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September 15, 2009

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*Shipping News* NYK raises box rates on Asia-US routes Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Japan's largest shipping line, has raised rates on container services to the US from Asia after slashing its supply of ships. Container volumes rise 2.5% in August Container throughput continued to rise by 2.5 per cent month-on-month to 2.28 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, although the slower rate of increase from the 5.6 per cent rise the preceding month seems to suggest that the sector's recovery is reaching a plateau. FedEx Q1 profit tops forecast FedEx Corp rose to an 11-month high in New York trading after the second largest US package-shipping company said that first-quarter profit topped its forecast. Robbers fail in 2 attempts off Johor coast

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HK's OOCL tops eight listed carriers in downturn: Dyanliner June survey shows shipping executives see prolonged downturn Da Chan Bay Terminal One's barge seminar boosts west Pearl River China-US trade war? Obama treads where Bush refused to go Dublin council sides with striking dockers, but court aids Marine Terminals US rail car volumes improve, but remain low Russian Railways ships 19pc more fish in August Kuehne + Nagel wins Woolworths global supply chain contract Cargolux pulls Helsinki-Hong Kong flight as Finnair withdraws China Cargo launches Shanghai-Taipei scheduled service Air China flies Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo, twice weekly to Yekaterinburg Heathrow loss narrows, first single digit decline since November

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CMA CGM & affiliates to introduce Reefer Consumption Surcharge on all trades US to lead battle against sea brigands Allcargo Global's Ahmedabad branch bags CONCOR trophy GAC shifts its goal posts! Fair weather still not sighted, feels APM-Maersk Middle East Workboats expo attracts excellent response despite global downturn Carriers submerged in red & overcapacity as season peaks Maersk Line to hike rates on N. Europe & W. Med to W. Africa trade Coscon imposes 'emergency' surcharge Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5 pc, says report CMA CGM imposes rate hike from N. Europe to E. Asia Evergreen extends peak season surcharge till December-end Top 20 ports' cargo volumes shrink by 15.5 pc in Jan.-June Marine products' exporters freed from Catch-22 situation with wider EU market for legal catches KPT to decide on price bids for 4 new berths today Final report on Carriage by Road Act likely in a week Apeda projects promising future for agricultural produce & value-added products STPI units may get tax sops for 3 more years Maran spells out Textile Ministry's 100-day performance & initiatives taken Ficci-govt JV to attract & streamline FDI entry cleared WTC, AIAI to participate in Industrial Week expo in Ukraine

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Spedair renamed Greencarrier Latvia The Latvian transportation and freight forwarding company Spedair, which was acquired by the Gothenburg (Sweden)-based logistics specialist Greencarrier International in Septe... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Woolworths Limited Woolworths Limited, the largest retailer of grocery, general merchandise and consumer electronics in Australia and New Zealand, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as the exclusive provider ... Brink's acquires majority stake in Brink's Arya The Brink's Company has purchased an additional 38% stake in Brink's Arya, a cash handling and secure logistics company based in Mumbai (India). The terms of the transaction were n... Agility wins contract in Qatar from RasGas The global logistics service provider Agility has been awarded a major logistics contract in Qatar by RasGas to provide global freight forwarding and transportation services, as we... Galati container terminal now operable Romania has completed the construction of its first specialised box terminal on the lower Danube River. The facility in the inland port of Galati is expected to substantially ... Port of Long Beach to hold hearing on rail facility The US port of Long Beach will hold a second public hearing on 16 September to gather community input on a proposal for an on-dock rail support facility that would help i... Major world-class port operators yearn for Rijeka's terminal container "A number of world-class terminal operators are seriously attracted by the privatization of our company," said Goran Manfreda, CEO of Jadranska Vrata (Adriatic Gate) j.s.c., w... Emirates SkyCargo to move all German departures to Frankfurt airport Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai (United Arab Emirates)-based airline Emirates, is moving all of its German cargo departures to Frankfurt airport. All... Jet Airways to open Mumbai-Dhaka route The Indian carrier Jet Airways will launch a daily, direct service on the Mumbai (India)-Dhaka (Bangladesh)-Mumbai route deploying a state-of-the-art Boeing B737-800 on 15 Sep... Heavy-duty crane operating in port of Wismar The port of Wismar (Germany) in the Baltic Sea has invested in a Liebherr mobile harbour crane capable of lifting 104 t. The decision was taken in view of increasing interest in th... New MASKargo service to Japan Senai Airport Terminal Services (SATS), headquartered in Johor Bahru (Malaysia), has inked an agreement with the Malaysian airline MASkargo for weekly direct B747-400F ca... Vienna airport with less freight Austria's Vienna airport handled 134,000 t of cargo from January to July this year. This was 14% less than in the same months in 2008. The figure includes both flown and truck... Quo vadis BMI The German airline Lufthansa is still officially examining all options with respect to the British carrier bmi, including its integration or a total or partial sale. The German dai...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Beluga ships use Northeast Passage "Pirate swap" hostages return home EC's Med plan

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Austal books A$75 'million water taxi order

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Disney Cruise Line plans Alaska cruises from Vancouver Port of Coos Bay announces staff moves Hanjin nets official approval to repair foreign ships at yard Port of Olympia reissues NorthPoint request for Proposals Naming ceremony held for new NLG vessels

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
EU shipyards call for subsidies Cesa claims Brussels support and wants 'active stimulus for demand in markets which are in need of new vessels, such as the replacement of ageing vessels in European waters' Atlantic box collapse clouds slowdown in Asia-Europe slump ELAA data show eastbound north Atlantic volumes plunged 43% in second quarter. ESPO chief warns against German aid for ports Secretary general urges Brussels to rule on the legality of proposals for financial support to help hard-hit terminal operators at Hamburg and Bremen. Hanjin Heavy considers private sale for boxship trio Shipyard may sell three 6,500 teu newbuildings privately after rumours of derisory bids at public auction Seacor tables $300m US Shipping bid NYSE-listed company reveals hand in battle for Jones Act operator.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Pirates free bulker and crew SOMALI pirates reportedly freed a Greek-operated bulker and its crew today after receiving a $2M ransom Bunker, crude prices diverge SPOT PRICES of fuel oil and crude are deviating beyond their historical relationship, McQuilling Services has cautioned Huge Venezuela gas pool found A NATURAL gas field off Venezuela is among the biggest in the world, REPSOL YPF confirmed today to Fairplay US-China tyre row accelerates A DISPUTE that could grow into a major trans-Pacific trade fallout has erupted between China and the US Shell takes Gorgon plunge ROYAL Dutch Shell decided today to invest in the huge Gorgon LNG project, which paves the way to develop one of the world's largest natural gas developments Windstar owner to restructure WINDSTAR Cruises owner Ambassadors International has disclosed a restructuring plan to slash outstanding debt by up to $70.5M US box forecast bumped a bit PEAK-season box imports have slightly boosted a key second-half forecast for liner operators calling on major US ports

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Trans-Pacific Carriers to Raise Bunker Charges Port Authority Aviation Director William R. DeCota Dies Diesel Falls 1.3 Cents to $2.634 Amerijet Cargo Pilots Approve Contract Teamsters Launch FedEx Canada Campaign Freight Coalition Wants Transport Bill Soon Hirschhorn to Head Bureau of Industry and Security CMA CGM, Maersk Combine Latin America Services JAL to Pull Three London Freighter Flights Global Agencies Warn of Protectionism China Files Complaint against U.S. Tire Tariff Asia-Europe Box Traffic Drops Less Sharply Con-way Truckload Launches Regional Service Air France-KLM to Restructure MISC Berhad to Upgrade Halal Service Boeing, Damco to Develop Technology NOL Revenue Plummets on Lower Volume

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
In crisis The past month has seen a spate of interim results issued by the ocean carriers and it seems the red ink is getting deeper by the day. And while the losses mount and the drive of companies to secure fresh capital from their shareholders, help from Government and/or dispose of assets in a bid to survive increase, the forecasts get no better. Indeed most analysts covering the liner shipping market do not expect to see a recovery before the end of Q2 10, at the earliest Hutchison's PARIS for Hamburg Sud in the UK Laid up containerships up the up US freight volumes show signs of life Bruges the host for marine underwriters' annual conference Lehmann anniversary halts stocks

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helix selling out Houston offshore player selling remaining stake in dive support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International. Lakes fleet suffers August cargoes down 40% for US-flag bulk carriers operating in the Great Lakes. SPP newbuild sold Undisclosed US player has reportedly picked up a 50,000-dwt chemical tanker resale. Ore imports down After a series of record months, iron ore imports to China fall by 14% to a six-month low. Greek ship freed Ransom of $2m said to have been paid for release of bulker Irene EM and crew off Somalia. Drillships sought Of the 28 Brazilian-built drilling units in a recently approved tender, at least seven will be drillships built at a single yard. Offshore debut Sovcomflot snaps up its first PSV in a deal with Swire Pacific Offshore. Rem relegated Age Remoy led offshore owner will drop to the Oslo Axess when split is completed this week. Vows to return. Tax tonic Appeal court supports ruling to exempt Russia's Sevmash shipyard from some of big back-tax claim. Pirates flee Armed men abandon attack on Solar Japan tanker off Malaysia after ship's alarm system sounds. Ferry late Viking Line could cancel contract for 1,500-passenger ship in Spain due to delays. Mighty lucky Vietnamese bulker Vinalines Mighty escapes unscathed after listing outside Paradip port. Ultragas swoops Chilean owner grabs MR resales for around $33m at STX, brokers say. Getting easier? Maersk Line's financial chief says ships are full on some routes, making rate rises more achievable. Build Brazilian Vale under fire from Brazilian president da Silva to order ships at compatriot yards. Shreyas scraps Indian shipowner disposes of ageing container vessel for just under $1m. Scrap hangover Demolition market suffering after-effects of buying binge as prices fall. Ship plundered Pair of landlubbers loot Pirates of the Caribbean vessel at Scottish port making off with cash and giant flag. Passage complete Beluga Shipping claims first for western owner as fabled Northeast Passage navigated by two cargoships. Propeller problem Stolt tanker suffered extensive damage after it unexpectedly went astern and hit dock at Antwerp. Shun Tak surges Stanley Ho-led Hong Kong ferry owner sees profit boom on disposal gain and cost cuts. OOCL scraps Liner giant continues clearout of older tonnage with $4m disposal of 22-year-old vessel. Crewman rescued "Pale and weak" crewmember with chest pains taken from American Steamship bulker off US. Butuan ban Gothong ferry's safety certificate suspended after engine fails during voyage from Cebu. Bond bid MISC aiming to sell up to MYR 1bn in Islamic notes as fundraising continues. Brightoil buys Chinese bunker player linked to purchase of two cancelled MR tankers at South Korea's SLS. NYK hikes Japanese giant pushes up Asia-to-US rates as capacity cut, further hikes likely. Alaska bound Disney Cruise Lines set to offer first ever departures from Vancouver from the summer of 2011. Austal wins order Aussie fast ferry builder clinches third order in 2009 with four ship deal from Trinidad and Tobago. Backlog shrinks A lack of new orders has seen Japan's newbuilding orderbook decline nearly 18% in ten months. Hanjin selling Korean owner considers terminal and container sales to raise funds in downturn. Crewman named San Francisco medical examiner says 40-year-old Huang Chin-Fu of Taiwan died in fall from Evergreen boxship.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Maersk, CMA CGM merge South America/Caribbean loops Lidinsky will become FMC chairman NOL says rates remain low Damco, Boeing in development pact Con-way Truckload starts regional service U.S. lakers see traffic plunge 40% in August U.S. tariff nails Chinese tire imports Long Beach weighs end to clean truck fee prepayment Ports America makes room for poultry exporter APM opens Africa/Mideast/India regional office

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Germans through Northeast passage Two German merchant vessels, Beluga Shipping's 12,744 DWT heavy lift carriers Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight, both built in 2008, have managed to transit the Northeast Passage. They were loaded Arctic Sea still in Canary Islands According to the Russian foreign ministry, the Arctic sea is still in the Canary Islands off Las Palmas. The Russian investigators on board are still working on an investigation, which Danish government opens for new shipping aid Denmark might grant government aid to shipping companies in financial trouble. The two parties forming the Danish Government, Venstre and Konservative, have both signalled that they could be in favour Kanhave twice as expensive The building and inauguration of the ferry Kanhave have been much more costly for Nordic Ferry Services than expected. The shocking figures have been revealed in a report issued by

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Bunkering system passes test 'Industry changing event', says Buffalo Marine Services. North Europe sees double-digit price drops Smaller changes in south Europe on Monday. Bristol Harbor Group designs new barge Numerous modifications made to suit bunkering needs. Fall in revenue is accelerating Shipping line says volumes dropping in nearly all major trade lanes. Temporary LSFO supply in Romanian port HSFO supply expected to resume within two weeks. Two commercial ships complete North East Passage Route cuts 4,000 nautical miles from Asia/Europe voyage. New bunker jetty in operation New jetty will serve Auckland cruise and commercial market 'for years to come'. Cutting CO2 emissions will save ship operators 'billions of dollars' Technology company says bunker fuel savings are a 'cost benefit' of cutting GHG emissions. Asian bunker markets start the week soft Some of the steepest falls were reported from Tokyo Bay. Oil spill captain to face charges in November The captain of the Pacific Adventurer could be fined for Queensland's worst oil spill. Singapore August bunker sales drop 3% on year Sales down marginally month-on-month. Petrobras arm signs $47 million bunker tankers contract Construction of bunker tankers part of a $1.3-billion 10-vessel order. Storm forces suspension of bunker operations Hong Kong's bunker market will be disrupted 'for two to three days'. 'Name lending' a thing of the past Tight credit continues to squeeze the maritime industry, a Middle East bank says.

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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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