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June 18, 2015

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Asia Australia Discussion Agreement bunker charge US$325/TEU July 1 Los Angeles box volume finds bottom in May with 0.8pc increase Port of Oakland's container volume continues 3 months of growth in May Weak European cargo demand prime cause of current rate collapse G6 shipping alliance adds port calls to two Asia-North America services Florida's Canaveral port launches box shop run by Gulftainer Port of Virginia May volume up 13pc to 230,511 TEU, trumps March record Capital Product Partners' new 9,288-TEUer wins CMA CGM contract Kenya to buy land for Rift Valley Mombasa-Nairobi-Kampala railway African textile exports may reach US$4 billion under US trade deal General cargo up 5.1 on St Lawrence Seaway in first month of operation Plunging revenue prompts Air France Cargo to slash prices to stay aloft FedEx accelerates freighter retirements to improve efficiency WFS wins ground-handling contracts at five Aena airports in Spain Volga-Dnepr flies power station from New York to Suez for canal widening

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JUNE 17, 2015
CMA CGM Group to optimise services between Asia & Europe ICS AGM focuses on critical issues Joseph Chacko presented certificate at 2015 International Seafarers' Welfare Awards in London APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia celebrates World Environment Day by planting 500 saplings Govt planning significant increase in draught at Major Ports China to supply 14 subway trains to Kolkata The growing importance of Private Freight Terminals in India DGFT amends Foreign Trade Policy & Procedures Exports nosedive in May by 20.19 pc Govt should act fast to arrest continuous & sharp decline in exports: Fieo President INR strengthens smartly against US currency China approves airport, rail projects worth $19.3 bn

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Throwing out the net in Central Asia Szczecin hinterland and port of Hamburg join forces Driving life sciences and healthcare Boeing and Volga Dnepr Group intensify relations On trial: shunter with gas reciprocating engine Matchback Systems names IT director DTAC reinforcing East Midlands presence Russian border crossing reopened for TIR procedure Cargolux: art, animals and service to Zhengzhou Gefco Germany ramping up China business APMT steps up investments in Tema Acquisition of KTR completed Saudia starts cargo operation from Delhi CN to prep for Panama Canal expansion AKD entices shipping specialists to its ranks New giant cranes for ECT

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JUNE 17, 2015
USCG unveils maritime cyber scheme Developing guidance for commercial vessels and port terminal operators on identifying cyber-attack risks is one of the objectives of the US Coast Guard's cyber-security plan. The agency's Cyber Strategy, unveiled by USCG Commandant Paul Zukunft on 16 June, will guide the coastguard's cyber efforts Seadrill spin-off acquires ultra deepwater rig Seadrill, the London-based listed drilling rig and ship owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, says it has agreed to sell the 2008-built ultra deepwater rig West Polaris to Seadrill Partners, a listed spin-off company. The deal sees Seadrill Operating LP - 58% owned by Seadrill Partners LLC - Mobile port adds box capacity Container capacity at the Port of Mobile, Alabama is increasing to 475,000 teu with the addition of two post-Panamax gantry cranes. APM Terminals (APMT) announced on 16 June that in addition to the new cranes, it is expanding the container yard by 8 ha (20 acres) as part of a USD40 million China, Australia ink free trade agreement China and Australia signed a long-awaited free-trade agreement (FTA) on 17 June after a decade of negotiations, lifting most tariffs in both countries. In terms of cargo trading, 85.4% of China and Australia's exports will be tariff-free as soon as the agreement takes effects. Upon full Global seaborne LPG trade to grow Seaborne LPG trade will continue rising, fuelled by increasing exports from the United States and Algeria as well as growing Asian demand. Speaking on the second day of IHS Asia LPG Seminar in Singapore on 17 June, IHS Waterborne Energy senior director Scott Gray said that global LPG shipments are Yang Ming, RCL launch new Southeast Asia service Taiwanese container carrier Yang Ming Marine announced that it is partnering with Thai carrier Regional Container Lines (RCL) to launch a Southeast Asia service. Two 1,200-1,500 teu box ships, one each from Yang Ming and RCL, will be deployed for the service. Each voyage is scheduled to last 14 days, with the maiden voyage beginning on 22 June from Singapore. SapuraKencana's net profit halves in 1Q15 Malaysia-listed offshore services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum's first-quarter 2015 net profit almost halved to MYR261.2 million (USD69.6 million), compared with the net profit of MYR510 million in last year's quarter. The decrease was followed by the dip in its revenue for first-quarter 2015 MMHE clinches contracts worth $86.34m Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has clinched various contracts worth a total of MYR324 million (USD86.34 million) from the upstream oil and gas sector, as well as in ship maintenance deals. The contracts won by MMHE comprise of working with South Korea-based PSA orders more ZPMC cranes for Voltri Pra terminal Singapore-based port operator PSA International said it has ordered four gooseneck cranes for its Voltri Pra terminal in Genoa, Italy from Chinese crane manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC). The order comes after a previous order made at the end of 2014 for four similar cranes, Yokohama's exports rise in March Japan's Yokohama port's exports rose 10.8% year on year (y/y) in March, to 2.959 million tonnes of cargo. Imports rose 7% y/y in March to 3.261 million tonnes. However, the port's overall traffic decreased because of lower domestic trade. Domestic trade fell 4.8% y/y to 3.714 million tonnes of

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JUNE 17, 2015
Union accuses Cargolux of risking safety and spying on pilots while on sick leave Italian ports look to recapture domestic imports lost to North European rivals As tonnage rises and business expands, bullish ABC orders 20 747-8 freighters The driving forces behind what would be the next revolution in the haulage sector

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JUNE 17, 2015
Vigor Marine awarded $15.6 million T-AKE 10 contract Norbulk fined $750,000 after dumping hydraulic oil Canary Islands yard can now handle larger OSVs MacGregor to supply deck machinery for Yamal LNG carriers Norden to class entire fleet with LR Tidewater sells 1999-built crew/supply boat

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JUNE 17, 2015
Drewry releases latest round of carrier reliability numbers CMA CGM Group upgrading Bosphorus Express Line rotation World Customs Organization taps Hinojosa as new director Marcon International brokers deal for Tidewater Marine supply vessel Matson gives final results of Horizon Lines tender offer

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JUNE 17, 2015
Navios Midstream confirms fifth and sixth VLCC dropdowns $100m acquisition will boost payouts to unit holders Is consolidation a hopeless cause in dry bulk? Leading analyst says so, but would-be consolidators say interest is rising among owners Houston Ship Channel closed; tanker schedules disrupted Busy waterway could still be closed tomorrow RCL enters big-ship league Thai feeder operator teams up with three other carriers to deploy seven 6,500 teu ships on Northeast Asia-Middle East trade Moody's upgrades NYK's outlook to stable Growing optimism from credit agency after change in methodology and improvement in earnings Creasy appointed chairman at Charles Taylor London market veteran to head Standard Club manager RMT announces CalMac strike plans Ratings to take industrial action later this month Yemen LNG fate hangs on Geneva peace talks Gas shipping looks to this week's UN-sponsored peace initiative as Balhaf exports remain offline Beijing's drive to reduce shipping emissions arouses differing views within cabinet Transport and environment ministries have different goals in limiting sulphur content of fuel oil APMT readies Alabama terminal for Panama Canal expansion Two new super-post panamax cranes and additional yard capacity announced as part of $40m investment programme Top maritime regulators arrive in Brussels to review competition in box trades Officials from the EU, China and US to attend second summit as alliances settle in and freight rates plunge Mercator seals kamsarmax deal The dry bulk shipping business is hoping a deal with Clearlake Shipping will provide a welcome financial shot in the arm during a troubled market Data Hub: Trade Statistics East Asia sees strong outbound growth but a drop in first-quarter imports as decline in US-China volume hits trade VLCCs are geared for growth Growth in spot earnings and growth in commercial deals illustrate a new era for VLCCs

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JUNE 17, 2015
Organic gains, not diversions, drive Charleston port to record volume The South Carolina Ports Authority handled record container volume in May and approved $165.5 million in capital spending on new and expanded facilities during its fiscal year that begins July 1. The lingering effects of congestion at West Coast and North Atlantic ports provided a marginal boost to volume but most... Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles spot rate index falls to four-year low An index measuring spot rates to ship a 40-foot container from Hong Kong to Los Angeles this week fell to a more than four-year low, a plunge somewhat explained in part by seasonal decline in demand, but still an ominous sign to carriers seeking general rate increases over the coming... Yang Ming (America) Corp. moves corporate HQ We are pleased to announce that Yang Ming (America) Corp Headquarters in Jersey City is moving to One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Ninth Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102, effective June 22, 2015. Yang Ming (America) Corp. One Newark Center 1085 Raymond Boulevard, 9th Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 Our Corporate Headquarter phone numbers and... Trade pact to boost China-Australia container trade after double-digit gain A new free-trade agreement between Australia and its largest trading partner, China, will likely further accelerate containerized trade between the duo after their volume rose 14.6 percent in the last three years. When the agreement initially takes effect, 85.4 percent of China and Australia's products will be tariff-free. Once it is... Indonesian, Malaysian shippers to gain new connections to Singapore, Port Klang A new weekly intra-Asia service will give Indonesian and Malaysian shippers better access to the transshipment hubs of Singapore and Port Klang, Malaysia starting later this month. The service provided by Yang Ming and Regional Container Line begins June 22 and is another sign of carriers deploying more ships to serve... Signs point to US shippers' slowing intermodal conversion U.S. shippers are finding it more and more difficult to rationalize shifting their cargo from highway to rail. And questionable service reliability and accelerating intermodal rates are to blame, according to intermodal analysts and a recent shipper survey. Given that many of the contributing factors are temporary, though, many industry insiders... Holland & Hart launches new global trade sanctions blog WASHINGTON - Holland & Hart today announced the launch of www.tradesanctions.com, a global trade sanctions blog authored by leaders of Holland & Hart's International Trade team. Ranked nationally by Chambers USA and Chambers Global, Holland & Hart's experienced trade sanctions attorneys will author timely articles to help clients and business leaders stay... Vantix Logistics selects Yusen Logistics (Americas) as intermodal provider SECAUCUS - Vantix Logistics has selected Yusen Logistics (Americas) to provide intermodal and OTR service. Under the contract, Yusen Logistics is managing 60 to 70 intermodal freight movements each month for Vantix, the Dallas-based division of McLane Co. Inc. and a provider of supply chain solutions for the food industry. The shipments consist... Long Beach volume returns to pre-recession levels The Port of Long Beach in May recorded its busiest month since October 2007, indicating that cargo volumes are returning to pre-recession levels and the worst effects of the labor disruptions this past year are over. Click to EnlargeTotal container volume, imports exports and empties, was 635,250 20-foot container units, an... Pension charge leads to $895 million FedEx quarterly loss An accounting change that cost FedEx $2.2 billion cut deep into the company's earnings to produce an $895 million loss in the fourth quarter of the company's fiscal year. Adjusted for that $2.2 billion pre-tax charge, FedEx net profit would have been $753 million, compared with a $730 million net profit... East-west lines' on-time record improves again On-time performance for container ships in the three core east-west trade lanes improved in May for the fourth consecutive month, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors said in its monthly Carrier Performance Insight. The improvement was driven by much better on-time performance in the trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades, where U.S. port congestion disrupted... Brazil unveils long-delayed port concessions Plans to invest 198.4 billion reais ($63.83 billion) in infrastructure concession projects have been announced in Brazil this past week by President Dilma Rousseff. Roughly 37.4 billion reais is expected to be invested in the port sector. Rousseff has launched what she and her key ministers are billing as "the greatest... Japan-US trade loses some momentum In an ominous sign for its export-reliant economy, Japan's red-hot merchandise trade with the United States lost some steam in May after expanding by more than 20 percent in March and April. Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the ninth successive month in May on a year-over-year basis, climbing 7.4... Asia-Europe rate turmoil spreads to north-south routes LONDON - The freight rate collapse on the Asia-Europe trades has triggered a domino effect across carriers' global networks with spot rates out of China to Australia and South America sinking to all time lows, according to Alphaliner.Rates on several other routes out of China are also nearing their 2009... MSC bolsters India service with stop at Hazira Mediterranean Shipping Company will add a direct call at Hazira, India, to its IPAK service in order to enhance direct connections between India, North Europe and the Mediterranean, effective in early July. The new port call will begin with the arrival of the MSC Tomoko at Adani Hazira Container Terminal on... AirBridgeCargo to receive 20 Boeing 747-8 freighters LONDON - Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr signed a memorandum of understanding today to buy and lease twenty Boeing 747-8 freighters with a combined list price of $7.4 billion for its AirBridgeCargo Airlines unit. The agreement, announced at the Paris air show, also calls for Volga-Dnepr's fleet of Antonov-124-100 heavy lift aircraft... No sign of China port slowdown as May volumes rise at Cosco Pacific HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific reported growing container volumes across all its geographical sectors with 28 million 20-foot-equivalent units handled by China's second largest port operator in the first five months of the year. A China slowdown does not yet appear to have hit the port sector, with Cosco Pacific... Asia-Europe rate turmoil spreads to north-south routes Freight rates have tumbled on the Asia-Australia routes as capacity cascades in from the major east-west trades.LONDON - The freight rate collapse on the Asia-Europe trades has triggered a domino effect across carriers' global networks with spot rates out of China to Australia and South America sinking to all time... No sign of China port slowdown as May volumes rise at Cosco Pacific HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific reported growing container volumes across all its geographical sectors with 28 million TEUs handled by China's second largest port operator in the first five months of the year. A China slowdown does not yet appear to have hit the port sector, with Cosco Pacific handling... Drastic capacity cuts the way out of Asia-Europe mess, Alphaliner says Carriers on the Asia-Europe route via the Suez Canal have cancelled 52 sailings so far this year in a vain bid to raise rates.HONG KONG - The only way to stop the Asia-Europe rate war was to make drastic and permanent capacity cuts, as the widespread practice of voiding sailings...

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JUNE 17, 2015
KNOT enough for BG Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has ordered a suzemax shuttle tankers after BG Group exercised an option for a long-term charter. Bigger, better, broken? Shipping consolidation is coming, but perhaps not as quickly or efficiently as some would hope. Hapag-Lloyd rating outlook upped Moody's Investor Service hiked its outlook on Hapag-Lloyd's credit rating to "stable" as the German liner operator's financial metrics improved. Greatship sells AHTS India's Greatship has offloaded one of its modern anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS). Liner reliability surges Containership schedule reliability has surged since January, reaching the highest point in a year. NAP bumps distribution Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP) will push up its shareholder payout after striking a deal with sibling Navios Maritime Acquisition to take two VLCCs. Petrobras pain delayed? Brazilian state oil company Petrobras could postpone cuts to its $221bn five-year spending plan. VLCC spending to top $3bn Investment in second hand VLCCs in 2015 will cross benchmark if Euronav takes Metrostar options. Three hours, three vessels Intruders boarded three vessels within three hours earlier today in the eastbound lane of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Stena profit soars Sweden's Stena AB has revealed a big profit in the first quarter after it sold nine ferries and other assets. Eagle refilling shelf Eagle Bulk Shipping is laying the groundwork for securities sales worth up to $500m. First Steamship falls Taiwanese bulker owner First Steamship has logged a drop in first quarter profit as financial costs rose. Atlantska: not us Atlantska Plovidba has refuted media speculation that its executives acquired shares to the company's detriment. MSC rejigs in Americas MSC is teaming with three other container lines to launch two new services in South and North America. GMI shares dry view Global Maritime Investments is bearish on the dry bulk market for the rest of this year but has seen some groundwork laid for the next upturn. Phoenix barred An Indian bulker has been banned from Paris MoU ports for three months after failing its third port state check in two years. Ceona's new CEO Mark Preece takes over top job at offshore owner, succeeding Steve Preston. Moody's positive on Maersk Ratings agency Moody's has raised its outlook for AP Moller-Maersk to positive from stable due to an improvement in its debt profile. Epic plans fundraiser Epic Gas announced plans Wednesday to raise around $50m from a private placement of new shares to existing shareholders. USC takes control Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has finally got its hands on 100% of the shares in new far eastern shipyard Zvezda. Drillship drops down John Fredriksen's Seadrill is selling a drillship to its spin-off Seadrill Partners (SP) for a quick cash boost. Siem sale falls through Norway's Siem Shipping is launching legal action after failing to sell a veteran reefer. Orkim hunt ramped up The hunt for a missing Malaysian-flagged product tanker has been stepped up with more assets added to the search operation. DeepOcean seals BG work DeepOcean has been awarded a five year contract by the UK's BG Group for maintenance and repair (IMR) work. Hamburg skipper fined The master of a cruise ship, which was damaged by rocky shoals after going aground off Ireland, has been fined by a court in Belfast. Cheaper ship prices coming Fast declining orderbook pointing to a further price correction, says Morgan Stanley. Rodgers ain't braggin' When panelists at the annual Marine Money conference in New York were asked how they would spend $1bn in today's shipping market, only one member was able to speak from recent personal experience. VLCCs move upward The VLCC has moved sharply upward after staying quiet last week, with brokers estimating a roughly 10% leap in day rates on the benchmark route between the Middle East and Japan.

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JUNE 17, 2015
Dagnese named president of Con-way Freight CMA CGM adjusts Asia-Europe services China Southern Cargo expands operations FedEx stock slips as currency, fuel impact Q4 results

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JUNE 17, 2015
LNG 'will have a place' in future of marine fuels Development 'is still on track', says Global Gas Technology Market Manager for Lloyd's Register. Bunkering 'key' in push for LNG Involvement needed from 'big players' to help 'make this work on a global scale', FMC Commissioner says. 'At berth' regulations will cut pollutants by 60% But Hong Kong has no plans for 'cold ironing' at box terminals. Piraeus hosts LNG bunkering events Initiative part of Poseidon Med project. Bunker player ready to build more terminals 'We are looking at either acquiring or developing in greenfield sites.' Bunkers de Mexico rebuts barge arrest report Company source says barges are operating and that 'we are making deliveries'. Ferry design aims for fuel efficiency Vessel to be deployed on New York commuter route. 'At berth' regululations will cut pollutants by 60% But Hong Kong has no plans for 'cold ironing' at box terminals. LNG pricing: 'Market dynamics have shifted in buyers' favour' LNG price deals becoming more transparent and less complex. Invention reduces need for oil change Using an ultra-fine filter. Police: Missing tanker believed hijacked Vessel had cargo of gasoline. Glander International Bunkering makes new Americas hire Marcello joins Florida officeas bunker trader. Glander International Bunkering expands Florida office Jake Marcello joins company as Bunker and Lubricant Trader/Broker. Delisting threat widens for Andatee Shares fail to meet minimum required bid price. CLIA raises 'significant concerns' about Australian sulphur regulation Hoping to influence 'stage 2' proposal for wider NSW 0.1% sulphur limit that would apply from next year. Cruise company orders LNG-fuelled newbuilds Orders for two vessels have been placed with German shipbuilder. Marex Spectron: EL Nino expected to impact oil shipments By increasing the number of cyclones in the North Indian Ocean and typhoons in the South Pacific.

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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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