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June 16, 2015

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Singapore container volumes fall 10.9pc in May to 2.62 million TEU MOL to increase Asia-southern Africa rate US$200/TEU from July 1 Mega ships cut unit costs, offset sinking rates, but bunker now rising War risk: ISIS takes Libyan town, negotiates for control of oil base Egypt to inaugurate Suez expansion August 6, but unsure when it opens Hong Kong's FPS founder Benny Ling steps down for health reasons Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics opens new office in Portugal Malta docks its biggest ship ever - 17,722-TEU CMA CGM Kerguelen Ruscon box trade grows 13pc despite 20pc Russian import slump EPA accelerates pressure on airlines to reduce carbon emissions Pro-Heathrow truckers dismayed at Davies Commission decision delay Boeing: 4.7pc annual air cargo growth until 2034 calls for 920 new planes

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JUNE 15, 2015
APM Terminals to upgrade Ghana's Tema port CEVA announces new guaranteed weekly LCL service from Antwerp to New York DNV GL Group appoints Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen as CEO of maritime biz First New Horizon vessel named Höegh Target G6 Alliance announces Asia-North America service enhancements Hybrid propulsion & connectivity seen as emerging trends in shipping Hyundai terminal at Busan Port gets productivity award IRClass Rules for Indian naval combatant ships released by Chief of Naval Staff Russian project cargo exports seeing increasing volumes SCFI spot rates fall Seven Seas Global Express relocates to advanced office in Chennai Oilmeal exports halve to 83,221 t in May Increased movement of boxes by road hits rail movement at Chennai Port GST to help cos cut logistics cost: Crisil CAI reduces cotton crop estimate to 382.75 lakh bales for 2014-15 INR suffers further losses against dollar Odisha allows SEZ developers to sub-let leased land Shantanu Bhadkamkar is the new President of MACCIA

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Temporarily grinding to a halt Forwarding & Logistics Keeping an eye on the big picture Shipping Growth in Western Europe, Asia and Middle East A decade in Dubai Rickmers (Japan) named GA for Nordana Kane Is Able with new VP operations Strzelecki track upgrade completed Flyus representing AA Cargo in Poland and Hungary Minimum wage to apply for cabotage in Norway? More top notch appointments at DNV GL New locomotive technology cuts fuel costs Mahan Air steps up Istanbul and China operations Progress in Bronka Eva Airways intends to order five B777Fs Singapore scores maritime pole position Richard Cronk to head logistics operations AlbatrosExpress now running to Burghausen A helter-skelter ride down

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JUNE 15, 2015
Gener8 sets IPO target price Peter Georgiopoulos-led Gener8 hopes to net USD246 million from its initial public offering, according to a new securities filing. On 15 June, the tanker owner disclosed plans to sell 15 million shares for USD17-19/share, with 2.25 million additional shares available through the underwriter option. US LNG exports spur orders Teekay LNG Partners has ordered two newbuilds after sealing a charter agreement with BP for US export service. BP Shipping will charter one LNG carrier from Teekay for 13 years and has an option for a second vessel under similar terms, exercisable by 30 September. BP will use the vessel or vessels Carnival orders four LNG-powered ships for AIDA at Meyer's yards Carnival Corporation & plc, the Anglo-American cruise shipping giant, says it has placed an order for four 180,000 gt LNG-powered cruise liners, for its AIDA Cruises unit in Germany. Two of the ships will be built at Meyer Turku in Finland and the other two at Meyer Werft in Papenburg in Germany. Shrinking small capacity box fleet could trigger new orders Although the overall capacity of the container shipping fleet is growing, the capacity of the 1,000 teu to 3,000 teu of fleet has declined, which could trigger newbuilding orders in the sector, a senior shipping analyst said. "Since 2009 the size of the fleets of container ships between 1,000 teu Danish Ship Finance mulls IPO Danish Ship Finance has launched a strategic review that may lead to an IPO, the bank's chairman said in a statement. Also known as Danmarks Skibskredit as the Copenhagen based shipping bank in Danish, "Danmarks Skibskredit has now initiated a strategic review of multiple possibilities which can Ship Finance acquires three container ships on stocks Ship Finance International Limited, the listed tonnage provider in John Fredriksen's businesss empire, said it had acquired three 9,000 teu capacity container ships that are under construction from an unrelated third party. "The vessels are currently under construction and are expected to be Boxship charter market past the peak? Average charter rates for tramp container vessels are starting to see greater downward pressure as fixing activity slows down, according to shipbrokers. The ConTex, published by the Hamburg Shipbrokers and Ship Agents' Association VHSS, closed last week with a marginal 0.2% loss at 567 points. Outlook uncertain for Doosan Engine Uncertainties linger for South Korea's Doosan Engine as its shipbuilding customers see orders declining year-on-year, according to a shipping analyst. After visiting the company, Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said the company's earnings and orders "are both likely to improve Viking Line ponders Sweden switch if subsidy cut Viking Line (VL) could move its base from the Åland archipelago inside Finland's border to Sweden if the new right-wing government coalition in Helsinki proceeds with a planned EUR20 million subsidy cut for passenger ships, Finnish national daily Helsingin Sanomat (HS) has reported. Jan Hanses, 'Key' Yangtze River hub to launch in September Shulanghu ore transit terminal, co-constructed by Ningbo and Zhoushan ports, is expected to be launched for a trial run in September. The terminal is designed to handle 400,000 dwt bulk carriers, and is poised to become a key transport hub in the Yangtze River Delta. Currently, the first phase of 'Brutal competition' drives May box rates lower Spot freight rates in container trades set a new low in May for a second consecutive month as "brutal competition" plagues the market, a senior shipping analyst said. Spot rates in the sector fell by 2% in May from the previous month and general rate increases the industry had introduced in Chinese tug fire kills two, injures one Two workers died while another was injured when a fire broke out on a tug under construction at Bengbu Shenzhou Machinery (formerly known as Bengbu Shipyard) in Anhui Province, China, on 11 June. The accident took place at 17:20 h local time when dozens of workers were working in the cabin. Local Harim moves towards Pan Ocean takeover South Korean poultry processor Harim Group is closer to acquiring compatriot bulker operator Pan Ocean. Seoul Central District Court announced on 12 June that a rehabilitation plan has been passed as 87% of Pan Ocean's creditors' committee and 61.1% of the company's stakeholders agreed to it. Ghana government allows PSC on vessels The Ghanaian government has granted a British private security company (PSC) the licence to have armed guards on board vessels. From the end of June 2015, Watchwood Resources Ltd (WRL) will be able to accompany armed Ghana Marine Police aboard commercial vessels within Ghana's Exclusive Economic Austrlia sidesteps questions on people smuggling payment claims The Australian prime minister and his ministers are refusing to deny claims that authorities paid Indonesian crew USD5,000 each on a people smuggling operation to turn back. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has gone on record, saying he would stop the boats "by hook or by crook". He has refused to Missing tanker found after losing contact for three days A Malaysia-flagged LPG tanker has resumed communications with its shipowner after it was thought to be missing on 10 June. The 4,200 gt tanker, Teknogas, owned by Silverline Maritime told IHS Maritime that it was "human error" that lead to the technical mistakes in issuing the distress signal at Ezra clinches over $115m in series of contracts Singapore-listed offshore services provider Ezra Holdings has won a streak of global subsea contracts worth over USD115 million. Part of the contract wins came from working with the UK-based offshore company, Apache, operating in the North Sea, which "proves" Ezra's consolidated position in that

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JUNE 15, 2015
Spending boom highlights e-commerce challenges and opportunities in Asia When supply chains go pear-shaped: Goodyear Dunlop calls for more clarity LATAM Airlines struggles as synergies disappoint - is it now a takeover target?

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JUNE 15, 2015
Navy civilian engineer pleads guilty to attempted espionage NASSCO delivers first AFSB variant of MLP Ardent and Ardentia Marine to remove oil from sunken trawler With BP U.S. LNG export charter inked, Teekay orders two Carnival orders four 6,600 guest LNG fueled cruise ships Damen hosts LeanShips kick off meeting

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JUNE 15, 2015
Port of Vancouver sets workshop to discuss waterfront project General Dynamics NASSCO delivers new Mobile Landing Platform vessel Coast Guard helps to remove activists from AMERICAN TRADER Eight new automated passport kiosks online at Portland International Airport Diana Shipping continues charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel LETO

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JUNE 15, 2015
Angelopoulos exits drillship business in deal with bondholders Greek owner cuts exposure to dire offshore market as VLCC sale draws close Teekay orders new LNG carriers Two new vessels ordered plus charters for US exports signed with BP Shipping UK Defence Club sees increased interest in FD&D cover Marine mutual gains 200 ships in 2014 policy year Gener8 to launch IPO roadshow Listing could raise $270m at mid-point in proposed price range MOL shakes up car carrier operation New trades, new dynamics open up new era for car carriers Troubled times for Asia-Europe carriers Analysts warn of difficult months ahead as spot rates plunge to new lows CMA CGM succeeds in $814m notes issue Proceeds will be used to refinance existing notes issued in 2011 that mature in 2017 and 2019 Product tanker goes missing in Malaysian waters, ReCAAP says Vessel from same company was attacked earlier this month in latest fuel oil siphoning theft Data Hub: World Fleet Update Fleet growth rate slips back in May but ordering spree is set to see yet more capacity added to market China Shipbuilding Industry Corp fuels merger rumours by launching 'business adjustment' Company's flagship unit seeks outbound investment in ship engines industry UK Defence Club sees growth in entered tonnage Combined ratio comes in at 94% Dredging laws choke port progress in Australia Queensland government says news laws are reasonable and balance the needs of shipping and environment Beijing's anti-corruption drive reaches further into state-owned maritime giants Bribery, theft, nepotism and other misconduct are alleged at CSIC and Cosco Could tanker bull market last five years? The signs point to sustained strength that could stretch to a five-year golden patch The single point of failure The Yangtze cruiseship capsizing raises questions of safety and crew training

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JUNE 15, 2015
Industry split on NVOCC contracting changes More than a dozen non-vessel-operating common carries have endorsed further changes to U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's rules governing NVOCCs' contracts with shippers. But ocean carriers urged the commission to avoid changes that favor NVOCCs over vessel operators, and UPS and the National Industrial Transportation League warned against narrowing NVOCCs' contracting options. The... Small ship capacity decline could spark newbuild surge Although the overall capacity of the container ship fleet is growing, the number of smaller capacity ships has declined, which could trigger newbuilding orders in the sector, a senior shipping analyst said. "Since 2009, the size of the fleets of container ships between 1,000 TEUs and 3,000 TEUs of capacity, have... US LTL trucking companies report increased 2Q volume Despite mixed signals from the U.S. economy, trucking companies are moving steadily forward, with freight volumes increasing and contract trucking rates rising in the second quarter. Two of the largest publicly owned less-than-truckload carriers, Old Dominion Freight Line and ABF Freight System, reported stronger than expected freight demand in the early... LA throughput grows in May, clouding impact of diversions Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles edged up 0.8 percent in May as the largest U.S. port looks for direction following a lengthy period of congestion and labor issues over the past year. Los Angeles handled 694,791 20-foot-equivalent units in May, compared to the same month last year. Imports... US manufacturing growth building demand for industrial real estate Developers of industrial real estate are expanding their portfolios beyond big-box distribution centers for supply-chain logistics to include manufacturing facilities and warehouses to serve manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico. Several trends are driving the growing interest in manufacturing. The boom in U.S. oil and gas production provides cheap energy to... CN, APM Terminals work to increase Port of Mobile's reach CHICAGO - CN today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA), which owns the public terminals at the Port of Mobile, intended to drive increased supply chain efficiency and a greater share of transportation markets in North America. JJ Ruest, CN executive vice-president and chief marketing officer,... Busiest month in four years points to Oakland port recovery The Port of Oakland in May had its busiest month in almost four years, handling 213,260 20-foot-equivalent container units and sign that operations have returned to normal after months of congestion. The third consecutive month of growth in container volume since the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association... Manufacturing growth building demand for industrial real estate Developers of industrial real estate are expanding their portfolios beyond big-box distribution centers for supply-chain logistics to include manufacturing facilities and warehouses to serve manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico. Several trends are driving the growing interest in manufacturing. The boom in U.S. oil and gas production provides cheap energy to... Russia, bloc partners target Asia-China containerized rail growth ST PETERSBURG - The creation of a containerized rail operator by the Eurasian Customs Union is aimed at capitalizing on growing volume moving between Europe and Asia. The United Transport and Logistics Company was created through the merger of the assets of railways in the union, which consists of Armenia, Belarus,...

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JUNE 15, 2015
California ports log growth The ports of Oakland and Los Angeles reported container volume growth in May ahead of expectations that June will see volatile numbers on the US west coast. 'Still long' on LPG Wells Fargo Securities trimmed its profit outlook for most LPG carrier owners that it covers but kept a positive view on the sector. Monjasa into trading Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa is starting a hiring drive to staff its new fuel trading desk. CPLP trio score pay rise Capital Product Partners (CPLP) today secured a pay rise on three of its vessels as it completed the drop down of a new boxship from fellow Evangelos Marinakis-backed company Capital Maritime. Teekay orders duo Teekay LNG has ordered two LNG carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries against potential 13-year charter contracts with BP Shipping. CMA CGM strikes quickly CMA CGM has raised EUR 725m ($814.64m) through a bond issue after deciding to refinance due to a stronger first quarter result. Gener8 closes on $750m cheque Gener8 Maritime is closing on a $750m credit facility with commercial lenders that will aid the shipowner's funding jigsaw. Siem fined in tax case Siem Offshore has been fined NOK 5m ($0.64m) over a tax case heard by the Kristiansand district court of Norway. Carnival firms four Multi-billion deal inked at Meyer Werft for LNG-fuelled cruiseships that will carry record passenger numbers. Gener8 sights $284m Peter Georgiopoulos-fronted Gener8 Maritime is looking to bank $284m from its New York IPO. Mercator fixes kamsarmax Singapore-listed shipowner charters out bulker to Clearlake at "premium" rate. SFI snaps up resales John Fredriksen-controlled Ship Finance International (SFI) has expanded its containership fleet once more in a deal that adds $200m to its charter backlog. Dorian hits VLGC double Dorian LPG has locked up charters for two of its new VLGCs. Gauguin sells cruiseship US owner Paul Gauguin Cruises is selling one of its two small cruiseships to Grand Circle Travel. Ship pics avoid skip An archive of more than 120 photographs has been saved from destruction following the collapse of the UK's oldest shipping company. DNB says hold Safe DNB Markets has resumed coverage of Safe Bulkers with a hold rating on the shipowner. Dredger under the hammer The Turkish government has put a veteran Ukrainian dredger up for sale at auction. MISC buys from parent Malaysia's MISC has snapped up the maritime services operation of its parent oil company Petronas. NEL to raise money NEL Lines of Greece has revealed plans to issue new shares in an effort to increase its share capital and tackle its liquidity problem. Crowe ponders price gap The gap between VLCC newbuilding and second hand values indicates "investor positivity is mixed with caution", Clarksons Research Services says. Greek owner exits capes Swiss Marine Inc of Greece has exited the capesize market following the disposal of its only ship in the sector, it is claimed. Yasa back in MR game Turkey's Yasa Tankers has moved back into the MR sector with an order for two new ships in Korea. Trio for Seaspan yard Canada's Seaspan Shipyards has reached a deal to construct three coast guard/fisheries research vessels under the government's shipbuilding programme. NAP prices loan Greece's Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP) has priced a new loan at 4.5% above Libor as it buys two VLCCs from its parent. Ezra seals Aviat work Ezra Holdings has secured a contract for rigid pipelay work on the Aviat field development in the UK North Sea. AET CEO steps down AET is on the lookout for a new chief executive after present incumbent Hor Weng Yew announced plans to step down. DSD faces more charges DSD Shipping is facing further charges in the US for allegedly dumping waste water overboard.

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JUNE 15, 2015
Gulftainer enters U.S. port market G6 Alliance upgrades transpacific services Hong Kong port volumes plummet in May Nevada college to offer BAS in logistics Yusen Logistics launches LCL service from Nansha Classification societies look to improve large containership safety

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JUNE 15, 2015
Suspected diesel spill cleanup underway in Vancouver Officials say between 30 to 1,000 litres of fuel spilled into Vancouver's False Creek. Oil removal starts from sunken fishing vessel Underwater recovery domes will be deployed. Carnival orders LNG powered cruise ships LNG fuelled ships represent 'a major environmental breakthrough.' Bunker sales up in Singapore Number of bunker calls at highest level for at least three years. OW 'nearly bankrupt' in 2008 New book promises the inside story. Monjasa opens up new horizons With move into oil trading. Players welcome weaker arbitrage volumes Narrowing price differences between Asia and Europe and strong freight rates put brake on arrivals from the West. Deadline passes for comments on Australian sulphur regulations Cruise operators in Sydney face fines for failure to comply. UK player highlights need for hedging 'Ship owners are concerned about the possible threat of an upward trend in the oil market." Richmond conducts oil spill assessment Draws numerous lessons from earlier MV Marathassa bunker spill. Gibraltar: LNG bunkering report at centre of political row Opposition leader 'cannot have any credibility with the electorate if he does not disclose who funded the report.' Update: Malaysia widens missing tanker search The Orkim Harmony went missing on Thursday. US to study impact of bunker ECA demand Study could be expanded to include more vessel types. Gibraltar: LNG bunkering being dragged into politics Alleged corruption for 'commercial interests of others' in play, says government. Update: Malaysia widens search for missing tanker The Orkim Harmony went missing on Thursday. US to study impact of ECA on bunker demand Study could be expanded to include more vessel types. Puzzlement over Iceland's sulphur regulation Sulphur limit for ships sailing in Icelandic waters differ from everywhere else. FMC hosts roundtable discussion on LNG fuel Notes that LNG bunkering is a 'potential market' for America's natural gas resources. Container alliance forced to reduce capacity on key route Rates between Asia and North Europe have dropped to the point where they are 'sub-economic'. Patent for particulate filter published Filters are available for automotive sector but not marine. Product tanker missing off Malaysian coast A sister ship of the missing vessel was also hijacked earlier in June. Chinese bunker player sinks into Q1 losses Revenues almost halved over the year.

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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

	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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