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BRIEFS

November 22, 2004

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*Shipping News* Rally in shipping stocks expected to continue SINGAPORE-listed shipping companies will continue to enjoy steady earnings growth in the medium term as freight and charter rates remain underpinned by a combination of strong demand for shipping space and increasing capacity shortage, say analysts. No end in sight to China's transport bottlenecks CHINA's chronic railway bottlenecks which have caused lengthy delays in delivery of coal, iron ore and oil are expected to continue next year even as the country's economic growth slows, analysts say. Ship diversions, more workers ease US port congestions A ship logjam that caused protracted freight backups at America's largest port complex has been cleared, officials said, but the timely flow of cargo remains hampered by ongoing delays in moving cargo out of jammed port terminals. Australia planning another container port at Hastings

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Egg noodles exports rise after bird flu disappears Third Party Logistics in China needs improved policies CP Ships announce new VP Tianjin to Beijing in 30 minutes by 2007 MOL Logistics opens new branch in Zhangjiagang MSC approved by Port of Marseilles Norasia adds vessel to RTW service Asia/WCSA announce business plan for 2005 Record throughput at Hekou checkpoint Guangdong invests US$60 billion to boost shipping Continental seeks further salary and benefits cuts New Sino-Macau air pact boosts cargo capacity Lufthansa Cargo takes delivery of converted aircraft

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Norasia strengthens RTW service 18 port projects approved, says Baalu Exim Bank disburses Rs 4,400 cr. in April-Sept. Gems, jewellery exports register sparkling 34 pc increase in April-October Apparel exports post hefty 14.5 pc rise in value terms during January-October Rubber export subsidy for 2004-05 halved Trade with Myanmar in freely convertible currency allowed Edible oil imports rise by 32 pc in Oct. India to take up US, EU's high textile tariffs at Geneva meet Emirates net shoots up by impressive 41 pc Air-India to introduce 4 more services to US TCI to widen use of global positioning system Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service planned Consultative panel favours curbs on iron ore exports Exim Bank bets big on agro, food processing industries in EOU sector SMEs to get $ 120 m World Bank aid FM promises fiscal steps to rein in inflation Official hints at major tax reforms, curbs on concessions in new Budget CMIE projects 3 pc rise in summer grains output Kamal Nath moots joint study group on economic cooperation agreement with Russia Gold lends glitter to forex pile FFFAI delegation off to attend ASEAN FFA AGM in Yangon IFTDO meet in Delhi from today

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
OPEC: Heavy crude processing key to lower prices Cartel says that flexibility of refiners to process heavy crudes vital to keeping prices down and ensuring stable market, 2005 oil demand forecast revised lower. Factors conspire to halt Black Sea product shipments Volga-Don channel set to reopen but port closures and delays in the Turkish Straits frustrate rush to export Russian crude and oil products before winter closure. Rotterdam firms up into weekend Royal Vopak reports solid Q3 profits despite weaker dollar Royal Vopak today announced solid third quarter profits, helped by improvements in the Rotterdam and Singapore bunker markets. Bunker barges in Paranagua mobilised to assist spill clean-up Bunker barges in the port of Paranagua have been mobilised to assist in a bunker spill clean up operation after a chemical tanker explosion in the port.

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Data Burst offers low-cost tracking through laptops France: TLF and FNTR demand HGV, fuel tax harmonisation John Nurminen: Finnish chemical logistics terminal is finished Dispute over PKP pallets continues Luton Airport joint venture to be bought out? Crosslinks starts Algerian service Norfolk Southern names new president and senior management

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Mangouras allowed home, for a while ISPS "is bad for seafarers' welfare" IRS claims CAP success Stelmar row continues

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NOVEMBER 20, 2004
Rochester unveils ferry plan

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Royal Caribbean taps Springfield, Or. as site of new customer service center US rail freight traffic maintains positive position Carnival will help refurbish Jacques Cousteau's vessel CALYPSO Port of Seattle CEO will speak at RFID event LA/Long Beach congestion has Hamburg Süd making changes

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Britain pledges fight over EU ports directive OPPONENTS of the European Commission's renewed attempt to regulate port services have won a powerful ally, with Britain promising to use its European Union presidency beginning in January to mount a challenge to Brussels. Georgiopoulos grabs Cofco bulker fleet THE long drawn out departure from the world of shipping by China's state-run food agency, China National Cereals, Oil and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corp (Cofco), is over with Peter Georgiopoulos of General Maritime fame paying $420m for 16 bulk carriers. DNV lists detention causes FAULTY lifeboats, defective fire pumps, and corroded ventilation systems are the three most common reasons to detain a ship, writes Janet Porter. Past crime haunts Barrot JACQUES Barrot's tenure as European Union transport commissioner begins under a cloud today following revelations last week that he was convicted by a French court for misuse of public funds, writes Justin Stares in Brussels . Paranagua berths stay shut after tanker blast Three fuel berths including Petrolbras' at Brazil's main grain port of Paranagua remain inoperative in the aftermath of a deadly ship explosion last Monday, Reuters reports . Hansa Shipping joins Aframax International A NEW member has joined the Aframax International tanker pool, which was founded by Overseas Shipholding Group and PDV Marina, writes Tony Gray. Bergesen joins rush to refinance Bergesen, the leading Norwegian bulk shipowner acquired last year by Helmut Sohmen's World-Wide Shipping, is set to become the latest leading owner to refinance and consolidate existing debt at lower margins, writes Tony Gray.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Georgiopoulos in $420M bulker deal GENCO, a new private company led by General Maritime chairman Peter Georgiopoulos, has purchased the bulk carrier fleet of China's Cofco Bid blocked, charges P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Container Line is suing the Port of Los Angeles accusing the mayor's office of blocking its bid for the so-called "green terminals." STX Pan Ocean to be listed THE STX Group is planning an overseas listing of its new acquisition, the former Pan Ocean Tianjin eyes box hub status TIANJIN port in northern China aims is aspiring for north-east container hub status and aims to expand capacity to handle 10M TEU annually by 2010 China to sustain 9% GDP growth CHINA'S booming economy, which has triggered the upsurge in world shipping, will grow by "around nine per cent" in 2004, Chinese President Hu Jintao has said Paranagua terminals still closed PARANAGUA port head Eduardo Requiao has ordered that the Petrobras oil terminal and the Fospar fertiliser terminal must remain closed Paranagua's Requiao slams critics Union to reject new ABP offer New US 'mad cow' scare Bulker rejects damage assessment Congestion fully cleared at LA-LB New Orleans leads Gulf security fees Seafarer dies in Greek sinking Have your say! PSA loses Hong Kong bid Keppel Verolme gets Solitaire job

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Record volume for West Coast ports Containerized imports from Asia peaked in October as several West Coast ports reported record cargo volumes. Gulf ports set security fees Tariff changes slated for next spring to offset rising costs of federal security mandates. Seattle volume soars FMC extends comment period on NVO contracts FedEx, others press Bush on trade as China's power grows Trailer Bridge ups bond offer UPS sets quarterly dividend BNSF adds transload to Texas center World economy to weaken: Survey New bridge to link Asia box rivals MOL Logistics opens Zhangjiagang office Emirates lands record results

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Californian anti-congestion measures kick-in The number of containerships waiting to enter the ports of LA/Long Beach eased dramatically this week with only six vessels waiting at anchor today, all containerships, said the Marine Exchange of Southern California. Australian importers attack container detention charges Carriers' efforts to keep in-demand containers moving have come under attack from transport groups in Australia, who are warning members they face significant financial penalties. Zim and China Shipping to start direct Asia/Black Sea link Dutch want Rottergate assurances before agreeing second Maasvlakte China/EU step up maritime co-operation Norasia adds vessel to RTW China volumes surge again Mumbai trust rejects need for congestion charges

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Pasha Hawaii wins deal from Matson Van Ommeren USA joint venture signs new Hawaiin contract with Chrysler. HMM expands tanker fleet Korean owner snaps up VLCC and two product carriers. Bergesen World-Wide refinances Substantial reduction in interest costs in prospect for loans that helped Helmut Sohmen buy Norwegian shipping group. US probes fuel spill Japanese shipowner comes clean over leak from ro-ro's fuel tanks off Savannah. Kent Navigator in trouble again Canada detained structurally defective bulker in October that was prosecuted by US for oil dumping. Oz cattle stuck on ship Another laden livestock carrier is in Middle Eastern limbo. City mulls ferry buy Rochester could take over failed Lake Ontario service. Massoel sells more bulkers Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba follows compatriot Tankerska in raiding Swiss owner. Georgiopoulos lands bulkers Genmar chief's new venture Genco to buy 16 ships from Top Glory of Hong Kong. Stickle in a pickle Court told that Sabine Transportation owner was involved in spill conspiracy 'up to his nose.' Jinhui in fresh buyback Jinhui Shipping has spent $12.6m buying back and cancelling stock after a bull run. Cook dies as ship sinks Eleven other crew rescued after Greece's Avantis III hits reef near Athens. Namura profit shrinks Japanese yard struggles in first half but remains confident of turning it around. Japanese trio in profit Smaller owners Meiji, Tamai and Tokai post positive earnings in first half. Keppel plays Solitaire Legal battle surrounding ship doesn't stop second Singapore yard winning conversion work. TFDS out of offshore Lars Peder Solstad's Solstad Offshore is buying a compatriot out of the offshore business. Cosco exec set for windfall Director of Singapore subsidiary looking at major payday after exercising big chunk of stock options. Fione refloated off UK German-owned general cargo vessel taken off rocks at Margate. OMI to Stelmar: Drop Dead! CEO Stevenson says he's been teaching a stream of callers the spelling of the word 'NO.' Oops! Chemical tanker grounds after Tunis port officials allegedly get draft wrong by 3.5 metres. Navibulgar shines before sell-off Bulgarian state owner expects big profit for 2004, which should ensure healthy interest for upcoming share auction. Cosco ties up with Huaneng State-owned shipping giant becomes "long-term" carrier for top Chinese electricity producer. Hansa joins tanker pool Aframax International Pool welcomes its seventh member and takes fleet to thirty-eight ships.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Analyst expects "major downturn" in container shipping in 2006 Hyundai's net profit increases 10-fold Terms of Trailer Bridge borrowing finalized Carriers add 13th ship to round-the-world service Europe/West Africa carriers add Dakar congestion charge Continental seeks $500 million from workers Hai Win to start monthly China/Australia link Moyes: Expect higher trucking rates Blust: NVO contracts are "significant" changes since OSRA NACA Logistics picks Freightgate software Phoenix International opens Charleston, S.C. branch office Ridge: U.S. security depends on international cargo standards USDA reveals possible second "mad cow" case Pacific CMA improves revenue results EC approves sale of Maersk Data to IBM Long Beach box traffic up 28% in October Port of New Orleans approves security fees

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NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Operation merger Fjord Line-Smyril Line Fjord Line AS of Bergen and PF Smyril Line of Torshavn have agreed to an operational merger in a jointly ... Camillo Eitzen secures LPG deal Camillo Eitzen has secured a 7 year T/C, including a purchase option, for a 5,000 cbm pressurised LPG carrier ... Mangouras can go home A Spanish court has granted Apostolos Mangouras, the master of the "Prestige", permission to travel to his native Greece for ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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