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BRIEFS

August 4, 2009

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*Shipping News* Mid-east VLCC surplus remains: survey A surplus of supertankers competing to deliver two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude was unchanged after a week in which oil companies hired more than half the ships that they will need for this month. Vital US oil port exposed to hurricanes The booming oil hub called Port Fourchon, a nerve centre in the nation's oil supply chain, is turning into a sitting duck for hurricanes as the beach that protects it from the Gulf of Mexico washes away. High shipping costs see rethink on UAE palm oil hub High costs to re-export the commodity have moved traders to rethink a strategy to develop the United Arab Emirates into a trading hub for Malaysian palm oil. Hawaii imposes fines for coral reef damage Ship to the rescue Scramble to contain oil spill off Norway

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Beibu Gulf port throughput up 14.4 pc in first half CTSA to cut currency adjustment factor to 1pc from September 1 Walmart names CMA CGM ocean carrier of year DP World's first half container volumes down 10pc Fujian half-year foreign trade value drops 16.5pc Tangshan port's container volume fell 24pc in first half Antwerp's Scheldt dredging halted by Dutch eco concerns Dar es Saalam drops box transfer fees for shippers after review Shenzhen's first half- logistics sector value-rose 5.7pc Schenker Korea distributor for semiconductor industry Canadian Pacific quarterly profit up 2pc after asset sale Russian Railways cargo loadings down 13.9pc IMO green committee moves against carbon emissions from ships IATA gloomy after June's air cargo and passenger slump British Airways Cargo quarterly revenue off 28.1pc China Post expands time-definite EMS service to Europe El Al won't let rival Arkia Israel Airlines use its cargo x-ray gear United Parcel Service opens US$6.5 million Witchita cargo base

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Economic recovery round the corner, FFFAI chief tells UNESCAP meet IMU to open campus near Cochin Port to groom mariners MSC to implement rate restoration from Sept. 1 NYK Lines's unique solar-powered car carrier makes maiden call at Long Beach Capt. Vijay Gopal elected President of VCLA MILS emerges Malaysia's Logistics Provider of Year Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM & Hapag-Lloyd to launch new common service between EC South America & North Europe UASC resurrects two-loop Far East-North European service Maersk Line to effect GRI in transatlantic trade from Sept. 1 Hapag-Lloyd & OOCL cooperating with in North Atlantic service from July 30 Coscon to levy Aqaba congestion charge Maersk Line, Hyundai & APL sign slot swap pact for Mobile CT in Alabama DHL starts Malaysia-US-China LCL ocean freight service Zim to call at Da Chan Bay Terminal One Salford port to house major intermodal hub Matson's profitable again after layoffs, fleet optimisation That sinking feeling... Russia not to ban Indian seafood Dumping duty imposed on carbon black imports Portmen's wage talks to be held at JNPT on Aug. 12-13 S. S. Hussain elected IPA Chairman Strike affects cargo handling operations at New Mangalore Port Govt means business on roads development-Nath CPI for industrial workers up by 9.3 pc in June '09 June figures show no let-up in plunging exports Adani Enterprises posts robust 36 pc Q1 growth in PAT CM to open infra summit today Europe's economic sky begins to clear

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AUGUST 2, 2009
Lufthansa gets go-ahead for AUA takeover After weeks of negotiations, the European Union's antitrust chief, Neelie Kroes, said on 31 July that she will clear Lufthansa's bid for Austrian Airlines. She announced the news a... Jubilee Airbus goes to Thai Airways The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered its 1,000 th aircraft from the A330/A340 family. The latest A330-300 was handed to Thai Airways International, bringing Tha...

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Malaysian tug freed Storm claims freighter, grounds bulker Another big Panama Canal project up for bids TT Club's new windstorm guide

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Fincantieri books two more naval export orders NYC Mayor explains how Recovery Act ferry funds will be used Former Lautenberg staffer named Deputy Maritime Administrator

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Port of Seattle program cuts sulfur dioxide emissions Trade between NAFTA partners drops sharply during May President taps Matsuda as MarAd deputy administrator Panama Canal Authority calling for project proposals Hanjin Shipping plans rate increases, fuel charge

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Zim saved by $350m lifeline ISRAELI boxline set to get cash injection from its parent company, Israel Corp. Trade credit woes hit Zim fuel supply Hansa Stavanger is released THE German boxship held by Somali pirates since April, has been released. Pirates may be dragging out ransom negotiations PIRATES could be deliberately protracting negotiations in the hope of getting more cash. Banks shun smaller Chinese shipyards CHINESE banks still cautious of financing small-to medium-sized shipbuilders over fears of high default risks. Visa row hits US Gulf lightering firms COMPANIES meet US immigration officials as dispute over 29-day limit escalates

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Gulf lightering 'up in arms' CUSTOMS & Border Protection in Texas has ruled that many shore passes for foreign lightering crew are now illegal Zim to win $350M cash boost ZIM Integrated Shipping Services told Fairplay today it is to receive a $350M cash injection from parent company Israel Corp Lightering crews in crossfire FOREIGN crew have been stranded aboard Gulf of Mexico lightering tankers and face US visa cancellations during crew changes, the West Gulf Maritime Association has warned Great Eastern profits fall 55% GREAT Eastern Shipping has reported a 55% drop in operating profits for the first quarter ending 30 June, which was mostly caused by lower freight earnings on all segments Hapag quickens cost-cutting pace HAPAG-Lloyd has ramped up its cost-cutting plan for this year from €400M ($571M) to €560M

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Diesel Climbs 2.2 Cents to $2.55 per Gallon Evergreen, ILA at Impasse Virginia International Terminals Cuts 90 Jobs INTTRA Launches Upgraded Online Booking Tool Maersk Names Head of Group Strategy Office Freight Index Slips 0.5 Percent Manufacturing Index Jumps 4.1 Points Agility Opens Malaysian Hub Short Lines Make Steady Traffic Gains ANA Puts Quarter Loss at $307 Million Scandinavian Trucker Posts Drop in Profit Industrial Price Index Up for Second Week in a Row Israel Corp. to Give Zim $350 Million Boost British Airways Lost $175 Million

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Kiel-Canal transits down a third Equipment shortage prompts MSC imbalance surcharge 'The Box' unemployed Zim swallows another USD350 million OCUPA gets post-panamax capability

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Boxship freed Pirates release the German-controlled Hansa Stavanger after receiving ransom payment. Bank gets three Tokyo Star Bank reaches deal to foreclose on an Eastwind Maritime bulker and two containerships. Chilean scraps Car carrier owned by Chile's CCNI reportedly sent to Bangladeshi breakers for $3.75m. Master charged Bulk carrier captain could be jailed over delay in abandoning grounded vessel. Attack off Nigeria Two crew members injured as bandits open fire on Turkish bulker off Port Harcourt. 'Steady demand' Profits improve at dive-support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International as offshore construction keeps fleet busy. Strong start Indian tanker and bulker owner Mercator Lines pushes up profit in first quarter. Relegation looms Rem Offshore could be ejected from the Oslo Stock Exchange onto the Oslo Axess due to double rule breach. Bulker frenzy Some 113 bulkers traded in July as China continues to mop up second hand tonnage, Greek broker says. Yard chases bank Sembcorp unit Jurong Shipyard is after Societe General for nearly $200m as rouge trading case resurfaces. Volume dips Caribbean liner player Tropical Shipping sees operating income drop by 56% as the economy hurts volume. Nasty for Neste Finnish tanker owner says rates for crude and products vessels will stay low throughout 2009. Penalty denied Appeal court rules against a George Economou company bid to impose penal freight rate for late redelivery of panamax bulker. Ransom paid Hansa Stavanger release nears as pirates receive $2.7m ransom payment, reports say. Ocean of red Losses mount at Croatian bulker owner in first six months as revenues fall away. No bulk bounce Cosco Corp's profit falls 70% in second quarter amid warning dry-cargo earnings will remain under pressure for the rest of 2009. Russian row Gazprom and Scorpion Offshore in dispute over unpaid charter fees. Fish farce India's port of Mormugao worried that security concerns over fishing boats will deter international cargoships. Langeland found Norwegian ship which sank in storm off Sweden located, no sign of six lost crew. Profit plunge Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba sees first-half earnings eroded as costs rise in tough markets. PGS axing again Jon Erik Reinhardsen's Petroleum Geo-Services ready to kill off a second newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano after WesternGeco pulls charter. Lau launch Fiji island buying $1m ferry from New Zealand to resume regular cargo and passenger service. Crewman missing New Zealand authorities investigate as Burmese seafarer reported missing from Eastwind reefer. Cash for Topaz Offshore owner nets post delivery loan for two vessels operating off Qatar. SCI seeks ships Indian state owner ready to buy four or five bulkers to launch joint venture with Steel Authority of India. Star tie-up Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit agrees another COA with Vale as Star Alpha heads for the door. Otto out Singapore shipbuilder scraps plan to found new yard in China due to lack of land. Bangladesh boost Scrap prices still strong for tankers, while ex Hoegh Galleon LNG carrier sold into India. Masindra 7 free Malaysian tug with 11 crew held since mid December released by Somali pirates. Aban rises Indian offshore owner sees annual net profit balloon as sales and other income soar. IHI on the up Japanese shipbuilder boosted by boilers in first quarter despite revenue fall. Cape refloated Damage assessment due on Hong Kong bulker that grounded off South Africa. Cash injection Zim parent Israel Corp says it is to inject funds of about $350m into troubled liner operator. KG cash crisis Around 20 shipping funds have gone to the wall with hundreds more expected to seek extra capital.

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Israel Corp. to Zim's rescue again International Shipholding renegotiates charters Matsuda named deputy maritime administrator Air India cancels order, Indian airlines avoid shutdown Schief heads ANS operations Agility opens logistics hub near Kuala Lumpur BDP buys U.K. forwarder Congresswoman introduces two port-related bills China port throughput down 11% in first half Panama seeks bids on second-largest contract

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Norwegian investigation of coaster sinking in Swedish water The Norwegian coaster Langeland that sank in heavy weather conditions on Friday in the Koster Fjord on the Swedish West Coast has been found on a depth of around 100 Four Grimaldi vessels to leave the Swedish flag Shipgaz has learnt that the Italian shipowner Grimaldi has decided to re-flag four ro-ro carriers from the Swedish flag to the Gibraltar flag during 2009. The vessels are Concordia Maritime puts British flag on sole Swedish flagged tanker Concordia Maritime has re-flagged the 65,200 DWT Stena Primorsk, built 2006 and its only Swedish flagged tanker to British flag. 'The reason is that we have not been able Tärntank moves to Denmark The Swedish tanker owner/operator Tärntank has moved its headquarters to Skagen, the reason being better terms for shipping activities in Denmark. 'It is regrettable, but we have to look Odense delivers bulk carrier Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the first of six capesize bulk carriers for the Greek owner Carras Hellas. It was the first dry bulk delivery from the Danish shipyard in New orders to Sietas in Hamburg The German heavy lift operator Schiffsfahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL) has signed up with the Hamburg shipbuilder J. J. Sietas for another two heavy 12,500 DWT lift carriers. The vessels will

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Cost benefits of nuclear powered vessels Nuclear ship '$40 million a year cheaper even with bunker fuel at $500 a tonne'. Bunker prices escalate in North Europe Market activity quiet as buyers waiting for lower numbers. Seattle achieves big cuts in sulphur emissions 35% of ships making frequent calls at the port have participated in voluntary low-sulphur fuel scheme. New oil terminal will open 'next year' Tangier Med project prepares to expand. Norway: Bunker spill clean-up continues Conflicting reports on how much fuel oil escaped, owner says remaining fuel will be removed. External: Global Risk Management Bunker prices soar higher Expensive bunker fuel keep buyers away on Monday. O.W. Bunker ventures into Sweden Launches physical operations in Swedish ports, says it 'will continue to focus on growth'. Bunker tanker detained in Hong Kong Brightoil's bunker tanker held by local authorities over 'debt issues'. Another joint service by Evergreen and COSCO Leading Chinese and Taiwanese liners in partnerships to cope with 'soaring' bunker prices. $350 million infusion for Zim Parent company plans recovery program for the troubled shipping company. August fuel oil cargo volumes inch up from July Asia to receive 3.3-3.4 million mt of fuel oil cargoes this month, similar inflows expected for September. Upstream earnings cut Chevron net profit by 71% CEO says the major's US downstream business operated at a loss. Boat spills diesel fuel into harbour Owner responsible for clean-up cost.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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