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BRIEFS

February 12, 2008

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*Shipping News* Port Klang Free Zone secures 4 new investors Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZSB), the manager and marketer of the RM4.6 billion (S$2 billion) free zone in Pulau Indah, Selangor, has secured four new investors, bringing the total confirmed investment since its inception in November 2006 to RM734 million, says a report in Malaysia's Business Times. Hyundai Heavy gets 1.28t won order for ships Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, received a 1.28 trillion won (S$1.92 billion) order from Europe for eight large-sized container vessels, its biggest contract in more than a year. M'sian shipbuilder eyes RM500m worth of deals NGV Tech Sdn Bhd, a low-profile shipbuilder, is in the final stages of negotiating contracts worth RM500 million (S$218.7 million), Malaysia's Business Times reported quoting its managing director. Tanker rates may stem week-long decline Nippon Steel plans 10-20% price hike, says report Hanjin plans 55.3m euro Spanish terminal

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Maersk drops dollar to denominate Europe-to-Oceania trades in euros CMA CGM drops Auckland for Tauranga in Nemo service change EC antitrust inspectors raid ship classification societies Hanjin Shipping profit plunges 66pc in 2007 Newspaper reports Mombasa congestion problem all but licked MOL holds safety conferences in Mumbai and Manila Dubai World to help develop Russia's supply chain infrastructure US airlines suffer slower domestic freight growth United Airlines reports flat January traffic volume SAS prepares to divest or distance itself from cargo handling unit Airbus A380 completes test flight with alternative aviation fuel

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AMET, India's 1st maritime varsity formally launched SCI takes fancy to logistics business via JV route SKS Logistics Q3 profit soars by 80 pc GAC spells out five-year growth strategy, unveils new logo MAERSK Line to start new intra-Asia service Evergreen Line & MAERSK Line enter into slot swap deal on Asia-Europe trade Shekou Container Terminal welcomes two new services Zim keen to buy Salonica port AADA drops peak season surcharge U-Ocean starts consolidation services from US to HK China plans a blast for new ship channel on Yangtze Maltese govt extends CMA CGM's terminal concession to 65 years Former A.P. Moller veteran joins Thome Ship Mgt as MD First ship naming for Hamburg S'd in New Zealand INTTRA expands presence in Thailand Vizag Port exceeds 2006-07 record in fertiliser handling in 10 months Capt. Mohan panel invites stakeholders' suggestions $ 500-m ADB loan sought for Rlys expansion Rlys not to provide guarantees of payments by users to wagon lessees Growth to slow down; investment to pick up Commerce Ministry places riders to signing FTA with China Sugar exports may total 3 m tonnes by Sept. Revised WTO drafts unsuitable for India-Ficci Kamal Nath warns against NTBs on exports Chennai-B'lore-Mumbai industrial corridor under study Assocham spells out benefits of rupee rise for Corp. India Innovation seen essential to development

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Wincanton names new director of business development for Germany Hapag-Lloyd restructures North Europe service to Greece and Turkey Menzies Aviation expands in South Africa DSV to sell stake in Tollpost Globe

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
IMO narrows the field on emissions IMEC acting on war zone call Waterways Council "disappointed" by budget US starts eLoran implementation.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
LNG tanker adrift off Cape Cod AHL starts construction of Jones Act tanker series HHI wins $1.35 billion box ship order $100 million investment at Scottish shipyard

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Shipper to crew LNG fleet with US seafarers Longtime Crowley employee Dick Simpson dies Crowley awards scholarships to Webb Institute students Northwest marine terminal group names new slate of officers Truck safety numbers break records during '06

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NOL eyeing M&As, stays mum on Hapag-Lloyd CHIEF executive says NOL is prepared to take an active role in the shipping industry consolidation. Devil in the detail as NOL-Hapag merger talks reach stalemate Upbeat NOL reports 44% jump in profits APL'S parent reports a net profit of $523m and revenues totalling $8.1bn. Ukraine clears the way for economic success UKRAINE'S impending entry into the WTO will present its shipping and port concerns with the chance to shine. Manual labour IT MIGHT focus people's minds if a port state inspector detained a ship because its manuals were incomprehensible to its crew.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
NCL chops US-flag service Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will pull a second ship from its embattled US-flag Hawaii business, leaving just one remaining vessel Hanjin orders eight box giants HYUNDAI Heavy Industries in South Korea has reported to the Korea Stock Exchange that it has won an order for eight 13,100teu container ships Genoa's new boss loses patience THE new president of Genoa Port Authority is demanding compensation and threatening to sue over delays at the Voltri terminal Gozo ferries triple profits GOZO Channel Co has announced a record 182% rise in profits, despite carrying only seven per cent more passengers and eight per cent more vehicles Helcom to back tougher SOx limits Third attempt to sell Taiwan yard "Ugly" tanker market for 2009 Sinking wreck prompts UK-Spain row Apollo has new NCL partner US Shipping continues slide Exxon freeze spurs Chavez threat Shipbreaking said to fund terrorism Two more LA users leave for LB Undercutting forces SCI out of US

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
TACA lines hold fuel, currency fees No increase in bunker fuel or currency charges by trans-Atlantic lines for traffic moving to and from U.S. East Coast, Gulf ports. Trade opposes 'first sale' plan Public-private deals could benefit highways: GAO U.S. wins EU banana case Rail boxes slow decline UTi restructuring Art Novacek, shipping executive, dies U.S. woes cool Mexico auto production in 2007 Carbon calculator offered by CSX Transportation JAL cargo revenue falls on weaker U.S. traffic India throughput up 12%

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Java terminal berthing hindered by gas pipe installation Brazil set to ride out the sub-prime storm GSL staggers Tasman debut Hanjin the choice to develop Spain's Algeciras terminal Protesters mar Melbourne dredging start-up

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Battle for Broadwater Shell and TransCanada plan an offshore LNG terminal in the waters between New York and Connecticut, but the idea doesn't float with some around Long Island. Fund gets gassed Boston asset manager reports a 10.4% share of Harry Vafias-controlled LPG player Stealthgas. US buyer takes tweens Unnamed US shipowner buys up trio of 22,400-dwt tweendeckers for $87m. Bank reveals Arlington stake Bank of America reports a more than 10% stake in US-based Arlington Tankers. General Maritime inks two US tanker owner reportedly orders a pair of aframaxes at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries. Multiple detainee sold A general cargoship with a history of detentions has been sold to Turkish interests for $10m. US Shipping sees volatility US tanker owner's stocks decline after the company says the ITB fleet will see increased volatility in 2008. More geld for Gard Norwegian insurance group adds another $66m to reserves through the first nine months. Navios Partners exercises Executives for the Navios Maritime Holdings spin-off say the company will exercise a purchase option to buy the chartered-in capesize Fantastiks. Ex-transport minister arrested Officials in the Ukraine say former transport minister Nikolai Rudkovsky has been officially detained despite kidnap claims from his press secretary. Lisin takes port reigns Russian steel magnate snaps up a 97.1% holding in the Port of St Petersburg for an undisclosed fee. Loans bite USSP New York-listed owner sees full-year profits fall and fourth-quarter losses widen as interest payments take their toll Spain enflamed Andalucian regional government to seek civil action against owner and insurer of New Flame over possible spills. Herning tanker grounds Hanne Theresa reported to have got into difficulty off Russian island of Vysotsk, but no pollution or injuries. Two more attacks in Nigeria One rating killed as gunmen target NLNG and Total vessels around Bonny. Carnival chief cashes in Micky Arison nets 33% increase in income during 2007 despite his basic salary staying the same. ESL bulker docked for repairs Finnish-owned vessel damaged after touching bottom off southern Norway. Star helps Tallink shine New vessel on the shuttle service between Finland and Estonia helps Baltic ferry giant offset the departure of the Sky Wind (built 1986). Navios spin-off banks profit NYSE newcomer Navios Maritime Partners makes $1.6m in last 46 days of 2007. Worker dies in fall at US port Twenty three-year-old Mexican dock worker killed after falling into hold of vessel in New Orleans. OPEC eyes euro switch Organisation may dump the struggling dollar due to growing pressure from members, secretary general warns. New Flame finally snuffed Greek-operated bulk-carrier which was partially submerged off Gibraltar since August said to have all but sunk. Marine Capital lures UK investors Eclipse Shipping becomes country's first shipping investment vehicle, seeking 25% returns. HHI seals huge boxship order Korean yard wins deal for eight massive vessels from MPC of Germany, its biggest contract for a year. SCI ready to outsource Indian state owner offering 30 ships for management as crew shortage bites. SCI wants bigger bulkers State-owned Indian line will splash $500m on bulk carriers to cash in on home-fueled dry-bulk boom. Five-year plan for Chernomorsky Ukrainian shipyard aims to turn out 48 ships, plus boxship hulls, worth $1.4bn to 2013. C&HI wins bulker order Unidentified Asian player signs for a quartet of bulk-carriers at South Korean yard. Prepare for boarding Commuters left to scramble on to replacement ship after latest Sydney Ferries breakdown. Greek owner held in drugs bust Athens businessman and nine crew held after 3.5 tonnes of cocaine found on cargoship off Africa. Hanjin wins Algeciras deal Korean containership operator finally confirms that it has won the race to operate Spanish terminal.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
FMC budget request nearly $24 million Bernuth scaling back planned fuel surcharge hike Cathay Pacific to resume Colombo flights ALTA names executive committee YRC to cut 1,100 workers, shutter 27 service centers Large trucks involved in fewer fatal accidents on U.S. roads in 2006 Inland waterway interests honor Oberstar CSX launches Carbon Calculator Duluth-Superior sees volumes climb despite low water India Competition Commission to focus on airlines, manufacturing sectors Newgistics purchase takes it beyond returns NRS opens cross-dock facility Hanjin wins bid for Spanish container terminal Marseilles-Fos set for oil growth Kalmar opens Mexican sales office Valenciaportpcs.net strengthens INTTRA ties

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Maersk Line change from USD to EUR Maersk Line has for the first time decided to change from USD to EUR in currency for transport of containers in the network. As from April 1, 2008, EUR will be the official currency for containers on the Europe ' Oceania ... Successful fight of fire on ro-ro vessel Dutch and Croatian firefighters were during the weekend able to board the Turkish ro-ro vessel Und Adriyatik that caught fire on Wednesday off the Croatian coast on a voyage between Istanbul and Trieste. The fire has been extinguished and ... Tons of cocaine in drug bust on cargo vessel After a multi-national police and coast guard co-operation by authorities in Greece, France, UK, USA and the European police agency Europol, French police could board the Panama-flagged coaster Junior some 150 nautical miles off Conakry in Guinea ...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Indian fuel oil cargo heads to Fujairah Vitol reportedly buys 30,000 mt of residual product as Middle East supply tightness continues. San Torini 'insisting' on fuel removal Islanders want owners of cruse ship that sank last April to remove fuel from the wreck. Setback for emissions trading IMO working group notes complexities and unsolved legal questions. Rotterdam's bunker sales stagnating Low sulphur fuel volumes doubling but overall marine fuel sales virtually unchanged in 2007. Rotterdam market firming Sulphur decision 'on hold' 'Tremendous importance' of issues makes IMO sub-committee cautious. Crude to stay high until April OPEC president predicts firm oil prices during Q1 despite 'sufficiently supplied' market. Chemoil: New staff for marketing team

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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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