BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 11, 2008

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*Shipping News* Norden's 2006 profit quadruples D/S Norden A/S, Denmark's biggest operator of commodity ships, said that full-year profit almost quadrupled as freight rates advanced to a record. Clients join in Keppel's safety efforts A COMMITMENT to safety and collaboration with major clients helped Keppel Shipyard achieve a low 0.24 accidents per million man-hours worked in 2007. Vietnam troops clean oil off beaches Thousands of Vietnamese troops on Sunday helped clean oil off southern beaches as rescue workers sought to contain a spill from a capsized tanker and recover the bodies of nine more sailors, officials said. China port company to boost investment assets to 100b yuan Australia coal port cuts Q2 allocations UK navy lays wreath over war relic

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US container leasing giant TAL suffers 77pc profit drop in Q4 Work on container terminal at St Petersburg slated for 2H08 Xinjiang to build two roads to Central Asia Europe overtakes Asia as Yiwu's top buyer PSA seeks Delhi's approval for 49pc stake in Kandla terminal Maersk to drop Tanjung Pelepas from Emma Maersk run High fuel costs make barges more attractive than trucks to Fraser Port GAC India opens 3PL facility in Bhiwandi for Mumbai market China Southern, Air France-KLM to form air cargo JV National Air Cargo CEO implicated in over-billing Pentagon National Forwarder ships longest air cargo consignment India's Jet Airways signs Rutges Cargo to handle trucking in Europe

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Top 3 global majors to launch common service between Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and US West Coast Yantian welcomes maiden call of Evergreen's new East Med service Maersk Line to revamp Far East-MidEast service loops Evergreen's NSA service starts to call at Nansha WTSA to boost rates to recover US-Asia fuel costs from April OOCL revenue soars by 22 pc to $ 5.6 bn, operational profit by 29 pc Famous Pacific Shipping names Oliver Ward as Group Exec. Director Delmas Singapore B/Ls to switch to CMA CGM Europe West Indies Line purchased by Matrans Wiseport, wireless broadband network for ships in port launched Los Angeles portrayed as investor's paradise Indo-Japanese trade projected to swell to $ 15 bn by 2010 Fiscal flashing to photo finish! RIJA deftly lifts four 195-tonne giant cargoes at Mumbai Port JNPT Managers win the tournament again as MANSA plays the gentleman's game Crude oil basket at record $ 98.17 a barrel NTC, showrooms to be revived, says Minister In 42 years, India's economy will be close on US' heels, projects PwC report CEOs project 8-8.5 pc GDP growth in CII poll Exporters' hopes now rest on Nath's FTP-Fieo chief Commerce Secy pitches for continued export sops to seafood, textile, leather sectors 20 pc export growth may be maintained in 2008-09, feels Economic Advisor Dollar at nadir against major currencies Indo-German Chamber may set up technical training institute in Pune

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MARCH 10, 2008
Deutsche Post makes organisational and board changes Dalgaard and Singh new DP World executives CMA CGM orders new container/ro-ro units Emirates SkyCargo reintroducing Vienna full-freighters Port of Marseille's rail connections to be improved Röhlig generates record revenue and profit

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MARCH 10, 2008
Greek-owned fleet booms EMSA to expand spill response fleet Chemoil expands in Fujairah Busan Port in Dafeng deal Golden Ocean's lucrative bulker charter

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MARCH 10, 2008
Northrop Grumman fills two more key shipbuilding jobs Antitrust approval for Royal Caribbean TUI cruise JV

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MARCH 10, 2008
Port of Astoria looking for applicants for port commisioner Washington State Ferries testing biodiesel fuel NYK provides free shipping for wave-powered vessel Port of Everett project going back to bid process Washington Ecology Department checks shoreline for mystery canisters

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MARCH 10, 2008
Barge 'drifted close to three other vessels' COURT told Korean barge that collided with Hebei Spirit was heading towards three bulkers anchored in the same area. SHI finally stumps up for oil spill fund on eve of court proceedings Evergreen eyes APM Terminals' Virginia terminal DANISH-owned ports operator set to start serving Taiwanese line at brand its new US east coast facility in Virginia. Wild weather batters Europe SHIPS in much of western Europe were forced to endure the worst storm of the winter, with conditions predicted to get worse. Sharing the seas IT IS interesting to reflect how our view of the oceans has changed in recent years. Breaking down barriers IT IS observed that when the shipping industry gathers together, we appear invariably too old and usually too male.

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MARCH 10, 2008
NCL passes out pink slips Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is laying off an unknown number of staffers in Miami Norden optimistic after bumper 2007 DS NORDEN, the listed Danish bulk shipping company, is forecasting an increase in profit this year after it unveiled a 2007 profit five times higher than that of the previous year USCG plucks five from gambling ship FIVE mariners from the US flagged gambling vessel SunCruz 9 were rescued Saturday by a USCG helicopter crew after the vessel broke its tow line in heavy seas Queen report expected Wednesday CANADA'S Transportation Safety Board intends to release its report on the sinking of the Queen of the North on 12 March Study supports US coastal trade PROPONENTS of a short-sea shipping system in the US are hoping a recently released study on inland waterway freight transportation will translate to near coastal trades Kent seeks compensation from France WHILE progress is being made on resolving the SeaFrance dispute involving its ship's officers a return to work is not in prospect yet, and Kent County Couincil wants compensation for financial losses Cyprus owner in Bahrain box venture High winds hit ferry services and ports Tanker grounds in high winds Shipping counts stowaway costs Trading halts in Malaysia's bourse Bodies recovered from sunken tanker

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MARCH 10, 2008
Hapag-Lloyd suitors jockey for position Will the German carrier be spun off? Merged with TUI or Hamburg Sud? All are possibilities, according to industry reports. TACA holds the line on surcharges Kuehne & Nagel profit slumped in 4th quarter Shippers back cross-border trucking program Panalpina names CFO EPA unveils green port strategy Carriers pressure Nehru on dredging French dockworkers suspend strike Port of Seattle lifts moratorium on projects Cargolux hikes fuel surcharge German trade surplus exceeds forecasts

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MARCH 10, 2008
ICG profits soar 34%, despite takeover distractions Denholm boosts Chinese presence with Arends acquisition NCC boxes up 24% in first two months French ports 48-hour strike suspended L&T to develop port in Gujarat

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MARCH 10, 2008
Danaos net takes a jump US-listed containership owner sees fourth-quarter profits swell by 46.1% on a larger fleet. Oil spill hits Vietnam A week after a tanker capsized, Vietnamese troops are cleaning oil off beaches nearby. Job cuts hit NCL Citing Hawaii troubles, Norwegian Cruise Line parent cuts employees in its Miami headquarters. Chemoil launches in Fujairah Singapore-listed bunkering outfit begins taking deliveries in Fujairah, giving it a presence in top three bunkering ports. Insurers to pay $256m A Dutch dredging company gets a record EUR 167m for a collision between a boxship and a mega hopper. Vale signs more deals Brazilian miner Vale continues to sign pricing agreements in closely watched iron ore negotiations. Container held marijuana US customs officials find $1.41m worth of a 'green leafy substance' in a container in Charleston, South Carolina. Gotland struggles Annual operating profit lower at Swedish tanker and ferry group as costs rise. Storm beaches ship off France Attempt to re-float Dutch ship at high tide on Monday as it grounds on popular French beach. Japan holds 25 Three vessels detained in February for oily water faults, including two operated by Sung Je of Korea. Fidelity reveals Genco slice US investment advisor reveals that it owns 12.7% of Genco Shipping & Trading shares after nearly doubling its stake in a month. Jinhui back on the horse Bulker owner inks panamax in Japan less than a month after calling a halt to further newbuildings. Coustas cashes in Danaos banks profits of $5.5m following the sale of a 30-year-old boxship. Shinsung lobbyist indicted South Korean authorities hold man after he and three others are accused of taking kick-backs from Busan-based owner. Winds batter tanker in Channel Fully-laden Swedish vessel seeking refuge of Southampton as anchor drags and rudder malfunctions off Isle of Wight. QE2's near-miss revealed Cunard liner forced P&O ferry to slow down as the two converged in Dover strait. Fredriksen nets $34m Golden Ocean ties up panamax on a long-term deal to continue this year's fixture frenzy. SCI linked to ABG tie-up India's serial joint-venture pursuer now reportedly looking to form yard operation with domestic builder. One missing from Costa ship Major search mission off Florida as 'angry and agitated' woman leaps from Italy-flagged cruise ship. Dale takes Havila seat Banking veteran steps into the CFO's berth following the resignation of Nils Peter Skeide. ICG on the up Ferry and container earnings increase as Eamonn Rothwell-led group lives up to market expectations in 2007. Bulk boom boosts Norden Danish operator exceeds annual net profit forecast as Chinese demand pushes dry-bulk rates up in 2007. Odys vies for Svitzer order Gdansk shipyard in running to build four tugs for Danish owner in deal worth $26m. Green light for cruise venture TUI and Royal Caribbean win European approval for new German-focused operation. TUI in turmoil Hamburg council wants tie-up of Hapag-Lloyd with Hamburg Sud, while Fredriksen aiming to band together minority shareholders. BLT held back by costs Indonesian tanker owner's 2007 profit dwindles on loss from hedging deals. SapuraCrest back in the frame Seadrill, Fredriksen's offshore drilling operation, resumes acquisition of Malaysian firm's shares. FreeSeas fixes pair Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player secures a year of employment for each of two new acquisitions. CMB snaps up more Clarkson Belgian tanker and dry bulker owner increases its shareholding in its favourite shipbroker. NOL makes strong start Singapore liner operator sees hefty year-on-year rise in volumes in first trading period of 2008.

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MARCH 10, 2008
Singapore tweaks laws to encourage more maritime finance activity BA World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge Cathay to serve Hanoi and Dhaka Strauss joins Delta Cargo from Northwest Kuehne + Nagel's 2007 profit up 16% Haitian customs troubles blamed for rotting food aid YRC Logistics names Friedlander managing director for Asia CargoGulf opens first U.K. office EPA announces ports action plan Virginia legislature calls for port privatization study SoCal ports see major declines in vessel activity for Jan.-Feb China Merchants planning 29 new terminals by 2010 COSCO Pacific to up stake in Chinese container maker FMC's Anderson says more Florida dock space needed for increased trade Drugs seized at Charleston, S.C. port

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MARCH 10, 2008
Havyard eyes Aker Yard boardroom As a new large shareholder in Aker Yards, Havyard Invest has requested an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to elect a new board of directors. The ordinary shareholders' meeting in Aker Yards is set to 25 April, and in a statement, Aker ... The best year ever for Port of Esbjerg Port of Esbjerg had the best year since it became a limited company. In 2007 the cargo turnover reached an all time high of 4.6 million tons, which was up six per cent from the previous year. The growing ... Socol 3 still held in Halmstad The St Vincent & Grenadines-flagged dry cargo vessel Socol 3, is still detained in Halmstad on the Swedish west coast after large amounts of poorly secured timber carried on deck were lost over board in 'resund last week. The vessel ...

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MARCH 10, 2008
Seventh straight surcharge increase by Matson Fuel costs again boosting additional charge to record level for shipowner. Sulphur options 'still up for discussion' Source close to IMO says bunker fuel recommendations 'evolving', nothing 'cast in concrete'. Chemoil 'ups the stakes' in Fujairah Company radically increases planned capacity at Fujairah terminal as CEO repeats 'ambitious yet realistic' aim to seize 'sizeable' share of bunker market. Rotterdam market quiet Storage gives Chinese oil major leverage PetroChina 'swing supplier' in Singapore fuel-oil cargo market. Mexican oil ports re-open Crude still bullish on cold snap and weak US dollar, but prices kept stable as Mexico supply disruptions ease. Singapore broadband could 'revolutionise' bunkering System will allow bunker barges to access, view and plan schedules online 'Universal' cylinder lube more widely available Total Lubmarine says new cylinder oil helps shipowners cope with sulphur changes. Japan: Retroactive bunker price edges higher February bunker fuel price up slightly from month-ago levels but up more than 50% from last year.

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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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