BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 28, 2006

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*Shipping News* US ports issue: The ship's already sailed IN the outcry over who should run America's seaport terminals, one clear trend appears to have been overlooked: American companies began withdrawing decades ago from the unglamorous business of stevedoring, ceding the now-booming industry to enterprises in Asia and the Middle East. Viswalab calls for price-quality connection for bunker fuel DONALD The newest entrant to the local bunker fuel testing market, Viswalab Singapore Pte Ltd, officially opens tomorrow and has called for greater importance to be placed on the connection between bunker quality and price. Respite for Bush as DP World agrees to review US President George W Bush averted a showdown with Congress, at least for now, after Dubai Ports World agreed to submit its acquisition of six US port facilities to a 45-day government review.

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MOL upgrades Haiphong box service DP World accepts further US scrutiny over P&O deal Antwerp Port Authority makes rail transportation a bigger priority Logistics hub to be built at Westport Hainan to invest US$2b on transport infrastructure K + N Mexico manages spare parts warehousing for Toyota Air NZ profit down, further job cuts loom Cathay Pacific gives thumbs up to HK Financial Secretary's budget speech New Breed to manage logistics for 787

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Evergreen Launches fifth service linking Asia with US E. Coast Wan Hai Lines to offer HK-Japan service ZIM adds Oakland to RTW service "K" Line to begin Xiamen-Med service KMTC resumes Xiamen-S. Korea service TS Lines to launch 5th Japanese service 2 new shipping services launched from XICT Shipping cos anchoring in foreign shores to escape heavy tax regime Shreyas to raise $ 8 million from GDR issue Car exports up by 9 pc in January Castor oil exporters set sights higher by 10 pc for 2006-07 Asean FTA to take effect from January 1, 2007 Chemexcil confident of 30 pc export growth in 2005-06 EEPC seeks scrapping of service tax on commission paid to foreign agents Fieo (WR) workshops in Mumbai, Pune Main line vessels can now call directly at Cochin Port With 14 berths now, New Mangalore Port hopes to handle 3 m tonnes more cargo Govt envisages 276 ports in 20 years'Baalu Speed up work on freight corridor, says BCC&I Reliance Infrastructure gets nod to operate container trains on category-I routes Rlys hopes to haul 726 m tonnes in 2006-07 ...projects 13 pc rise in iron ore exports next fiscal Railways remain better option for major freight providers Commodities offer future investment option ONGC sets up SPV for Mangalore SEZ IMF dishes out formula for faster Indian growth rate

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
UPS names new director Zim calling at Oakland CA KLM announces summer schedule ICF's shareholders to "continue their support" DHL plans new facility in New York

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Horizon focuses on cutting debt BW buys product tankers UK detains nine vessels Worldwide Project Consortium expands Wind turbine row blows on

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Navamar to buy Davie P&I warns on dangers of lone watches DP World asks for deeper security probe

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Customs sees big jump in electronic manifest filers Horizon Lines' CEO predicts major expansion plans in future Seattle-based Cutter returns from drug patrols International Trade Commission wants input on Korea trade pact BW Shipping buying eight panamax tankers

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US bid to block P&O sale goes before UK High Court ELLER & Co, the Miami stevedore involved in US litigation to block the sale of P&O to Dubai's DP World, is taking its case to London's High Court. DP World hopes findings will allay American fears A "VOLUNTARY" request by DP World to subject its $6.8bn global takeover of P&O to a deeper 45-day investigation "under US law" has emerged as the fig leaf with which US lawmakers could potentially cover themselves, writes Rajesh Joshi in New York. Security issue not been debated here, says EU spokesman WHILE the US media and a cross-party coalition of US politicians slam the prospect of a UAE-backed company taking control of six American terminals, in Europe the issue has not even registered on the radar screen, writes Justin Stares in Brussels. Hyldager replaces Morse at Inchcape SIMON Morse is stepping down as chief executive of Inchcape Shipping Services just a month after the ship agency firm was bought by Istithmar PJSC, writes Janet Porter. BW Shipping makes products splash with $449m AL deal BW SHIPPING has made a $449m plunge back into owning product tankers, having exited the sector in 2004. Greek ferry trial: seven found guilty SEVEN people have been found guilty of contributing to the Express Samina disaster in September 2000, one of Greece's worst modern shipping disasters, writes Nigel Lowry.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
DP World's delay reassures Americans CONGRESSIONAL republicans are accepting DP World's offer of a 45-day delay in asserting control over the US terminals it will acquire this week and will relent on passing laws to block the deal Hyldager replaces Morse at ISS SIMON Morse has stepped down as group chief executive at Inchcape Shipping Services with immediate effect. He is being replaced by Claus Hyldager Top fleet expansion fuels growth TOP Tankers more than doubled its profits last year despite a drop-off in rates in its spot Suezmax sector, with growth fuelled by the company's rapid fleet expansion Katrina refugees to leave ferry LOUISIANA residents who have been housed on the ferry Scotia Prince since Hurricane Katrina are pleading to be allowed to stay on board as they have nowhere else to go Venezuela-US rift worsening VENEZUELA is stepping up threats to shift oil exports away from the US, a move that would be a windfall for the tanker trade Swedish tonnage tax plan submitted The man given responsibility a year ago with presenting the case for a tonnage tax scheme in Sweden, has now submitted his proposal Grounded bulker officers in protest DP World accepts 45-day probe Sea Containers' ferry head leaves Lone watchkeepers 'may need help' Italians make good use of tonnage tax Australia on wheat rescue mission Trade suspended after abuse claim STX to double tanker fleet

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Senators move to block Dubai port deal Despite new compromise, legislation moves ahead to ensure a thorough review of DP World's takeover of P&O's U.S. terminals. Horizon Lines plans acquisitions Portland posts Jan. gains e-Truck join-ups increase Alameda Corridor containers increase in 2005 U.S. pledges Malacca security help TNT express margins soar Gain for truck tonnage Dan-Gulf back in NOLA

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Updated: P&O High Court hearing adjourned until tomorrow The hearing of the Scheme of Arrangement for DP World to buy P&O has been adjourned till tomorrow, as objections have interrupted this normally brisk and uncontroversial procedure. MISC sugars short-term pain with long-term promise of gain MISC Berhad is predicting a shipping industry upturn around 2010, despite 'stable to softening' short-term prospects for the shipping industry on the back of tonnage supply outstripping haulage demand. APMT Rotterdam faces workers' ultimatum VICS confirms change of strategy, after January fall JadeWeser award due by mid-March, with shortlist reportedly shrinking Hong Kong to start mandatory electronic cargo manifest filing in June Antwerp's cargo 'bundling' to improve rail catchment and capacity More orders for 4,000TEU new vessels MOL launches one more Vietnam-HK service

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Lasco holds firm Latvian owner posts small rise in profits for 2005 despite rate woes for reefer and tanker tonnage. 19 years for Samina navigator Shoreside managers will avoid four years' prison time by paying fines for their part in the deadly wreck of the Express Samina. We are the champions! Evangelos Pistiolis claims TOP Tankers older suezmax fleet is earning loads more money than its leading rivals. Seacor swells NYSE-listed Seacor is reporting sextupled operating income for the year in which it swallowed Jones Act compatriot Seabulk. Davie saved? Repair group Navamar steps in to buy bankrupt Quebec yard. Suez Canal spill Laden Greek operated aframax tanker leaks heavy fuel oil after running aground. NATS goes back to investors NYSE-listed tanker owner announces its third equity offering in eighteen months to fund more suezmaxes. Pan-United cements deal Jebsen Skipsrederi to convert two general cargo ships as yard picks up new contracts. MC in upbeat mood Vessel acquisitions and charter renewals set to boost gas shipping profit. Japan detains 16 L&B and Vega of Germany feature on January list of port state failures. More pocket money for Fain RCCL chief executive racks up another $3.6m after cashing in stock options. Limarko trebles profit Lithuanian reefer player boosted by better market and ship disposal in 2005. Hanjin plumps for Philippines Group finally confirms it will build $720m mega-yard in Subic Bay to begin work in 2016. Fjellstrand plans new yard Norwegian shipbuilder to build facility for construction of high-speed aluminium ferries. CSC charters feeder duo Sri Lanka's state-owned Ceylon Shipping eyeing container trade as well as lining up tanker buy. Frangos wins costs Loucas Haji-Ioannou (right) loses appeal in long running battle over $49m 'dowry' for daughter's failed marriage. FreeSeas sees loss Gourdomichalis brothers' three-ship dry bulk outfit hit by dry docking downtime and start-up costs. BW ties up AL eight Former Bergesen Worldwide Shipping buys products tankers being built at Dalian in China from V.Ships and German KG joint venture. MOL increases Vietnam links Japanese container line adds second route to Hong Kong and southern Chinese port of Chiwan. Sado slips further into red Japanese ro-ro owner has poor 2005, but 2006 looks twice as bad.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Tropical Shipping's 4th-quarter operating profit down 78% Horizon anticipates eventual vessel replacements Hyldager replaces Morse as Inchape's chief Hamburg Sud has complete ownership of Ybarra Sud ILO adopts labor standards for seafarers CSAV opens Korean agency Master mariners' council sets May assembly date Shipping lane protections could kill Mass. offshore wind farm World Air files late reports with Nasdaq World Airways extends freighter leases Cargolux contracts Geneva/Luxembourg road service OOIDA opposes ATA speed limiters Ritchie, Newall to leave CP Railway St. Lawrence Seaway sets opening dates in March U.S. recommends March 1 start for CAFTA with El Salvador RFID deployment hurt by lack of talent survey says Toyota picks Kuehne + Nagel Mexico to manage spare parts USAID to ship 22,800 metric tons of food aid to Kenya DP World agrees to second investigation of port sale N.Y.-N.J. port authority, state of New Jersey sue to stop P&O sale Project group aims to increase rail volumes at port of Antwerp Security conditions vary on foreign sales, DHS official says Eller & Co. raises alarm bells over port compromise

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Broström reports strong performance 2005 Göteborg-based Broström reports a SEK 720 million pre-tax result in 2005, more than double compared to 2004 when ... "M. Pioneer" crew leaves and flies home The bulk carrier "M. Pioneer" has now left the port Fredericia and is anchored at the roads before leaving for ... One step closer to tonnage tax in Sweden The Swedish tonnage-based tax system commission of inquiry has submitted its proposal to the Swedish government. The commission proposes ...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Egypt: 3,000 mt fuel oil spill in Suez Canal Huge fuel oil spill reported in the Suez Canal, but waterway remains open. African oil terminal and bunkering facility inaugurated New terminal said to be first independent on-shore tank storage facility in the Horn of Africa. Lubrizol: Additives supply to remain tight Lubrizol Vice President addresses factors which led to last year's crisis, including increased demand for marine lubricants, and says the market will be tight going forward. New barge, terminal in Colombia Free trade deal with US bolstering Coremar group expansion of bunkering and port facilities. Rotterdam/Antwerp holding steady Monday morning Russian oil export duties to rise Record crude oil duty and 14% rise in fuel oil levy due in April. Forecast drop in net profit for Singapore's NOL Analysts forecast net profit fall in 2005 from 2004 due to lower freight rates and higher bunker costs. New barge company formed in the Netherlands ARA bunker supplier and trader separates out bunker barge operations, forming independent barge operator.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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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