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November 7, 2008

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*Shipping News* Falling shipping costs a mixed blessing: UN This year's sharp fall in sea freight costs is a mixed blessing for developing countries, making it cheaper to ship their exports but signalling waning demand for their goods, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday. Shipping derivatives traders pool US$398m Traders of shipping derivatives linked to the cost of shipping coal and ore paid US$398 million into a pool to guarantee contract settlements after a record collapse in freight rates, according to Freight Investor Services Ltd.

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PIL's East Africa service starts calling at Guangzhou Port Da Chan Bay CIMC Container Service Centre opens Prince Rupert rises 281pc in Q3 with new China service China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan sign fast-track cross-border clearance deal Shandong ports volume near 10 million TEU in the first 9 months MOL to develop box depot in Thailand, despite lower volume growth DHL Global Forwarding strengthens Indonesia presence Following falling oil prices, Horizon cuts fuel surcharge to 25pc Cathay Pacific profit warning after wrong-way fuel hedging China Southern launches new domestic services Asia Pacific air volume slump to continue, says AAPA United Airlines' October shows further 12pc cargo decline Singapore and Kuwait sign open skies accord

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Smooth sailing for reefers in turbulence projected Shipping in dire straits Some dry bulk ships to be kept idle Belgium keen to fortify trade ties Overflowing godowns prompt waiver of wheat export ban JNP will remain key facilitator of trade with Italy-Hussain Not officially opened, Gangavaram port already functioning Cabinet resolves Major Ports' PLR issue GSEC beefs up Ahmedabad ACC infrastructure SEC Rly posts 10 pc growth in freight traffic during April-Oct. India to press for global financial reforms at Brazil G-20 meet on Nov. 8-9 Market slips temporary, feels India Inc as per CII-PwC survey Fieo chief places hopes on Obama tinged with caution

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Palletways recruits managing director for Benelux states Port of Prince Rupert: container traffic jumps 281% in Q3 Swiss: frequencies to Prague Green Cargo and SSAB ink major transport contract Kuehne + Nagel new K'rcher logistics partner in Russia Truck & Bus World Forum 2008, 8-9 December

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
EU looks to expand maritime role Port authority "renaissance" in Europe Belships' strong Q3 FMC files court complaint against LA and LB ports GC Rieber's "solid financial capacity" "Strong pace" at Ocean HeavyLift

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Todd Shipyards could face NYSE delisting $13.4 million contract for Swiftships EC forces two Polish yards into liquidation OMSA hires Manager of Jones Act Compliance France takes 33.34% stake in STX France Hornbeck reports record OSV revenues

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Port of Port Angeles schedules public hearing on budget/tax levy Schnitzer Steel taps Lundgren as new president and CEO Evergreen to pull plug on TANGO service participation Homeland Security Department opens new round of port grants Greenbrier Companies releases numbers for fourth fiscal quarter

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Export credit agencies set for bigger role in ship finance INDUSTRY meet told agencies will become an increasing feature as bank lending tightens. Nationalisation of banks could hit ship finance Svitzer picks Cape of Good Hope over Suez SVITZER confirms it is rerouting all vessels around the Cape of Good Hope at all times to avoid risk of pirate attacks. Italy seeks extension over Tirrenia privatisation GOVERNMENT to ask Brussels for an additional year to organise the privatisation of state-owned ferry company Tirrenia.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
EC orders Polish yards sold THE EC today ordered Poland's Gdynia and Szczecin yards to be sold, as part of a compromise with Warsaw Greek GDP could 'evaporate' GREECE'S GDP is under siege because the global economic pinch has rocked shipping, Chris Pryce, head of the Fitch Ratings Greece desk, has warned Napoli report vindicates salvor THE REPORT into the beaching of the box ship Napoli off the UK's south coast has found that the best option had been taken to avoid polluting the Channel USS axed from NYSE TRADING in US Shipping Partners has been suspended by the New York Stock Exchange today 'Gangster act' condemned by ITF THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers' Federation has branded the kidnapping of 10 oil workers off the coast of Cameroon as "a gangster act" Florida files Imperial lawsuit FLORIDA has filed a suit against Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, accusing it of "failing to adequately disclose fuel surcharge fees" Excel hails post-merger results DRY BULK operator Excel Maritime Carriers reported much higher net income of $119.2M in the third quarter, versus $18.5M in 3Q07

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
CMA CGM to call Port of Mobile French carrier to bring PEX 3 service to Alabama port, where it is partner in new Mobile Container Terminal. 150,000 TEUs idle: Report US Chamber lauds Obama Horizon Lines unveils reefer monitoring service Vessel scrapping picks up but tight credit hurts prices Rail carloads fall US watches tropical storm Hanjin Shipping opens India-Europe Express Service Nagoya sees US import gains Tampa Port chief Wainio to advise Atlanta Fed Teesport gets Scot rail link

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
P&I premiums soar in 'uncertain climate' SCCT: two million up Wincanton acquires iconic Felixstowe haulier Teesport/Grangemouth 'high cube' rail service started DP World takes over in Aden

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
TBS cautious Joseph Royce-led owner doubles quarterly profits and beats Wall Street forecasts, but the company cools to expansion plays amid economic worries. OSG in $2bn deal? Morten Arntzen led tanker owner set for huge product carrier gamble as more than 50 Cido Shipping vessels go up for sale. Bunker up Ian Adams of the International Bunkers Association says owners should start planning for cheaper options. Excess payback Barack Obama's election offers no silver lining for shipowners with listed companies living to regret massive dividend payouts, Paul Slater says. Stocks drubbed US shipping stocks spiral downward as gloomy data hits Wall Street and even a major shipowner shows signs of trouble. Financing possible Equities analyst says there are banks that can make a massive rumoured OSG purchase possible, but it won't be easy. Dry owners cut Cantor Fitzgerald analyst downgrades ratings on two bulker players as she worries about DryShips debt covenants. Rieber 'on par' As it reports 2.6% rise in profits, the Norwegian offshore shipmanager says it is well-prepared for financial turmoil. Time to fight Losing money every day is scary but downturn will sort the men from the boys, Konstantinos Halkias says. Stand by me StealthGas chief Harry Vafias warns dumb bankers they could lose billions. Dream over? Petrofin's Ted Petropoulos predicts shipping's perfect storm may be beneficial. Zoullas optimistic Eagle Bulk chief executive thinks planned Chinese infrastructure programmes can bolster bulker market. Trailer revved up Revenues climb at Trailer Bridge as the container barge player barely ekes out a profit, but the fourth quarter is looking strong. Good Knight US-listed Knightsbridge Tankers' four VLCCs making more money so far this year as costs are chopped. Ladies fixed Two Omega Navigation products tankers find three-year employment with ST Shipping. Hostage shot dead A crew member held onboard a Bourbon Offshore vessel has been killed during a rescue attempt, rebel leaders claim. Eagle rises Profit reaches quarterly record at Eagle Bulk despite "challenging global environment" but shares fall. Mirror image Mons Aase-led Dof Subsea follows parent Dof into the red in the third quarter thanks to currency reversals. Volstad back Norwegian owner returns to domestic shipbuilder Bergen Group for new seismic survey vessel. DryShips to offer George Economou ropes in Cantor Fitzgerald to sell 25 million shares as buffer against ailing bulker market. Three more years South American oil company extends time-charter on a Tsakos Energy Navigation products tanker. TTB sale axed US shipowner Hornbeck will maintain the status quo after abandoning plans to sell its tug and tank barge operation. Brostrom dives Rising costs drag down Swedish chemical tanker owner's nine-month result despite higher revenues. Yards face end It's official: Poland agrees to sell off Gdynia's and Szczecin's assets and liquidate companies to pay back illegal state aid. Record returns Hornbeck sees third quarter profit stack up thanks to the best ever showing from its offshore operation. AHTS hold-up Delivery of Deep Sea Supply newbuilding from India's ABG Shipyard set back until first quarter of 2009. Texas reprieve? Casino cruiseship may not be scrapped in India, as Gujarat authorities consider buying the vessel. NOK so good Heavy unrealised currency losses plunge Helge Mogster's Dof into the red for the third quarter, despite a strong operating performance. Chemical cash Odfjell sells tanker for $32m profit as it seeks to strengthen equity after Norway's retroactive tax shock last year. Kinkai cautious K Line bulker and ro-ro unit ups interim earnings, but second half will be harder. Grain gain Ukraine's Azov Shipyard opens 10,000-tonnes-per-day dry cargo terminal on Sea of Azov. Bye for now STX Europe in talks over 80 temporary lay-offs at its Rauma yard in Finland. Costs cut Bonheur Negative financial items eat into improved sales to leave Fred Olsen company with smaller profit. Trico ahead Addition of DeepOcean and CTC helps US offshore giant to beat market forecasts in the third quarter. Lloyd Fonds falls German ship fund manager posts tiny profit in face of 'the worst crisis in decades' as sales dry up. ACL ups profit Jones Act barge operator posts revenue and profit increases despite numerous hurricanes. Deep Sea dips Odd Brevik-led offshore owner sees profit hit by higher costs and currency reversals. Building profit Japanese shipyard Naikai Zosen has enjoyed a strong first half, with profit and revenues both up significantly. China crisis AP Moller-Maersk to lay off 700 workers at global services centre in Guangzhou as cost-cutting continues.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Evergreen withdrawing from South American loop A.P. Moller - Maersk lays off 700 in China Trailer Bridge reports drop in earnings, but volume climb American Commercial reports profit increase Seaboard: Higher fuel prices raise sales, dampen earnings Genco cancels agreement to acquire 6 dry bulk ships Samskip pulls ship from Iceland service Economic meltdown fries U.S. meat exports EGL pays $750,000 to settle overbilling allegations CEVA reports loss, 25% increase in revenue TSA reviews forwarders in air cargo security pilot FMC reviews 38 OTI license applications $388.6 million available for port security grants Mobile marks container terminal opening DP World says volume up 16% through 3rd quarter Gujarat ports making moves to attract containers New ESPO chairman urges ports to become matchmakers for industry San Diego voters trounce proposed deck over marine terminal Wash. Supreme Court reaffirms Seattle port commissioner recall

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
New seismic order to Bergen Group Bergen Group has, through its subsidiaries Bergen Group Fosen and Bergen Group Landskrona, been awarded a contract with Volstad Maritime AS for building and outfitting of a seismic vessel. The contract is worth NOK 689 million. ' We will build the ... Ulstein starts new operation company The Ulstein Group starts a new company providing services to the aftermarket, technical operation of vessels in service, and services for personnel/manning. The company is named Ulstein Marine Services, UMS, and Jens Lassen is appointed as CEO. The headquarters ... Iraq to build a shipyard The government of Iraq plans to build a USD 850 million shipbuilding and repair yard in the port of Khor al-Zubeir in the Persian Gulf, writes Seatrade Asia. The shipyard is to build specialized small ships, supply vessels, naval ...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Stricken vessel threatened 'large release of oil' Bunker fuel could have polluted the Channel 'for many years'. Leading liner cuts services More signs that shipping activity is falling, which could hit bunker demand. Stolen fuel oil sold as bunkers Court hears fuel was sold to fishing vessels at one-third the market price. Tanker operator posts strong results Q3 was 'healthy contributor' to nine month results, despite high bunker prices. Volatile bunkers retreat Prices fall tracking a drop in crude oil prices. Commercial challenges of environmental compliance Industry decision makers gather at Sustainable Shipping forum. Residual fuel stocks at 14-week high Singapore onshore fuel stocks have risen as marine fuel demand weakens. Read in Full '6 NovChimbusco inks new business First batch of bonded bunker products were delivered in September.

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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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