betting that the United States will not export its crude, the ship owner's chief executive said today. Jack Frost bites Aker Philly Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is firing on all cylinders following an avalanche of newbuilding orders but a recent series of powerful snowstorms has proven problematic for one of its projects. Grounding probed in US The US Coast Guard is investigating the brief grounding of a handysize bulker in Virginia's Elizabeth River. Genco 'another Torm'? New York-listed Genco Shipping & Trading could end up looking like Danish products tanker owner Torm as a result of its restructuring negotiations, a bankruptcy lawyer projected today. Subsea boosts Dof Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof enjoyed a bumper end to 2013 thanks to its subsea division. Grimaldi gets its right Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has returned to profit in the fourth quarter under the leadership of new CEO Emanuele Grimaldi. SFL deletes duo Ship Finance International has pulled the plug on two containership newbuildings under construction in China, it announced today. Bergen back in business Bergen Group is seeing a reversal in financial fortunes as its deep restructuring begins to pay off. Taxman aids Solvang A tax gain has helped gas carrier owner Solvang to a better profit in the fourth quarter. d'Amico set for resales d'Amico International Shipping is set to enter the market for products tanker resales. Eidesvik hit by forex swing Currency swings have blotted Eidesvik Offshore's fourth quarter and final year earnings report. This one's for you AP Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen has revealed the group's big share giveaway is a means of allowing employees to invest by lowering the price. Avance in final flourish A strong showing from its VLGCs has seen Avance Gas record a vastly improved fourth quarter profit. RBS shipping impairments hit $567m Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed a steep increase in shipping impairment losses for 2013. Bonheur turns red Olsen family holding company Bonheur has posted a loss in the fourth quarter as depreciation and impairment charges increased. RABT pain goes on Shares in Rederi AB TransAtlantic tumbled today after the Swedish shipowner announced another share sale and further job cuts amid deep losses. Wilson turns it around Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has returned to profit in the fourth quarter as currency exchange gains boosted its result. Pac Basin's $800m binge Pacific Basin Shipping splashed out $800m on fleet expansion in 2013 as the dry cargo market endured its worst year since the mid 1980s. Grindrod earnings jump South African shipowner has seen net earnings rise for 2013 despite a fall in revenue. Investments drive Milaha Stock market investments propelled Qatari shipowner Milaha to a 14% jump in profit last year. Schettino back on board Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is returning to the wreck of the cruiseship off Italy for the first time as his manslaughter trial continues. Still red, no warning Frontline has reported a worse than expected loss for the fourth quarter but the picture is looking brighter for the tanker owner. ITC posts deeper loss Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) fell to a deeper loss in the final leg of 2013 despite higher revenue as costs rose. Ross defends funds Critics are off base in blaming private equity for inflating newbuilding orders and threatening market recovery, billionaire Wilbur L Ross claims. FRNT warms to crude John Fredriksen's flagship company Frontline 2012 has expressed an interest in expanding its crude tanker portfolio for the first time having amassed a huge orderbook in other sectors. Stena buys Celtic Ferries Sweden's Stena Line has bought the Irish Sea ro-pax operator Celtic Ferries. Maersk in bonus bonanza Danish owner AP Moller-Maersk is preparing to reward investors with a massive stock hand-out. AP Moller-Maersk earnings cut Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has seen net profit chopped by 6% in 2013. Hapag eyes intra-Asia Hapag Lloyd is due to launch a new Japan - Singapore - Jakarta (JSJ) liner service from the middle of next month. Sweet spot for Swiber Swiber Holdings has reported record revenue and net profit for the second consecutive year-running. Yangzijiang profit eases Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its fourth quarter profit decline by 8% amidst the challenging operating environment for Chinese yards. RIG opts for Sembmarine Transocean has opted for Singapore's SembCorp Marine for its multi-billion dollar drillship newbuilding spree. Aegean profit doubles Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen its fourth quarter 2013 profit come in more than double that of a year ago. Safe beats Street Safe Bulkers reported a fourth-quarter profit Wednesday that topped most Wall Street forecasts.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Maersk Group boosted by container shipping, terminal units The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, helped by strong performance from its Maersk Line container shipping business and APM Terminals business, reported a profit of $3.78 billion in 2013, down from $4 billion in 2012. INTTRA, GS1 US announce collaboration INTTRA announced today that it will collaborate with GS1 US, an information standards organization, to develop and implement containerized shipping data exchange guidelines for supply chain and logistics. CargoSphere to release SUDS 2.0 Desiccant maker Clariant keeps cocoa beans dry Cathay Pacific adds cargo service to Ohio MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions Soy shippers explore political fix for Highway Trust Fund The Soy Transportation Coalition thinks it might have a solution for overcoming the political fear in Washington of raising taxes: addition by subtraction. Obama floats transport plan, Rep. Mica slams bigger gas tax DOT now receiving applications for TIGER funds Congress included the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) money, a 20-percent increase from last year's $474 million appropriation, in the omnibus spending bill for the current fiscal year. Parra named CEO at DHL Express DHL adds to aftermarket services Redwood City port signs on Boxer Industries Schneider selling nearly 6,000 trailers Echo buys Comcar Logistics Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Bunker prices head down in Fujairah IFO prices flat in Suez. Prices rise across Europe LS product remained tight in Rotterdam, according to reports. Maersk: Cutting emissions makes economic sense Saving fuel works economically and environmentally, says carrier. Maersk fears unfair competition from lax 2015 policing Tougher sulphur regs need enforcing to make them work. ARA supplier: Target cargo traders and refiners to improve quality Says the cargo traders market relies on for product push specifications to the absolute limit. Trader quits Lukoil Exit is from company's Rotterdam office. Charleston backs shore power Residents say Carnival ship main source of air pollution. Major survey shows growing optimism in shipping Expectation of better freight rates ahead as more funds become available for investment. Maersk Line yearly profits soar Lower bunker prices and consumption helped lift profits. Asian bunker market softening Prices falling across region's key trading hubs. Bunker tanker to undergo repairs Tanker currently operating in Bulgaria. US consortium to examine use of lightweight metal in shipbuilding Research partly funded by US government. Shipping firm to test fuel cell system System aimed at ship in port. Fijian government to triple bunker levy Move aimed at foreign fishing vessels. 'Fuel efficient' vessels chartered before launch Bulkers to be built at Chinese shipyard.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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